English Language Arts

With the power of mirror neurons in mind, encourage your students to have empathy for other people and animals.
Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

What Are Mirror Neurons? These Brain Cells Can Help Your Students Learn Empathy

With the power of mirror neurons in mind, encourage your students to have empathy for other people and animals.

a happy family watching an animal-friendly film together
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 …

A wild rabbit in a green field
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

National Poetry Month Activities: A Literary Celebration for Animals

Poetry can inspire deep emotional responses in students. Teach them to use this genre to express their compassion and to discover and develop their voice for animals.

Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

‘How to Heal a Broken Wing’ and Other Lessons in Empathy

Did you know that pigeons have excellent memories, are devoted to their family, and can recognize their own reflection? These interesting birds are worth learning about and deserve our respect.

Girl reading dictionary
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Language Learning Through Humane Education (ESL)

A child’s affinity for animals transcends language. Learn how humane education can increase language learning in your classroom.

Dog and Pig
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Unlearning Speciesism: A Lesson in Media Literacy

Speciesism, the misguided belief that one species is more important than another, is deeply ingrained in our society, but it can—and should—be unlearned.

Social-emotional learning

Why Humane Education?

Teaching students empathy for animals is important. Here’s why.

Child reading a book in a library
Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

TeachKind’s Guide to Addressing Problems in Some Popular Children’s Books

Make “teachable moments” out of stories with inhumane messages with TeachKind’s step-by-step guide.