English Language Arts
“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.
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.
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.
Advocating for an End to the Iditarod With Your Elementary School Students
Use the following clips from Sled Dogs to initiate discussions about the Iditarod with your students.
Turn Your Classroom into a Detective Agency for Animals
Transform your classroom with TeachKind’s Animal Detectives Day Room Transformation Kit. Spark students’ curiosity as they solve clues to rescue a mystery animal!
Mirror Neurons: How They Help Students Learn Empathy
With the power of mirror neurons in mind, encourage your students to have empathy for other people and animals.
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 …
National Poetry Month: 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.