Wildlife

Cute white rat
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English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

“Sheldon Hears a Squeak”: Encouraging Compassion for All (Reader’s Theater)

“Sheldon Hears a Squeak” helps children explore what it means to see things from the point of view of even the smallest animals, and this can lead to more compassion for all living beings.

Bogart and Duke, rescued guinea pigs

Free 2026 ‘Rescued!’ Desktop Wallpaper Calendars

Make your laptop, tablet, or phone a source of year-long inspiration with our free calendar wallpapers.

Facing Opposition: Support for Humane Educators

Not all teachers feel free to teach animal rights or change inhumane practices. These tips will help you find your voice in the face of adversity.

Rescue videos aren't just fun to watch—use them to motivate students to learn about and be kind to animals.
Grades PreK-2

Inspiring Rescue Videos to Teach Compassion for Fish

Rescue videos aren’t just fun to watch—use them to motivate students to learn about and be kind to animals.

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.

Don’t judge a book by its cover. As one scientist says, “Fish are more intelligent than they appear.”
ScienceGrades 3-5

3 Fish-Friendly Activities to Teach Students Empathy

Don’t judge a book by its cover. As one scientist says, “Fish are more intelligent than they appear.”

Science

Is Animal Dissection Effective? A New Review Has the Answer

Animal dissection is still used in some classrooms across the country, but is it really an effective teaching tool? A new review has the answer.

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 …