Resources: Council of all beings

Council of All Beings

An activity to widen perspectives Participants “become” a being or part of nature and share the lives, concerns, hopes, and wisdom of their being in a Council. This activity widens perspectives, builds appreciation and compassion, and invites participants to consider their impact.   Grades: Recommended for grades 4 and up Time: 1-2 hours Related IHE…

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Humane Education Through History, Art, and Inspiration: An Interview with Robert Shetterly

Introduction: After graduating from college and moving to Maine in 1970, Robert Shetterly taught himself drawing, printmaking, and painting, becoming an illustrator at newspapers and of approximately 30 books. After the 9/11 attacks, Rob painted a portrait of Walt Whitman, etching a quote from Whitman on the painting. Thus began his Americans Who Tell the…

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Humane Holidays

Ideas, resources, tips and more for holidays that are greener, and more humane, just, and joyful. #christmas #thanksgiving #halloween #holidays #valentine Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.

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humane ed through music

Humane Education through Music

Examples of how music has been used to explore and comment on global ethical issues, as well as resources for integrating humane education into music. Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.

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humane ed through art

Humane Education through Art

Examples of how art has been used to explore and comment on global ethical issues, as well as resources for integrating humane education into art. Curated by the Institute for Humane Education.

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Pencil Miles: An Interview with Shannon Finch

Shannon Finch is a humane educator, writer, and wildlife photographer who lives with her husband and numerous animal companions on five acres in Stanwood, Washington. She received her M.Ed. through IHE’s graduate program in 2010. Shannon is the founder of AnimalKind Training and works as a certified animal behavior consultant with dogs, cats, equines, and…

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I Taught Kindergarteners About Plastic Pollution, and They Are Eager to Be Part of the Solution

by Elizabeth O. Crawford, Ph.D. During Earth Week 2018, I was a guest presenter to kindergarteners attending Island Montessori School (IMS) located in the beautiful, coastal town of Wilmington, North Carolina. As teacher educators often remark, classroom visits rejuvenate and inspire our work preparing the next generation of educators. When we spend time with children…

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Resources: Council of all beings

Consejo de Todos Los Seres Vivos

¿Qué espera una montaña? ¿Y un lobo, una vaca o un rio? Los participantes deben de convertirse en una parte de la naturaleza y compartir sus vidas, preocupaciones, esperanzas y conocimiento del ser que son en un Consejo. Recomendado para grados 4 en adelante Duración: 60-120 minutos

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El Animal Más Poderoso Del Mundo

El Animal Más Poderoso Del Mundo

¿Cuál es el animal más poderoso y el más peligroso del mundo? ¡Somos nosotros! Conduzca a los estudiantes en una exploración sobre los efectos positivos y negativos que nuestras decisiones tienen sobre el planeta. Recomendado para grados 2-5 Duración: 45 minutos Traducido por Marta Vivancos

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