Leadership and Teamwork

217 Activities

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

Two Truths and a Lie (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Two Truths and a Lie (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

In this game, called Two Truths and a Lie, students read statements about one another and then try to distinguish the facts from the falsehoods. This classic icebreaker game helps build a cohesive group.

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Ready, Set, Goals! (Grades 3-5)

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Ready, Set, Goals! (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Setting goals is an important part of growing as a person. In today's activity, students set goals in 3 different areas of their lives: school, family, and self.

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The Bees Knees

Leadership and Teamwork, Arts in Action

The Bees Knees

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn four basic Charleston steps through an instructional video. Then as a group, students add their own twist on this classic dance.

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Chip Hunt (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Chip Hunt (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

K - 12

15 Minutes

Hide and hunt colored poker chips in this highly active game as the clock ticks away!

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High Five!

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

High Five!

After-School All-Stars

K - 8

5 Minutes

Build connection and energy by getting students to affirm and acknowledge each other's contributions.

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Two Truths and a Lie

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Two Truths and a Lie

Foundations, Inc.

6 - 12

10 Minutes

Participants bring a wealth of experience and fun to the class in this fun icebreaker.

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People Bingo

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

People Bingo

Foundations, Inc.

K - 5

30 Minutes

This game is great for building staff and/or student community and gets people up, moving around, and talking to lots of different people.

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 8: The Playoffs

Leadership and Teamwork, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

MLB Players STEM League Lesson 8: The Playoffs

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

1 Hour

Now that students have made it through the regular season and the trade deadline, it’s time for the playoffs! All professional sports leagues hold end-of-the-year playoffs, culminating in a championship game (or series). This activity demonstrates an actual playoff bracket from a prior professional baseball season and provides instructions on constructing a playoff bracket for your classroom.

This activity contains a bonus lesson on Resilience. Students will need to explain what resilience means to them, how they have seen resilience in teams, and reflect on how someone they know has demonstrated it in the past.

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Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 2

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 2

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

Continue building week 7 skill of the week: Burpees. In this activity, students partner-up for a relay challenge and free play. Then, they learn to discern which beverages are best to consume while exercising.

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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Rollercoasters (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Rollercoasters (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

20 Minutes

Quickly compete and create a make-shift rollercoaster to successfully deliver a ball to its location!

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Functional Fitness Week 12: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 12: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

In this activity, students wrap-up their training with end of session reviews and free play. Then, they put their nutritional knowledge to the test in a game of true or false.

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Jobs in My Community

Leadership and Teamwork, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Jobs in My Community

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

45 Minutes

In this activity, children learn how different jobs help fill different needs in the community. Children randomly choose 1 job and 1 need, and then walk around the room in search of the child with the job that can help them.

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Two Truths and a Lie (Grades 9-12)

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Two Truths and a Lie (Grades 9-12)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

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Ready, Set, Goals! (Grades 3-5)

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Ready, Set, Goals! (Grades 3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Setting goals is an important part of growing as a person. In today's activity, students set goals in 3 different areas of their lives: school, family, and self.

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The Bees Knees

Leadership and Teamwork, Arts in Action

The Bees Knees

Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

Students learn four basic Charleston steps through an instructional video. Then as a group, students add their own twist on this classic dance.

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Chip Hunt (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Chip Hunt (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

K - 12

15 Minutes

Hide and hunt colored poker chips in this highly active game as the clock ticks away!

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High Five!

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

High Five!

After-School All-Stars

K - 8

5 Minutes

Build connection and energy by getting students to affirm and acknowledge each other's contributions.

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Two Truths and a Lie

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Two Truths and a Lie

Foundations, Inc.

6 - 12

10 Minutes

Participants bring a wealth of experience and fun to the class in this fun icebreaker.

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People Bingo

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

People Bingo

Foundations, Inc.

K - 5

30 Minutes

This game is great for building staff and/or student community and gets people up, moving around, and talking to lots of different people.

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 8: The Playoffs

Leadership and Teamwork, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

MLB Players STEM League Lesson 8: The Playoffs

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

1 Hour

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Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 2

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 7: Day 2

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

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Rollercoasters (Team Building) Game

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

Rollercoasters (Team Building) Game

!Mpact Players

3 - 12

20 Minutes

Quickly compete and create a make-shift rollercoaster to successfully deliver a ball to its location!

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Functional Fitness Week 12: Day 1

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

Functional Fitness Week 12: Day 1

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

40 Minutes

In this activity, students wrap-up their training with end of session reviews and free play. Then, they put their nutritional knowledge to the test in a game of true or false.

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Jobs in My Community

Leadership and Teamwork, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

Jobs in My Community

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

45 Minutes

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American History: Elevating Black Voices (3-5)

Leadership and Teamwork, Stories and Perspectives, We The People

13 Activities

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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Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)

Leadership and Teamwork, Stories and Perspectives, We The People

2 Activities

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

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

20 Activities

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

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

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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The World of Business & Entrepreneurship

Leadership and Teamwork, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

9 Activities

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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MLB Players STEM League

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

8 Activities

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

Leadership and Teamwork, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

40 Activities

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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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

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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2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees

Leadership and Teamwork

10 Activities

2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

9 Hours 30 Minutes

This playlist is brought to you by the awardees of the 2020 National Summer Learning Association Awards. We are so excited to feature the winners of Excellence in Summer Learning, Founder's Award, and Climate Change Award! Congratulations ANYTOWN, Camp EDMO, CityParks Foundation Green Girls Empowered by ING, and Young Audiences of Maryland- Summer Arts & Learning Academy for these achievements and all you do for the community.

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American History: Elevating Black Voices (3-5)

Leadership and Teamwork, Stories and Perspectives, We The People

13 Activities

American History: Elevating Black Voices (3-5)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

9 Hours 10 Minutes

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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Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)

Leadership and Teamwork, Stories and Perspectives, We The People

2 Activities

Innovator Trading Cards (K-2)

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

1 Hour

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

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community

20 Activities

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!

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

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

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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The World of Business & Entrepreneurship

Leadership and Teamwork, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

9 Activities

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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MLB Players STEM League

Leadership and Teamwork, Belonging and Community, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

8 Activities

MLB Players STEM League

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

6 Hours

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

Leadership and Teamwork, Future Ready: Learning and Earning

40 Activities

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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Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8

Leadership and Teamwork, Whole Body, Whole Self

12 Activities

Active Kids and Minds Functional Fitness: Weeks 5-8

Active Kids and Minds

K - 8

8 Hours

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2020 National Summer Learning Association Awardees