Whole Body, Whole Self

106 Activities

Wellness becomes energizing, and fun as learners explore nutrition, cooking, wellness routines, and mindful practices. From planting gardens to prepping meals, these activities offer healthy habits that nourish and enrich the mind and body.

Activities

Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students test their agility, speed, and stamina as they compete for the best time in an obstacle course.

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Let’s Move!

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Let’s Move!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 8

45 Minutes

Exercise can help reduce stress and help maintain a healthy weight. It also improves posture and overall health by keeping the body flexible. If the body stays seated and does not move around, it gets stuck in certain positions or patterns, leading to sore backs or stiff joints. In this activity, students will practice some useful exercise techniques and try exercising in large groups, small groups, with a partner, or by themselves.

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Handball

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Handball

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

1 Hour

The term handball is used to describe a variety of sports and games, typically involving hitting a ball with the hands. In this activity, youth play a version of the popular game in many elementary schools. The version is often called wallball because the game involves a ball hitting a wall. All forms of handball are excellent for developing hand-eye coordination.

This is activity 9 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World:The Play Lab Module.

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Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 2

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Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 2

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Continue learning week 2 skill of the week: Metrics. In this activity, students continue measuring in their physical abilities by participating in a 400 meter run for time. Then, they learn the nutrients responsible for a vegetable's color.

This activity is part of the Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness 12-week program. If you are new to the program, visit the Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4 Collection before getting started.

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Simon Says…Exercise!

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Simon Says…Exercise!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

In this activity, students discuss why exercise is important, how often they should exercise, and identify examples of exercises. Then, they brainstorm examples of exercise movements that will be used in a game of Simon Says.

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Emotional Triggers

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives, Whole Body, Whole Self

Emotional Triggers

kid-grit

3 - 5

15 Minutes

Through this interactive icebreaker, students will learn valuable skills in expressing, exploring, and dealing with their feelings positively and constructively. This sets the stage for a supportive and emotionally intelligent learning environment.

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Train Obstacle Course

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Train Obstacle Course

OregonASK

K - 2

1 Hour

Students set up a train-themed obstacle course. Afterward, they get their blood flowing by running through their own course!

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Does Social Media Contribute to Stress? (Grades 9-12)

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Does Social Media Contribute to Stress? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore the positive and negative effects of social media and whether it affects mental health. First, students work in small groups to research how social media affects people. Then, they discuss their personal experiences with social media and how it affected them.

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The Wonderful World of Feelings

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives, Whole Body, Whole Self

The Wonderful World of Feelings

kid-grit

K - 2

20 Minutes

In this opening activity, students will explore their emotions and feelings by using a worksheet with pictures. This activity is a great way to start the class, as it helps understand the emotional state students are in when they arrive.

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Mindfulness (Grades K-2)

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Mindfulness (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Teach mindfulness and strategies for focus as you lead students through slow and measured breathing techniques.

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Olympic Games (Grades K-2)

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Olympic Games (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children learn and play a series of Olympic-style games and then vote on their favorite. This activity builds listening, cooperative learning, and reasoning skills and improves physical health.

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Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 2

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Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 2

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Continue building week 1 skill of the week: Planks. In this activity, students challenge their planking skills in a relay race and game of crab walk soccer. Then, they make inquiries about nutrition and healthy eating.

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Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students test their agility, speed, and stamina as they compete for the best time in an obstacle course.

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Let’s Move!

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Let’s Move!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 8

45 Minutes

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Handball

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Handball

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

1 Hour

This is activity 9 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World:The Play Lab Module.

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Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 2

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Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 2

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Simon Says…Exercise!

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Simon Says…Exercise!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

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Emotional Triggers

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives, Whole Body, Whole Self

Emotional Triggers

kid-grit

3 - 5

15 Minutes

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Train Obstacle Course

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Train Obstacle Course

OregonASK

K - 2

1 Hour

Students set up a train-themed obstacle course. Afterward, they get their blood flowing by running through their own course!

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Does Social Media Contribute to Stress? (Grades 9-12)

Future Ready: Learning and Earning, Whole Body, Whole Self, Digital Voices

Does Social Media Contribute to Stress? (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

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The Wonderful World of Feelings

Belonging and Community, Stories and Perspectives, Whole Body, Whole Self

The Wonderful World of Feelings

kid-grit

K - 2

20 Minutes

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Mindfulness (Grades K-2)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Mindfulness (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Teach mindfulness and strategies for focus as you lead students through slow and measured breathing techniques.

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Olympic Games (Grades K-2)

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Olympic Games (Grades K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children learn and play a series of Olympic-style games and then vote on their favorite. This activity builds listening, cooperative learning, and reasoning skills and improves physical health.

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Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 2

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 2

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Collections

23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

25 Activities

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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Health and Wellness for Families and Programs K-5th Grade

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

8 Activities

Health and Wellness for Families and Programs K-5th Grade

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

5 Hours 45 Minutes

This Playlist is a mix of mindfulness, health and nutrition for small groups with kids from K-5. Outdoor play, breathing, and structured strategies for de-stressing!

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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

Finish strong with Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness third and final Collection. Covering Weeks 9-12, this Collection brings together skills learned throughout the program, and celebrates the accomplishments of participants.

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Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Whole Body, Whole Self, Stories and Perspectives, Leadership and Teamwork

2 Activities

Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

1 Hour 50 Minutes

In this collection, learners explore the stories of lesser-known Black American innovators by creating their own Innovator Trading Cards. Using short texts and close reading strategies, students identify key details about how each innovator helped their community and represent that learning through words, symbols, and color. As the weeks progress, learners build a growing card collection connected by shared themes. In the final game, students use their cards to respond to community challenge scenarios, practicing teamwork, reasoning, and explaining how different kinds of innovation work together to solve problems.

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Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

Belonging. New friends. Fresh foods. Joy. Embracing a whole-child perspective, this playlist celebrates the many everyday ways we can nourish youth health and wellness. Dive into this collection and you’ll find blood-pumping relay races, team-building balloon tosses, and creativity-boosting game design. Plus this playlist is brimming with learning resources you can use to introduce youth to yoga, mindfulness meditation, and the health benefits of seasonal fruits and vegetables!

“Physical activity, creative expression, and social interaction are all essential for well-rounded development that goes beyond the classroom. Whether it’s through sports, outdoor adventures, or introductions to wellness, youth learn the value of taking care of their body and mind. And that’s a cornerstone of their success and happiness.” — Richmond Brown, Jr.

Richmond Brown, Jr. is a native of Charleston, SC who recently relocated to Los Angeles, CA continuing 15 years of dedication and service in leadership in the out-of-school time field. As the Associate Director of Programs with Woodcraft Rangers, he oversees expanded learning partnerships and 21st CCLC programs throughout the Los Angeles area.

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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

Join Active Kids and Minds as they share a series of fun activities for incorporating functional fitness skills for young people. The guided physical activity program includes fundamental movements, along with running, games, mindfulness, and nutritional talks - all in a fun and inclusive environment.

The Active Kids and Minds program is structured as a 12-week program, providing three activities per week. The 12-weeks are grouped into three Mizzen Collections, starting with Weeks 1-4, followed by Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8, and finishing with Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Week 9-12. All Collections can be found in the Mizzen Collections section.

Before getting started with the program, it is important to visit the Related Pro Tips linked below. The Pro Tips provide an introduction to the program, details on the program structure, and a helpful list of tips and tricks to guide facilitation of the program activities.

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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

Continue moving with Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness! This is the second of three Active Kids and Minds Collections. Covering Weeks 5-8, this set of activities continues with new skills of the week, strengthening fitness principles, and building nutritional knowledge.

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Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

5 Activities

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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Strengthen Social and Emotional Learning with Johnny Crowder

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

12 Activities

Strengthen Social and Emotional Learning with Johnny Crowder

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

Like learning algebra or how to ride a bike, social and emotional learning (SEL) calls for patience, compassion, and everyday practice. That’s what brain science and experience say, and it’s at the core of this playlist. Through activities that teach mindfulness meditation, how to identify your strengths and talents, and cultivating compassion through service, you’ll find practical experiences, resources, and tips for empowering youth while helping them navigate stress and build healthy relationships.

“I often wonder how much different my life would look if I was offered support earlier. Before I was struggling, before I withdrew, before I exhibited all sorts of behavioral health issues. The power of prevention is something we can’t waste. We need to use our own hindsight into what would have helped us when we were young to set this next generation up for the success we never had.” — Johnny Crowder

Johnny Crowder is a suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to youth and adults in nearly 100 countries around the world.

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23 Days of Fun, Healthy and Creative Activities for December

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

25 Activities

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.

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Health and Wellness for Families and Programs K-5th Grade

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

8 Activities

Health and Wellness for Families and Programs K-5th Grade

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

5 Hours 45 Minutes

This Playlist is a mix of mindfulness, health and nutrition for small groups with kids from K-5. Outdoor play, breathing, and structured strategies for de-stressing!

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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

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Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Whole Body, Whole Self, Stories and Perspectives, Leadership and Teamwork

2 Activities

Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

1 Hour 50 Minutes

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Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

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Relaxing Yoga, Games, & Mindfulness

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

5 Activities

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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Strengthen Social and Emotional Learning with Johnny Crowder

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

12 Activities

Strengthen Social and Emotional Learning with Johnny Crowder

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

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