Mix It Up Planner 2007-08
Mix It Up on Nov. 13 and throughout the year with these boundary-crossing activiites for students grade K-12. Each monthly activity meets content standards and character education requirements.

Early Grades (Spring 2006)
Based on character education and cooperative learning strategies, these lesson plans offer classroom-friendly ways to keep your students mixing and mingling all year long.

Middle and Upper Grades (Spring 2006)
Designed for use in advisory or homeroom periods, these anti-bullying activities will help students find common ground and learn to respect their differences.

Early Grades (Fall 2005)
A 12-page activity booklet of lesson ideas for students in grades K-6. Some lessons can be adapted for higher grades.

Middle and Upper Grades (Fall 2005)
A 10-page activity booklet of lesson ideas for students in grades 7-12. Some lessons can be adapted for lower grades.

Additional Activities

Boundary Crossing
In this excerpt from the Mix It Up planner, students and teachers will find activities to help build on the momentum of Mix It Up at Lunch Day.

Mix It Up Activity Booklet, Early Grades (2004)

Mix It Up Activity Booklet, Middle and Upper Grades (2004)

The Discomfort Zone
Students challenge social boundaries in their community.

New Kids on the Block
Students explore the lives of immigrant teens and learn about social boundaries in their own school along the way.

Recommended Reading
Librarian Joa LaVille shares her Mix It Up reading list. (Grades preK-8)

Name Games
Names often reveal cultural roots, political affiliations and heritage. Use this activity to explore and affirm naming practices.

I'm Human, Too.
In this activity, students identify offensive beliefs and/or remarks about "their groups" and share positive ways to counter them.

Professional Development
Current Research
Recent research about self-segregation, cliques and related issues.