Establish a Positive
Community Atmosphere in Your Classroom Through Team-Building Activities
Lisa Kihn
Team-building activities help establish a positive
community atmosphere in your classroom. When your students get to
know you and each other in a fun and supportive environment you
are able to establish a the kind of rapport that will enable you
to have a trusting relationship with them throughout the year.
ZIG ZAG ZOP
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Everyone is in a circle. One person starts by
saying, "zig"
and looking at another person.
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That person now says, "zag"
while looking at another person.
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Now the third person says, "zop"
while looking at another person and pointing to them with a
fully extended arm. Only "zop"
has the arm motion. If a person moves their arm on "zig"
or "zag" he/she is out and
must sit down. If a person does not move their arm on "zop"
he/she is out and must sit down.
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Advanced -- Speed it
up. If a person hesitates, he/she is out.
Skill -- Concentration
COUNTING
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Class forms a circle, looking down with no eye
contact.
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One person at a time, but in no preplanned order
or pattern, the group needs to count from one to ten.
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If two people speak at once, they have to start
over.
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If you get past ten... see
how high you can go!
Skills -- Ensemble, Giving
and Taking Focus
KOOSH BALL
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Everyone stands in a circle. One person starts
by throwing the koosh ball to another person.
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Continue passing the ball around so that everyone
gets the ball once. The ball should end up with the person who
started it.
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Remember the order and then time how fast the
group can get the ball through everyone.
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See if the group can beat their fastest time!
Skills -- Concentration and Team Work
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