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Field Trips

NYC Kids Walk for Elephants

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

Donkey Basketball Social Post

Donkey Basketball Fundraisers: Disturbing and Inhumane

Have you ever heard of “donkey basketball”? It’s hard to believe that some schools sanction it, but they do—and it’s cruel.

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.

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 …

Lion Bites Visitor at ‘Tiger King’–Featured Tourist Trap
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.

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’s team of former classroom teachers and experts can …

Kids smiling
© iStock.com/shironosov

Humane Fundraisers

There are so many humane and fun ways to raise funds for your school that there’s absolutely no reason to …

Goldfish in a small plastic bag
© iStock.com/JenD

Cruel Fundraisers

Fundraising is a necessity for most schools, and it’s also an opportunity to bring students and staff together for a …

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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Social StudiesGrades 3-5

Learning Compassion From Martin Luther King Jr.

Use Dr. King’s inspirational quotations about social justice to introduce students to civil rights and animal rights and ways they can take action.

Crazy Cool Facts About Cicadas to Foster Curiosity and Compassion
ScienceGrades PreK-2

Crazy Cool Facts About Cicadas to Foster Curiosity and Compassion

You can get your students excited to practice informational writing and foster empathy for other sentient beings at the same …

What This School Does for a Duck Is Your Inspiration Today

What This School Does for a Duck Is Your Inspiration Today

You might need a tissue handy. This beautiful story highlights the power of compassion in action.

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