English Language Arts
Download a Class Set of Kindness Pledges
Start the year off right! Foster a compassionate classroom environment by using our printable kindness pledges for grades K–5.
SeaWorld Kills: Imprisonment in Amusement Parks (Grades 6–12)
Captivity hurts orcas! Introduce students to the hidden lives of orcas used for entertainment.
Orcas Belong in the Ocean
Captivity hurts orcas! Encourage students to think about orcas as individuals with families—not as entertainment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.