Teaching Kids Teamwork
There’s no “I” in “team”. That means that working as a group is not a solo effort. Teaching children to get along well and work productively as a group is an important lesson they’ll take into adulthood. They will use these teamwork skills in the classroom, on the playground, and well beyond. Sometimes kids need a few pertinent tips to better function as a cohesive team. Here are some ways to advise kids so they can use positive teamwork to their advantage.
Two (or more) Heads are Better Than One
When kids put their minds together, they will achieve more than they can accomplish alone. Different kids have different strengths and weaknesses. One kid can expand on another’s ideas or abilities. With collaboration, kids can do so much more than they ever thought was possible. Kids feed off one another and will marvel at the unique abilities of others, creating a ripple effect. Before they know it, whatever the task at hand was will be completed with greater efficiency and with a better outcome than if they went at it alone.
You’ll Get the Task(s) Done More Efficiently
When kids work well together, they can finish the job at hand much faster than if they had at it solo. Kids can divvy up the job and complete things much more swiftly. Each kid can do the part they excel at and put the pieces together to have a successful finished product. As a harmonious team, the children can move onto another project and use the teamwork skills they’ve mastered to get another task completed just as well.
You’ll Enjoy the Rewards Together
The best part about working as a team or group is that you get to reap the rewards and celebrate together. It’s fun to bask in success and give major high fives all around. Kids love to reach milestones and it’s always a joy to share the pure excitement with friends. This will propel kids to take on tasks as a successful team in the future.
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By: Melissa A. Kay