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What Teachers Are Saying about TeachKind Resources

Hear how teachers are inspired to incorporate TeachKind’s compassionate resources into their classrooms.

6 Ways Kind Teachers Can Relax This Summer

Sometimes being a passionate teacher who also cares about animals can be stressful—so treat yourself with a little summertime TLC!

6 Ways for Summer School Teachers to Make a Difference

With these tips, you can make the summer as life-changing for your students as the rest of the year.

Science

Is Animal Dissection Effective? A New Review Has the Answer

Animal dissection is still used in some classrooms across the country, but is it really an effective teaching tool? A new review has the answer.

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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

31 Animal-Friendly Movies To Stream Today

Spark discussion and boost compassion: films for teachers and students to view at home or in the classroom Watching animal-friendly …

Grades PreK-2

5 Compassionate Classroom Door Designs You Need This Year

These door decor ideas will send messages of kindness to your whole school.

MathGrades PreK-2

100th Day of School Activities That Can Help Animals Everywhere

100 days of school = 100 chances to bring humane education to your classroom. 🙂

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What Every Teacher Should Know About ‘No-Kill’ Policies

Get the facts on what “no-kill” really means for animals.

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What Teachers Are Saying about TeachKind Resources

Hear how teachers are inspired to incorporate TeachKind’s compassionate resources into their classrooms.

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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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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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