Teamwork, or cooperation, is when you work with a group to get something done. Often you use teamwork without even realizing it, like building a sand castle with your family or helping your parent at the grocery store. Teamwork is also important when participating in things like bands, group sports, or dramatic plays. Click on some fun teamwork activities to do with your family or friends, and remember the more, the merrier.
Have a goal. Make sure everyone shares the same goal. For example, scoring a goal, walking a mile, or finishing a book. You’re in it together.
Notice and pay attention to how everyone is trying. Each person has a very different way of doing things. A teammate may not be acting in the way you do or a way that you would expect, but they are still working towards the same goal.
Talk, talk, talk. Make sure that you are communicating. Let your teammate know if you need help. Tell them if you think they’re doing a great job on something. Most importantly tell them if you feel strongly about something that impacts your team or team goal.
Try to make sure everyone is included or has a job.
Have fun. Fun is contagious and the more you have, the more it will spread.
Airs M-F from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
11/4 Amazing Grace (Show 802)
Grace is a little girl who wants to be Peter Pan in the school play. She runs into obstacles because she is black and female, but refuses to give in. Join LeVar on a visit with Whoopi Goldberg - Actress/comedian Whoopi Goldberg, shares some of her experiences. Scenes from many of her movies and specials are shown.Watch a female hockey player in action - Lauren is a successful hockey player in a sport that is typically all male. Discover what a boiler mechanic does - Sheila tells her story of training for a career as a boiler mechanic, and shares some of the challenges of being employed in a predominately male field.