This activity forces the students to rely on a partner and trust their classmates. Each partner group is asked to come up with a two-part word or phrase for example "team-work." One student will say "team," the other will say work. They start on opposite sides of the room with their eyes closed and have to find their way to their partner using only their words "team" and "work." We emphasize the importance of moving slowly and trusting our classmates to move slowly and safely so no one gets hurt.
When they find their partner, they stand back to back quietly so the other groups can be successful too.
After they have completely that challenge, the partners are grouped into teams of four or five. Each group is given a barnyard animal and the challenge to find your entire team using only the sound that animal makes. The kids think it's silly, fun and super challenging.
Another great teamwork success!
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