Poetry & Songs

ArtGrades 3-5

5 Awesome Art Projects to Help Animals!

Inspire compassion with 5 creative art projects that help animals. Engage students in meaningful, hands-on activities that build empathy and critical thinking.

A wild rabbit in a green field
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

National Poetry Month: A Literary Celebration for Animals

Poetry can inspire deep emotional responses in students. Teach them to use this genre to express their compassion and to discover and develop their voice for animals.

Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

‘How to Heal a Broken Wing’ and Other Lessons in Empathy

Did you know that pigeons have excellent memories, are devoted to their family, and can recognize their own reflection? These interesting birds are worth learning about and deserve our respect.

Birds made from musical notes
Grades 3-5

Music Teachers: Cut the Cruelty With Vegan Instruments

Inspire students to express their creativity without exploiting animals by stocking your classroom with cruelty-free musical instruments.

Screenshot of PETA's "We are Animals" music video
Grades PreK-2

Animal-Friendly Songs for Your Musical Classroom

TeachKind and PETA Kids teamed up to adapt and create a collection of animal-friendly songs for your musical classroom.

Group of Children Standing Near a Teacher Playing Piano
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

‘Eat Green!’ – Healthy Eating Made Fun

A Song for Kids to Learn About Fruits and Vegetables Teaching kids about healthy eating and sustainability is key for …

English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

‘Junebug: No Life Too Small’ Virtual Read-Aloud

Watch TeachKind’s read-aloud of an excerpt from a compassionate children’s book about respecting and showing kindness to insects.