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Copyright © 2026, Mizzen Education, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to empower, uplift and support out-of-school time educators.
Copyright © 2026, Mizzen Education, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to empower, uplift and support out-of-school time educators.
Playing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)
Leadership and Teamwork • History and Society
50m
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Grades 3 - 5
Playing Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
50m
In this culminating activity, learners use their completed Innovator Trading Cards to play two connected games: first, trading cards to recognize shared themes, and second, applying their learning to identify which types of innovators are best suited to solve community challenges. This activity reinforces collaboration, evidence-based reasoning, and the understanding that communities benefit from many kinds of innovation working together.
This is the second of two activities in the Innovator Trading Card Collection:
Activity 1 focuses on the theme of the week, learning about the innovators and their influence, and designing the innovator trading cards.
Activity 2 focuses on facilitating the associated game to reinforce learning.
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Where Do I Stand? Leadership Exploration
Leadership and Teamwork • Social and Emotional Awareness
30m
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Grades 6 - 12
Where Do I Stand? Leadership Exploration
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
6 - 12
30m
In this interactive movement and discussion-based group activity, youth reflect on the personal traits that guide how they lead, build relationships, and make decisions.
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Thinking on Your Feet
Leadership and Teamwork • Career and Future Readiness
45m
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Grades 9 - 12
Thinking on Your Feet
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
9 - 12
45m
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Functional Fitness Week 2: Day 1
Leadership and Teamwork • Health and Wellness
40m
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Grades K - 8
Functional Fitness Week 2: Day 1
By Active Kids and Minds
K - 8
40m
Start week 2 by learning the skill of the week: Running. In this activity, students boost their endurance by participating in running exercises. Then, define the characteristics of fruits.
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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The Cable Network Challenge
Leadership and Teamwork • Career and Future Readiness
45m
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Grades 9 - 12
The Cable Network Challenge
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
9 - 12
45m
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Bucket Race
Leadership and Teamwork • Social and Emotional Awareness
45m
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Grades 3 - 5
Bucket Race
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
45m
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Learn a New Game
Leadership and Teamwork • Social and Emotional Awareness
45m
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Grades 3 - 5
Learn a New Game
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
45m
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Classic Games
Leadership and Teamwork • Health and Wellness
45m
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Grades 3 - 5
Classic Games
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
45m
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Meet the Interns
Leadership and Teamwork • Career and Future Readiness
45m
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Grades 9 - 12
Meet the Interns
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
9 - 12
45m
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Improve Your Community
Leadership and Teamwork • Social and Emotional Awareness
45m
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Grades 9 - 12
Improve Your Community
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
9 - 12
45m
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Job Interview
Leadership and Teamwork • Career and Future Readiness
45m
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Grades 3 - 5
Job Interview
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
45m
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How Can I Successfully Complete My College Major? (Grades 9-12)
Leadership and Teamwork • Career and Future Readiness
45m
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Grades 9 - 12
How Can I Successfully Complete My College Major? (Grades 9-12)
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
9 - 12
45m
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Mixed-Age Group Summer Activities
STEM • Leadership and Teamwork • Arts
4 Items
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All Grades
Collection
Mixed-Age Group Summer Activities
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
All Grades
Planning summer camp activities for mixed-age groups can be challenging. These adaptable lessons are designed for camps where multiple age groups learn together, making it easier to keep everyone engaged, included, and having fun.
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Amplify Youth Voice with SEL
Social and Emotional Awareness • Leadership and Teamwork
15 Items
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All Grades
Collection
Amplify Youth Voice with SEL
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
All Grades
Empower youth, amplify student voice, and make learning an adventure! The activities in this playlist are designed to spark creativity, foster teamwork, and encourage self-discovery, making learning an adventure that students look forward to each day. This playlist is packed with engaging activities in the arts, career exploration, and social and emotional learning — that foster self-awareness, creativity, connection, and belonging. Each lesson plan equips you to engage students to become more active participants in their own journey.
"The most memorable lessons often come from the journey, not the destination — enjoy the messiness of learning, it's here that the real magic happens." — Lauren B. González
This Playlist was curated by Lauren B. González, in collaboration with Mizzen Education. Lauren has more than 15 years in the educational field and is a doctoral candidate for Applied Learning Sciences at The University of Miami. A first-generation Latina and daughter of Cuban exiles, Lauren describes her approach to learning as "holistic, respectful of student cultures, and deeply rooted in resilience and empathy."
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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8
Health and Wellness • Leadership and Teamwork
15 Items
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Grades K - 8
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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8
By Active Kids and Minds
K - 8
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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2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees
Leadership and Teamwork
6 Items
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All Grades
Collection
2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
All Grades
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A Little Spooky, A Lot of Fun: Fall Favorites for Grades K-12
Leadership and Teamwork • STEM • Arts • Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy • Nature and Wildlife • History and Society • Digital Media and Communications
15 Items
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All Grades
Collection
A Little Spooky, A Lot of Fun: Fall Favorites for Grades K-12
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
All Grades
Celebrate the season with engaging fall and Halloween activities for grades K–12! These stand-alone, cross-curricular experiences blend literacy, STEM, art, SEL, movement, storytelling, and creative problem-solving across a range of learning environments. With low-prep options, easy-to-source materials, and flexible formats to fit your needs, youth can enjoy hands-on creative expression and meaningful learning that feels like fun!
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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12
Leadership and Teamwork • Health and Wellness
15 Items
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Grades K - 8
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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 9-12
By Active Kids and Minds
K - 8
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)
Health and Wellness • Literacy • Leadership and Teamwork
2 Items
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Grades 3 - 5
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Innovator Trading Cards (3-5)
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
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 (6-12)
History and Society • Literacy • Leadership and Teamwork
2 Items
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Grades 6 - 12
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Innovator Trading Cards (6-12)
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
6 - 12
This collection invites learners to analyze the work of lesser-known Black American innovators and transform their learning into a collaborative, challenge-based experience. Students design Innovator Trading Cards by closely reading informational texts, identifying historical context, and synthesizing each innovator’s contribution using evidence and symbolism. In the final game, learners apply teams of innovators to complex community scenarios, justifying their choices with text-based reasoning and historical insight. Together, the card design and gameplay encourage critical thinking, interdisciplinary connections, and a deeper understanding of how innovation, leadership, and culture shape society.
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Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.
Health and Wellness • Leadership and Teamwork
11 Items
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All Grades
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Foster Health and Wellness with Richmond Brown, Jr.
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
All Grades
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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