Lessons
39 Images and Daily Writing Prompts That Will Help Your Students Develop Empathy for Animals
Help students learn about and relate to animals—and reflect on the animal issues they learn about—on a regular basis.
Cultivate Kids’ Compassion: Disguise a Turkey Activity!
Suggested grade levels: K–2, homeschool Objectives: To gain an understanding that turkeys want to live free from harm and suffering …
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 …
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.
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 …
Debate Kit: Should the Commercial Seal Slaughter Be Stopped?
Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Ethics of Canada’s Commercial Seal Slaughter A hot topic in classrooms and on the minds …
Teaching With Film: ‘Breaking the Chain’ Discussion Questions
Executive producer Anjelica Huston presents “Breaking the Chain,” a documentary following PETA’s dedicated fieldworkers as they help neglected animals.
The “Monkey Selfie” Case: The Legal Battle Over Photo Copyright
Dive into the fascinating story of Naruto, the monkey who took selfies, and the ensuing legal battle over photo copyright that challenged the boundaries of animal rights with this nonfiction reading worksheet.