Teacher Resources

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English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Kindness Tags to Celebrate Your Students’ Compassion!

If you teach elementary school–age students, you likely understand the power of recognition to foster and encourage positive behavior. Many …

2025 Teacher of the Year Contest. Meet The Winners!

Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Contest

May is National Teacher Appreciation Month, and each year, TeachKind awards one top teacher for their engaging and empathy-boosting pedagogy. …

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English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Should the Commercial Seal Slaughter Be Stopped?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Ethics of Canada’s Commercial Seal Slaughter A hot topic in classrooms and on the minds …

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Introducing a Class Plant

Many teachers think about class “pets” as a way to teach students about responsibility and caring for others, but a …

Selfie taken by the black macaque named Naruto
Photo taken by Naruto
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

The “Monkey Selfie” Case: The Legal Battle Over Photo Copyright

Dive into the fascinating story of Naruto, the monkey who took selfies, and the ensuing legal battle over photo copyright that challenged the boundaries of animal rights with this nonfiction reading worksheet.

dogs in a cage at an animal shelter
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Should All Companion Animals Be Spayed and Neutered?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Impacts of Spaying and Neutering Companion Animals The companion animal–overpopulation crisis and the importance of …

English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Celebrate Amazing Animals with Halloween Activities

Not-So-Scary Animals: Kind Halloween Activities for Kids Blood-sucking vampires, moaning mummies, and Frankenstein’s green monster are all classic and creepy …

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Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Is It Ethical to Eat Animals?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Ethics of Using Animals for Food A hot topic in classrooms and on the minds …