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English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

The Silver Spring Monkeys: The Case That Made History for Animals (Grades 9–12)

Vivisection, more commonly known as animal testing or animal experimentation, has been a hot topic since PETA was first founded …

Dolphin and human swimming side by side
Edge Innovations
Social StudiesGrades 3-5

Delle the Dolphin Says: Animals Have Needs and Wants, Too!

Meet Delle Hundreds of schoolchildren worldwide are getting the opportunity to meet and interact with a “dolphin,” thanks to Edge …

English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

‘Junebug: No Life Too Small’ Virtual Read-Aloud

Watch TeachKind’s read-aloud of an excerpt from a compassionate children’s book about respecting and showing kindness to insects.

Social-emotional learningGrades PreK-2

Teach Compassion With TeachKind’s ‘Share the World’

Now included among Discovery Education‘s subscription-based resources! Teach compassion with TeachKind’s FREE program kit. The Share the World kit is …

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English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Birdwatchers to Changemakers: Elementary School Named Guardians of the Eagles 

What happens when students are given the chance to connect with animals in a meaningful, authentic way? At John Baldwin …

Kindness That Carries Over Compassion for Animals as a Path to SEL, YouTube video thumbnail

Video: Kindness That Carries Over ─ Compassion for Animals as a Path to SEL

From Compassion to Connection: How to Unlock Social-Emotional Learning  For many educators, supporting students’ social-emotional growth can feel challenging, especially when some students …

Words Matter

The Devil’s Dictionary: How Language Can Be Used for Good or Evil

Language has the power to inspire compassion—or create distance. Students explore how word choice affects the way we think about animals while strengthening their critical-thinking skills.

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