3rd Grade

Hey, Little Ant book cover
English Language ArtsGrades 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!

Girl touching horse's face
Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

Using Empowering Affirmations to Cultivate Empathy in Your Students

Social-emotional learning is a hot topic in schools these days, and educators know how important it is to incorporate lessons …

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.

Cows in a field
ScienceGrades 3-5

Animals Aren’t Natural Resources, They Use Them! A New Activity From TeachKind

Most children understand that animals are thinking, feeling individuals who deserve love and respect and object to harming them, so …

two kids hug
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Kindness Tags to Celebrate Your Students’ Compassion!

If you teach elementary school–age students, you likely understand the power of recognition to foster and encourage positive behavior. Many …

English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Kindness Bingo: An Empathy-for-All Spinoff of the Classic Game

Games are a great way to engage children and motivate participation, and when they promote empathy and compassion for others, …

two pigeons orange and green background
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Project Pigeon Pal! Facts and Activities to Instill Respect and Appreciation for Pigeons

Anyone who’s ever been to a park—or a parking lot—has likely seen pigeons, probably in large numbers. But how much …

Dog concentrating
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Test Prep and Empathy-Building Reading Passage: Fireworks Are Devastating, Not Dazzling

In this reading passage, students will learn that fireworks are devastating, not dazzling, while practicing reading comprehension skills.