Team Building - Rowan University



Team Building

Goal

The goal of team building is for students to develop the skills and knowledge needed to cooperate with others and build a trusting relationship.

The team-building component of the curriculum is focused on engaging children in activities that require them to collaborate in partners, as a small group or whole class to explore solutions to a variety of challenges. To complete the challenges children will use their motor skills, fitness abilities, critical thinking skills and social skills. As a result of participating in different team building activities children gain respect for self and others, develop trust, and increase self-confidence in their skills and knowledge.

Objectives

Students will learn to:

• Create multiple solutions to a challenge.

• Apply conflict-resolution strategies in a partner or group situation.

• Develop respect for the similarities and differences of others.

• Value the inclusion of others in an activity.

• Develop positive social interaction skills.

• Learn to share equipment, materials and space.

• Develop responsibility for one’s safety and the safety of others.

Content

Skills

When working with others, students will:

Use praise and encouraging comments.

Be able to take turns in an activity.

Make eye contact when communicating.

Listen while others are speaking.

Observe while others are demonstrating.

Actively engage in the activity.

Try multiple solutions to a challenge.

Offer ideas for solving a challenge.

Invite another into an activity.

Concepts

When working with others, students will:

Understand the importance of taking responsibility for their actions and decisions.

Demonstrate acceptance for the ideas offered by others.

Understand the role and responsibility of a leader and follower.

Know the difference between appropriate and inappropriate risk taking.

Understand that a partner or members of a group can rely on each other’s skills and abilities to accomplish a task.

Understand that there are multiple solutions to a challenge and each solution will have its’ assets and deficits.

Demonstrate a willingness to cooperate with a variety of people.

Grade level Benchmarks

Content skills and concepts are applicable to all grade levels.

Additional Information

Suggested activities for team building.

Kindergarten and First Grade

Mirror and shadow partner movements

Cooperative Musical Hoops

Circle the Circle

Beach Ball Balance

Choo-choo Train

Frozen Bean Bag

Parachute Activities

Rainstorm

Making letters and numbers using body shapes in cooperation with a partner.

Second and Third Grade

Long, Long, Long Jump

Tag Games with Tagger’s Choice

Making words and sentences with body shapes using a partner or small group.

Team Rock, Paper, Scissors

Circle Swap

Time for Bed

Evolution

Excuse Me, Please

Everybody Up

Rainstorm

Parachute Activities

The Knot

The Rock

Fourth and Fifth Grade

River Crossing

Tire Bridge

Island Rescue

Shark Attack

Elephant, Palm Tree, Monkey or Boat

Blanket Volleyball, Moon Ball or Earth Ball

Ping Pong Pass

Marble Track Pass

Disappearing Rope

Human Merry Go Round

Nuclear Waste

Team Juggle

Stepping Stones

Human Spring

Partner Get up and Down

Partner Greeting Sit Ups

Parachute Activities

Plastic Dome Team Challenge Activities

References

Dyson, B. & Rubin, A. (2003). Implementing cooperative learning in elementary physical education. . Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 74 (1), 48-55.

Dyson, B. & Grineski, S. (2001). Using cooperative learning structures in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 72 (2), 28-31.

Charney, R., Clayton, M., & Wood, C. (2002). Guidelines for the responsive classroom. Greenfield, MA: Northeast Foundation for Children.

Clements, R. (1995). My neighborhood movement challenges. Reston, VA: National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

Glover, R., Midura, D., (1999). The competition-cooperation link. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Glover, R., Midura, D., (1995). More team building challenges. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics

Glover, R., Midura, D., (1992). Team building through physical challenges. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Grineski, S. (1996). Cooperative learning in physical education. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Harrison, A. (2002). 36 games kids love to play. Greenfield, MA: Northeast Foundations for Children.

Hellison, D. (1995). Teaching responsibility though physical activity. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

LeFevre, D. (2002). Best new games. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Luvmour, S. & Luvmour, J. (1990). Everyone wins: Cooperative games and activities. Gabriola Island, BC, Canada: New Society Publishers.

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