Being part of a team allows children to trust and be trusted, to give and to take, to lead and to compromise. It can foster a sense of belonging and shared involvement, all of which is likely to impact positively on children's self-esteem. It's such a shame then, that some methods of forming teams (such as when children are elected to choose from their peers and one child is left until last) make children feel uncomfortable. Plan how to form teams in advance, and start these activities on a positive note.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
This activity is great for helping a group of children to gel together, and to begin to feel like a cohesive unit. It's particularly good for a group that will work together frequently over a period of time - such as for children planning to form a committee for instance.
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