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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.
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This November we bring you a gathering (a prompt or mini-activity) to start every school day. They give you the chance to work a taste of SEL—and engagement—into your day while you build community!

#mscgatherings #prompt #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
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Two Quick Techniques for Calming Down
These practices can help young people & adults stay grounded when anxiety arises. When do your children or students most need these? Let us know in the comments & tag a friend who would like to learn about them or share some tips.

#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
November 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
How are you feeling today? Check out the photos of the dog & pick the one that shows how you're feeling. This sort of check in is a fun way to get students talking & a way to gather information about how everyone is showing up for the day!

#mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #dogsofbluesky
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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This November we bring you a gathering (a prompt or mini-activity) to start every school day. They give you the chance to work a taste of SEL—and engagement—into your day while you build community!

#mscgatherings #prompt #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Mindfulness Moment
Ask students to close their eyes and take 4 deep breaths in and out to find space and prepare for the content of the lesson. 

#mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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!

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#selfcare #community #communitycare #workshop #virtualworkshop #webinar
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Describe your favorite place. Is it outside or inside? Are there people there or just you? What sights, sounds and smells make it your favorite place?

You can use this gathering with students, & also reply and tell us about your favorite place!

#mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Community Care Package
A collection of tips, strategies and lessons to help you focus on community care in your classrooms; ensure all students feel heard; and address current events in your class. www.morningsidecente...

#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
November 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Start your day with a gathering!

Share a song that brings you joy. Invite students to listen & then journal/share in response to the song & share suggestions for other songs that make them feel happy.

Share a song that brings you joy in the comments! #mscgatherings #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
November 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Join us for our December workshops: Self-Care & Communal Care for Adults, Understanding the Adolescent Brain, and Exploring the Range of Emotions! You can get early bird tickets at a discounted price until 11/7, register now!
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#selfcare #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #parenting
November 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Emmie will frequently roll over onto her back. That is an invitation to play, not an invitation for tummy rubs. She always looks like a massive goober while doing it but this one was off the charts.

She also often doesn't lay down delicately like a normal cat. She prefers to just... fall over.
November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Start your day with a gathering to build community!

Ask students: What's something that always makes you laugh? Why?

We want to hear your responses too—reply or quote post to let us know what makes you laugh!

#mscgatherings #prompt #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
November 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This November we bring you a gathering (a prompt or mini-activity) to start every school day. They give you the chance to work a taste of SEL—and engagement—into your day while you build community!

#mscgatherings #prompt #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This class activity makes Halloween a launch for students to share experiences of being afraid. Explore how fear is a normal part of life and ways we can handle it. #Halloween #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

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October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
7 Lessons from Climate Change Fiction
What lessons can young people learn from fiction about how to cope with climate change? Here are 7 lessons that can be adapted for different age groups, using quotes from climate fiction. #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky

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October 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Join us tomorrow for Meeting The Moment!
Practice initiating and engaging in discussions that acknowledge, affirm and validate young people's feelings around the things in our lives weighing heavy on minds and hearts.

#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #parenting

www.eventbrite.com/e...

October 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
There's still time to sign up for our Introduction to Culturally Affirming Social and Emotional Learning workshop tomorrow!

Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e...

#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #parenting
October 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Join us TOMORROW for Understanding the Adolescent Brain!

Learn about kid brain development and ways to support and navigate adolescence alongside your young people. We will do it together!

Register now!

www.eventbrite.com/e...

#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #parenting
October 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Join us for our workshop Understanding the Adolescent Brain on October 15th!
Learn about adolescent brain development and ways for us to support and navigate through adolescence alongside the young people we support. Register now! #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
Understanding the Adolescent Brain
Learn about adolescent brain development and ways for us to support and navigate through adolescence alongside the young people we support.
www.eventbrite.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Teaching Indigenous History & Culture... for the Day AND Month (Nov) is vital and FUN!

MSC opportunities to learn about First Nations' history, culture and perspectives are many—check them out at

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#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
October 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Young learners listen to our conversations, see images flash on TV, and wonder how adults will respond. We’ve got a collection of activities and strategies designed to dig into the issues with elementary-age children.

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#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
October 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sharing appreciations builds community and shifts classroom climate. It’s wonderful to hear someone say simply, “I appreciate you,” and it can be even more impactful with a little time and practice! Here’s how: SEL Tip: Sharing Appreciations - What’s your #kindness tip?

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October 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Today! There's still time to sign up and join us this afternoon! #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #Parenting
Exploring the Range of Emotions (10/8)
Explore lots of feelings & develop strategies for "big" emotions to support ourselves and those we care for. Register now!

www.eventbrite.com/e...

#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #Parenting
October 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM