English Language Arts

Woman reading 'Animalkind' book
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Host a Student-Led Book Club Based on PETA President’s Bestseller ‘Animalkind’

“Animalkind” is a fascinating study of reasons why our fellow sentient beings deserve our respect—and it also suggests steps that every reader can take to put this new understanding into action.

Close up of Groundhog
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Groundhog Day: Celebrate With Kind, Creative Activities

This Groundhog Day, Say No to Cruel Holiday Displays Groundhogs are naturally shy and sensitive prey animals who become stressed …

A skinny, chained dog stands in the cold and snow next to a frozen bucket of water.
English Language Arts

What Life Is Like When You’re a Chained Dog

Free Resources to Teach Empathy and Inspire Action for Chained, Backyard Dogs Right this second, countless dogs are chained outdoors …

Dolphin and human swimming side by side
Edge Innovations
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Delle the Dolphin Says: Pronouns Are Important! (Grades K–2)

Delle the dolphin teaches students that animals are someone, not something, and that all living, feeling beings—regardless of species—deserve to be treated with respect and kindness.

Baby monkey bites the bars of a metal cage
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Should Animals Be Used in Experiments?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Impacts of Using Animals for Experiments A hot topic in classrooms and on the minds …

Student and adult writing together
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Year-Round Holiday Writing Prompts to Celebrate with Compassion

Creative Writing Prompts Foster Kindness & Empathy for Animals Celebrate holidays all year round with holiday writing prompts designed for …

Jake the Turkey
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

TeachKind Rescue Stories: Jake’s Recovery

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

court gable
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

The Silver Spring Monkeys: The Case That Made History for Animals (Grades 9–12)

Vivisection, more commonly known as animal testing or animal experimentation, has been a hot topic since PETA was first founded …