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The Silver Spring Monkeys: The Case That Made History for Animals (Grades 9–12)

In this nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet from TeachKind, students in grades 9–12 learn about the groundbreaking Silver Spring monkeys case, including key vocabulary, and answer substantive questions.

Meet the Winners of TeachKind’s 2023 Teacher of the Year Contest

Get ready to be inspired by TeachKind’s 2023 Teacher of the Year!

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.

Literary Theme Lesson: Taking a Stand—Empower Students With ‘Liberation Summer’

Theme lessons help students connect to a text and relate it to real life. Here’s a theme lesson for a powerful story your students are sure to enjoy.

Meet Becky Cummings, Homeschooler and Children’s Book Author

Get to know children’s book author Becky Cummings, and draw inspiration from her experiences.

What Is Trauma-Informed Education?

These trauma-informed practices can help teachers provide their students with support as they navigate troubling events such as instances of animal abuse.

Animal Companions
Debate Kit: Are ‘No-Kill’ Policies Killing Animals?

Students can use this kit to prepare an argument stating that “no-kill” policies at animal shelters have unintended consequences and increase animal suffering.

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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Dennis Yong

Get to know one of California’s humane educators, Dennis Yong, and draw inspiration from his experiences.

Teacher Spotlight: Meet Kathy Cullen

Get to know one of California’s humane educators, Kathy Cullen, and draw inspiration from her experiences.

Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mike Farley

Get to know one of Ontario’s humane educators, Mike Farley, and draw inspiration from his experiences.

These Comments About Betta Fish in the Classroom Show Why They Should Never Be Used as Class ‘Pets’

Betta fish are sensitive, complex beings—not teaching tools or classroom props.

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TeachKind’s Guide to Addressing Problems in Some Popular Children’s Books

Let’s be real—the world isn’t yet the vegan utopia that we strive for, and the literature we teach our students often reflects that less-than-ideal state. While there are a number of humane children’s books with messages of compassion, empathy, and inclusion, many classic tales as well as modern texts are rife with questionable language and … Read more »

‘How to Heal a Broken Wing’ and Other Lessons in Empathy

Did you know that pigeons have excellent memories, are devoted to their family, and can recognize their own reflection? These interesting birds are worth learning about and deserve our respect.

Host a Fun and Scary Animal-Friendly ‘Book-O-Ween’ in Your Classroom

Books and Halloween can be a match made in humane-education heaven. Who knew?

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