Lessons
From Sheep to Sweater—the True Cost of Wool
Wearing wool means hurting sheep! Introduce students to the hidden lives of sheep who are used for wool.
TeachKind Skeleton Study: Anatomy Lesson
A comparative study of human and nonhuman skeletal structures reinforces the fact that we’re alike in all the ways that matter most.
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 …
Cognitive Dissonance and How We Treat Animals
Cognitive Dissonance & the Meat Paradox: Free Activities for Grades 6–12 Cognitive dissonance—which is defined as “the state of having inconsistent …
Rescue Stories: Waheed and Tracy the Camels Fall in Love
Stories of humans helping other animals are all over the internet, and sharing them with your students is an excellent …
Novel Study: Robin Lamont’s ‘The Chain’ From The Kinship Series
“The Chain” offers a look inside the seemingly opposing worlds of an undercover animal rights investigator and slaughterhouse workers and their families.
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!
Help Children Develop Social and Emotional Learning Skills With TeachKind Resources
Help students hone their social and emotional learning skills with these TeachKind resources.