2nd Grade

Monarch butterfly on a purple flower
ScienceGrades PreK-2

How to Teach About Butterflies—the Compassionate Way

Butterfly kits become popular when spring finally arrives and teachers are looking for a life-cycle activity to teach their students …

Population increase when one unspayed cat has 4 kittens
MathGrades PreK-2

It’s Raining Cats and Dogs

This lesson plan is designed to help teachers present animal rights issues to their students. If you’re an educator, please …

If You Wouldn't Drink Dog's Milk Why Drink A Cow's?
Social StudiesGrades 3-5

Develop Higher-Order Thinking Through Humane Education

Inspire critical thinking in your students through compassion for all animals. Includes suggested readings, worksheets, and activities.

The Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Esther’s Story: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

Esther the Wonder Pig is a social media sensation, and people of all ages love her story. Use it to help children learn that ALL pigs are wonderful.

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Create a Compassionate Word Wall for Every Grade Level

A common teaching tool for the classroom, the word wall, allows for greater understanding and recognition of various vocabulary words. …

A teacher is reading to children and their hands are raised.
Monkey Business Images
Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

Promote Empathy With Free Posters for Your Classroom

As former classroom teachers, we know that the way your classroom looks and feels can have a huge impact on …

Spanish ResourcesGrades PreK-2

¡No son solo parte del rebaño!

Este plan de clases está diseñado para ayudar a maestros a presentar temas sobre los derechos de los animales a …

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.