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Two cats loving on each other
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Valentine’s Day Activity: What Do Animals Love?

Many students will spend Valentine’s Day handing out cards and candies to their classmates to show their affection. Celebrating kindness …

Florence the cat
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Florence the Cat Survives a Flood

Stories of people helping animals are all over the internet, and sharing them with your students is an excellent way …

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Social StudiesGrades 3-5

Give Students the Key With ‘Unlocking the Animal World’

Here are a just a few things that make the book Unlocking the Animal World and our accompanying materials essential …

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Test PrepGrades 3-5

Boost Those Brains! Kindness-Powered Test Prep for Grades 3–5

These kindness-powered resources are packed with high-interest, animal-themed texts your students will actually want to read! This collection helps learners build essential reading skills while also nurturing empathy, curiosity, and compassion. 

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TeachKind’s 2026 Teacher of the Year Contest is Open!

Enter Now! Could you or someone you know be TeachKind’s 2026 Teacher of the Year? National Teacher Appreciation Month is …

sled dog chained outside
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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Advocating for an End to the Iditarod With Your Elementary School Students (Grades 3–5)

Use the following clips from Sled Dogs to initiate discussions about the Iditarod with your students.

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