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Squirrel looking for food on a trash can
Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Littering: Teach Students About Its Dangers to Animals

Teach students about the damaging effects that littering can have on our environment and those who inhabit it.

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Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Contest

Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2024 Teacher of the Year!

Social StudiesGrades 6-8

Social Justice Training for Secondary Educators

Looking to teach about social justice issues but not sure where to start? Join us for a free training session!

Donkey Basketball Social Post

Donkey Basketball Fundraisers: Disturbing and Inhumane

Have you ever heard of “donkey basketball”? It’s hard to believe that some schools sanction it, but they do—and it’s cruel.

Spider

How to Set Kind Standards for the School Year

Create a compassionate classroom culture early on in order to inspire humane education all year long.

"I Made a Difference for Animals" Award with Betta Fish
Social Studies

Students Speak Up for Betta Fish: A Lesson in Citizenship and Social Justice

It’s easy to incorporate compassion for animals into your curriculum. Just take this kind teacher’s word for it!

MLK Jr
Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

Animal rights and human rights are inextricably linked. For this lesson, use Dr. King’s words to inspire your students to speak up for all beings.

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The Dangers of Bringing Reptiles and Amphibians Into Your Classroom

Children becoming ill, animals suffering, and more. No kind teacher wants this. Learn why these animals do not belong in the classroom.

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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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