4th Grade

A girl petting an orange cat
Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

Download a Class Set of Kindness Pledges

Start the year off right! Foster a compassionate classroom environment by using our printable kindness pledges for grades K–5.

Vigil for Tilikum the Orca
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Tilikum: Tale of an Imprisoned Orca

Captivity hurts orcas! Use Tilikum’s story to help students learn that orcas are individuals, not props to be used for entertainment.

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Literary Theme Lesson: Taking a Stand—Empower Students With ‘Liberation Summer’

Theme lessons help students connect to a text and relate it to real life. Here’s a theme lesson for a powerful story your students are sure to enjoy.

Holiday ornament on tree
Grades PreK-2

Encourage Peace for Animals With TeachKind’s Holiday Ornament Crafts

This holiday season, give animals the ultimate gift by spreading awareness of their rights with these easy and adorable DIY ornaments.

Spanish ResourcesGrades PreK-2

Curso de “Comparte el mundo” en español

Las importantes lecciones del curso “Comparte el mundo” sobre empatía, compasión hacia los animales y la Regla de Oro están …

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 …

esther the wonder pig sleeping next to turkey Cornelius
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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Esther the Wonder Pig

Stories of people helping animals are all over the internet, and sharing them with your students is an excellent way …

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.