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Together with educators, we create joyful, productive, and equitable schools by weaving together social & emotional learning, restorative practices, and racial equity.
https://www.morningsidecenter.org/
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Come with us for a journey where students explore new angles on the life and ideas of Martin Luther King, Jr., and consider their own responses and (re)commitments to justice. And then share in stories or comments (tag us!) what learners’ intentions! www.morningsidecente...
Digital rendering of Hank Willis Thomas' sculpture The Embrace
January 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Navigating The Winter Blues
Students reflect on their feelings about winter, including its challenges, and share their coping strategies through a poem, a circle, and exploration of the "wheel of holistic health." #ClassroomLessons #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
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January 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Make space in your classroom for students to share their holiday traditions, as well as their feelings about the upcoming holidays-whatever they may be-with this lesson collection for exploring holiday feelings, finding joy, and more.
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#teachersofinstagram #SEL #happyholidays
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December 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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SEL Tip For the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time. Here are some simple steps to help us and our students handle heightened emotions - now or any time. What tips would you add? #SEL #socialemotionalskills #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
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image with a cookie cutter and slices of orange and the text: SEL Tip for the Holidays: Handle feelings by 'naming to tame them'
December 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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A bonus how are you feeling check-in before the break! This is both a fun way to see how everyone is showing up for the day. Morningside Center pets are starring in our Friday "how are you feeling" gatherings—this is Mia Mayhem as a puppy! #mscgatherings #dogsofbluesky #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
Eight photos of a dog (a mini bernedoodle puppy) with numbers on each image and the text "how are you feeling?"
December 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Mindfulness Moment: take 4 deep breaths in and out to find space and prepare for the content of the lesson. #mscgatherings #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
A graphic card with a galaxy background and text that reads: Mindfulness Moment Close your eyes and take 4 deep breaths in and out to find space and prepare for the content of the lesson. 
December 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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This sort of check in is both a fun way to get students talking as well as a way to gather information about how everyone is showing up for the day. Morningside Center pets are starring in our Friday "how are you feeling" gatherings! This is Lila! #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
eight photos of a small brown dog making various faces - each photo is labeled with a number and the text reads "how are you feeling?"
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The holidays are not always joyful, especially for those facing hardship or stress. In this activity, students share feelings about the holidays and consider how they might provide some encouragement for those who are struggling. What do your students need? #EduSky 🍎
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photo of a snowflake with text: Holidays: Sometimes happy, sometimes not
December 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Ask Students: Is there anything you’re looking forward to this holiday break?
#mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
Background image of snow falling in front of bare trees with text that reads: Is there anything you’re looking forward to this holiday break?
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Ask students: What’s one wish you have for yourself, for someone you love and for the world? #mscgatherings #prompt #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
Card with background photo of a tree wrapped in fairy lights. Text reads: What’s one wish you have for yourself, for someone you love and for the world?
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Ask students: What’s a tradition you practice during the holidays with family or friends that you enjoy? Why?
#mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
graphic card with stars in the background that reads: What’s a tradition you practice during the holidays with family or friends that you enjoy? Why?
December 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Make space in your classroom for students to share their holiday traditions, as well as their feelings about the upcoming holidays - whatever they may be - with this holiday lesson collection for exploring holiday feelings, finding joy, and more.
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#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
Winter holidays bundle cover with a dark teal background and snowflakes.
December 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Ask students: What’s on your mind right now? What do you want to keep in mind? What do you want to let go of? #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
card with aurora borealis in the background and text: What’s on your mind right now? What do you want to keep in mind? What do you want to let go of?
December 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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This sort of check in is both a fun way to get students talking as well as a way to gather information about how everyone is showing up for the day! A fun note, Morningside Center pets are starring in our Friday gatherings—this is Cosmo! #mscgatherings #catsofbluesky #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
A card with eight photos of a black cat making different expressions, each photo is numbered and the card has the text "how are you feeling?"
December 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Ask students: what's something new and good today? #mscgatherings #prompt #SEL
background with snowy branches and snow falling, reads "share something that is new and good today"
December 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Ask students: what's in your heart right now? #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
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December 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Join us for our upcoming December Workshops!
⭐Understanding the Adolescent Brain (Dec 9 from 6:30pm to 8pm EST)
⭐Exploring the Range of Emotions (Dec 11 from 6pm to 7:30pm EST)
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#SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
image for workshops ⭐Understanding the Adolescent Brain (Dec 9 from 6:30pm to 8pm EST) ⭐Exploring the Range of Emotions (Dec 11 from 6pm to 7:30pm EST)
December 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Ask students: If you were creating a menu for your dream meal, what foods or dishes would we eat (don’t forget dessert!)? #mscgatherings #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
a card with pie and utensils in the background with text that reads: If you were creating a menu for your dream meal, what foods or dishes would we eat (don’t forget dessert!)?
December 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Invite students to count from 1 to 10 as a group. Let them know there is no strategizing or talking. The only voices we should hear are the ones counting, in order, from 1 to 10. When a number is called out by more than one person, start again at 0.
#mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
card reads: Counting to 10 Invite students to count from 1 to 10 as a group. Let them know there is no strategizing or talking. The only voices we should hear are the ones counting out the numbers, in order, from 1 to 10. As the circle keeper, you can get the group started by calling out 0. When a number is called out by more than one person, the group starts again at 0.
December 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Join us for our upcoming December Workshops!
⭐Understanding the Adolescent Brain (Dec 9 from 6:30pm to 8pm EST)
⭐Exploring the Range of Emotions (Dec 11 from 6pm to 7:30pm EST)
www.eventbrite.com/o...
#SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
image for workshops ⭐Understanding the Adolescent Brain (Dec 9 from 6:30pm to 8pm EST) ⭐Exploring the Range of Emotions (Dec 11 from 6pm to 7:30pm EST)
December 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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This sort of check in is both a fun way to get students talking as well as a way to gather information about how everyone is showing up for the day! A fun note, Morningside Center pets are starring in our Friday gatherings! #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #dogsofbluesky
Eight photos of a dog that are numbered with the text "how are you feeling?"
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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If you were the principal of your school, what changes would you make? Why? #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
colorful background with text that reads: If you were the principal of your school, what changes would you make? Why?
December 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Write a letter to someone who believed in you even when you didn’t believe in yourself. Include how they showed that they believed in you, why you’re grateful for having them in your life, and what is special about them. #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
colorful background with text that reads: Write a letter to someone who believed in you even when you didn’t believe in yourself. Include how they showed that they believed in you, why you’re grateful for having them in your life, and what is special about them.
December 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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We hope you and your youth loved our gatherings throughout November! We’ve seen your engagement, so we made them a PDF for #GivingTuesday! 26 prompts & mini activities to start your day and build community everyday! Click & save it: www.morningsidecente...
#mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
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December 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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What happens when a high school senior and former elementary “chatterbox” (suspended in the principal’s office AGAIN!) learns about the school-to-prison pipeline and then meets Morningside!? Find out: www.morningsidecente...
#GivingTuesday #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
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December 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM