Eight photos of a dog (a mini bernedoodle puppy) with numbers on each image and the text "how are you feeling?"
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
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.
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
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?"
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
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?
Ask Students: Is there anything you’re looking forward to this holiday break?
#mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #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?
Ask students: What’s one wish you have for yourself, for someone you love and for the world? #mscgatherings #prompt #SEL #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?
Ask students: What’s a tradition you practice during the holidays with family or friends that you enjoy? Why?
#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?
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
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?"
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
background with snowy branches and snow falling, reads "share something that is new and good today"
Ask students: what's something new and good today? #mscgatherings #prompt #SEL
card with bokeh hearts that reads "What's in your heart right now?"
Ask students: what's in your heart right now? #mscgatherings #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!)?
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
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.
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
Eight photos of a dog that are numbered with the text "how are you feeling?"
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
colorful background with text that reads: If you were the principal of your school, what changes would you make? Why?
If you were the principal of your school, what changes would you make? Why? #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.
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
A Month of Gatherings Cover
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
A colorful paint splatter background, text reads: Explain to students that we’re going to play a game. The goal is for 5 people (no more and no less) to stand at the same time. There’s no strategizing or talking during the game. Now, play!
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
photo of a tree silhouette in front of the night sky with purple northern lights. Text reads: What's one thing you're looking forward to this month?
What's one thing you're looking forward to this month? #mscgatherings #gatherings #prompt #miniactivity #SEL #EduSky 🍎 #TeachLearnSky
Eight photos of a dog (a mini bernedoodle) with numbers on each image and the text "how are you feeling?"
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
card with a colorful background that reads: Share what’s on top—what is on your mind or how you’re feeling today.
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
Image of wooden hearts hanging and the text: A moment I’m proud of in my life is...
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
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?
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
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.
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 🍎
eight photos of a cat and the text "how are you feeling?"
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
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.
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: 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.
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: Name your favorite cuisines or restaurants. Record responses on board or chart paper. Vote on which ones are the group’s top favorites.
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
eight boxes with different photos of weather conditions with text "emotional weather check-in"
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 photos of a french bulldog with different expressions. Each photo is numbered and the text on top reads "how are you feeling?"
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
card reads: If you could do something that you’ve never done before, what would it be? Describe and/or draw it.
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
