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Compassionate Classroom

Delicious Vegan Lunches to Make Every Teacher’s Life Easier

It’s officially time to get back to the school-day grind, and we know how easy it is to resort to …

Social-emotional learning

Why Humane Education?

Teaching students empathy for animals is important. Here’s why.

Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2020 Teacher Appreciation Contest

Get ready to be inspired by these top-notch humane educators!

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Grades PreK-2

Set Kind Classroom Goals With TeachKind’s New Year Activities

What better time is there than the new year to recommit to the kind standards that you set for your class at the beginning of the school year?

PETA Rescued Calendar 2025 Desktop - Carmen the pup

Free 2025 ‘Rescued!’ Desktop Wallpaper Calendars

Make your laptop, tablet, or phone a source of year-long inspiration with our free calendar wallpapers.

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Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

How to Address Problems in Some Popular Children’s Books

Make “teachable moments” out of stories with inhumane messages with TeachKind’s step-by-step guide.

Turkey craft - turkeys love greeting visitors and making friends!
Grades PreK-2

Thanksgiving Class Project: Give Turkeys a Hand!

Thanksgiving is no fun for turkeys, but you can help your students speak up in their behalf this year with this cute and simple craft project!

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Social-emotional learning

Top Lessons for National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and while efforts to reduce violence in our schools and communities should be a …

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Test PrepGrades 3-5

Boost Those Brains! Kindness-Powered Test Prep for Grades 3–5

These kindness-powered resources are packed with high-interest, animal-themed texts your students will actually want to read! This collection helps learners build essential reading skills while also nurturing empathy, curiosity, and compassion. 

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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Advocating for an End to the Iditarod With Your Elementary School Students (Grades 3–5)

Use the following clips from Sled Dogs to initiate discussions about the Iditarod with your students.

Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2021 Teacher Appreciation Contest

Get ready to be inspired by our Teacher of the Year and runners-up.

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