5th Grade

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.

'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.

Hey, Little Ant book cover
Social-emotional learningGrades 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 …