Social-emotional learning

"I Made a Difference for Animals" Award with Betta Fish
Social Studies

Students Speak Up for Betta Fish: A Lesson in Citizenship and Social Justice

It’s easy to incorporate compassion for animals into your curriculum. Just take this kind teacher’s word for it!

MLK Jr
Social-emotional learningGrades 6-8

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

Animal rights and human rights are inextricably linked. For this lesson, use Dr. King’s words to inspire your students to speak up for all beings.

A girl petting an orange cat
Social-emotional learningGrades 3-5

Download a Class Set of Kindness Pledges

Start the year off right! Foster a compassionate classroom environment by using our printable kindness pledges for grades K–5.

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Literary Theme Lesson: Taking a Stand—Empower Students With ‘Liberation Summer’

Theme lessons help students connect to a text and relate it to real life. Here’s a theme lesson for a powerful story your students are sure to enjoy.

Social-emotional learningGrades 6-8

Inspire Empathy for All Living Beings With a Gallery Walk

Get students out of their seats and engaged in meaningful discussions of empathy for all living beings with this thought-provoking activity.

If You Wouldn't Drink Dog's Milk Why Drink A Cow's?
Social StudiesGrades 3-5

Develop Higher-Order Thinking Through Humane Education

Inspire critical thinking in your students through compassion for all animals. Includes suggested readings, worksheets, and activities.

The Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig
English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Esther’s Story: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

Esther the Wonder Pig is a social media sensation, and people of all ages love her story. Use it to help children learn that ALL pigs are wonderful.

English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Create a Compassionate Word Wall for Every Grade Level

A common teaching tool for the classroom, the word wall, allows for greater understanding and recognition of various vocabulary words. …