A Step-By-Step Guide to Introducing a Class Plant to Your Students

Teach compassion by helping students care for a class plant.

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How to Teach About Butterflies—the Compassionate Way

Swap out your classroom butterfly kit for a butterfly garden—a life-cycle activity that teaches kindness and compassion for all sentient beings.

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Ribbit—er, Wrap-Up—of TeachKind Science’s 2023 Humane Dissection Pilot

Get a glimpse into more compassion for frogs as TeachKind Science reflects on its 2023 dissection pilot. Then get your school to hop to it and sign up!

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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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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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5 Reasons Why Your School Should Steer Clear of ‘Adopt a Cow’ Programs

Don’t be fooled by misleading “adopt a cow” programs.

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Don’t Be Fooled by These ‘Humane Education’ Frauds

Humane education teaches students to value the lives of ALL animals—not just those commonly deemed worthy by society. But these frauds mislead teachers and their students.

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Epidemic: Kids Hurting Animals

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