Compassionate Classroom

Kind kid, Brynley, plays with a pig at Peacefield Sanctuary
Social-emotional learning

How to Teach About Animals and Responsibility Without Class ‘Pets’

There are so many ways to teach students about responsibility and animal care WITHOUT keeping live animals in your classroom. Check out the alternatives!

Mother Helping her Daughter use a Laptop
English Language Arts

Attention, Homeschool Educators! Virtual Learning Resources

Animal-Friendly Virtual Learning Resources for Grades PreK–12 Looking for fun, meaningful ways to keep your homeschooler excited about learning? What …

Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15
Social Studies

Spotlight on Hispanic Heritage: Meet the Changemakers Shaping a Vegan Future

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and significant contributions of Hispanic …

Hey, Little Ant book cover
Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

‘Hey, Little Ant’: Little Guy Makes a Big Case

All animals deserve respect. Use this book to teach your students compassion and perspective-taking from an ant’s point-of-view!

4 Easy Vegan Halloween Treats for Your Classroom!

Classroom parties are a great way to bond with students and make holidays more special. They’re also usually overflowing with …

A group of students gathered around two laptops, celebrating, smiling, and clapping.
English Language Arts

Virtual Field Trips: The Future Is Here

Free Field Trips That Inspire Compassion and Curiosity Bring your classroom to life—without ever leaving your seats! TeachKind’s free virtual …

primate mother with baby
English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

39 Images and Daily Writing Prompts That Will Help Your Students Develop Empathy for Animals

Help students learn about and relate to animals—and reflect on the animal issues they learn about—on a regular basis.

Turkey on the grass
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Cultivate Kids’ Compassion: Disguise a Turkey Activity!

Suggested grade levels: K–2, homeschool  Objectives: To gain an understanding that turkeys want to live free from harm and suffering …