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

Meet the Food Groups

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Meet the Food Groups

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about the 5 major food groups. They begin by discussing their favorite foods. Next, they form teams to learn about individual food groups and share their knowledge by writing and performing a short skit or act of a play. Finally, they gather together and perform the play for one another.

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3-Line Soccer

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

3-Line Soccer

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

1 Hour

Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement! Imagine three rows of eager participants lined up behind a colorful array of cones. Teams of three unite for a lightning-paced game of mini soccer. But here’s the kick: as they move the ball with their feet, they’ll also evaluate the game with their minds, ensuring that every moment is not just thrilling but also a valuable learning experience. Using the Our World Day of Play—Game Criteria Checklist, youth will determine just how fun soccer really is.

This is activity 8 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

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What Makes Me, Me?

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

What Makes Me, Me?

kid-grit

3 - 5

10 Minutes

This activity aims for students to examine, learn, and accept that being unique is a wonderful thing. The pressure to fit in and be like everyone else often starts at an early age. In this activity, students learn how to notice when they are different and appreciate themselves for their differences and unique qualities.

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Functional Fitness Week 10: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 10: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Finish week 10 with the skill of the week: Donkey Kicks. In this culminating activity, students continue sharpening their agility and endurance with donkey kicks and game of Fishy, Fishy, Cross My Ocean. Then, they revisit discourse about healthy eating and nutrition.

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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Functional Fitness Week 4: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 4: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Finish week 4 with the skill of the week: Sit-ups. In this activity, students engage in high-intensity intervals with Sit-Up Tabata and team-up to play Delivery Truck. Then, they learn how to healthily incorporate grains into their diet.

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Play Classic Gym Games

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Play Classic Gym Games

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

There are many great games that have been around a long time and need no equipment except for the players. Children explore the classic games of Follow the Leader, Captain, May I? and Freeze Tag. They then work together to come up with another game they can play with only the players as required equipment.

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Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn yoga positions and breathing techniques to help alleviate worry and anxiety and build confidence.

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Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Finish week 1 with the skill of the week: Planks. In this culminating activity, students zig-zag through an obstacle course and team-up for a game of Over and Under. Then, they evaluate which foods can be consumed often, occasionally, and rarely ever.

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Functional Fitness Week 6: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 6: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Finish week 6 with the skill of the week: Squats. In this culminating activity, students partake in Tabata Squats and a game of Squat Tag. Then, they evaluate which dairy foods should be consumed often, sometimes, and once in while.

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Holistic Wellness Wheel

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Holistic Wellness Wheel

kid-grit

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students benefit from having tools available to help them reflect on their own wellness. In this activity, students use the Holistic Wellness Wheel (HWW) to explore how dissatisfied or satisfied they are in different areas of their life.

The HWW can be used throughout the kid-grit curriculum in any way you find it valuable. Some instructors use it once a week as a check in with students.

Note: The time required to complete the activity may vary depending on the age of students and how often it is completed.

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Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Let's get started with Active Kids and Minds! Start week 1 with an introduction to the the skill of the week: Planks. In this activity, students team-up for a bear-crawl relay race and a game of plank bridges. Then, they engage in a discussion about healthy eating and nutrition.

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New Sports Jigsaw

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

New Sports Jigsaw

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students create a new sport based on the characteristics of sports that they know.

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Meet the Food Groups

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Meet the Food Groups

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

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3-Line Soccer

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

3-Line Soccer

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

1 Hour

This is activity 8 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

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What Makes Me, Me?

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

What Makes Me, Me?

kid-grit

3 - 5

10 Minutes

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Functional Fitness Week 10: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 10: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Functional Fitness Week 4: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 4: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Play Classic Gym Games

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Play Classic Gym Games

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

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Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Yoga for Worry and Anxiety (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn yoga positions and breathing techniques to help alleviate worry and anxiety and build confidence.

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Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Functional Fitness Week 6: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 6: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Holistic Wellness Wheel

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Holistic Wellness Wheel

kid-grit

3 - 12

1 Hour

The HWW can be used throughout the kid-grit curriculum in any way you find it valuable. Some instructors use it once a week as a check in with students.

Note: The time required to complete the activity may vary depending on the age of students and how often it is completed.

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Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 1: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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New Sports Jigsaw

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

New Sports Jigsaw

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students create a new sport based on the characteristics of sports that they know.

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Food, Health, and Well-being- Winter Edition

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

2 Activities

Food, Health, and Well-being- Winter Edition

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

In this playlist you'll focus on well-being and two activities that support health are food and connecting to nature.

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Food, Health, and Well-being- Summer Edition

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

2 Activities

Food, Health, and Well-being- Summer Edition

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

In this playlist you'll focus on well-being and two activities that support health are food and connecting to nature.

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The kid-grit Pandemic Crisis Guide: Wellness for Students, Educators, and Families

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

6 Activities

The kid-grit Pandemic Crisis Guide: Wellness for Students, Educators, and Families

kid-grit

3 - 12

6 Hours 15 Minutes

Welcome to kid-grit's SEL activities! Based on our partners’ request we have created a soulful guide filled with lessons, reflections, questions, and extended activities in response to the pandemic crisis that is happening around the world. We developed these activities in hope that its content will provide relief and support for our students and their families, educators, staff, and administrators.

All the activities have been designed to engage students in areas of personal development, social-emotional learning, character education, 21st-century skill-based inquiry, and global consciousness. These activities are built to have students think critically and share perspectives — focusing on topics such as tolerance, personal development, crisis situations, building positive communities, self-regulation, empathy, using breathing as a form of stress release. Students will be challenged to think outside the box and drive their own learning — they will learn by doing. Students will take on new ways of problem-solving and, in the process, create their own prescription for healthier mindsets, building resilience and grit.

You can use these activities in any order that works for your program or school environment. However, we recommend beginning with the activity, “Educating Myself for Peace of Mind,” as a starter activity to set the stage for the activities to follow.

Lastly, the following three activities are relevant for any crisis, “Educating Myself for Peace of Mind, Stop the Madness! and Fight or Flight.” Feel free to utilize them anytime and replace any COVID-19 reference to the existing event in your community, or national news or global occurrence.

NOTE: If your students are enjoying a lesson and you want to extend the time, please feel free, dive into deeper learning and enjoy!

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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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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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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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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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Food, Health, and Well-being- Winter Edition

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

2 Activities

Food, Health, and Well-being- Winter Edition

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

In this playlist you'll focus on well-being and two activities that support health are food and connecting to nature.

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Food, Health, and Well-being- Summer Edition

Whole Body, Whole Self, The Natural World

2 Activities

Food, Health, and Well-being- Summer Edition

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

In this playlist you'll focus on well-being and two activities that support health are food and connecting to nature.

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The kid-grit Pandemic Crisis Guide: Wellness for Students, Educators, and Families

Whole Body, Whole Self, Belonging and Community

6 Activities

The kid-grit Pandemic Crisis Guide: Wellness for Students, Educators, and Families

kid-grit

3 - 12

6 Hours 15 Minutes

NOTE: If your students are enjoying a lesson and you want to extend the time, please feel free, dive into deeper learning and enjoy!

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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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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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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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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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