Welcome to TeachKind, PETA’s humane education division! We are former classroom teachers, here to help schools, educators, and parents promote compassion for animals through free lessons, virtual classroom presentations, materials, advice, online resources, and more. Check out TeachKind’s resources and start building empathy for all right now!

Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Contest

May is National Teacher Appreciation Month, and in celebration of compassionate educators, TeachKind is announcing the winner and runners-up of our 2024 Teacher of the Year Contest. We heard from teachers from across the U.S. who are taking the phrase “feed two birds with one scone” to the next level, providing high-quality academic instruction while … Read more »

Celebrate Earth Day by Saving Animals!

Teach students about the environmental impact of animal agriculture and ways they can work to save the planet and animals with this lesson plan.

Are You a Parent or Teacher? Help Kids Learn the Power of Words

Words are powerful! Check out this free language guide from TeachKind to see how teaching children to use kind language helps create a better world for everyone.

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Plant Seeds of Kindness in Your Students This Spring

Check out these fresh and fun activities to celebrate the season.

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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.

Could You or Someone You Know Be TeachKind’s 2024 Teacher of the Year? Enter Now!

Prepare to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Month by nominating a kind educator to be TeachKind’s Teacher of the Year.

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