By Jeannie Russell We live our lives always together, never apart, in a world of connections. The air, the water, the sunlight — flowing and …
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By Jeannie Russell Teaching about Food Justice means challenging students to explore and think critically about all aspects of our food systems – which connect …
By Bob Schwalb “Don’t waste food! There are starving children all over the world who would love to have the food you’re about to throw …
By Kristina Hulvershorn If you spend time with humane educators, you’re likely to hear us say, “The antidote for despair is action.” We know that …
I love teaching young people about recycling. It is a simple action that students of every age can take to help people, animals, and the …
By Kristina Hulvershorn As I’ve led children into the woods for a hike, I’ve heard some amazing things. Some beautiful and inspiring and some that …
By Liz Walch Some of my favorite outdoor activities as a kid were watching the tiny toads that hopped around my house and quietly sitting …
Being A Good Neighbor: Backyard Activities to Help Wild Animals Read More »
By Jeannie Russell Given our central mission of better articulating the bonds between human and non-human animals, humane education is necessarily deeply tied to science …
Reverence and Science: Teaching About Our Living Home Read More »
Earth Day, April 22, is a great opportunity to begin talking about the environment with your students, and hopefully, it will be the beginning of …
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By Kristina Hulvershorn Most children love art. For many, it’s an opportunity to let loose and express an emotional world that they are still learning …
By Jim Poyser The first and last photo of this Climate Chronicles entry are literally the first and last photo I took during the Climate …
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A wonderful teacher we have worked with in the past got in touch with us with a very interesting question. She wanted to know if …
Incorporating humane subject matter into your curriculum is, of course, vital to teaching compassion and respect for all living beings, but it’s not just about …
Teachers: Tips to Make Your Classroom Eco-Friendly Read More »
In celebration of summer weather, we’ve put together a list of wonderful ways kids can have their summer fun, learn something new, and make a …