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Teamwork Fun with Friends

Lesson Plan

Teamwork Fun with Friends

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In this lesson, children will learn about teamwork through a discussion, a fun video, and a hands-on activity. The lesson will emphasize the importance of caring, listening, and working together to solve problems and have fun. Teamwork skills are essential for social development and success in group settings.

Audience

7-8 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend Video, Arts and Crafts Supplies, and Printable Cards

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin by welcoming the students and briefly introducing the topic of teamwork.
  • Explain that they will be watching a short video, having a discussion, and doing a fun activity to learn more about how to work together as a team.
  • Ask if anyone has examples of times they worked together with friends or family.

Step 2

Video

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to others' ideas.

Step 4

Collaborative Mural Project

25 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with arts and crafts supplies, including large sheets of paper, paints, markers, and other decorating materials.
  • Explain that they will be working together to create a large mural that represents teamwork and friendship. Each group will be responsible for a section of the mural, but they should ensure that all sections connect and form a cohesive piece.
  • Encourage students to communicate, listen to each other's ideas, and collaborate on their section of the mural.
  • Circulate the room to observe and assist as needed.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather the students back together and ask each group to share their section of the mural and explain their contribution.
  • Assemble the mural's sections to show the complete collaborative artwork.
  • Praise their efforts and highlight examples of good teamwork that you observed.
  • End with a quick recap of what they learned about teamwork and why it's important.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion about the video and teamwork.

What did you learn about being a good friend from the video?

Encourage students to share specific examples from the video, focusing on caring, listening, and working together.







Can you think of a time when you worked together with someone to solve a problem or complete a task?

Help students connect their personal experiences to the teamwork concepts discussed in the video.







How can creating art together be a form of teamwork?

Guide the discussion towards understanding how collaboration and listening to each other's ideas are important in creating collaborative art.







Why is it important to listen to each other's ideas when working in a group?

Guide the discussion towards understanding that listening helps everyone feel valued and can lead to better solutions.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards Teamwork Tasks

These cards contain different scenarios or tasks for groups to work on together, promoting teamwork and collaboration.




Build the tallest tower you can using only the materials provided.







Create a group drawing where everyone contributes one part.







Act out a short story or scene using props you make from the craft supplies.







Design a 'team flag' that represents your group and what you think teamwork means.







Come up with a new game that everyone in your group can play together.




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