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A rich collection of resources to bring Morningside's Culturally Affirming SEL Wheel and greater focus on equity to your classroom and school.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation week, Morningside Center offers this Circle-based lesson as an invitation for students and Circle keepers to reflect on the impactful teachers and “teachers” in their lives; what lessons were learned; and ways they’ve passed this learning forward.
Spring is a natural time for transformation, for embracing new beginnings while shedding those attitudes or mindsets that no longer serve us. It’s also an ideal time to consider the changes in our lives and their impact. In this lesson students reflect on change, grief, and loss through a scrawl wall, a circle, and building a collective playlist.
SEL & RP
Activities to support students' social and emotional learning and restorative practices
Current Issues
Classroom activities to engage students in learning about and discussing issues in the news
Tips & Ideas
Guidance and inspiration to help build skills and community in your classroom and school
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Students reflect on global headlines about the invasion and the response to it, then hear and discuss the voices of Ukrainians.
The attack on Ukraine is on the minds of many young people - and adults. Here, we share some resources for discussing upsetting issues in the news.
Students consider the ongoing problem of student loan debt and how grassroots activism has elevated this issue in American politics.
Making time for students to do a bit of crafting can provide joy and comfort - and brighten up your classroom.
A selection of activities, in honor of Respect for All Week, to help you and your class appreciate each other, promote respect, and stop oppressive behavior.
Legislators in 19 states have passed laws that weaken a pillar of democracy: the right to vote. Students examine this legislation and efforts by grassroots groups to protect and
Students learn about and reflect on the life and values of the activist and thinker Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on December 26, 2021.
U.S. workers are rethinking their relationship to work in the Covid era. Students explore why many Americans are quitting their jobs, or striking for better pay and more respect.
A collection of ideas and links for teaching on the anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Some suggestions to give your students space to share their thoughts and feelings about the events surrounding the death of Tyre Nichols.
Students read about and discuss positive and negative impacts of social media, and reflect on their own experiences through pair shares and group discussion.
Students explore new angles on the life and ideas of Martin Luther King Jr., and consider their own responses and (re)commitments to justice.
Mindfulness practices can help both students and adults stay grounded and connected. This guided visualization activity is one way to bring the benefits of mindfulness to your
Studies show that isolation and sadness among young people have increased since the pandemic. Students explore ways to address this problem as a society.
A collection of TeachableMoment activities for exploring holiday feelings, finding joy, and more.