3rd Grade

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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 …

'A Cows Life' comic book cover
Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

A Cow’s Life

Cows are fascinating and sensitive animals—but they’re regularly killed to be used for food and clothing. Teach students to help cows by choosing cruelty-free options!

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Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

‘Like You, Only Different’ Personality Quiz and Nameplates Icebreaker Activity

Picture this: It’s the first day of school, and although some of your new students are excited, others are a …

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Grades 3-5

A Rat’s Life

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

'Animal Hero Kids' book cover
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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.

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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.

Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

The Emotional Life of Hobbes: a Rough Journey With a Happy Ending

Animals have rich emotional lives. Teach your students how to recognize the emotional needs of other living beings as well as their own.