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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
We're sharing a gathering for every weekday in November on social media so you can start your day (or lesson) by building community with a mini-activity or prompt!
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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
card with a colorful background that reads: Share what’s on top—what is on your mind or how you’re feeling today.
November 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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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!
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#EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky #gratitude #thankful #appreciation
image of a box with crinkled paper packing and a note that says "thank you" on top of it.
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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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
Image of wooden hearts hanging and the text: A moment I’m proud of in my life is...
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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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
Text reads: Quickly pair each student with the person next to them. Give each pair 2 minutes to take turns talking. Ask each student to tell their partner: What is something most people don't know about you?
November 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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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 🍎
Card reads: write down 3 - 5 things you're grateful for...anything from a caring friend to a favorite food or a place in nature they love.
November 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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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
a photo with ice and a snowflake, reads self & communal care for adults
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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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
eight photos of a cat and the text "how are you feeling?"
November 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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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
image of a box with crinkled paper packing and a note that says "thank you" on top of it.
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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
card reads: What is a word that comes to mind as you look ahead to the holidays? The holiday season is often associated with positive images, especially in the media. Yet for many people and for many reasons, the holidays are not necessarily joyous.
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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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
card reads: Think about one thing you love about the natural environment in your area. If you live in a city, consider the trees, the birds, bugs; the moss that lives between the cracks in the concrete; parks with grass, plants, flowers; the sky, clouds, or light.
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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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
card reads: Name your favorite cuisines or restaurants. Record responses on board or chart paper. Vote on which ones are the group’s top favorites.
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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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...
The book Buffalo Woman by Paul Goble
November 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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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
eight boxes with different photos of weather conditions with text "emotional weather check-in"
November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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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
Eight photos of a french bulldog with different expressions. Each photo is numbered and the text on top reads "how are you feeling?"
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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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
card reads: If you could do something that you’ve never done before, what would it be? Describe and/or draw it.
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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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
card with flowers at the bottom, reads "What’s new and good today?"
November 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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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
card with a turquoise bokeh background that reads: What I want others to know about me is…
November 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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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
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November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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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
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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
a card that reads "how are you feeling?" with eight photos of a small black dog in a pink shirt.
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
We're sharing a gathering for every weekday in November on social media so you can start your day (or lesson) by building community with a mini-activity or prompt!
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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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
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. 
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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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
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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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
Graphic card with an image of a lake. Text reads: 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?
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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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
image of a box wrapped in twine with a turquoise paper heart under the bow
November 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM