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, advice, online materials, and more. With TeachKind’s resources, you can “feed two birds with one scone”—simultaneously fostering compassion for animals and helping students develop academic skills—and start building empathy for all right now!
May is National Teacher Appreciation Month, and each year, TeachKind awards one top teacher for their engaging and empathy-boosting pedagogy. In honor of the endless ways that educators change the world, please join us in celebrating the winners and runners-up of our 2025 Teacher of the Year Contest. We heard from educators across the U.S. … Read more »
Pop quiz: Name a cruel, antiquated practice from nearly 100 years ago that many schools still take part in today. If your answer was holding “donkey basketball” events, give yourself a gold star! Events Like Donkey Basketball Are Cruel Donkey ball events, a cruel and potentially dangerous form of fundraising dating back to the Great … Read more »
🚀 BREAKING NEWS! 🚀 UPDATE (June 2, 2025): The CLASS Act has soared through the Assembly with resounding bipartisan support and is now charging forward to the Senate! This could be a game-changer—stay tuned for the next chapter in this legislative journey! 🎉🏛️ Great news for animals and science education! The CLASS Act (Compassionate Learning … Read more »
Check out these fresh and fun activities to celebrate the season.
TeachKind’s team of former classroom teachers and experts can help you “feed two birds with one scone,” simultaneously fostering compassion for animals (which also cultivates social and emotional learning) and helping students develop academic skills. WHAT CAN TEACHKIND DO FOR YOU? Donations, Free Events, Free Teaching Resources FREE Books We donate books to schools and … Read more »
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.
