Dear Morningside Center Friends,

There's still time to sign up for tomorrow’s workshop: Exploring the Range of Emotions. We are excited to kick off this workshop series and hope to see you there!

Below you'll find resources for teaching Indigenous Peoples' Day, what-we’re-reading, and more on our October workshop series. See you there!

Also, there's a job opening at Morningside Center's PAZ After-School program! Please share with anyone you think might be interested.

Wednesday: Exploring the Range of Emotions

Exploring the Range of Emotions

Wednesday, 10/8

Explore the range of feelings and develop strategies for "big" emotions to support ourselves and those we care for. Register today!

Also, see our upcoming workshops:

• Understanding the Adolescent Brain (10/15)
• Introduction to Culturally Affirming Social and Emotional Learning (10/22)
• Meeting The Moment: Making Space for Difficult Conversations (10/29)
• Fall Four Workshop Series (Wednesdays, 10/8-10/29)

Resources for Teaching Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous People's Day and Native American Heritage Month (in November) are an opportunity to learn about Indigenous peoples' history, culture, and perspectives. 

Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Día de la Raza

We at Morningside Center invite you to both honor Native and Indigenous communities, wisdom and history and remember the joy and genius of First Nations and Cultures. Below we share commitments, learnings and event opportunities as we shine a light on the Lenape Center.

Creating a Class Land Acknowledgment Statement

Students learn about the growing effort to acknowledge the Indigenous people whose lands we inhabit - and create their own land acknowledgment statement.

Reflection & Sharing: Where Are You?

Students discuss the land where they live, and the Indigenous peoples who once lived there. Then they get to know each other by reflecting on four aspects of their lives, using Native American teachings on the Medicine Wheel. 

Who Does the Land Belong To?

The question “who owns the land?” underlies many conflicts. Students explore issues surrounding land, place, and belonging – especially as they affect Native Americans and African Americans.

Looking for more? See more Resources for Teaching on Indigenous History & Culture.

What We're Reading

How to improve restorative justice in NYC schools

"Join me as I dig into the gap between adult-led and student-led circles, sit down with restorative justice facilitator Javon Lomax, and make the case that real healing demands students, not just staff, at the forefront." By Autumn Wynn, The Bell at Chalkbeat 

7 Books to Help Teach Emotional Intelligence

"I’ve found that one of the best ways to spark meaningful, safe conversations about feelings in an elementary classroom is through books about emotions. Stories create a comfortable space where kids can see their own experiences reflected, talk about tricky topics, and practice empathy in a natural way." By Donna Paul at Edutopia

“My students offered alternatives to put-downs that were so creative and heart-warming.” 

—C Squad Teacher