Our Programs Youth
Empowering students through compassion and critical thinking.
The Healing Species Texas Program for Youth is designed to foster empathy and emotional intelligence in school-age children. Through interactive lessons and engagement with rescued animals, students learn the importance of kindness, responsibility, and community service. Our curriculum is tailored to address the unique needs of Texas schools, promoting a culture of inclusion and respect.
Kindness Curriculum
Teaching students the power of small acts of kindness and how they transform school climates.
Empathy Building
Developed strategies that bridge gaps between students through shared stories and animal interaction.
Youth Leadership
Inspiring the next generation of Texas leaders to act with compassion and integrity in their communities.
The Foundation Program on Campus Includes
- Weekly classroom lessons
- Trauma-informed activities
- Social-emotional learning focus
- Teacher support materials
- Flexible scheduling
- Compassion-centered curriculum
- Real-life social skills application
About the Curriculum
SEL Standards We Teach
The Healing Species Texas youth program provides a trauma-informed curriculum that integrates rescued animals to teach emotional literacy. Our lessons focus on bridge-building empathy and critical thinking skills, helping students navigate complex social dynamics with compassion and integrity.
Self-Management
Regulating emotions and behaviors in diverse situations.
Social Awareness
Taking the perspective of and empathizing with others.
Relationship Skills
Establishing and maintaining healthy supportive relationships.
Decision-Making
Making constructive choices about personal behavior.
Lesson packages for every age
Elementary
Middle School
High School
We recognize that most children have an innate love for dogs, which provides a powerful entry point for social-emotional learning. Our programs utilize the stories of rescued dogs to teach children about empathy, integrity, and overcoming challenges.
3-7 Special Dogs
Meet our rescued canine ambassadors.
The Assembly:
- 45 minute Presentation introducing 3–7 special dogs
- Interactive
- Posters for Campus
- Enrichment activities available to download to use throughout the year
- Classroom visits
Price is $1500 for (2) back to back 45 minute presentations.
Interactive
Engaging activities for all students.
Campus Posters
Visual reminders for kindness.
Enrichment
Downloadable year-round activities.
Classroom Visits
Direct engagement in the classroom.