If you are a teacher, parent, or caregiver who keeps up with educational trends, you’re likely aware of the mental health crisis affecting many young people today. The pressures of academic performance, social dynamics, and personal challenges have led to rising levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues among K-12 students. Addressing this … Read more »
Stories of people helping animals are all over the internet, and sharing them with your students is an excellent way to encourage kindness both in and out of the classroom. Because most children naturally feel compassion for animals, sharing rescue stories is a great way to engage and motivate different types of learners and encourage … Read more »
Are you a homeschooler seeking animal-friendly resources for your home classroom? You’ve come to the right place! With TeachKind’s curated list of resources perfect for at-home learning, it has never been easier to “feed two birds with one scone” by teaching foundational lessons that also foster compassion and empathy for animals. TeachKind’s Top Resources for … Read more »
Attention, game-loving teachers! TeachKind is on Kahoot!, and we’ve created games that are not only fun but also designed to maximize learning while boosting compassion. And there’s no denying it: Adding an element of competition to the classroom can work wonders to keep students motivated and engaged with the topic at hand. Research points to … Read more »
We’re all animals, and although you may see some confused stares from your students when you tell them this, they’ll be interested to learn that we have more in common with other animals than they might think. These writing prompts for elementary schoolers have been designed specifically to help you navigate conversations on this topic … Read more »
This lesson plan is designed to help teachers present animal rights and environmental issues to their students. If you’re an educator, please feel free to adapt this material to fit your needs—and please contact us if you need help incorporating it into your curriculum. When you hear the word “fireworks,” you probably think of holiday … Read more »
Anyone who’s ever been to a park—or a parking lot—has likely seen pigeons, probably in large numbers. But how much do you know about these feathered friends? Maybe not much, and it’s probably safe to assume the same of your students. Both adults and children are less likely to appreciate animals they don’t understand, which … Read more »
Games are a great way to engage children and motivate participation, and when they promote empathy and compassion for others, everyone wins! That’s why we created Kindness Bingo. In this spinoff of the classic game, children are prompted to complete acts of kindness for others. Some of them are big tasks, like going “trash fishing” … Read more »
In some schools, elective course subjects extend beyond the standard art or foreign language classes. More and more schools are incorporating a wider range of electives or bonus classes to help diversify student skills and knowledge. Some schools refer to these as “exploratory classes,” and the subject matter often diverges from the typical K–12 academic … Read more »
Use these resources to further students’ understanding of various animal rights issues. The application of this age-appropriate material can promote compassion and empathy for all living, feeling beings. Click on the image to download the PDF file. Click on the text below it to access the corresponding lesson. Coloring Sheets and Activities Comprehension Worksheets Graphic … Read more »
Use these resources to further students’ understanding of various animal rights issues. The application of this age-appropriate material can promote compassion and empathy for all living, feeling beings. Click on the image to download the PDF file. Click on the text below it to access the corresponding lesson. Grades K-2 Grades 3-5 Grades 6-8 Grades … Read more »
Humane education and special education share several core values. Both practices aim to modify the general education curriculum to include those who are marginalized and use unconventional teaching methods. Both place social and emotional learning at the forefront of a child’s education and recognize that academic content can—and should—be taught in tandem with soft skills … Read more »
Fish are smart and clever social animals with unique personalities—and just like dogs, cats, and humans, fish can be hurt and have the capacity to suffer. According to scientists who study pain, their pain response is virtually identical to that of mammals and birds. Because of this, fish deserve our consideration and kindness. When these … Read more »
“Animal Hero Kids: Voices for the Voiceless” highlights many kind actions of young people who are heroes to animals. Use these reading passages to inspire compassion and foster critical thinking.
Meeting curricular goals without harming animals is a win-win situation for students, teachers and schools. Long gone are the days of dissecting formaldehyde-laden animals and stuffing live fish into 2-liter bottles. Because our knowledge of animal sentience has evolved, science educators are increasingly rejecting those lessons in cruelty. Rather than defaulting to archaic animal experiments … Read more »
