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Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

Share the World: Visual Support Guide (Grades K-2)

This free visual support guide from TeachKind’s Share the World program helps K–2 students build empathy and comprehension using engaging animal images and social-emotional learning tools.

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.

Arctic Animals Activity Featured Image
ScienceGrades 3-5

Amazing ‘Arctic Animals’ Printable Mini Book and Activity

Revamp your Arctic animals unit with this engaging activity—your students will have snow much fun reading about these animals and learning how they can help!

English Language Arts

Teach the Power of Words With TeachKind’s Language Guide

You’ve probably heard the old saying “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words shall never hurt me.” Although …

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Kindness That Carries Over Compassion for Animals as a Path to SEL, YouTube video thumbnail

VIDEO: Kindness That Carries Over ─ Compassion for Animals as a Path to SEL

From Compassion to Connection: How to Unlock Social-Emotional Learning  For many educators, supporting students’ social-emotional growth can feel challenging, especially when some students …

Words Matter

The Devil’s Dictionary: How Language Can Be Used for Good or Evil

Language has the power to inspire compassion—or create distance. Students explore how word choice affects the way we think about animals while strengthening their critical-thinking skills.

Plush Ratty
Grades PreK-2

Rethinking the Classroom ‘Pet’: Meet Ratty!

Discover humane alternatives to classroom pets with Ratty, a stuffed classroom companion that helps students build empathy, kindness, and responsibility—without using live animals.

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