Get Inspired by Other Teachers
Want a behind-the-scenes look at how other educators weave kindness into their work? Step inside the classrooms of fellow teachers who are making compassion for animals part of every school day. From spotlight features and contest winners to educator tips and creative ideas, this is your go-to space for inspiration (and a few “why didn’t I think of that?” moments).
Video: Kindness That Carries Over ─ Compassion for Animals as a Path to SEL
From Compassion to Connection: How to Unlock Social-Emotional Learning For many educators, supporting students’ social-emotional growth can feel challenging, especially when some students …
Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Contest
May is National Teacher Appreciation Month, and each year, TeachKind awards one top teacher for their engaging and empathy-boosting pedagogy. …
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Literacy Engagement Toolkits for Elementary and Secondary Teachers
Explore flexible, ready-to-use K-12 resources that build reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills through engaging, animal-centered lessons.
Meet the Kind Piglet
A Compassionate Solution to Pig Dissection Benefits Perfect for: Teach Kind Science with the Kind Piglet Animal-free dissection—like the Kind Piglet—improves learning by eliminating …
Adopt Me, Please! A Persuasive Writing Project With Real-World Meaning
Better Writing, Bigger Hearts, and Boosted Engagement. (Not so fun) Fact: Student engagement is at an all-time low. Across the …
Using Animal-Themed Mini-Books to Build Word Recognition and Fluency
Support word recognition and fluency through animal-themed mini-books & literacy activities aligned with early elementary reading standards.
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Literacy Engagement Toolkits for Elementary and Secondary Teachers
Explore flexible, ready-to-use K-12 resources that build reading, writing, critical thinking, and communication skills through engaging, animal-centered lessons.
Meet the Kind Piglet
A Compassionate Solution to Pig Dissection Benefits Perfect for: Teach Kind Science with the Kind Piglet Animal-free dissection—like the Kind Piglet—improves learning by eliminating …
Adopt Me, Please! A Persuasive Writing Project With Real-World Meaning
Better Writing, Bigger Hearts, and Boosted Engagement. (Not so fun) Fact: Student engagement is at an all-time low. Across the …