How can I do teamwork to build a car?

Materials: 

• Lego car

• Teamwork skills poster

• Recycled materials: cardboard box, papers, cardboards

Instructions:

1. Begin by having all the students sit in a circle. Say: “Today, we’re going to build a car together! But we can’t do it alone—we need to work as a team. That means we’ll have to listen, share, and help each other.”

2. Introduce Teamwork Skills: Show the Teamwork Skills poster. Briefly explain each skill:
   Listening – Pay attention to what others are saying; Sharing – Take turns and share ideas or materials; Asking for help – It’s okay to ask when you’re not sure; Helping others – Offer help if someone needs it.

3. Teacher Modeling (Small Version Car): Two teachers model how to build a small car using the teamwork steps. As you model, say things like: “I’m going to listen to your idea.”, “Let’s take turns putting the wheels on.”, “I need help—can you hold this while I attach the top?”.

4. Now it is turn for the kids to work as a group and start building the car using teamwork skills.

Powerful InterACTions PK3:

1. How do we listen to each other?

2. How can we share with each other?

3. What can you say when you need help?

Powerful InterACTions PK4:

1. Which are the steps to listen to each other?

2. How do we listen to each other?

3. How can we share with each other?

4. How do you know when you need help?

5. What can you say when you need help?

6. What can you say when you don’t like something?

7. Which tone of voice can you use to say it?