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

Functional Fitness Week 5: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 5: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Start week 5 by learning the skill of the week: Push-ups. In this activity, students learn to activate their upper body and core muscles while performing push-ups, and play Fox and Rabbit. Then, they learn about the health and nutritional benefits of proteins.

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 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 4: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Start week 4 by learning the skill of the week: Sit-ups. In this activity, students focus on strengthening their muscles through exercise and a game of Up and Down. Then, they learn how grains are incorporated into nutritional dishes.

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Functional Fitness Week 12: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 12: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

In this final program activity, students conclude and celebrate their training with free play and smoothies. Then, they they reflect on what they have learned about nutrition and healthy eating.

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Fight or Flight

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Fight or Flight

kid-grit

3 - 12

30 Minutes

We all react differently when stressful events occur. In this activity students reflect on how their minds and bodies react to stress. After identifying how we react, students will practice how to use breath and breathing to de-escalate stressful situations.

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Functional Fitness Week 9: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 9: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Finish week 9 with the skill of the week: Walking Lunges. In this activity, students participate in a relay challenge and game of Tricky Twosome Tag. Then, they reinforce prior learning about nutrition labels and ingredient lists.

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Functional Fitness Week 8: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 8: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Finish week 8 with the skill of the week: Jumps. In this culminating activity, students wrap-up their jumping skills in partnered skill practice and a game of Good-Witch, Bad-Witch Sandwich. Then, they learn how to identify and analyze the serving sizes included in nutritional labels.

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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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Gardening for Wildlife

The Natural World, Whole Body, Whole Self

Gardening for Wildlife

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

In this activity, children will be assessing the green space or garden area(s) to see if they meet the criteria for certification from the National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife™ program.

Wildlife habitat gardens are a haven for local birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Still, as the urban, suburban, and rural landscapes change, it is increasingly important citizens provide wildlife habitats of any size. By gardening for wildlife, not only are you creating a beautiful space and getting to play in the soil, but you are providing critical places for wildlife to thrive. The network of gardens around the country (over 230,000 gardens and over 7 million people), certified habitats, has committed to wildlife. They represent schools, backyards and patios, parks, churches, businesses, and entire communities.

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Dodgeball

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Dodgeball

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students learn and play dodgeball. This activity builds cooperative learning skills and hand-eye coordination and promotes physical fitness.

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Grotesque Germs

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Grotesque Germs

kid-grit

3 - 12

2 Hours

Germs are all around us. Knowing how various germs work and how they can affect our health are important to our wellness and preventing illness. In this activity groups of students will research different types of germs. Using their research groups will present and debate the seriousness of a germ type.

This activity may take up to two days to complete since the research and discussion time may take an entire class session.

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Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Start week 3 by learning the skill of the week: Metrics. In this activity, students learn how to measure changes in their physical abilities by participating in 400 meter run for time. Then, they define vegetables as the parts of plants containing stems, leaves, flowers, and roots.

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Improve Your Focus

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Improve Your Focus

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Because of the internet, digital music players, and other sources of sound and noise, many students pass an entire day without any moments of silence. In this activity, students learn techniques to shut out distractions and focus their attention on worthy subjects or ideas.

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Functional Fitness Week 5: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 5: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Functional Fitness Week 4: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 4: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Functional Fitness Week 12: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 12: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

In this final program activity, students conclude and celebrate their training with free play and smoothies. Then, they they reflect on what they have learned about nutrition and healthy eating.

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Fight or Flight

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Fight or Flight

kid-grit

3 - 12

30 Minutes

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Functional Fitness Week 9: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 9: Day 3

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Functional Fitness Week 8: Day 3

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 8: Day 3

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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Gardening for Wildlife

The Natural World, Whole Body, Whole Self

Gardening for Wildlife

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

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Dodgeball

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Dodgeball

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students learn and play dodgeball. This activity builds cooperative learning skills and hand-eye coordination and promotes physical fitness.

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Grotesque Germs

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Grotesque Germs

kid-grit

3 - 12

2 Hours

This activity may take up to two days to complete since the research and discussion time may take an entire class session.

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Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 3: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Improve Your Focus

Belonging and Community, Whole Body, Whole Self

Improve Your Focus

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

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

2 Activities