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Social-emotional learningGrades 6-8

Inspire Empathy for All Living Beings With a Gallery Walk

Get students out of their seats and engaged in meaningful discussions of empathy for all living beings with this thought-provoking activity.

Holiday ornament on tree
Grades PreK-2

Encourage Peace for Animals With TeachKind’s Holiday Ornament Crafts

This holiday season, give animals the ultimate gift by spreading awareness of their rights with these easy and adorable DIY ornaments.

How to Hand Out Leaflets

Teacher Activism: Spread the Word About Animal-Friendly School Activities

Help show fellow teachers how to ensure that their field trips and fundraisers promote kindness to animals.

"We are the same" dog and pig
Social-emotional learningGrades 9-12

Cognitive Dissonance and How We Treat Animals

Cognitive Dissonance & the Meat Paradox: Free Activities for Grades 6–12 Cognitive dissonance—which is defined as “the state of having inconsistent …

Two rescued camels meeting
English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

Rescue Stories: Waheed and Tracy the Camels Fall in Love

Stories of humans helping other animals are all over the internet, and sharing them with your students is an excellent …

'Animal Hero Kids' book cover
Photo Credit: Katie and Colby Procyk
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Inspirational Reading Comprehension Passages: Kids Who Are Heroes to Animals

“Animal Hero Kids: Voices for the Voiceless” highlights many kind actions of young people who are heroes to animals. Use these reading passages to inspire compassion and foster critical thinking.

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 …

Dog concentrating
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Test Prep and Empathy-Building Reading Passage: Fireworks Are Devastating, Not Dazzling

In this reading passage, students will learn that fireworks are devastating, not dazzling, while practicing reading comprehension skills.