Social and Emotional Awareness

312 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

How to Remember Names (Grades 3-5)

Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

How to Remember Names (Grades 3-5)

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45m

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

45m•Grades 3 - 5

Spill My Secret Word

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Spill My Secret Word

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

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

45m•Grades 6 - 8

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

Arts • Social and Emotional Awareness

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

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

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45m

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

45m•Grades 3 - 5

Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Basics of Presenting (Grades 6-8)

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

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

45m•Grades 6 - 8

All Wrapped Up (Team Building) Game

Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork

15m

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Grades 3 - 12

Video

All Wrapped Up (Team Building) Game

By !Mpact Players

3 - 12

15m

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

15m•Grades 3 - 12

Decisions… Decisions…

Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

Decisions… Decisions…

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45m

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

45m•Grades 3 - 5

Concentric Circle Discussion

Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy

45m

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Grades 9 - 12

Concentric Circle Discussion

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45m

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

45m•Grades 9 - 12

Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

Planning Body Language and Vocal Tone

By PBS

3 - 5

45m

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

45m•Grades 3 - 5

Four Square and Trivia Challenge

Leadership and Teamwork • Social and Emotional Awareness

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Four Square and Trivia Challenge

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

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

45m•Grades 6 - 8

Celebrity 20 Questions

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness

45m

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Grades 9 - 12

Celebrity 20 Questions

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45m

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

45m•Grades 9 - 12

Ship to Shore (Team Building) Game

Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork

20m

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All Grades

Video

Ship to Shore (Team Building) Game

By !Mpact Players

All Grades

20m

To learn how to play "Ship to Shore," click the link below to watch an easy-to-learn tutorial video.

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Ship to Shore (Team Building) Game

Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork

20m•All Grades

Role Playing

Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Role Playing

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

Role-playing can provide a safe environment for acting out stressful situations. In this activity, students role-play a variety of scenarios. The role-playing can prepare them for handling similar situations when they occur in real life.

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Role Playing

Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy

45m•Grades 6 - 8

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NBA Math Hoops

Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

13 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

Collection

NBA Math Hoops

By Learn Fresh

3 - 8

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

Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness

Health and Wellness • Social and Emotional Awareness

5 Items

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Grades 9 - 12

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Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

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

Health and Wellness • Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 9 - 12

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Story Spark Series

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness

11 Items

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Grades 6 - 12

Collection

Story Spark Series

By PLUS ME Project

6 - 12

PLUS ME Project activates the art of personal storytelling to build confidence in youth as they pursue college, career, and life goals. This eight-part series features relatable role models sharing honest narratives of struggle and triumph. Students identify the four essential story elements—Characters, Settings, Events, and Lessons—within the videos and reflect on their own lives to recognize their experiences as assets using our guided worksheets. This collection is divided into two phases: discovering the foundation of stories and going deeper with personal emotions.

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Story Spark Series

Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 12

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Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork

15 Items

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All Grades

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Amplify Youth Voice with SEL

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

All Grades

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

Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork

All Grades

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Youth Voice

Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork

10 Items

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Grades 3 - 12

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Youth Voice

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 12

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

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Youth Voice

Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork

Grades 3 - 12

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Things to Know Before You Grow

Nature and Wildlife • Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

5 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

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Things to Know Before You Grow

By Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

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

Nature and Wildlife • Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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Sustainable Cities

Nature and Wildlife • STEM • Social and Emotional Awareness

3 Items

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Grades 6 - 8

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Sustainable Cities

By City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

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

Nature and Wildlife • STEM • Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

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15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Leadership and Teamwork • STEM • Arts • Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy

12 Items

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Grades K - 8

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15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

Need quick summer camp activities that are easy to lead? These 15-30 minute low-prep activities are perfect for transitions, schedule gaps, rainy days, and last-minute plan changes. Designed for summer programs, they keep youth engaged without adding stress to your day.

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15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Leadership and Teamwork • STEM • Arts • Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy

Grades K - 8

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

Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork

20 Items

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All Grades

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

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

All Grades

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)

Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork

All Grades

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