Social-emotional learning

Create a Compassionate Word Wall for Every Grade Level
Make a new word wall using these terms, or integrate compassionate words into an existing word wall to promote empathy for all living, feeling beings.

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 …

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 …

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!

Help Children Develop Social and Emotional Learning Skills With TeachKind Resources
Help students hone their social and emotional learning skills with these TeachKind resources.

‘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 …

Start an Animal Rights Club at School
Have students who are interested in animal rights? Start an animal rights club!

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!