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 www.morningsidecente...#ClassroomLessons#EduSky#TeachLearnSky#Lessons

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. www.morningsidecente... #teachersofinstagram #SEL #happyholidays

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 www.morningsidecente...#SEL

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

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

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

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 🍎 www.morningsidecente...

Ask Students: Is there anything you’re looking forward to this holiday break? #mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Ask students: What’s one wish you have for yourself, for someone you love and for the world? #mscgatherings #prompt #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Ask students: What’s a tradition you practice during the holidays with family or friends that you enjoy? Why? #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

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. www.morningsidecente... #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

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

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

Ask students: what's something new and good today? #mscgatherings #prompt #SEL

Ask students: what's in your heart right now? #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

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

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

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

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

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

If you were the principal of your school, what changes would you make? Why? #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

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

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...#GivingTuesday! #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

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

Thanks to the team at Media Sutra for the partnership with Unlocking Our Superpowers! #SEL #RestorativePractices

#GivingTuesday KEEPS GIVING at Morningside! TODAY ONLY December workshops are 20% off with code: GivingTues25 #adolescents #bigemotions www.eventbrite.com/o...

We’re so excited to present to you our graphic novel Unlocking Our Superpowers: SEL Goes to School! Whether you’re a para, teacher, principal, parent or caregiver, after-school counselor or director, or CBO, we invite you to share in this gift. simplebooklet.com/se... #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

It's #GivingTuesday! We are gifting resources to YOU throughout the day. Please share them widely! It’s also the kickoff of our giving season here at Morningside Center. Help make all of this and more possible in 2026: Donate to our annual appeal: www.morningsidecente...

After playing a few rounds, in a go-round, pass around the talking piece and invite students to share in response to the following question: What was that activity like for you? What did we have to do to achieve our goal of 5 people standing? #mscgatherings #miniactivity #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

We have a newsletter PACKED with #GivingTuesday gifts for you going out tomorrow. Sign up now so you don't miss out! www.morningsidecente...#GivingTuesday #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

What's one thing you're looking forward to this month? #mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

How are you feeling today? This sort of check in is both a fun way to see how everyone is showing up for the day. A fun note, Morningside Center pets are starring in our Friday "how are you feeling" gatherings! This is Mia Mayhem! #mscgatherings #dogs #dogsofbluesky

Ask students to share what’s on top—what is on their mind or how they’re feeling coming into the classroom today. #mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Gratitude & Appreciation Roundup It's National Gratitude Month! Here's a collection of classroom activities focused on sharing appreciations and gratitude that you can use this month, AND anytime! www.morningsidecente... #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #gratitude #thankful #appreciation

Ask students to complete the thought: a moment I’m proud of in my life is... Decide how you want students to share: they can pair up to chat, share with the group, or journal their responses! #mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Let students know when the time is about half up so they can switch. Ask three or four volunteers to share, "popcorn style" what they said. (They should only speak for themselves, not for their partner.) #mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Invite students to write down 3-5 things they’re grateful for. Share that “gratitude practice” has been shown to have a multitude of benefits. It can allow us to focus on the present and turn away from negative emotions we may feel and encourage empathy. #mscgatherings #gratitude #EduSky 🍎

In this workshop, we will explore how our well-being is tied to our community’s well-being by exploring the connections between self-care and communal care. Get EARLY BIRD TICKETS through 11/7! www.eventbrite.com/e... #selfcare #community #communitycare #workshop #virtualworkshop #webinar

Check out the photos & pick the one that shows how you're feeling! This check in is both a way to get students talking & find out how everyone is showing up for the day. A fun note, Morningside Center pets are starring in our "how are you feeling" gatherings! #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎#catsofbluesky

Gratitude & Appreciation Roundup It's National Gratitude Month! Here's a collection of classroom activities focused on sharing appreciations and gratitude that you can use this month, AND anytime! www.morningsidecente... #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #gratitude #thankful #appreciation

Ask your students: What is a word that comes to mind for them as they look ahead to the holidays? In a go-round, ask all students to share a word, image or feeling—positive or not—that comes up for them as they look ahead to the holidays. #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Invite each student in turn to think about and then share one thing they love about the natural environment in your area. If you live in a city, consider the trees, the birds, the moss that lives between the cracks in the concrete, parks, the sky, clouds... #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Have students name their favorite cuisines or restaurants. Record their responses on board or chart paper. Vote on which ones are their top favorites. And of course we'd love to hear your responses too—share in the comments! #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

This month, join all of us at Morningside Center to learn together with these fantastic lessons about Native peoples FROM Native peoples, and enrich your libraries (home and school!) with beautiful books from First Nations authors AND publishers. #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky www.morningsidecente...

How are you feeling today? Share the Emotional Weather Check-In with your students and ask them to pick a photo that shows how they’re feeling (and why!). Share your own responses in the comments! #mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

How are you feeling today? This sort of check in is both a fun way to get students talking & to gather information about how everyone is showing up! A fun note, Morningside Center pets are starring in our "how are you feeling" gatherings! #mscgatherings #dogsofbluesky #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Ask students: If you could do something that you’ve never done before, what would it be? Describe and/or draw it. We want to hear your responses too—share in the comments or quote post with your response! #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Ask students: what's something new and good today? (If you're having trouble thinking of something new and good, new and hard is fine as well.) We want to hear your responses too—let us know what's new and good in your life in the comments! #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

Ask students: what's something you want others to know about you? We want to hear your responses too—share in the comments! #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

A gathering for your Monday morning! Ask students: If you could be a character in any book, movie or TV show, who would it be? Why? We want to hear your responses too—share in the comments what character you'd like to be! #mscgatherings #SEL #teaching #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky