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Student Spotlights

HEROES: Newport News, Virginia, Students Are Changing the World for Dogs in Need

Teamwork makes the dream work! Learn about these young heroes and how they are making a difference for dogs in need.

Lone duckling

See These High School Students Save Ducklings

Compassionate students—and their teacher!—are being recognized for helping a stranded family of ducks find their way to water.

"I Made a Difference for Animals" Award with Betta Fish
Social Studies

Students Speak Up for Betta Fish: A Lesson in Citizenship and Social Justice

It’s easy to incorporate compassion for animals into your curriculum. Just take this kind teacher’s word for it!

"Glue Board" mouse who was caught in a glue trap

High School Student vs. Glue Traps

No school should ever use glue traps—and high school student Abby will inspire you to make sure your school isn’t supporting cruelty!

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English Language Arts

Compassionate Classroom Routines

Daily Kindness Activities That Inspire Empathy Imagine a classroom in which students not only excel academically but also demonstrate genuine …

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Grades 3-5

Pup Patrol Helps Dogs in a Pickle

A group of fifth-grade students at Brandon Elementary School in Brandon, Mississippi, has been very busy helping dogs in a …

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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. 

2026 Teacher of the Year Contest Banner, TeachKind FINAL

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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