STEPS

Preparation
1. Introduce the
activity
2. ExplainFirst
itsdetermined what the students should
importance
gain from the exercise.
3. Demonstrate
the
Second design
and skill
develop an activity
4. ExplainThen
theformneed
the groups if desired
5. PracticeDepending
the skill
on your age group, practice
6. Break into
and
may beteams
needed before
hand.
ChooseSet
Roles
ifhave fun!!
a day and
needed
7. Do the skill

References
Freeman, V. (2006). Instructional Strategies Designed to Develop Trust and Team Building Skills
in School Leaders. International Journal Of Educational Leadership Preparation , 1(2),
Johnson, D. W., Johnson, R. T., & Holubec, E. J. (1994). Cooperative learning in the classroom .
Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c1994
Putnam, J. W. (1997). Cooperative learning in diverse classrooms. Upper Saddle River, N.J. :
Merrill, c1997.

Rayl, J. (2013). Strategies in Team-Building. Braille Forum, 51(9), 24.

Why this
strategy works!
This gives student from
all educational levels
the tools to develop
collaboration skills they
can use in their future

Positive
Outcomes
when using this
Strategy?

classes as well as in
their professional
future. This also helps
students engage with
each other and build
confidence in each

Helps build students

self-confidence and
leadership skills.

other abilities. The

students are given a
chance to collaborate

Builds Social Skills

and problem solve

and Engages

collectively.

students with each

other.

Helps improve

TEAM BULIDING
ACTIVITIES

decision making
skills

Helps build trust and

support within the

IN THE CLASSROOM
What is Team Building Activities?
Team building activities is a strategy to help students
engage with each other, build their social skills, and
cooperate with each other to meet a common goal. Team
building will build trust with their fellow peers as well as
learning cooperation and enhance their communication
with each other.

WHO
BENEFITS?
Benefits all Students!
As well as educators and
staff members!

Michelle Skinner