Heifer’s education programs give teachers the resources to educate their students about their world neighbors, hunger and poverty and sustainable development while inspiring students to help Heifer build a better world. Our educational offerings include classroom resources, field trip opportunities, fundraising programs, professional development for educators and an award winning magazine.

Browse the links below to take a deeper look at all of Heifer's education programs:

Heifereducation.org – This site is loaded with lesson plans, videos, games and classroom activities designed for use in classes from Pre-K through eighth grades. Visit heifereducaton.org.

Global Education Resource Kits – Heifer’s new, global education resource kits are based on national educational standards for Pre-K through sixth graders and put a new spin on courses like English, geography, science and others. Posters, maps, videos and action ideas support and enrich the lesson plans. View and download the components or order your free kit here. 

Global Education to Improve Tomorrow (Get IT!) – Teach middle school students about their roles as consumers and the effects their choices have in the global marketplace, while emphasizing reading comprehension, audience-based writing, high-level thinking and research strategies. Learn more about the GET IT! program.

Read To Feed – Read to Feed® is a reading incentive service-learning program that will foster in your children a love for reading and a passion to help others while giving your children a way to raise funds for Heifer. Learn more about Read to Feed®. Check out these Read to Feed games and activities.

Field Trip Opportunities – Ready to take your class on a trip? Heifer offers site-based learning opportunities in Arkansas, Massachusetts, Maryland and Michigan. Field trips to our public educational campuses enrich your curriculum by making the communities and countries where Heifer works everyday come alive. Learn more about field trip opportunities.

Professional Development For Educators – We believe that if educators are informed and energized about the world and their role in positive change, that influence is passed on to the students. Learn more about professional development for educators.

World Ark – Heifer's award-winning magazine is packed with Heifer success stories and articles featuring prominent thinkers and leaders, such as Lester Brown, Jeffrey Sachs and Barbara Kingsolver. View World Ark on-line or register for a free subscription.