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 6-8)

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Obstacle Course (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

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

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Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 3

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Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Finish week 7 with the skill of the week: Burpees. In this culminating activity, students activate their body weight in a series of squats, burpees, and push-ups. Then, they evaluate which beverages should be consumed often, sometimes, and once in a while.

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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In Season, Healthy Eating

The Natural World, Whole Body, Whole Self

In Season, Healthy Eating

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

Just like humans, wildlife also requires a healthy diet to survive. As humans, we’ve become accustomed to having the foods we like at any time of the year, but there was a time when we relied more on the wild game, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains available in a particular season. So when you hear someone say a food item is “in season,” they’re referring to the times of year when the harvest or the flavor of a given type of food is at its peak. It also appeals to people who prefer a low carbon diet that reduces greenhouse gas emissions (food miles) resulting from food consumption.

We could learn a little something from wildlife who always eat a low carbon diet and rely on what’s in season to meet their food needs. Eating a healthy diet gives both wildlife and humans the energy needed to keep all their body systems functioning in proper order. In the activity below, you will help children understand the term “in season” and how it’s vital to the planet and to keep our body healthy and full of the energy it needs. Also, you’ll be looking at five different birds and their healthy, in-season eating habits that get them through the cold winter months.

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The 8 Limbs of Yoga Philosophy

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The 8 Limbs of Yoga Philosophy

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students explore the 8 limbs of yoga philosophy. They discuss how these ethical and personal practices can help guide them in their daily lives.

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Sports Medicine

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Sports Medicine

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this activity, students learn about the field of sports medicine. They will discover several examples of sports medicine helping athletes prevent injuries or recover from them, as well as examples of the harm or damage that certain drugs have caused athletes.

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The Focus Experiment

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

The Focus Experiment

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

High school students often struggle to focus on completing homework and other academic tasks, especially when they feel stressed by the volume of demands on their time and attention. In this activity, students will conduct an experiment to show how their study environments and focus strategies affect their ability to complete an academic task.

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New Commercials for Sugary Foods

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New Commercials for Sugary Foods

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Some experts recommend that sugar in the diet be limited to less than 25 grams (or 6 teaspoons) per day. This amount includes sugars that are included naturally in fruits and some vegetables. Yet most people take in much more sugar than this amount.

In this activity, students will recognize that commercials and other advertisements for foods often provide poor information about their products. This is especially true for sugar-rich foods and snacks that are marketed to young children. In response, students will create honest advertisements or commercials for these products.

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Educating Myself for Peace of Mind

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Educating Myself for Peace of Mind

kid-grit

3 - 12

1 Hour

When traumatic events occur, students benefit from knowing how to manage stress. In this activity students learn stress management techniques by gathering information and building knowledge about current events.

This activity is relevant for any crisis. Use it any time and replace the COVID-19 reference with existing events in your community, national news, or global happening.

Educating Myself for Peace of Mind can be complete on its own or as a starter activity for the kid-grit module. All activities in the kid-grit module 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. They will take on new ways of problem solving and, in the process, create their own prescription for healthier mindsets, building resilience, and grit.

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Create a Plate

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Create a Plate

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

A healthy diet is essential to help children grow and develop. First, children will discuss the benefits of eating healthfully and learn about the food groups. Then, they will then create a plate with their own healthy meal using what they have learned.

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Mindfulness (Grades 7-10)

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Mindfulness (Grades 7-10)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 12

45 Minutes

Students will learn that mindfulness means paying attention to the world outside you and to the world inside you as well. In this activity, you lead students in a meditation session. They discover that focusing on the breath is an easy and effective first step to mindfulness and that filling the lungs with air can be all-absorbing and help clear the mind.

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Build Your Own Obstacle Course

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Build Your Own Obstacle Course

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

1 Hour

Obstacle courses are fun for all ages. They allow for creativity and get youth moving in inventive ways. In the 6th activity of The Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module, youth explore different types of movement as they build and navigate obstacle courses.

This is activity 6 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

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Checking out Nutrition Labels

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Whole Body, Whole Self

Checking out Nutrition Labels

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

The government regulates nutrition labels to inform consumers about the content of processed foods. This activity helps students analyze the information in these labels. Students work in small groups to calculate and visualize the amount of sugar in common processed foods and beverages.

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Obstacle Course (Grades 6-8)

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Obstacle Course (Grades 6-8)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

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

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Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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In Season, Healthy Eating

The Natural World, Whole Body, Whole Self

In Season, Healthy Eating

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

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The 8 Limbs of Yoga Philosophy

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

The 8 Limbs of Yoga Philosophy

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students explore the 8 limbs of yoga philosophy. They discuss how these ethical and personal practices can help guide them in their daily lives.

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Sports Medicine

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Sports Medicine

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

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The Focus Experiment

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

The Focus Experiment

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

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New Commercials for Sugary Foods

Whole Body, Whole Self, Digital Voices

New Commercials for Sugary Foods

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

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Educating Myself for Peace of Mind

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Educating Myself for Peace of Mind

kid-grit

3 - 12

1 Hour

This activity is relevant for any crisis. Use it any time and replace the COVID-19 reference with existing events in your community, national news, or global happening.

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Create a Plate

The Natural World, Whole Body, Whole Self

Create a Plate

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

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Mindfulness (Grades 7-10)

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Mindfulness (Grades 7-10)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 12

45 Minutes

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Build Your Own Obstacle Course

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Build Your Own Obstacle Course

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

1 Hour

This is activity 6 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

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Checking out Nutrition Labels

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Whole Body, Whole Self

Checking out Nutrition Labels

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 1-4

Whole Body, Whole Self, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities