Teamwork & Reflection: Drawing 2024

Joleen Shillingford

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Teamwork & Reflection: Drawing 2024

Reflect on teamwork for 2024 goals

In this lesson, students will engage in a collaborative drawing activity where one team member draws a 'New Year 2024' scene based on input from their peers. This activity is designed to foster teamwork and communication skills. Following the drawing, students will participate in a discussion to reflect on how they can support each other in achieving their goals for the upcoming year, particularly focusing on their journey towards graduation or moving up ceremonies. This lesson is important as it encourages students to recognize the value of collaboration and mutual support, which are essential skills for their academic and personal growth.

Audience

5th-8th Grade Students

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Blended Learning, Project-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Drawing paper and markers, Discussion Guide, Worksheet for Drawing Activity, Exit Ticket, and Video: Stress Management Strategies: Ways to Unwind

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of teamwork and communication.
Show the Stress Management Strategies: Ways to Unwind video to set a calming tone and emphasize the importance of managing stress through teamwork.

Step 2

Drawing Activity

20 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with drawing paper and markers.
Instruct one student from each group to draw a 'New Year 2024' scene based on ideas shared by their teammates.
Encourage students to communicate effectively and support the drawing student with creative ideas.

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the drawing activity.
Ask students to reflect on how they communicated and supported each other.
Discuss how these skills can help them achieve their goals in 2024.

Step 4

Reflection & Exit Ticket

15 mins

Distribute the Exit Ticket worksheet.
Ask students to write down one way they can support their peers in achieving their goals in 2024.
Collect the exit tickets as students leave the classroom.

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Discussion

Teamwork & Reflection Discussion

Guide students in reflecting on their teamwork during the drawing activity and how they can support each other in 2024.

How did your team decide what to draw for the 'New Year 2024' scene?

Encourage students to think about the decision-making process and how they communicated their ideas.

What challenges did you face during the activity, and how did you overcome them?

Discuss problem-solving strategies and the importance of listening to each other.

How can the skills you used today help you in achieving your goals for 2024?

Focus on the application of teamwork and communication skills in real-life scenarios.

Worksheet

Drawing Activity Worksheet

This worksheet guides students through the drawing activity, encouraging them to think creatively and work collaboratively.

List three ideas your team discussed for the 'New Year 2024' drawing.

Think about themes, symbols, or events that represent the new year.

Describe how you contributed to the drawing activity.

Consider your role in the team and how you supported the drawing process.

Quiz

Teamwork Reflection Exit Ticket