Team Up, Power Up! Script

Warm-Up: Together We Can! (5 minutes)

(Refer to Warm Up: Together We Can!)

"Good morning, super learners! Let's get our brains and bodies ready to work together today. I have a fun challenge for you!"

(Lead the warm-up activity as described in Warm Up: Together We Can!. After the activity, bring the students back together.)

"Wow! You all did an amazing job working together! Did you notice how much easier it was when you helped each other? Thumbs up if you agree!"

Introduction to Cooperation and Teamwork (10 minutes)

(Display Team Up, Power Up! Slide Deck - Slide 1: "Team Up, Power Up!")

"Today, we're going to talk about something very special called cooperation and teamwork. These are super important skills that help us in school, at home, and when we play with our friends!"

(Display Team Up, Power Up! Slide Deck - Slide 2: "What is Cooperation?")

"First, let's learn about cooperation. Can anyone guess what cooperation might mean?"

(Allow a few student responses.)

"That's right! Cooperation means working together with others. It's when we help each other, share our ideas, and are kind to our friends. When you cooperate, you make things better and easier for everyone! Can you think of a time you cooperated with someone? Maybe you helped your grown-up clean up toys, or shared your crayons with a friend?"

(Allow a few student examples.)

(Display Team Up, Power Up! Slide Deck - Slide 3: "What is Teamwork?")

"Now, let's talk about teamwork. Teamwork is when a group of people works together to reach one big goal. Just like a team of superheroes working to save the day, everyone on a team does their part to make sure the team wins or achieves its goal! Imagine a group of friends building a giant castle together with blocks. Each person helps, and together, they build something amazing!"

"So, cooperation is helping each other in general, and teamwork is when we help each other for a specific goal! Can you think of any teams you are a part of? Maybe your family, your class, or a sports team?"

(Allow a few student responses.)

Story Time: Cooperation in Action (15 minutes)

(Display Team Up, Power Up! Slide Deck - Slide 4: "Story Time: Cooperation in Action")

"Now, I have a wonderful story to read to you about cooperation! Let's see how the characters in our story use teamwork and cooperation. Listen carefully and think about who was helping, how they worked together, and what happened because they cooperated."

(Read the Cooperation Story Reading aloud.)

"What a great story! Who can tell me what happened in the story?"

"How did the characters cooperate or work as a team?"

"What was the special goal they achieved together?"

"What would have happened if they didn't cooperate?"

(Facilitate a short discussion, encouraging students to share their thoughts and connect the story to the concepts.)

Teamwork Challenge Activity (15 minutes)

(Display Team Up, Power Up! Slide Deck - Slide 5: "Teamwork Challenge!")

"Are you ready for a teamwork challenge? I'm going to put you into small teams, and your team's job will be to build the tallest, strongest tower you can using these blocks!"

(Explain the Teamwork Challenge Activity Instructions clearly. Divide students into groups and distribute materials.)

"Remember, for this challenge, you need to use your cooperation and teamwork skills! Share the blocks, listen to your teammates' ideas, and work together to build something amazing. I'll be walking around to see all the fantastic teamwork!"

(Circulate, offer guidance, and praise good examples of cooperation and teamwork. After 10-12 minutes, signal that it's time to finish building.)

"Time to freeze, team builders! Look at all these incredible towers! Let's give a round of applause for everyone's hard work and cooperation!"

Cooperative Drawing Worksheet (10 minutes)

(Display Team Up, Power Up! Slide Deck - Slide 6: "Cooperative Drawing")

"Now, for another fun way to practice teamwork! I'm going to give each pair of you a special drawing worksheet. Your job is to work with your partner to complete the drawing together. You'll need to share your crayons and talk about what you want to draw. Make it super colorful and creative!"

(Distribute the Cooperative Drawing Worksheet and art supplies. Circulate and provide assistance as needed.)

"Remember to share and help each other. We are looking for great teamwork!"

Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes)

(Display Team Up, Power Up! Slide Deck - Slide 7: "Reflect and Share!")

"Okay, everyone, let's come back together. You all did such wonderful work today!"

"What did you learn about cooperation and teamwork today?"

"Was it fun to work together with your friends? Why or why not?"

"What was something easy about working in a team? What was something a little bit hard?"

"Why do you think teamwork and cooperation are important for us?"

(Allow students to share their reflections.)

(Display Team Up, Power Up! Slide Deck - Slide 8: "You Are Amazing Team Players!")

"You are all amazing team players! You cooperated, you showed teamwork, and you powered up together! Give yourselves a big pat on the back!"

(Transition to Cool Down: High Five for Teamwork!. If assigning the project, introduce the My Team Project Guide and Teamwork Rubric now.)

"For our cool-down today, I have a special exit ticket called Cool Down: High Five for Teamwork!. After you complete it, you can give me a high-five as you leave!"

(If assigning the project:) "If you want to continue exploring teamwork, you can take home this My Team Project Guide and use the Teamwork Rubric to create your own team project at home or during free time!"

Warm Up: Together We Can!

Time: 5 minutes

Instructions:

1. "Pass the Clap" Circle: Have students stand in a circle.
2. Explain that they will pass a clap around the circle. One student claps, and the next student in the circle immediately claps, and so on.
3. Challenge them to make the clap go around the circle as fast as possible, but only one person claps at a time.
4. After a few rounds, introduce a variation: ask them to try passing a silent wave around the circle. One student waves, and the next student waves, quickly and in order. Emphasize that they are working together to make the wave smooth and fast.
5. Reflection: Ask students: "Was it easier to pass the clap or the wave when everyone paid attention and worked together?" "How did you help each other?"

The Little Red Hen and the Big Apple Tree

Once upon a time, in a sunny little farm, lived a Little Red Hen. She loved to explore and always had wonderful ideas. One morning, she saw a big apple tree in the orchard. It was full of juicy, red apples, but they were very high up!

"Oh, if only I could reach those delicious apples!" sighed the Little Red Hen.

She asked her friends, "Who will help me pick the apples?"

The Pig was busy rolling in the mud. "Not I!" grunted the Pig.

The Duck was swimming in the pond. "Not I!" quacked the Duck.

The Cat was napping in the sun. "Not I!" purred the Cat.

The Little Red Hen felt a little sad, but then she saw her friend, the Busy Bee, buzzing nearby. The Busy Bee was always working hard and helping other creatures.

"Busy Bee," said the Little Red Hen, "will you help me pick the apples? They are too high for me to reach alone."

"Of course!" buzzed the Busy Bee. "I can fly up high!"

So, the Busy Bee flew up to the branches and gently pushed the apples, making them fall to the ground. But there were so many apples, and they started to roll away!

"Oh no!" cried the Little Red Hen. "Now who will help me gather them?"

Just then, the Squirrel scampered by. "I am good at finding things!" chattered the Squirrel. "I will help!"

The Little Red Hen and the Squirrel quickly worked together. The Squirrel gathered the rolling apples into a pile, and the Little Red Hen put them into her basket.

"Thank you, Busy Bee and Squirrel!" said the Little Red Hen. "We did it together!"

They shared the delicious apples and had a wonderful feast. The Little Red Hen learned that when friends cooperate and help each other, even big tasks become easy and fun!

The End.

Teamwork Challenge Activity

Time: 15 minutes

Materials:

• Building blocks (e.g., LEGOs, wooden blocks) or simple puzzle pieces for each group.

Instructions:

1. Divide into Teams: Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.
2. Explain the Challenge: Tell each group that their challenge is to build the tallest, strongest, and most creative tower they can with the blocks provided. Alternatively, if using puzzles, their challenge is to complete the puzzle together.
3. Emphasize Teamwork Rules: Remind students of the importance of cooperation and teamwork:
   • Share: Everyone should get a turn using the blocks/pieces.
   • Talk: Talk to your teammates about your ideas and listen to theirs.
   • Help: If someone needs help, offer a hand.
   • Work Together: Remember, you are one team with one goal!
4. Start Building/Solving: Give the signal to begin. Circulate among the groups, observing their interactions and offering gentle guidance. Praise good examples of sharing, communication, and mutual help.
5. Wrap-up & Share: After 10-12 minutes, ask groups to stop and admire their creations or completed puzzles. Briefly have each group share what they built/solved and how they worked together.

Cooperation and Teamwork Discussion

Use these questions to facilitate a class discussion after the story and activities.

After the "Cooperation Story Reading":

1. Who were the characters in our story?
   
   
   
2. What was the big problem the Little Red Hen had?
   
   
   
3. Who helped the Little Red Hen? How did they help?
   
   
   
4. What would have happened if no one helped the Little Red Hen?
   
   
   
5. How did the Busy Bee and the Squirrel show cooperation and teamwork?
   
   
   
   
   
   

After the "Teamwork Challenge Activity" and "Cooperative Drawing Worksheet":

1. How did it feel to work with your friends on the building challenge or the drawing? Was it fun?
   
   
   
2. What was easy about working together? What was a little bit hard?
   
   
   
3. What did you do to help your teammates? What did your teammates do to help you?
   
   
   
4. Why do you think it's important to cooperate and use teamwork at school and at home?
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Can you think of another time you used teamwork or cooperation outside of school?
   
   
   
   
   
   

Team Relay Race Game: Pass the Ball!

Time: 10-15 minutes (can be adjusted)

Materials:

• One soft ball or beanbag per team.

Instructions:

1. Divide into Teams: Divide the class into 2-3 small teams. Have each team line up behind a starting line.
2. Explain the Goal: The goal of the game is for each team to pass the ball/beanbag from the first person to the last person in line, and then back to the first, without dropping it. The first team to successfully pass it down and back wins!
3. Demonstrate Passing:
   • Overhead Pass: Students pass the ball over their heads to the person behind them.
   • Under-Leg Pass: Students pass the ball between their legs to the person behind them.
4. Teamwork Rules: Emphasize that this is a teamwork game!
   • Everyone must touch the ball.
   • If the ball drops, the team must start again from where it dropped.
   • Encourage teammates to help each other and communicate.
5. Play the Game: Start with the overhead pass. After a few rounds, switch to the under-leg pass. Play several rounds, celebrating participation and effort over just winning.
6. Reflection: After the game, ask:
   • "What made it easy or hard to pass the ball?"
   • "How did you help your teammates?"
   • "Why was working together important in this game?"

Cooperative Drawing Challenge!

Instructions: Work with a partner to complete this drawing!

• Share your crayons and colored pencils.
• Talk about what you want to draw.
• Help each other make a beautiful picture together!

Our Team Picture!

(Draw a picture of friends cooperating or working as a team.)

Our Team:

(Write your names here!)

Partner 1:

Partner 2:

Cooperative Drawing Answer Key

This worksheet is designed to assess student cooperation and teamwork during a creative task, rather than a single correct drawing. Teachers should observe the following while students complete the Cooperative Drawing Worksheet:

Assessment Criteria for Cooperation and Teamwork:

• Sharing Materials: Did partners share crayons, markers, or other art supplies?
  • Look for: Students passing items back and forth, offering materials to their partner.
• Communication: Did partners talk about what they were drawing? Did they discuss ideas?
  • Look for: Students verbally planning, discussing colors, or describing their drawing to each other.
• Joint Effort: Did both partners contribute to the drawing? Is there evidence of shared work?
  • Look for: Both sides of the paper having elements drawn by different students, or a unified picture that clearly shows two different hands.
• Problem-Solving: If a disagreement arose, did they try to solve it together?
  • Look for: Students talking through differences, compromising, or finding creative solutions.
• Positive Interaction: Did students work together kindly and respectfully?
  • Look for: Encouraging words, smiles, and a collaborative atmosphere.

Example of a "Good" Cooperative Drawing (Teacher Observation):

While there is no single "correct" drawing, a good cooperative drawing will show evidence of the above criteria. For example:

• The drawing has a unified theme or idea that both students contributed to.
• Different parts of the drawing appear to have been colored or drawn by both students.
• The students can explain how they worked together on specific parts of the drawing.

Team Up! Quiz Answer Key

1. What does cooperation mean?

   • Correct Answer: Working together
   • Explanation: Cooperation is all about helping each other and working as a team to make things happen.

2. When you are part of a team, do you help your friends?

   • Correct Answer: Yes, always!
   • Explanation: Good teammates always help each other to reach their goal.

3. Tell me one way you can help a friend in your class.

   • Expected Response: Answers will vary, but should show an understanding of helping. Examples include: "I can share my toys," "I can help them pick up blocks," "I can help them clean up," "I can listen to their ideas."
   • Thought Process: Look for specific actions that demonstrate cooperation or assistance to a peer.

4. Imagine you are building a big tower with your friends. Why is it important to share the blocks?

   • Expected Response: Answers will vary, but should relate to fairness and achieving a common goal. Examples include: "So everyone gets a turn," "So we can build it faster," "So we can make it bigger," "So no one feels sad."
   • Thought Process: Students should connect sharing to the effectiveness and enjoyment of the group activity.

5. Is it more fun to play a game with friends if you work together?

   • Correct Answer: Yes
   • Explanation: Working together makes games more enjoyable and often helps everyone succeed or have more fun.

Team Up! Test Answer Key

1. What does it mean to cooperate?

   • Correct Answer: Work together
   • Explanation: Cooperation is defined as working jointly with others.

2. When you are part of a team, should you listen to your friends' ideas?

   • Correct Answer: Yes, always!
   • Explanation: Listening to ideas is a key part of effective teamwork and cooperation.

3. Draw a picture of two friends cooperating to build something.

   • Expected Response: Drawing should clearly depict two figures engaged in a collaborative building activity, showing shared effort and interaction. Examples include two children building a block tower together, sharing crayons to draw a picture, or pushing a toy together.
   • Thought Process: Assess for visual representation of shared activity and positive interaction between characters, demonstrating the concept of cooperation.

4. Give an example of teamwork you see at school.

   • Expected Response: Answers will vary, but should be specific to school environments and show collaborative effort. Examples include: "Friends helping to clean up toys," "Students working on a project together," "Playing a game fairly on the playground," "Two students carrying a big book together."
   • Thought Process: Look for concrete examples that illustrate students working towards a common goal within the school context.

5. If you are trying to lift a heavy box, is it easier to do it alone or with a friend?

   • Correct Answer: With a friend
   • Explanation: This question assesses understanding of how cooperation makes tasks easier.

6. What is one good thing that happens when people cooperate?

   • Expected Response: Answers will vary, but should highlight positive outcomes of cooperation. Examples include: "Tasks get done faster," "It's more fun," "Everyone feels happy," "We can make bigger things," "We learn new ideas."
   • Thought Process: Students should articulate a benefit of working together, demonstrating comprehension of the purpose of cooperation.

My Team Project: Building Our Cooperation Story!

Goal: Work with a small group of friends or family to create your own cooperation story or activity!

What to Do:

1. Find Your Team: Ask 1-2 friends or family members to be on your team.
2. Think of an Idea:
   • Option A: Create a Story: Think of a time when people need to work together to solve a problem or build something. Draw pictures or tell a story about it. Who are the characters? What is the problem? How do they cooperate to solve it?
   • Option B: Design an Activity: Think of a fun game or activity that needs teamwork. What are the rules? How do people cooperate to play it?
3. Work Together: This is the most important part! Work with your team to plan and create your story or activity. Share your ideas, listen to each other, and help each other.
4. Show and Tell (Optional): When you are done, you can share your cooperation story or activity with your teacher or other friends.

Materials You Might Use:

• Paper and crayons/markers for drawing
• Building blocks or toys for acting out your story
• Your imagination!

Remember to use your best cooperation and teamwork skills!

Teamwork Project Rubric

This rubric will help you understand how your teamwork project will be evaluated.

My Team Project: Building Our Cooperation Story!

Total Points: ________ / 15

Cool Down: High Five for Teamwork!

Time: 2 minutes

Instructions:

1. Give each student a small piece of paper (or simply ask them to think about it).
2. Ask students to draw a happy face if they enjoyed working with their team today, or a star if they learned something new about teamwork.
3. As students leave the classroom or move to their next activity, ask them to give you a high-five and tell you one thing they loved about working with their team today!