So this is my last official day of summer. That picture pretty much sums up how I feel. So.....since school is quickly rapidly approaching I thought I would have a #FlashbackFriday to a great team builder game to use a the beginning of the year. It is called The Best Game....because that is exactly what it is.....THE BEST GAME! You can download the game for FREE at my TPT store by clicking here..... You can read ALL about it on the old blog post, by clicking here..... Now, if you don't believe that it truly is THE BEST GAME......look at the smiles on these kiddo's faces... Or if you want further proof.....check out these reviews. I'm not lying people. You, and your class, should try it this year! Oh....and happy start to the school year!
Many of us have been in school for weeks, while some are just beginning. Regardless of the amount of time you have spent with your students.....there is always room for team building! :) One of my favorite team building games to play is called The Best Game. How great is that title?? I mean the title alone should tell you that you need to play it! I have played this game with kids AND adults---and everyone always has a great time! The purpose of this game is for students (or adults) to get to know one another and showcase completely random talents and skills. Here's a quick snapshot of how to play the game. Keep reading for tips and tricks on how to play the game and how to get the game delivered straight to your inbox! I always pass out the category cards to the teams and let them collaboratively decide who gets what card--this is a great way to get kids talking and becoming a "team." Side note: Please ignore my ugly index cards....I ran out of time to cut out cute category cards. Ha! Here is one of the category competitions in action.....It was "The Farthest.....to throw a paper airplane." If you are looking for a great game to get kids talking, working as a team and having fun......then The BEST Game is the game for you! Play it....you won't regret it!
Quick team builder for the beginning of the year! Students walk around the classroom and have other student's initial or sign on a box that fits with something they did or experienced over the summer. Two versions included one 3x4 for a quick game and a 4 x 4. Fun pineapple images for each box! ...
In these early weeks of school, it's so important to enforce the idea of teamwork among your classroom. I feel that if you have a classroom that functions as a community, everything runs more smoothly. My teacher and I discussed the importance of team-building exercises among the students this week. She told me that she loves to incorporate them into the classroom and that they usually produce wonderful results! I was more than excited to see it with my own eyes. For our team-building exercise, we "saved Sam". ( idea found on Pinterest) You will need: Gummy worms (Sam) Life-saver Gummies (Life vests) Clear plastic cup (Boat) Cocktail stirrers (Oar) Paper clips Poor Sam is a worm that has found himself in a rather unfortunate situation. His boat has capsized and his life jacket is trapper underneath it! Poor Sam can't swim! His oar, his only means of movement, has fallen into the rocky waters as well! He now sits perched on top of his capsized boat and he needs our help! It is the students job to SAVE SAM! they will be responsible for flipping Sam's boat over and getting him back inside. He needs his life jacket ON him this time, and his oar laying horizontally across the top of his boat. Here's the catch: You can't touch Sam with your hands. You may only use the two paperclips supplied. Keep in mind we wouldn't want to hurt poor sam by stabbing him or popping his life jacket by stabbing it! Also, we cant let him touch the water (the floor or desk) because he can't swim! It was so enjoyable to watch the students problem solve! Our little engineers were hard at work. It was interesting to see how they utilized the materials given. Some bent the paperclips into tweezers, while others snapped them in half to create more tools. This fun exercise really got our students excited to work together. I loved seeing their wheels turn as they asked "are you sure this is possible?". I loved seeing the proud looks on their face when they figured it out!
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Quick team builder for the beginning of the year! Students walk around the classroom and have other student's initial or sign on a box that fits with something they did or experienced over the summer. Two versions included one 3x4 for a quick game and a 4 x 4. Fun pineapple images for each box! ...
Straw Challenge This activity is a super simple and inexpensive way to get your group working as a cohesive team! Time Needed: 10-15 minutes Group Size: Any Materials: Straws for each person in th…
It’s my first day of school! I love this time of year, all fresh starts and possiblities! Team builder games are one of my favorite things to do in the classroom during the first few weeks …
Discover quick team building games that will help you at your next meeting, group, or even party. They are a fun way to connect! "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.
Do you love the Never Have I Ever game? Here is the Veterinary Edition. This is a great team builder. Play it during lunch, team events, and basically anywhere with your staff. Laugh and connect with each other. This is a DIGITAL Download! You will not receive an actual product. You will be able to download the document in 2 different pdfs.
It’s my first day of school! I love this time of year, all fresh starts and possiblities! Team builder games are one of my favorite things to do in the classroom during the first few weeks …
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It’s my first day of school! I love this time of year, all fresh starts and possiblities! Team builder games are one of my favorite things to do in the classroom during the first few weeks …
This 30-minute intense team building escape room is specifically designed to thoroughly engage students in an activity that will build strong team bonds while breaking down other identity barriers. Zombie Outbreak Escape is great for sports teams or advisories! This product includes a detailed suppl...
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Summer BINGO game! Great team builder or game for the class to earn as a reward! Beautiful summer themed photos with labels included in each of the 25 BINGO student cards. Calling cards for the teacher or person leading the game to call out. Hope you and your class enjoy! ...
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Summer BINGO game! Great team builder or game for the class to earn as a reward! Beautiful summer themed photos with labels included in each of the 25 BINGO student cards. Calling cards for the teacher or person leading the game to call out. Hope you and your class enjoy! ...
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40 coloured KAPLA planks in a wooden box by KAPLA. The KAPLA plank allows you to create countless constructions. The planks are simply balanced on top of each other, without glue or fixation point. The builder is totally free to create and to experiment according to his inspiration. KAPLA is a natural construction game made up of identical pine planks. Due to their unique size, in the ratio of 1:3:5, KAPLA planks are an innovative building block, ideal for creating a wide variety of structures. No glue, no screws, no clips. Each plank is simply placed on top of another: gravity and balance alone hold the planks in place. KAPLA introduces children to a world where art and science coexist beautifully. The game allows children to build, create and experiment using their own imagination. It stimulates creativity, encourages logical thinking, dexterity and concentration. KAPLA is not just a box of bricks, it is a bridge, a house, a chair, a chance to succeed, a chance to fail and then a chance to try again. The KAPLA planks are 100% untreated wood sourced from renewable pine forests in Les Landes, France. Due to the purity and quality of the pine wood used, Kapla planks will last for many years. A high precision manufacturing process ensures the exact same size, the correct ratio and the perfectly balanced and smooth quality of each KAPLA plank. This results in stable constructions and counter lever potential. The planks are then coloured with natural food colourings to ensure their safety. Box size: 7.8cm x 16.6cm x 16.6cm. Colour: Pink. Recommended for 3 Years+. We love these genius wooden building planks by KAPLA, stimulating and a great creative toy for any age.
Quick team builder for the beginning of the year! Students walk around the classroom and have other student's initial or sign on a box that fits with something they did or experienced over the summer. Two versions included one 3x4 for a quick game and a 4 x 4. Fun pineapple images for each box! ...
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A free team-building game for the classroom. Ideal for small and medium and large-sized groups. Build understanding within the team.
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