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6th Grade

Dog and Pig
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Unlearning Speciesism: A Lesson in Media Literacy

Speciesism, the misguided belief that one species is more important than another, is deeply ingrained in our society, but it can—and should—be unlearned.

Child reading a book in a library
Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

How to Address Problems in Some Popular Children’s Books

Make “teachable moments” out of stories with inhumane messages with TeachKind’s step-by-step guide.

School supplies
Grades 9-12

What Every Kind Teacher Needs in the Classroom

How kind is your classroom? Check out the essentials that every teacher needs.

Mop cleaning the floor
Grades 9-12

Cruelty-Free Classroom Cleaning Products

Make sure that the products you use in your classroom aren’t tested on animals.

Sheep gather and look at camera in field
Spanish ResourcesGrades 6-8

De oveja a suéter—El verdadero precio de la lana

¡Vestir lana lastima a las ovejas! Enséñales a tus alumnos las vidas ocultas de las ovejas usadas para producir lana.

Frog with green background
ScienceGrades 6-8

The 5 Cruelest Classroom Animal Experiments

Say NO to animal experiments. Discover ethical issues in classroom science and explore humane science education alternatives.

Squirrel looking for food on a trash can
Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Littering: Teach Students About Its Dangers to Animals

Teach students about the damaging effects that littering can have on our environment and those who inhabit it.

Students using virtual dissection software in the classroom
Spanish ResourcesGrades 3-5

Lecciones y recursos de español — TeachKind

Una colección de recursos de TeachKind en español.

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Engaged Group Discussion Among Young Students
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Turn Your Classroom into a Detective Agency for Animals

Transform your classroom with TeachKind’s Animal Detectives Day Room Transformation Kit. Spark students’ curiosity as they solve clues to rescue a mystery animal!

SOS Leaflet

Let the Revolution Begin

These young people aren’t afraid to speak up when they see that something’s wrong.

What Is Trauma-Informed Education?

These trauma-informed practices can help teachers provide their students with support as they navigate troubling events such as instances of animal abuse.

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