You told me to E-mail you, to remind you, to talk to the Dance team couch to see if you could get the numbers of some of the girls who did not make the team so we can see if they would like to try flag team.
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And here are some games. (and a note at the end)
Team Building Games:
Building Blind:
Students work in pairs or triads. One student is designated as the “leader”, the other students are the “builders”. The leader has visual access to a simple structure (made of Legos, tinker toys, or similar items), but the builders do not. Each group also has a box of building materials identical to those used to make the hidden structure.
The task is for the team to duplicate this structure under two conditions: the builders cannot see the original structure, and the leader cannot touch the original structure or any of the building materials. The leader must direct his teammates using verbal cues only. This forces the leader to be precise in the directions he gives and forces the builders to use listening skills and follow instructions exactly. A great game for helping kids learn how to work together
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.
Tell Three Things:
Each person writes down three things about himself: two of which are true and one of which is a lie. After everyone has finished making this or her list, students take turns reading their lists aloud and asking other students to guess which one is the “lie”. Students can answer either individually or in a “raise your hand if you agree” format. Students can also be asked to justify their guesses if time allows. Whether groups are just getting to know one another or have been together a long time, they can still learn things about each other from this activity
-Have your own game show: Family Feud, The price is Right, Jeopardy, etc. Have big groups works in teams to get the answers. (to get family feud servay answers/questions, ask a big group to give answers unknowingly before hand.)
-Tell stories with a deck of Uno cards: One person at a time sets down a card and adds to the story. Their part must correspond with the card they put down. (the color, number, letters/words must be used in a sentance.)(small groups of 7-10)
-Try a scavenger Hunt:-keep it local-keep control. Give teems of teens a list of things to find, ex: A picture of a family member, a black comb, a pincone, a soda can, etc... anything that is availiable. You can set limits as in the house or on the block.
Toilet Role Game:
Split into groups of 5-12 people. Give a role of toilet paper to someone in the group and ask them to tear off some sheets (anywere from 1-10). Then pass (or throw) the role to another member of the group to do the same. Don't explain the purpose at this poin - it just adds to the mystery! Countinue until everyone in the group has torn off some paper. (You may need multiple rolls)
Once the roll has been around to everyone, you explain the next part. For each piece of paper people have torn off, people have to reveal one fact about themselves. (names may or may not be included.)
This game is great to use as an ice breaker as it encourages sharing, gets people laughing, and breaks down barriers!
Bun Shuffle:
Arrange chairs in a big circle. Choose someone (or multiple for bigger groups) to be "it", and that person stands in the middle of the circle. Have the rest of the group sit on the chairs, and make sure you have one spare chair for the person it. (or have as many as there are it)
The aim of the game is for the people sitting down is to work together and prevent the person(people) that is "it" from sitting. They do this by shufflinf the 'buns' left or right to occupy the empty chair before the person who is "it" can sit down. Players are only allowed to move left or right one chair at a time (ie. not run across the circle or take up two chairs). Eventually the person(s) who is "it" gets a seat, and the person to their left or right becomes "it"
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I know it's a lot of games. I hope one or two could work for us to be able to break down the barriers in-between the classes (upper/lower). I can do more looking into games if needed. Or if you need me to look up anything else I can.
-Sarah F.
(Wow... My letter to my Band director -lol-)
