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Grades PreK-2

Rethinking the Classroom ‘Pet’: Meet Ratty!

Discover humane alternatives to classroom pets with Ratty, a stuffed classroom companion that helps students build empathy, kindness, and responsibility—without using live animals.

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English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

“Sheldon Hears a Squeak”: Encouraging Compassion for All (Reader’s Theater)

“Sheldon Hears a Squeak” helps children explore what it means to see things from the point of view of even the smallest animals, and this can lead to more compassion for all living beings.

English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

Analyze Some of PETA’s Most Powerful Ads With Our President

While studying rhetoric and persuasive writing, students can learn from these eye-catching ad campaigns.

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.

TeachKind’s 2026 Teacher of the Year Contest 

Meet TeachKind’s 2026 Teachers of the Year: Learn how two inspiring educators use compassionate teaching, humane education, and vegan values to foster empathy and kindness among students and communities.

Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

Share the World: Visual Support Guide (Grades K-2)

This free visual support guide from TeachKind’s Share the World program helps K–2 students build empathy and comprehension using engaging animal images and social-emotional learning tools.

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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

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.