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Must-Read Compassionate Books

These animal-friendly books are perfect for school holidays or any other time of the year!

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TeachKind Rescue Stories: ‘Saving Samson the Beagle’

Rescue stories reveal the stark reality that many animals face, but their happy endings empower students, making these true accounts ideal for learners of all ages and abilities.

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Education Conference Wrap-Up: PETA’s TeachKind Shines This Fall With Empathy Lessons

What does an education conference for science teachers have to do with animal liberation? Let TeachKind, PETA’s humane education division, school you on the subject.

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Ellie on the Shelf: A Festive Classroom Tool for Inspiring Kindness
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Is Animal Dissection Effective? A New Review Has the Answer
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Meet the TeachKind Staff
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PETA Kids’ Bilingual Activity Book Teaches Children Compassion
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Join the RAISE Coalition: Replacing Animals in Science Education—for Animals, Students, and Educators!
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TeachKind Hosts ‘Meet the Author’ Events With Stewart Mitchell, Author of ‘Liberation Summer’
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Keep Teens Active for Animals All Summer Long With SOS
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Humane Alternatives to Chick-Hatching Projects in Schools

These popular alternatives for teaching the life cycle of a chicken are humane and educational, and they’re sure to be a hit with your students.

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Teacher’s Guest Kills Rabbits Before Dissecting the Animals at a Canadian Elementary School
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FREE Classroom Posters to Foster Compassion in Your Students

Order a free set of classroom posters to make your learning space more animal-friendly.

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3 Fish-Friendly Activities to Teach Students Empathy

Don’t judge a book by its cover. As one scientist says, “Fish are more intelligent than they appear.”

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Bitten, Mauled, and Clawed: Why Roadside Zoo Field Trips Are Dangerous For Your Students

Teachers: Field trips to roadside zoos can be deadly for your students.

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Animal-Friendly Songs for Your Musical Classroom

TeachKind and PETA Kids teamed up to adapt and create a collection of animal-friendly songs for your musical classroom.

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Epidemic: Kids Hurting Animals
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“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind

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