“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children…to leave the world a better place…to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Being Kind, a lovely video that came out of a 21-Day Kindness Challenge launched on September 11th. 98 countries. 6000 people Please consider joining the next challenge. Check it out here.
“Humane” extends to all life: animals, people, the environment. We are all connected.
The Random Acts of Kindness website provides inspiration and ideas. They have a wonderful selection of Research Articles, a Reading List, and other resources. And of course, 350 Kindness Ideas to get you started!
35 Acts of Kindness Ideas
NBC News 26 Acts of Kindness to honour the victims of Newtown
Kindness Calendar and Ideas to share with your kids or students!
Humane Education Links for Parents and Teachers:
International Fund for Animal Welfare – Education resources. IFAW works to protect wildlife and their habitat, as well as companion animals. Marvelous lesson plans and videos.
Humane World for Animals – Resources for Parents and Educators
Institute for Humane Education – Resource Center Lesson plans for teachers on a variety of humane education themes, including human rights, environmental issues and animal welfare.
Animals and Society Institute An independent research and educational organization that works to enhance understanding of our complex relationships with other animals, stop the cycle of violence and promote stricter animal protection laws.
Heart – Teacher Resources Resources for teachers, organized by grade range in topics pertaining to animal rights, human rights and environmental issues.
The National Humane Education Society Lesson plans on a variety of humane education topics.
Animalearn: Animals, Ethics, and Education and The Science Bank An excellent organization for teachers, parents, and students seeking alternatives to dissection activities in the classroom, with alternatives and resources.
TeachKind, part of PETA. A resource for teachers.
Educator Resources from Random Acts of Kindness
The Ethical Eater Useful list detailing what food labels really mean.
How to Treat a Pig – a 30 Second Lesson Just because it’s so sweet.
Humane Education Blogs
Humane Connection blog from the Institute of Humane Education
Abner the dog’s humane education experiences
Mr. Estopinan’s Blog Looking through the eyes of another.
National Humane Education Society
Humane Society of the US – Resources for Students
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~Leo F. Buscaglia
A wonderful set of animal-related kindness ideas on the Random Acts of Kindness website.
16 Books about People Helping Animals
Link to NHES (National Humane Education Society) Picture Book/Early Reader Recommendations
Link to NHES Chapter Book Recommendations
Link to NHES Young Adult Book Recommendations
A great link at the Institute for Humane Education’s website: 12 Resources for Free Films on Humane Issues
Animal Cruelty Issues – Animal Testing links on Pinterest
Animal Cruelty Issues – Poaching and Hunting links on Pinterest
Animal Cruelty Issues – In Entertainment and Captivity links on Pinterest
Gentle Paws, for the Animal Lover 