English Language Arts

English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Orcas Belong in the Ocean

Captivity hurts orcas! Encourage students to think about orcas as individuals with families—not as entertainment.

Vigil for Tilikum the Orca
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Tilikum: Tale of an Imprisoned Orca

Captivity hurts orcas! Use Tilikum’s story to help students learn that orcas are individuals, not props to be used for entertainment.

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Literary Theme Lesson: Taking a Stand—Empower Students With ‘Liberation Summer’

Theme lessons help students connect to a text and relate it to real life. Here’s a theme lesson for a powerful story your students are sure to enjoy.

Social-emotional learningGrades 6-8

Inspire Empathy for All Living Beings With a Gallery Walk

Get students out of their seats and engaged in meaningful discussions of empathy for all living beings with this thought-provoking activity.

Sheep gather and look at camera in field
English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

From Sheep to Sweater—the True Cost of Wool

Wearing wool means hurting sheep! Introduce students to the hidden lives of sheep who are used for wool.

English Language Arts

Spotlight: Meet Author and Vegan Activist Stewart Mitchell

The children’s book author and activist known as Vigilante Vegan talks to TeachKind about his inspiring work.

Teens doing schoolwork
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Research and Discussion Topics for High School Students

Here are some easy ways to get your students thinking about animal rights.

esther the wonder pig sleeping next to turkey Cornelius
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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Esther the Wonder Pig

Stories of people helping animals are all over the internet, and sharing them with your students is an excellent way …