Dear Morningside Center friends,

You can always count on us to bring you Joy and Justice—no matter what the world is doing! This week—before NYC’s Spring break begins, let us support you in making April count!

You’ll find inside Earth Month and Poetry Month lessons, and springtime MERCH! Show your love to an educator and/or for an educator in springtime colors—AND support OUR work together while you do it!

Wishing NYC a restful and restorative break, and everyone many days of joy, justice and Earth-Poetry month daffodils.

Teach for Joy and Justice—Spring Colors!

We've created a new collection of t-shirts and tank tops for you, with brighter colors to celebrate spring. For every one purchased a portion of the proceeds are donated to Morningside Center and our amazing work together. Joy and Justice for you, educators and our kids!

Orders are made in batches - if you order by April 24th, shirts will be printed and arrive between May 5th and 14th.

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7 Lessons from Climate Change Fiction

Educators often say that books can teach us so much. What lessons can young people learn from fiction about how to cope with climate change? Here are seven lessons that can be adapted for different age groups, using quotes from climate fiction.

Not sure where to start looking for climate change fiction? Check out our expanded guide of fiction to engage your students in an imaginative exploration of the climate crisis.

Intriguing Objects Show and Tell

Create connections and invite creativity through this virtual or in-person activity in which students share an intriguing object, then write and share a poem about a classmate’s object.

“Students left me amazed about the maturity they showed while speaking and giving advice.” 

—NYC Teacher, using Morningside Curriculum