Leadership and Teamwork

217 Activities

Leadership and Teamwork

Move, compete, and work together through games and physical play. Learners build teamwork, coordination, and confidence while having fun. Activities range from creative movement to structured sports. All energy levels welcome!

Activities

Choreograph Dance Moves (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Arts

Grades 9 - 12

Choreograph Dance Moves (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students work together to respond to music they have chosen by creating a choreographed freestyle dance and then performing for each other.

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Choreograph Dance Moves (Grades 9-12)Leadership and Teamwork, Arts

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

Grades 9 - 12

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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Obstacle Course (Grades 9-12)Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Street Tree Care

Leadership and Teamwork, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 6 - 8

Street Tree Care

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

1 Hour 50 Minutes

A city tree must battle many urban hazards daily- from air pollution and bicycles, to dogs and people. In addition to above ground threats, tree roots also must contend with tough below-ground conditions. A tree pit or lawn strip provides limited space for these forest giants and this soil is a tree’s only source of nutrients. Because of this, it is essential to create as nurturing a tree pit as possible.

This is activity 3 of 3 in the "Urban Forests" module from City Parks Foundation.

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Street Tree CareLeadership and Teamwork, Nature and Wildlife

1 Hour 50 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Let’s Move!

Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

Grades 3 - 8

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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Let’s Move!Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Simon Says Move!

Leadership and Teamwork, Arts

Grades K - 2

Simon Says Move!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children move to music while the leader designates certain kinds of movements (rather than poses) such as "Simon says take two steps forward," "Hop on your right foot and turn around," and "Simon says swing around in a circle low to the ground."

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Simon Says Move!Leadership and Teamwork, Arts

45 Minutes•Grades K - 2

Handball

Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

Grades 3 - 5

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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HandballLeadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

1 Hour•Grades 3 - 5

Wild Game Tournament

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 5

Wild Game Tournament

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students will be part of a team competing in a wild-game tournament. They will be playing a variety of games one-on-one, while working to collect wins for their team. In the end there will be a winning team, and 1 student will be the grand winner of the entire tournament!

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Wild Game TournamentLeadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Evolution (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 12

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Evolution (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

10 Minutes

Evolve into a newer, larger and more animated character as you compete in a hilarious rendition of rock, paper, scissors!

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Evolution (Team Building) GameLeadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

10 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

Communication Pyramids at Work

Leadership and Teamwork, Career and Future Readiness

Grades 9 - 12

Communication Pyramids at Work

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students explore the role of communication in hierarchical businesses. They begin by playing a game of telephone to explore the challenges of communicating in large groups of people. They then learn how hierarchies are used to streamline communication within businesses. Finally, students split into teams to communicate within a simulated business hierarchy.

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Communication Pyramids at WorkLeadership and Teamwork, Career and Future Readiness

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Float, Carry & Roll (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, STEM

Grades 3 - 12

Video

Float, Carry & Roll (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

30 Minutes

With limited time and supplies, engineer a vessel that can float, carry, and roll your haul from point A to B!

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Float, Carry & Roll (Team Building) GameLeadership and Teamwork, STEM

30 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

Stare, But Don't Pair (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 12

Video

Stare, But Don't Pair (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

10 Minutes

This activity is literally "out of sight"! Be careful of who you stare at, it will get you removed from the game!

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Stare, But Don't Pair (Team Building) GameLeadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

10 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

Grocery List (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 3 - 12

Video

Grocery List (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

20 Minutes

With limited time, test your memory by remembering long lists of groceries without being able to write anything down.

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Grocery List (Team Building) GameLeadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

20 Minutes•Grades 3 - 12

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Grades K - 12

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

Leadership and Teamwork, Career and Future Readiness

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

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

29 Hours 20 Minutes

November is National Entrepreneurship Month and Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II has created an exciting collection of activities just for Mizzen!

Filled with fun, immersive, and interactive content, this playlist introduces students to entrepreneurship as a mindset.

Students in K-12 age groups will build their skillset through discovery, problem-solving, and collaboration.

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Grow & Go: Learn with Lt. Governor Gilchrist (Entrepreneurship)Leadership and Teamwork, Career and Future Readiness

29 Hours 20 Minutes•Grades K - 12

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8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

MLB Players STEM League

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

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MLB Players STEM League

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

6 Hours

The MLB Players STEM League is an interactive, sports-based learning experience that connects math, strategy, and social-emotional learning through the game of baseball. Developed in partnership with the MLB Players Trust, this program combines a board game and curriculum to help students build essential skills through a hands-on experience.

Over eight lessons, students take on the roles of players, managers, and analysts, using real MLB player stats to draft teams, track performance, analyze data, and make strategic decisions. Core math concepts—including fractions, percentages, and probability—are woven into gameplay, providing real-world applications of data in sports.

Beyond math, the program reinforces teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience through integrated bonus lessons, helping students navigate challenges and collaborate with their peers effectively. With an emphasis on social-emotional skills and critical thinking, students develop practical abilities that extend beyond the classroom.

The MLB Players STEM League is designed for youth-development organizations and schools of all types, offering a free and accessible way to engage students in learning through the excitement of baseball.

Educators should request their MLB Players STEM League games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure 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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MLB Players STEM LeagueLeadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

6 Hours•Grades 3 - 8

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8 Activities

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Grades K - 5

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

Leadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

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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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Health and Wellness for Families and Programs K-5th GradeLeadership and Teamwork, Health and Wellness

5 Hours 45 Minutes•Grades K - 5

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20 Activities

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Grades K - 12

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

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

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

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

12 Hours

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)Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness

12 Hours•Grades K - 12

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9 Activities

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Grades 9 - 12

The World of Business & Entrepreneurship

Leadership and Teamwork, Career and Future Readiness

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The World of Business & Entrepreneurship

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

6 Hours 45 Minutes

Learning about business and economics are essential topics for young adults. Students engage in various activities that puts them in the shoes of entrepreneurs, learning about the realm of business.

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The World of Business & EntrepreneurshipLeadership and Teamwork, Career and Future Readiness

6 Hours 45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

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2 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)

Leadership and Teamwork, Literacy, History and Society

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Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

1 Hour

Students will engage in a four-week learning experience focused on creating innovator trading cards. This project allows them to explore and highlight the varied contributions of Black Americans to their communities, developing key skills such as listening, drawing, speaking, and foundational categorization. In the final week, Week 4, students will use their completed trading cards to determine the most suitable type of community helper for various scenarios.

There are two activities in the Innovator Trading Card Collection:

Activity 1, Designing Innovator Trading Cards, focuses on the "theme of the week," learning about the innovators and their influence, and designing the innovator trading cards.
Activity 2, Playing Innovator Trading Cads, focuses on facilitating the associated game to reinforce learning.

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Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)Leadership and Teamwork, Literacy, History and Society

1 Hour•Grades K - 2

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12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

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

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15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

3 Hours 40 Minutes

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 DaysLiteracy, Social and Emotional Awareness, Arts, STEM, Leadership and Teamwork

3 Hours 40 Minutes•Grades K - 8

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13 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

American History: Elevating Black Voices (3-5)

Leadership and Teamwork, Literacy, History and Society

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American History: Elevating Black Voices (3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

9 Hours 10 Minutes

This Collection is a weekly, hands-on playlist that helps learners explore how stories, creativity, problem-solving, and leadership shape communities and American history. Through engaging texts, Innovator Trading Cards, and theme-based activities in literacy, STEM, the arts, and collaboration, students discover lesser-known Black Americans whose voices and ideas have made a lasting impact. Each week introduces a new theme that strengthens reading comprehension, evidence-based thinking, creativity, and teamwork, while giving learners multiple opportunities to apply their understanding through discussion, design, and gameplay. Designed for flexible facilitation and active learning, this playlist shows that innovation happens in many ways—and that elevating diverse voices deepens our understanding of history.

For a consistent learning experience, it is recommended that this collection be completed in the sequence outlined below. This allows learners to apply the weekly themes from the Innovator Playing Cards through supplementary activities.

Week 1: Storytelling and Voice

Designing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Word Detectives

What is that Tone

Rhythm and Language

Week 2: Inventing and Problem Solving

Designing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

S.INQ Mechanical Engineering Self Propelled Cars

Arm and Belt Accessories

Engineering an Upgrade (Grades 3-5)

Week 3: Creativity and Expression

Designing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

The Animal Spin

Create and Perform a Scene from a Book

Clay Pinch Pot

Week 4: Leadership and Change

Designing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Playing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

More Tools Are Better Than One

Build Your Own Obstacle Course

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American History: Elevating Black Voices (3-5)Leadership and Teamwork, Literacy, History and Society

9 Hours 10 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

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2 Activities

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Grades 3 - 5

Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)

Leadership and Teamwork, Literacy, Health and Wellness

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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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Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)Leadership and Teamwork, Literacy, Health and Wellness

1 Hour 50 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

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