Teamwork is when a group of people work together to accomplish a common goal. Teamwork skills are needed in order to be successful in all aspects of our lives. In order to excel at teamwork, we must get along well with others, value other people’s strengths, confidently share our ideas, and listen well to others. When we are a positive member of a team, we know that “two heads are better than one” and that we can accomplish more together than we can alone. Below you will find resources you can use at home to help teach this important skill to your child.
Resources for Young Children:
Information:
6 Tips for Teaching Your Child Teamwork
https://national.macaronikid.com/articles/59a70aaa6a33644cae651292/6-tips-for-teaching-your-children-teamwork
Let’s Work Together
https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/knowledge-areas/environment-curriculum/activities/all-activities/let2019s-work-together
5 Ways to Encourage Teamwork from the Sideline
https://learn.truesport.org/5-ways-to-encourage-teamwork/
Synergy Saturdays
https://www.leaderinme.org/blog/synergy-saturdays/
Activities:
33 Awesome Team Building Activities for Kids
https://www.weareteachers.com/team-building-games-and-activities/
Games to Get Kids to Work Together
https://www.kidsplayandcreate.com/how-to-get-kids-to-work-together-games-for-kids/
Videos:
Teamwork Pays Off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuo13FrNX6g
Power of Teamwork (commercial)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zacF1pZR1Fg&feature=related
Resources for Adolescents:
Information:
Team Building Activities for Teens: A Complete Guide
https://ventureteambuilding.co.uk/team-building-activities-for-teens/#.Xx7otZ5Ki70
All About Team Building
https://allaboutteambuilding.com/team-building-activities-for-teens/
The Importance of Family Teamwork
https://www.metrofamilymagazine.com/the-importance-of-family-teamwork/
Activities:
10 Team Building Activities to do with Your Family
https://helpyourteennow.com/10-team-building-activities-to-do-with-your-family/
27 Team Building Games and Activities
https://www.momjunction.com/articles/team-building-activities-games-and-exercises-for-teens_00375666/
Videos:
Wisdom of Geese
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rOg4WfNDfM
Secrets of Successful Teamwork