English Language Arts

Cat in a shelter inside a crate
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Are ‘No-Kill’ Policies Killing Animals?

Students can use this kit to prepare an argument stating that “no-kill” policies at animal shelters have unintended consequences and increase animal suffering.

English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

‘Junebug: No Life Too Small’ Virtual Read-Aloud

Watch TeachKind’s read-aloud of an excerpt from a compassionate children’s book about respecting and showing kindness to insects.

Elephant walking on the savannah.
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Grammar Packet: Compassionate Nouns and Verbs Worksheets

Compassion for animals can be woven into every part of the instructional day—even practicing nouns and verbs!

Baby Pig
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Nouns: Animals Don’t Belong in the ‘Thing’ Category

Are you still teaching your students that a noun is a person, place, or thing? It’s time to add a new category—for animals.

Book cover with child surrounded by animals
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Unlocking the Animal World

Incredible Facts and How Kids Can Be Superheroes for Animals Kindness is one of the first qualities that parents, caregivers, …

Challenging Speciesism in English Language Arts
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Challenging Speciesism in English Language Arts

In December 2018, PETA took to social media to ask people to start “bringing home the bagels” instead of the “bacon.” Judging …

Kids with Ellie Elephant at event
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Someone, Not Something: Pronouns Are Important (K-2)

Thousands of schoolchildren across the country are getting the opportunity to meet and interact with a “recently freed elephant,” thanks …

Kids with Ellie Elephant at event
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Someone, Not Something: Animals Have Needs & Wants (3-5)

Thousands of schoolchildren across the country are getting the opportunity to meet and interact with a “recently freed elephant,” thanks …