Plus, new readings and online bookfests Morningside Center NEWSLETTER Dear Morningside Center friends, Helping young people find ways to care for themselves during this pandemic and beyond may be one of the most important things we can do right now. Below, we share a new set of self-care lessons focusing on breathing. Plus, good stuff to read and some chances to celebrate books online. New on TeachableMoment Teaching Self-Care: Breathing This lesson has young people explore how we can use our breath to care for ourselves during times of stress – and reflect on how that works for different people. for grades K-5 for middle & high school Check out our growing Covid Crisis Support lesson series. Also, see Self-Care for Educators & Caregivers. What we're reading Poll: Teachers, Parents Wary of Returning to Schools Without COVID-19 Vaccine Just 46 percent of respondents to a USA Today poll said they would support students and teachers returning before there is a vaccine. By Evie Blad at Education Week What White Colleagues Need to Understand As educators doing antiracism work, we often focus extensively on the impact white supremacy has on students - but little time talking about its impact on educators. By Clarice Brazas & Charlie McGeehan at Teaching Tolerance Yes, You Can Do Trauma-Informed Teaching Remotely (and You Really, Really Should) There is much we can do to create online learning environments that feel safe—that foster connection and emotional regulation as we all face uncertainty and potential trauma. By Brittany R. Collins at Education Week Celebrate books! BookConline May 30th & 31st You can join BookCon online for free this weekend - celebrate storytelling and watch panels with authors and publishing professionals such as: Creating Creative Social Justice, We Need Diverse Kids Comics, and Raise Your Voice. Welcoming Schools Wednesdays: Activities and Resources for Inclusive Learning at Home The Human Rights Campaign is featuring a book with a related activity each Wednesday, including links to online readings for each book! Pictured: a favorite, which is available in English and Spanish! "Rather than telling young people what to do, we can support them in cultivating the awareness, skills and practices that they find useful." - Self-Care lessons Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility www.morningsidecenter.org ‌ ‌ ‌ Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility | 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 550, New York, NY 10115 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]