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How to Deal With Opposition to Humane Education in Your School

Not all teachers feel free to teach animal rights or change inhumane practices. These tips will help you find your voice in the face of adversity.

A wild rabbit in a green field
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

National Poetry Month Activities: A Literary Celebration for Animals

Poetry can inspire deep emotional responses in students. Teach them to use this genre to express their compassion and to discover and develop their voice for animals.

Grades PreK-2

5 Compassionate Classroom Door Designs You Need This Year

These door decor ideas will send messages of kindness to your whole school.

Mother seal with her baby
Grades 6-8

Mother’s Day Activities: Let’s Celebrate Animal Moms, Too

There’s nothing quite like a mother’s love. Teach your students how animals cherish their babies.

MathGrades PreK-2

100th Day of School Activities That Can Help Animals Everywhere

100 days of school = 100 chances to bring humane education to your classroom. 🙂

NYC Kids Walk for Elephants

Compassionate students are being recognized for “adopting” an elephant at a Tennessee sanctuary and raising funds for her care.

Screenshot of PETA's "We are Animals" music video
Grades PreK-2

Animal-Friendly Songs for Your Musical Classroom

TeachKind and PETA Kids teamed up to adapt and create a collection of animal-friendly songs for your musical classroom.

PETA Rescued Calendar 2025 Desktop - Carmen the pup

Free 2025 ‘Rescued!’ Desktop Wallpaper Calendars for Teachers

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

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Meet the Winners: TeachKind’s 2023 Teacher of the Year Contest

Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2023 Teacher of the Year!

Meet TeachKind’s 2022 Teachers of the Year (Yes, There Are Two This Year!)

Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2022 Teachers of the Year!

How to Deal With Opposition to Humane Education in Your School

Not all teachers feel free to teach animal rights or change inhumane practices. These tips will help you find your voice in the face of adversity.

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