Social and Emotional Awareness

304 Activities

Social and Emotional Awareness

Build emotional intelligence, empathy, and a strong sense of self. Through social-emotional learning and community-building activities, learners develop confidence and connection by exploring relationships, identity, and leadership.

Activities

All Wrapped Up (Team Building) Game

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 12

Video

All Wrapped Up (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

15 Minutes

Your challenge is to wrap a present and write a card... While being tied wrist-to-wrist to your entire team!

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All Wrapped Up (Team Building) Game

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 12

Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students prepare and deliver presentations, focusing on being enthusiastic about their subject and engaging their audience.

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Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Concentric Circle Discussion

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Concentric Circle Discussion

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students strike up conversations with one another on a wide variety of topics. During the process, they discover that a productive conversation requires skills in both speaking and listening, with perhaps listening being the more important skill.

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Concentric Circle Discussion

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 9 - 12

Decisions… Decisions…

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Decisions… Decisions…

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Every day we face choices. Making a choice when there is no obvious right answer can be difficult. Sometimes we can come to a compromise, and other times we must go with our gut. Today, students get a prompt to create a skit with 2 actors' present choices, with no obvious right answer, to a third actor, who must decide.

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Decisions… Decisions…

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Spill My Secret Word

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Spill My Secret Word

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this fun activity, students will apply language and communication skills to trick one another into saying their secret words. The activity builds language and vocabulary skills as students get to know one another.

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Spill My Secret Word

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

How to Remember Names (Grades 3-5)

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

How to Remember Names (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students practice association strategies to remember others' names (or fictitious names) including making up songs to help them remember.

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How to Remember Names (Grades 3-5)

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Grades 3 - 5

Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

Arts, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 5

Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students put their hands on their bodies and on the floor in front of them to tap out rhythms. They also use paper cups and pieces of thick paper to create more sounds. This activity shows that music and rhythm can be created anywhere and at any time, with no special equipment necessary.

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Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

Arts, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 5

Gallery Walk (Grades 3-5)

Arts, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 5

Gallery Walk (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students look at a virtual art gallery from the National Gallery of Art called "Vase of Flowers" by Jan Davidsz. de Heem and describe what they see through sketching, writing, discussion, and art creation. They look for the hidden creatures in the painting and respond with artworks of their own.

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Gallery Walk (Grades 3-5)

Arts, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 5

Celebrity 20 Questions

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 9 - 12

Celebrity 20 Questions

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students play a version of the popular game 20 Questions. Students pair off, with 1 student thinking of a music artist, TV star, or movie star while the other asks their partner up to 20 questions to determine who it is. Finally, students reconvene as a whole group for discussion.

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Celebrity 20 Questions

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 9 - 12

Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone

PBS

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this lesson, students put their new communication skills to the test. They decode non-verbal and verbal cues with a “beep” and “flup” conversation and apply their new skills to their interview.

This is lesson 16 in “Building a News Hour,” the second module from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ module series.

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Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness, Digital Media and Communications

Grades 3 - 5

Four Square and Trivia Challenge

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

Four Square and Trivia Challenge

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Four Square is a fun, fast-paced game that helps develop coordination and sportsmanship. In this activity, students combine traditional Four Square games with their knowledge of geography, fiction, sports trivia, or other subjects.

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Four Square and Trivia Challenge

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 7: The Shot Clock

Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

Grades 3 - 8

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 7: The Shot Clock

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students review the purpose and use of the shot clock. They then work in teams, focusing on optimizing task sequencing and strategy during their turns. The activity concludes with group collaboration and individual reflection, supplemented by class discussions on the concept of grit.

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 7: The Shot Clock

Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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5 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness

Social and Emotional Awareness, Health and Wellness

Playlist

Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

3 Hours 45 Minutes

Maintaining mental health has become a top priority in today's society. Students engage in relaxing, fun activities that eliminate stress and anxiety from daily life.

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Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness

Social and Emotional Awareness, Health and Wellness

5 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

Playlist

10 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

NBA Math Hoops

STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness

Module

NBA Math Hoops

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

9 Hours 10 Minutes

NBA Math Hoops uses the excitement of basketball and the NBA/WNBA brands to engage students in grades 3-8 while teaching math and social-emotional skills. The program begins with preseason activities where students draft teams, analyze player data, and commit to shared values through a Sportsmanship Contract. This initial phase helps students build a foundation of teamwork and data literacy.

The regular season introduces essential gameplay rules, strategies, and mathematical concepts, allowing students to practice and apply their skills. As the season progresses, students develop their understanding of gameplay and enhance their strategic thinking.

The program culminates in the Playoffs, where students put their strategies to the test and demonstrate sportsmanship in a competitive setting. NBA Math Hoops boosts algebra readiness and fosters self-regulation and executive function skills, all while being adaptable to in-school, out-of-school, and home learning environments.

Educators should request their NBA Math Hoops games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure that they receive them before reaching Lesson 3. Requests can be placed at this link or using the link found in Lesson 1.

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NBA Math Hoops

STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness

10 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Module

15 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Playlist

Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Empower youth, amplify student voice, and make learning an adventure! The activities in this playlist are designed to spark creativity, foster teamwork, and encourage self-discovery, making learning an adventure that students look forward to each day. This playlist is packed with engaging activities in the arts, career exploration, and social and emotional learning — that foster self-awareness, creativity, connection, and belonging. Each lesson plan equips you to engage students to become more active participants in their own journey.

"The most memorable lessons often come from the journey, not the destination — enjoy the messiness of learning, it's here that the real magic happens." — Lauren B. González

This Playlist was curated by Lauren B. González, in collaboration with Mizzen Education. Lauren has more than 15 years in the educational field and is a doctoral candidate for Applied Learning Sciences at The University of Miami. A first-generation Latina and daughter of Cuban exiles, Lauren describes her approach to learning as "holistic, respectful of student cultures, and deeply rooted in resilience and empathy."

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Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

15 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Playlist

10 Activities

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Grades 3 - 12

Youth Voice

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Playlist

Youth Voice

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 12

8 Hours 15 Minutes

Foster youth voice with these activities that encourage exploration of and engagement with diverse perspectives and experiences.

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Youth Voice

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

10 Activities

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Grades 3 - 12

Playlist

4 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Things to Know Before You Grow

STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness, Nature and Wildlife

Module

Things to Know Before You Grow

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

4 Hours 55 Minutes

The Ultimate Garden Planning Toolkit for Curious Kids & Inspired Educators

Before you plant your first seed, there are a few essential things every gardener should know—and this module delivers them in the most hands-on, kid-friendly way possible. In “Things to Know Before You Grow,” students explore the fundamentals of garden success: how to read a plant hardiness zone map, understand frost dates, calculate seed starting schedules, and document their observations like real scientists. This four-lesson collection is packed with interactive worksheets, educator-friendly slides, and real-life garden planning tools that help youth think critically and connect deeply with the rhythms of nature.

Designed by Farmer Steph and the team at Farm to Table Kids, this module brings the garden to life in your classroom or afterschool program. It also features exclusive “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph, offering step-by-step support and encouragement straight from the garden. These videos give learners a direct connection to the seasonal cycles they’re studying—setting the stage for confident, climate-smart planting.

Once you've soaked up all the "Things to Know Before You Grow," don’t stop there! Continue the adventure with our partner collection: “How to Grow Dahlias”—a joyful, flower-filled deep dive into one of the most beloved and magical plants in the garden.

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Things to Know Before You Grow

STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness, Nature and Wildlife

4 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Module

3 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Sustainable Cities

Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Module

Sustainable Cities

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

2 Hours

With the effects of anthropogenic climate change becoming more evident in our day to day lives, those in urban areas are at high risk of detrimental damage from extreme flooding events. Everywhere you look in urban areas, you are faced with impervious surfaces which presents a challenge when it comes to avoiding floods. And in cities that use combined sewer systems, these floods open the gates of contaminated wastewater filled with everything from human waste to toxic chemicals entering our groundwater and surface water supply which are detrimental to all living organisms that rely on it, including humans.

In this module, students will learn the parameters for and conduct water quality testing on local water bodies, assess the role of local green space in mitigating damage from flooding events, and construct sub-irrigated planters as an example of water saving green infrastructure.

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Sustainable Cities

Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM, Nature and Wildlife

3 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Module

20 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (SEL)

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Playlist

Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (SEL)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

12 Hours

Start the school year with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Mizzen!

This collection is designed to create awareness and foster discussion about how children can respect others and themselves, confront bullying, manage stress, and become more engaged in their communities.

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Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (SEL)

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

20 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Playlist

25 Activities

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Grades K - 12

23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December

Social and Emotional Awareness, Health and Wellness

Playlist

23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

20 Hours 35 Minutes

With winter afoot, during a school year like no other, are you looking for fun, healthy and restorative activities you can share with children and youth?

23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December offers just that.

From “Action Packed ABC” for younger children and “Dance, Dance, Dance” for middle school kids, to “Mindfulness” for teens, this weekday December calendar shares art, music, yoga, social emotional learning, and indoor and outdoor projects and games to help kids feel better.

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23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December

Social and Emotional Awareness, Health and Wellness

25 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Playlist

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

MLB Players STEM League

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

Module

MLB Players STEM League

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

6 Hours

The MLB Players STEM League is an interactive, sports-based learning experience that connects math, strategy, and social-emotional learning through the game of baseball. Developed in partnership with the MLB Players Trust, this program combines a board game and curriculum to help students build essential skills through a hands-on experience.

Over eight lessons, students take on the roles of players, managers, and analysts, using real MLB player stats to draft teams, track performance, analyze data, and make strategic decisions. Core math concepts—including fractions, percentages, and probability—are woven into gameplay, providing real-world applications of data in sports.

Beyond math, the program reinforces teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience through integrated bonus lessons, helping students navigate challenges and collaborate with their peers effectively. With an emphasis on social-emotional skills and critical thinking, students develop practical abilities that extend beyond the classroom.

The MLB Players STEM League is designed for youth-development organizations and schools of all types, offering a free and accessible way to engage students in learning through the excitement of baseball.

Educators should request their MLB Players STEM League games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure they receive them before reaching Lesson 3. Requests can be placed at this link or using the link found in Lesson 1.

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MLB Players STEM League

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

Module