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'Animal Hero Kids' book cover
Photo Credit: Katie and Colby Procyk
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Inspirational Reading Comprehension Passages: Kids Who Are Heroes to Animals

“Animal Hero Kids: Voices for the Voiceless” highlights many kind actions of young people who are heroes to animals. Use these reading passages to inspire compassion and foster critical thinking.

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.

'A Fish's Life' comic book cover
ScienceGrades PreK-2

Fish Are Friends: Order ‘A Fish’s Life’ Comic Books for Elementary Learners

This free comic book is designed to teach K-5 students that fish are friends, not food. Order a free set for you classroom.

English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Activity: Santa’s First Vegan Christmas

Holidays in the classroom are a blast for students, who are anxiously awaiting Santa Claus’ arrival. While many Christmas tales …

Hey, Little Ant book cover
Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

‘Hey, Little Ant’: Little Guy Makes a Big Case

All animals deserve respect. Use this book to teach your students compassion and perspective-taking from an ant’s point-of-view!

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 …

primate mother with baby
English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

39 Images and Daily Writing Prompts That Will Help Your Students Develop Empathy for Animals

Help students learn about and relate to animals—and reflect on the animal issues they learn about—on a regular basis.

Dillan walking in a grassy field, happy and free at his home the Wild Animal Sanctuary Colorado.
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

TeachKind Rescue Stories: ‘Dillan’s New Life’

Engage students with “Dillan’s New Life” and other inspiring rescue stories to enhance reading comprehension and foster empathy through heartwarming true tales of kindness.