English Language Arts
Why Humane Education?
Teaching students empathy for animals is important. Here’s why.
How to Address Problems in Some Popular Children’s Books
Make “teachable moments” out of stories with inhumane messages with TeachKind’s step-by-step guide.
Top Lessons for National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and while efforts to reduce violence in our schools and communities should be a …
Host a Fun and Scary Animal-Friendly ‘Book-O-Ween’ in Your Classroom
Halloween is always a fun holiday to celebrate with your class—but what’s even more fun (and classroom-relevant) is observing Book-O-Ween …
Joaquin Phoenix: The Vegan Joker (Grades 6-12)
Actor Joaquin Phoenix uses his success to raise more awareness for animals—and his story can help inspire your students to speak up, too.
This DIY ‘Empathy Ball’ Game Will Be a New Favorite Classroom Icebreaker
Get your students to bond and start thinking about empathy toward animals and each other with this fun activity.
Literacy Centers: Betta Fish Belong in the Wild
Bettas are beautiful and unique fish with brightly colored bodies and long, flowing fins. Like all fish, they want to be free.
Sea Life, Not Seafood: Lessons on ‘A Fish’s Life’
Help students see what life is like from the perspective of aquatic animals.