Humane Education Literature
Earthkind: A Teacher's Handbook on Humane Education by David Selby (Trentham Books, 1995)- Excellent introduction to the field of humane education
- Includes numerous lesson ideas, and reproducible worksheets
Centre for Compassionate Living, Sowing Seeds Workbook: A Humane Education Primer by Zoe Weil and Rae Sikora (Centre for Compassionate Living, 1999)
- Useful workbook includes lesson ideas, presentation techniques and a unique Q&A section
- Ideal for someone who is new to the animal welfare field or new to teaching humane education
Teaching Compassion: A Guide for Humane Educators, Teachers and Parents by Pamela Raphael (The Latham Foundation, 1999)
- Wonderful book that teaches compassion through the natural connection between children and animals
The Power and Promise of Humane Education by Zoe Weil (New Society Publishers, 2004)
- Offers teachers clear suggestions for implementing humane education in both classrooms and non-traditional educational settings
- Inviting and easy to use, it describes the four elements of humane education, along with stories, examples, case studies, activities and resources
