Science

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ScienceGrades 9-12

Is This Chemical Hiding in Your Classroom?

Compassionate teachers know that animals used for classroom dissection were once sentient beings, many of whom were cruelly killed specifically …

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Science

Humane Alternatives to Chick-Hatching Projects in Schools

What’s Wrong With School Hatching Projects? When the topic of life cycles is covered in class, teachers try to find …

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Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

FREE Classroom Posters to Foster Compassion in Your Students

As former classroom teachers, we know that the way your classroom looks and feels can have a huge impact on …

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Social StudiesGrades PreK-2

Fishing: Activities to Teach About the Human Impact on the Environment

Can you imagine oceans with no fish in them? According to some researchers, that might be the situation by 2048 if humans keep eating as many fish as they do now.

'A Fish's Life' comic book cover
ScienceGrades PreK-2

Fish Are Friends: Order ‘A Fish’s Life’ Comic Books for Your K–5 Classroom

This free comic book is designed to teach K-5 students that fish are friends, not food. Order a free set for you classroom.

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Science

Don’t Cancel Science! Use Non-Animal Tools Instead

We can’t believe we have to say this, but some teachers still buy dead animals in pails or bags filled …

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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Virtual Field Trips: The Future Is Here

Free Field Trips That Inspire Compassion and Curiosity Bring your classroom to life—without ever leaving your seats! TeachKind’s free virtual …

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ScienceGrades 3-5

Animals Aren’t Natural Resources, They Use Them! A New Activity From TeachKind

Most children understand that animals are thinking, feeling individuals who deserve love and respect and object to harming them, so …