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!
Great news for animals and science education! The CLASS Act (Compassionate Learning Advancements for Science Students) has passed through the California Assembly Committee on Education! With a 8-0 vote in support, the bill has overcome the first hurdle. Assembly Member Ash Kalra (D–San Jose) introduced Assembly Bill 347, the CLASS Act, which is sponsored by … Read more »
Prepare to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Month by nominating a kind educator to be TeachKind’s Teacher of the Year.
Check out these fresh and fun activities to celebrate the season.
Swap out your classroom butterfly kit for a butterfly garden—a life-cycle activity that teaches kindness and compassion for all sentient beings.
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.