4th Grade

Samson resting on a couch
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Saving Samson the Beagle

Rescue stories reveal the stark reality that many animals face, but their happy endings empower students, making these true accounts ideal for learners of all ages and abilities.

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.
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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
Photo Credit: Katie and Colby Procyk
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.

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.