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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.

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People Bingo

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

People Bingo

Foundations, Inc.

K - 5

30 Minutes

This game is great for building staff and/or student community and gets people up, moving around, and talking to lots of different people.

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People Bingo

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

Making an Informed Decision

History and Society, Social and Emotional Awareness

Making an Informed Decision

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In the spring of 1776, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to decide whether to remain as British colonies or to declare independence from Great Britain. In this fun activity, students role-play the decision-making process that occurred at these important meetings.

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Making an Informed Decision

History and Society, Social and Emotional Awareness

Enunciation and Physical Awareness

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Enunciation and Physical Awareness

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students assess the clarity of their speech and the messages they deliver with body language when they communicate verbally.

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Enunciation and Physical Awareness

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Benefits of Martial Arts

Health and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness

Benefits of Martial Arts

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students research the benefits of martial arts and engage in a whole-group discussion about the practice and discipline of martial arts.

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Benefits of Martial Arts

Health and Wellness, Social and Emotional Awareness

Definitely Different

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy, Health and Wellness

Definitely Different

kid-grit

3 - 5

15 Minutes

This is a closing activity to help students think about differences intentionally. These skills help them in school and real-life situations, like resolving conflicts with friends. Developing critical thinking early builds confidence, encourages curiosity, and prepares kids to face challenges more thoughtfully.

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Definitely Different

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy, Health and Wellness

Debate It!

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Debate It!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Debating is a great way for students to work on their speaking, listening, and team-building skills. In this activity, students debate a topic that they can relate to and work in teams to develop arguments that support their side of the debate.

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Debate It!

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Socratic Seminar

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Socratic Seminar

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students will have the opportunity to read an article and discuss it with their peers in a Socratic Seminar. Then, they will evaluate the effectiveness of Socratic Seminars.

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Socratic Seminar

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

The Power of Persuasion

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

The Power of Persuasion

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

The ability to persuade someone to do or believe something is a powerful skill. Students will give a speech trying to persuade others about a topic of their choice.

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The Power of Persuasion

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness

Rollercoasters (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Rollercoasters (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

20 Minutes

Quickly compete and create a make-shift rollercoaster to successfully deliver a ball to its location!

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Rollercoasters (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Thinking in Opposites: Optimism and Pessimism

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Thinking in Opposites: Optimism and Pessimism

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students will evaluate optimism and pessimism and also practice empathy to recognize and appreciate these different points of view.

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Thinking in Opposites: Optimism and Pessimism

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Should You Always Tell the Truth? (Grades 6-8)

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

Should You Always Tell the Truth? (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students discuss examples of lying in the course of daily life, and whether the lie was ultimately the best choice.

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Should You Always Tell the Truth? (Grades 6-8)

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

School Time Debate

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

School Time Debate

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Does your school start classes too early, too late, or at the ideal time? In this activity, students will participate in a debate of this question. They will identify facts in support of their arguments, respond to critiques and questions, and if possible, agree on a resolution.

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School Time Debate

Social and Emotional Awareness, Literacy

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Copyright © 2026, Mizzen Education, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to empower, uplift and support out-of-school time educators.

Copyright © 2026, Mizzen Education, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to empower, uplift and support out-of-school time educators.