Creative Character
Teamwork:4-6 Lesson Ideas
Back Drawing:
This game is played in pairs. One student is the “artist” and sits behind their partner. The artist is given a short list of simple items and shapes (i.e. heart, star, face, etc.) that she will then use her finger to trace one at a time onto her partners back. The object is for the partner to identify as many of the shapes as possible. Each drawing can be repeated only one time. This activity forces kids to pay careful attention and use visualization skills.
Directions, directions:
Students work in groups of 4-6. One person starts, identifying and performing a small task (i.e. “Clap hands three times”). The next person repeats and performs the same tasks, then adds on one of their own (i.e. “Clap hands three time, stick out tongue”). Play continues around the group, with each person performing and adding a new task to the mix. Students who cannot complete the sequence correctly are out until the next round. This game requires students to follow directions, focus, listen carefully, and utilize memory skills.
Human Knot:
Split the group into two equal size smaller groups. Each group stands in a circle with their hands in outstretched in front of them. Everyone grabs a random hand in the middle of the circle (Make sure that two people aren’t grabbing both hands of the same person or the knot will fail). The goal is to unravel the knot the fastest. Play several rounds.
Back to Back:
Every group member must find a partner of approximately equal height and weight, if possible. The partners will lock arms with their backs to one another. With arms remaining locked at all times, the partners will sit down on the ground, kick their legs out straight, and try to stand back up. Then groups of four will try the same thing. Then groups of eight, sixteen, and eventually, the entire group together. This is the perfect activity to begin a trust sequence.
Lap Sit:
The group will start in a circle. Every group member will turn placing their left leg towards the inside of the circle. Everyone will take one giant step into the middle of the circle. With hands on the person’s shoulders in front of you, the group will sit on each other. The group will need to work together to communicate. Once this has been completed, the group may wish to try to walk in this formation. This is a dynamic activity - and one that will make the group feel a great sense of accomplishment when successfully completed!
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Fingertips:
Played in pairs. Players touch all ten fingers, and one player closes her eyes. The other player leads the blind player by his fingertips. Make sure you have some obstacles in the room to navigate around/over/under.