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    Belén and Sayuri, an example of education based on respect for animals

    Belén tells us how she instills empathy and respect for animals, regardless of species, in her daughter Sayuri, and the challenges a mother faces in this process. These challenges, however, do not outweigh her desire to give Sayuri a proper upbringing. Why do you think it's important to raise your daughter vegan? Porque es mi […]

    Workshop for the little ones: Let's make veganism fun (I)

    Sometimes it's not enough to simply explain to children that eating plant-based foods is a healthy way to save animals. We need to make them want to eat fruits, legumes, nuts, grains, and vegetables, and one way to do that is to make them appealing. Here are some ideas. Some are more complicated and others […]

    Do vegan parents impose their ideas on their children?

    "If you want to be vegan, that's great, but let me…"Let your children make the decision when they are adults." Many parents have likely faced accusations of imposing their ideas on their children by raising them vegan. Since this situation involves two parties—the child and the animals—there are two possible responses.

    Animal Classroom brings anti-speciesism to Zuera prison

    Zaragoza, August 29, 2012. Varios profesores de Aula Animal han participado hoy en una sesión sobre respeto a los animales en el Centro Penitenciario de Zuera (Zaragoza). El objetivo de la sesión ha sido exponer a los internos la discriminación que padecen los animales, además de promover una reflexión sobre un tema con el que […]

    Rachel Hamill wrote this poem when she was 12 years old

    We can use it as a resource for our English class. We'll tell the students that it was written by a girl their age, have them read it once, and then brainstorm the message Rachel wants to convey through the poem. Next, we'll ask them to underline any words they don't understand, and together we'll […]

    A teacher from Animal Classroom and a student visit a slaughterhouse (High School)

    Visiting a slaughterhouse or farm can be beneficial in several subjects, but it's important to note that students should be of legal age or have written consent from their parents or guardians. Furthermore, not everyone is prepared to witness the realities of a slaughterhouse firsthand, so students should be informed beforehand about what to expect. […]

    Luis Pérez, president of DefensAnimal.org

    Luis Pérez is the founder and president of DefensAnimal.org. He regularly gives talks in schools to promote respect for animals. While we don't agree with everything he says, we believe his ideas are worth considering for all teachers. – Can it be said that DefensAnimal.org is an educational project? Sí, total y absolutamente. En DefensAnimal.org […]

    Conchi Ponti: teacher and activist

    Conchi Ponti is the education manager at the animal rights organization Igualdad Animal (Animal Equality). In this interview, she shares her vision of how respectful education regarding animals of other species should be approached. – Do you think early childhood education is very different from adult education? Sí, la educación infantil es diferente a la […]

    Art for reflection (Art History / High School)

    A lo largo de la historia se ha utilizado el arte para transmitir mensajes reivindicativos. Nosotros proponemos el estudio de esta faceta en la asignatura de Historia del Arte. Como ejemplo hemos tomado el trabajo de la activista y pintora Roma Velarde (http://www.roma-velarde.blogspot.com.es/) We suggest that the teacher show these works to the class and […]