Why Humane Education?
The Animal Connection
The
Animal Connection
seeks to foster empathy, responsibility, and compassionate action through nurturing
kindness towards animals and nature. Students develop empathy for their peers
and others while raising awareness about animal welfare in their community. We
help teachers create the next generation of animal advocates who are
compassionate action-makers. The Animal Connection believes in:
EMPATHY
RESPONSIBILITY
COMPASSIONATE ACTION
Benefits of The Animal Connection
The Animal Connection satisfies New
Mexico’s Public Education Department’s core standards and is intended to
supplement your classroom instruction. Participating classrooms learn:
Humane Stewardship
of Animals
The lessons and activities
promote and raise awareness about the importance of compassion for animals.
Acceptance and Responsibility
All activities and
exercises introduce students to becoming responsible guardians and advocates
for animals’ welfare.
Compassion and Empathy
for
Others
A critical result of the
lessons is a proven development of kindness and concern for others.
Animal Protection
New Mexico (APNM) offers New Mexico educators
the chance to use The Animal Connection curriculum online at no cost.
the chance to use The Animal Connection curriculum online at no cost.
Our Social Emotional Learning Approach
The program also addresses
the Social Emotional Learning Framework, facilitating student development into
compassionate, responsible, and proactive members of society. This results in a
stronger bond between teacher and student and overall classroom engagement—critical
components of SEL. Participating teachers have observed many of the following
outcomes:
Testimonials
New Mexico Teachers love The Animal Connection:
- 4th Grade Teacher
- 5th Grade Teacher
- 6th Grade Teacher
New Mexico Parents also love The Animal Connection:
- Parent of a 4th Grade Student
- Parent of a 5th Grade Student
- Parent of a 6th Grade Student
Interested in Our Curricula?
The Animal Connection and The Animal Connection Jr. courses satisfy New Mexico Public Education Department’s Core Standards.
Thank you to The Animal Connection sponsors: