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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.
Character Charades
Arts • Literacy
45m
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Grades 6 - 8
Character Charades
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
6 - 8
45m
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Mexico and Central America Trading Cards
History and Society • Literacy
45m
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Grades 6 - 8
Mexico and Central America Trading Cards
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
6 - 8
45m
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What’s Your Angle? News Framing and Bias
Digital Media and Communications • Literacy
1h
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Grades 6 - 12
What’s Your Angle? News Framing and Bias
By Pulitzer Center
6 - 12
1h
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Respect and Learn from Others (Grades 3-5)
Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy
45m
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Grades 3 - 5
Respect and Learn from Others (Grades 3-5)
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
45m
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Contributing to a Group Web Page
Digital Media and Communications • Literacy
45m
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Grades K - 2
Contributing to a Group Web Page
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 2
45m
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Convince Me!
Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness
45m
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Grades 3 - 5
Convince Me!
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
45m
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Hot Potato Math (Grades K-2)
Literacy • STEM
45m
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Grades K - 2
Hot Potato Math (Grades K-2)
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 2
45m
In this activity, learners pass a “hot potato” in a fast-paced game while practicing math through collaborative thinking. With flexible flashcards and built-in choice, this activity builds confidence, participation, and problem-solving—without pressure.
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On Location
Literacy • Digital Media and Communications
45m
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Grades 3 - 5
On Location
By PBS
3 - 5
45m
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Let’s Have a Debate
Literacy • Social and Emotional Awareness
45m
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Grades 6 - 8
Let’s Have a Debate
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
6 - 8
45m
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Color Collage
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 2
45m
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Paper Sculptures (Grades 6-8)
Arts • Literacy
45m
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Grades 6 - 8
Paper Sculptures (Grades 6-8)
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
6 - 8
45m
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Beyond the Headlines: Analyzing the Core of News Shows
Digital Media and Communications • Literacy
45m
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Grades 3 - 5
Beyond the Headlines: Analyzing the Core of News Shows
By PBS
3 - 5
45m
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Building a NewsHour: Part 5
Digital Media and Communications • Literacy
4 Items
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Grades 3 - 5
Collection
Building a NewsHour: Part 5
By PBS
3 - 5
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American History: Elevating Black Voices (6-12)
Literacy • History and Society • Leadership and Teamwork
13 Items
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Grades 6 - 12
Collection
American History: Elevating Black Voices (6-12)
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
6 - 12
The American History: Elevating Black Voices Collection is a weekly, inquiry-driven playlist that invites learners to examine how storytelling, innovation, creativity, and leadership shape American history and civic life. Through complex texts, Innovator Trading Cards, and theme-based activities across literacy, STEM, the arts, and collaborative problem-solving, students engage with lesser-known Black Americans—whose contributions have influenced systems, culture, and community change. Each week introduces a thematic lens that builds historical analysis, critical reading, argumentation, and interdisciplinary thinking, culminating in a challenge-based game that requires evidence, reasoning, and collaboration. Designed to support meaningful discussion and application, this Collection highlights innovation as a collective process and underscores the power of amplifying voices that shape our shared history.
This collection is designed to have learners apply ideas from the weekly themes introduced through the Innovator Playing Cards with additional related activities; it is recommended to follow this sequence to maintain consistency:
Week 1: Storytelling and Voice
Designing Innovator Trading Cards
What Makes a Good Story?
One Minute Speeches
Erasure Poetry as Resistance
Week 2: Inventing and Problem Solving
Designing Innovator Trading Cards
Cell City
Catapult (Team Building) Game
Build an Extension Arm
Week 3: Creativity and Expression
Designing Innovator Trading Cards
Create a Cardboard Self-Portrait
Improv: Say the Line
How to Look at Dance
Week 4: Leadership and Change
Designing Innovator Trading Cards
Playing Innovator Trading Cards
Analyzing and Constructing Timelines of Racial (In)justice
Dream Team
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COLLECTION
Opening and Closing Activities for Grades 3-5
Social and Emotional Awareness • Literacy
11 Items
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Grades 3 - 5
Collection
Opening and Closing Activities for Grades 3-5
By kid-grit
3 - 5
This collection of opening and closing activities encourages students to explore their thoughts, feelings, and choices while building habits that support reflection and growth. Opening activities use emojis, discussion prompts, and movement to help students connect with their emotions and set a tone of respect, curiosity, and readiness for learning. Closing activities invite students to slow down, look inward, and practice calming techniques as they reflect on their experiences and explore ways to shift habits and mindsets. Together, these moments bookend the day with purpose and self-awareness!
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COLLECTION
Reading and Literacy Activities for K-5th Grade at Home
Literacy • Digital Media and Communications
8 Items
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Grades K - 5
Collection
Reading and Literacy Activities for K-5th Grade at Home
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 5
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COLLECTION
The 1619 Project for Grades 2–6: Exploring Enslavement and Resistance
History and Society • Literacy
11 Items
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Grades K - 8
Collection
The 1619 Project for Grades 2–6: Exploring Enslavement and Resistance
By Pulitzer Center
K - 8
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COLLECTION
Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5
Literacy • Digital Media and Communications
3 Items
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Grades 3 - 5
Collection
Reading and Literacy Enrichment, Grades 3-5
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
3 - 5
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COLLECTION
American History: Elevating Black Voices (K-2)
History and Society • Literacy • STEM • Arts • Leadership and Teamwork
13 Items
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Grades K - 2
Collection
American History: Elevating Black Voices (K-2)
By Mizzen Education, Inc.
K - 2
The American History: Elevating Black Voices Collection is a weekly, hands-on playlist that helps young 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 teamwork, students discover lesser-known Black Americans whose voices and ideas have made a lasting impact. Each week introduces a new theme that strengthens early reading skills, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, while giving learners multiple opportunities to apply their understanding through play and exploration. Designed for easy facilitation and joyful learning, this playlist shows that innovation takes many forms—and that every voice matters.
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 (K-2)
New End to the Story
Round Robin Storytelling
Animal Interviews
Week 2: Inventing and Problem Solving
Designing Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)
Balanced Mobile
Sound on a String
Mechanical Engineering Tops
Week 3: Creativity and Expression
Designing Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)
Masquerade Masks
Music and Rhythm (Grades k-2)
Creative Play Design Challenges
Week 4: Leadership and Change
Designing Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)
Playing Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)
People Bingo
What is a Quality
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COLLECTION
The Big Easy
Arts • Literacy
15 Items
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Grades 3 - 8
Collection
The Big Easy
By Jazz at Lincoln Center
3 - 8
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From Concept to Screen: Building Your Own News Show
Digital Media and Communications • Literacy
21 Items
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Grades 3 - 5
Collection
From Concept to Screen: Building Your Own News Show
By PBS
3 - 5
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