Activities

Boy smiling while laying in grass
Grades PreK-2

Backyard Learning: Scavenger Hunt

An easy way to help kids relate to other species and see that they’re like us in all the ways …

A young girl throws a toy to her dog as they play together outside
Grades PreK-2

Summertime Kindness to Animals Activity Choice Boards

Summer break may be here, but compassion never needs a vacation! Whether you’re sending resources home with students, looking for …

Cheerful teachers gathered around a computer in a library, two of whom were having a high five
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

FREE TeachKind Materials

TeachKind provides free resources that address a broad range of topics, using age-appropriate language and visuals. Use the form below …

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Christmas the Puppy’s First Holiday

Rescue stories reveal the stark reality that many animals face, but their happy endings motivate students to take action, making them ideal for learners of all ages and abilities.

English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Mayflower the Turkey

Rescue stories reveal the stark reality faced by many animals, but they’re ideal for learners of all ages and abilities because the happy endings motivate students to take action.

A girl in a garden standing beside a raised bed, observing the plants.
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Plant Seeds of Kindness in Your Students This Spring

TeachKind’s free spring resources help you inspire kindness and empathy for animals this season with activities perfect for any classroom.

A pod of orcas swims in Arctic Norway
Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Should Marine Mammals Be Held in Amusement Parks?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Use of Marine Mammals for Entertainment A hot topic in classrooms and among the public …

Community helpers, police, nurse, firefighter, teacher, doctor, and electrician
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Community Helpers Can Be Heroes for Animals, Too! 

It takes a village … to run a village! Teaching your students about the importance, responsibilities, and unique contributions of …