Entertainment

Seeking comfort, this cub tried to suckle while being held in an unnatural position and forced to endure touching and handling by a crowd of visitors at an event at Yellowstone Bear World. (Photo taken by a member of the public in April 2022)
Science

Bitten, Mauled, and Clawed: Why Roadside Zoo Field Trips Are Dangerous For Your Students

Teachers: Field trips to roadside zoos can be deadly for your students.

Close up of Groundhog
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Groundhog Day: Celebrate With Kind, Creative Activities

This Groundhog Day, Say No to Cruel Holiday Displays Groundhogs are naturally shy and sensitive prey animals who become stressed …

Dolphin and human swimming side by side
Edge Innovations
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Delle the Dolphin Says: Pronouns Are Important! (Grades K–2)

Delle the dolphin teaches students that animals are someone, not something, and that all living, feeling beings—regardless of species—deserve to be treated with respect and kindness.

confused looking kid on the telephone

Cruel Fundraisers That Send Mixed Messages to Students 

Five Cruel School Fundraisers and Compassionate, Animal-Free Upgrades Fundraisers are a great way to bring communities together and support schools, …

Students and a teacher stand together, giving a thumbs up in front of a chalkboard
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Empowering Education: Free Resources for Teachers

How TeachKind Supports Teachers and Schools with Free Humane Education Resources TeachKind has former classroom teachers on staff and experts …

Dolphin and human swimming side by side
Edge Innovations
Social StudiesGrades 3-5

Delle the Dolphin Says: Animals Have Needs and Wants, Too! (Grades 3–5)

Meet Delle Hundreds of schoolchildren worldwide are getting the opportunity to meet and interact with a “dolphin,” thanks to Edge …

A pod of orcas swims in Arctic Norway
Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Should Marine Mammals Be Held in Amusement Parks?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Use of Marine Mammals for Entertainment A hot topic in classrooms and among the public …

Grades 9-12

End Donkey Basketball—Dunk With Dinosaurs Instead!

Pop quiz: Name a cruel, antiquated practice from nearly 100 years ago that many schools still take part in today. …