English Language Arts

"We are the same" dog and pig
Social-emotional learningGrades 9-12

Cognitive Dissonance and How We Treat Animals

Cognitive Dissonance & the Meat Paradox: Free Activities for Grades 6–12 Cognitive dissonance—which is defined as “the state of having inconsistent …

Two rescued camels meeting
English Language ArtsGrades 6-8

Rescue Stories: Waheed and Tracy the Camels Fall in Love

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

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English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Novel Study: Robin Lamont’s ‘The Chain’ From The Kinship Series

“The Chain” offers a look inside the seemingly opposing worlds of an undercover animal rights investigator and slaughterhouse workers and their families.

'A Cows Life' comic book cover
Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

A Cow’s Life

Cows are fascinating and sensitive animals—but they’re regularly killed to be used for food and clothing. Teach students to help cows by choosing cruelty-free options!

Happy boy and companion dog
Social-emotional learning

Help Children Develop Social and Emotional Learning Skills With TeachKind Resources

Help students hone their social and emotional learning skills with these TeachKind resources.

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Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

‘Like You, Only Different’ Personality Quiz and Nameplates Icebreaker Activity

Picture this: It’s the first day of school, and although some of your new students are excited, others are a …

Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Start an Animal Rights Club at School

Have students who are interested in animal rights? Start an animal rights club!

Kind kid, Brynley, plays with a pig at Peacefield Sanctuary
Social-emotional learning

How to Teach About Animals and Responsibility Without Class ‘Pets’

There are so many ways to teach students about responsibility and animal care WITHOUT keeping live animals in your classroom. Check out the alternatives!