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Food

Teach students about plastic straw litter and what can be done about it.

Replacing Straws in the Classroom

Teach students about plastic straw litter and what can be done about it.

6 Ways for Summer School Teachers to Make a Difference

With these tips, you can make the summer as life-changing for your students as the rest of the year.

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Spanish ResourcesGrades 3-5

Lecciones y recursos de español — TeachKind

Una colección de recursos de TeachKind en español.

Vegan Ice Cream

DIY: Make Vegan Ice Cream with Your Students

Set aside some time to make vegan ice cream with your students in the classroom.

Baby chicks on a rock

The Truth Behind Dairy and Egg “Education” in Schools

Most educators would agree that when young people are presented with a topic at school, they should receive a balanced …

"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 …

Sad fish trapped in a net
Social StudiesGrades PreK-2

Fishing: Activities to Teach About the Human Impact on the Environment

Can you imagine oceans with no fish in them? According to some researchers, that might be the situation by 2048 if humans keep eating as many fish as they do now.

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 …

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Test PrepGrades 3-5

Boost Those Brains! Kindness-Powered Test Prep for Grades 3–5

These kindness-powered resources are packed with high-interest, animal-themed texts your students will actually want to read! This collection helps learners build essential reading skills while also nurturing empathy, curiosity, and compassion. 

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TeachKind’s 2026 Teacher of the Year Contest is Open!

Enter Now! Could you or someone you know be TeachKind’s 2026 Teacher of the Year? National Teacher Appreciation Month is …

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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Advocating for an End to the Iditarod With Your Elementary School Students (Grades 3–5)

Use the following clips from Sled Dogs to initiate discussions about the Iditarod with your students.

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