Social-emotional learning

Engaged Group Discussion Among Young Students
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Turn Your Classroom into a Detective Agency for Animals

Transform your classroom with TeachKind’s Animal Detectives Day Room Transformation Kit. Spark students’ curiosity as they solve clues to rescue a mystery animal!

With the power of mirror neurons in mind, encourage your students to have empathy for other people and animals.
Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

Mirror Neurons: How They Help Students Learn Empathy

With the power of mirror neurons in mind, encourage your students to have empathy for other people and animals.

a happy family watching an animal-friendly film together
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

31 Animal-Friendly Movies To Stream Today

Spark discussion and boost compassion: films for teachers and students to view at home or in the classroom Watching animal-friendly …

Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

‘How to Heal a Broken Wing’ and Other Lessons in Empathy

Did you know that pigeons have excellent memories, are devoted to their family, and can recognize their own reflection? These interesting birds are worth learning about and deserve our respect.

Social-emotional learning

Why Humane Education?

Teaching students empathy for animals is important. Here’s why.

Child reading a book in a library
Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

How to Address Problems in Some Popular Children’s Books

Make “teachable moments” out of stories with inhumane messages with TeachKind’s step-by-step guide.

bullying
Social-emotional learning

Top Lessons for National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and while efforts to reduce violence in our schools and communities should be a …

Empathy Ball TeachKind
Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

This DIY ‘Empathy Ball’ Game Will Be a New Favorite Classroom Icebreaker

Get your students to bond and start thinking about empathy toward animals and each other with this fun activity.