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Start-Up Activity
Bring to school a loaf of bread, a plastic butter knife, a jar of jelly, and an apron. Ask for three volunteers. Place the apron on the first volunteer and say, "You are our chef. You are going to tell us how to make a jelly sandwich. But you don't get to use your own hands." Have the student clasp hands behind him- or herself. "Instead, this student will be your right hand" (have the student stand beside the chef, reaching in on the right) "and this student will be your left hand" (have the other student reach in on the left). "Hands, you can't speak. You need to listen to what the chef says and try your best to do it." Students will delight in the awkwardness and goofs that follow, though try to make sure that things do not get out of hand.
Afterward, lead a discussion about what worked well and what didn't work well. Ask what things people should always do when they cooperate. Ask what things people should avoid. Let them know they are about to learn more tips for working together.
Enrichment Activity: Review the “Teamwork Tips” (page 81). Whenever students work together in small groups, have them follow these tips.
Think About It
“Working together is all about sharing.”
Start-Up Activity
Bring to school a loaf of bread, a plastic butter knife, a jar of jelly, and an apron. Ask for three volunteers. Place the apron on the first volunteer and say, "You are our chef. You are going to tell us how to make a jelly sandwich. But you don't get to use your own hands." Have the student clasp hands behind him- or herself. "Instead, this student will be your right hand" (have the student stand beside the chef, reaching in on the right) "and this student will be your left hand" (have the other student reach in on the left). "Hands, you can't speak. You need to listen to what the chef says and try your best to do it." Students will delight in the awkwardness and goofs that follow, though try to make sure that things do not get out of hand.
Afterward, lead a discussion about what worked well and what didn't work well. Ask what things people should always do when they cooperate. Ask what things people should avoid. Let them know they are about to learn more tips for working together.
Enrichment Activity: Review the “Teamwork Tips” (page 81). Whenever students work together in small groups, have them follow these tips.
Think About It
“Working together is all about sharing.”
