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Cheerful teachers gathered around a computer in a library, two of whom were having a high five
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

FREE TeachKind Materials

TeachKind provides free resources that address a broad range of topics, using age-appropriate language and visuals. Use the form below …

A pod of orcas swims in Arctic Norway
Social StudiesGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Should Marine Mammals Be Held in Amusement Parks?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Use of Marine Mammals for Entertainment A hot topic in classrooms and among the public …

Butterfly on Flower
ScienceGrades PreK-2

Ditch Cruel Butterfly Kits for Humane Life-Cycle Lessons

Teach life-cycle lessons without harming butterflies.

synthetic frog (Kind Frog) being dissected on a table
Science

Saving Animals & Helping Students: 2025 Pilot Program

View this post on Instagram A post shared by TeachKind (@teachkindteachers) During the 2024-2025 school year, TeachKind Science’s pilot program …

Logo for animal-free dissection
ScienceGrades 9-12

Dissection Is Dangerous, Unethical, Unnecessary: Why?

Animal dissection is a classroom activity that hasn’t changed in a century, resulting in millions of animals being killed for …

kind frog, a synthetic frog
Science

Humane Dissection for Your School

Enrollment is now open for this year’s TeachKind Science pilot program for teachers who would like to take an effective, …

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Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2023 Teacher of the Year Contest

Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2023 Teacher of the Year!

Meet TeachKind’s 2022 Teachers of the Year (Yes, There Are Two This Year!)

Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2022 Teachers of the Year!

How to Deal With Opposition to Humane Education in Your School

Not all teachers feel free to teach animal rights or change inhumane practices. These tips will help you find your voice in the face of adversity.

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