Compassionate Classroom

Squirrel looking for food on a trash can
Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Littering: Teach Students About Its Dangers to Animals

Teach students about the damaging effects that littering can have on our environment and those who inhabit it.

Joaquin Phoenix We Are All Animals Ad
Spanish ResourcesGrades 6-8

Joaquin Phoenix: El ‘Joker’ Vegano en Defensa de los Animales (Grados 6-12)

El actor Joaquin Phoenix usa su éxito para crear más conciencia sobre los animales; su historia también puede ayudar a inspirar a tus estudiantes a alzar la voz por los animales.

2024 TeachKind Teacher of the Year

Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Contest

Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2024 Teacher of the Year!

Social StudiesGrades 6-8

Social Justice Training for Secondary Educators

Looking to teach about social justice issues but not sure where to start? Join us for a free training session!

Empathy Ball TeachKind
Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

This DIY ‘Empathy Ball’ Game Will Be a New Favorite Classroom Icebreaker

Get your students to bond and start thinking about empathy toward animals and each other with this fun activity.

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How to Set Kind Standards for the School Year

Create a compassionate classroom culture early on in order to inspire humane education all year long.

"I Made a Difference for Animals" Award with Betta Fish
Social Studies

Students Speak Up for Betta Fish: A Lesson in Citizenship and Social Justice

It’s easy to incorporate compassion for animals into your curriculum. Just take this kind teacher’s word for it!

MLK Jr
Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

Animal rights and human rights are inextricably linked. For this lesson, use Dr. King’s words to inspire your students to speak up for all beings.