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Seasonal

A young girl throws a toy to her dog as they play together outside
Grades PreK-2

Summertime Kindness to Animals Activity Choice Boards

Summer break may be here, but compassion never needs a vacation! Whether you’re sending resources home with students, looking for …

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Christmas the Puppy’s First Holiday

Rescue stories reveal the stark reality that many animals face, but their happy endings motivate students to take action, making them ideal for learners of all ages and abilities.

A girl in a garden standing beside a raised bed, observing the plants.
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Plant Seeds of Kindness in Your Students This Spring

TeachKind’s free spring resources help you inspire kindness and empathy for animals this season with activities perfect for any classroom.

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Truly Awesome Turkeys: A Thanksgiving Lesson

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to encourage students to be compassionate and grateful for all the good things in their …

Social StudiesGrades 3-5

Activities: Women in Leadership and Animal Rights

Here at PETA, we acknowledge that all the negative “-isms”—from sexism to speciesism—share a common denominator of fear, ignorance, exploitation, …

Two cats loving on each other
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Valentine’s Day Activity: What Do Animals Love?

Many students will spend Valentine’s Day handing out cards and candies to their classmates to show their affection. Celebrating kindness …

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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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