Companion Animals

child sitting on a bench with a dog outside
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Meeting the Needs of Companion Animals

Whether your students have animal companions at home or know someone else who does, it’s important for them to understand …

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Christmas the Puppy’s First Holiday

Rescue stories reveal the stark reality that many animals face, but their happy endings motivate students to take action, making them ideal for learners of all ages and abilities.

A young person holding a small brown goat, gently rubbing their head.
Grades 9-12

FFA and 4-H: Teaching Kids to Harden Their Hearts

School should be a place where children learn valuable information and life skills that help them become kind, productive members …

Pickles the Bunny
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Pickles the Rabbit

Rescue stories reveal the stark reality that many animals face, but their happy endings motivate students to take action, making them ideal for learners of all ages and abilities.

Goldfish
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Hotel Ends Fish-Rental Program

Rescue stories reveal the stark reality that many animals face, but their happy endings motivate students to take action, making them ideal for learners of all ages and abilities.

Community helpers, police, nurse, firefighter, teacher, doctor, and electrician
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Community Helpers Can Be Heroes for Animals, Too! 

It takes a village … to run a village! Teaching your students about the importance, responsibilities, and unique contributions of …

Cat in a shelter inside a crate
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Are ‘No-Kill’ Policies Killing Animals?

Students can use this kit to prepare an argument stating that “no-kill” policies at animal shelters have unintended consequences and increase animal suffering.

dog in a barrel
CCI Entertainment Ltd
Grades 6-8

Iditarod—The Cruelest Race

Sled Dogs is a film that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the cruel dog-sledding industry—including the deadly Iditarod race, in …