Teamwork Skills
Aligns with CASEL 5 & The ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards & Competencies
Belonging Ben is the second story from Powerful You (grades 2-adult). Ben is used by schools and homes to help children use leadership and teamwork skills to work effectively in diverse teams He also encourages a sense of belonging in the school environment.
20-Minute Lesson Plan
Launch Introduce the A-Z Powerful You theme.
Breathe and Stretch Practice self-awareness and self-management with the Powerful You free movement videos on this page. Simply hit play or gain a new movement idea for your mindfulness toolbox.
Connect Read the true short story from the 8.5 x 11 laminated Powerful You Educator Cards.
Promote a Positive Mindset Stand tall and practice each story’s positive self-talk.
Reflect Social-awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving skills escalate when students are given turn and talk time for each journaling prompt. Learn from them and allow optional sharing.
Role-play Students hold the Powerful You Educator Card and act out desired behaviors.
Leave an SEL Footprint Copy and display the Digital Powerful You Classroom Social Skill Sign.
Expand Use the Powerful You Kit or resources below. Make it your own! Be You! You are more powerful than you know!
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. ”
Did you know animals teach humans about teamwork?
The elephants are one of the most intelligent animals and are very social too. They have an innate ability to remember and act empathetically towards other herd members. If any member of the herd is injured or sick, the others will try to pick them up with their trunk.
The cattle egret eats parasites off the cow, while the cow stirs up insects from the ground for the egret. Communication builds stronger relationship.
While flying in a V form, the Canadian geese will step in for the leader when they are sick. Usually the last one of the line comes to the front. Team players are always ready to assist the leader if needed.
The honeybees live in a hive of 60,000 bees and each bee has a specific job. Everyone must know their job.
Wolves howl together to create social bonds. Encouraging classmates to get to know each other will form a strong team.
The elder orca coaches and encourages young whales to hunt. Trying new things will enhance learning.
Connection Activity: Form a large circle and practice supported tree pose from Powerful You (See Belonging Ben). Once in tree pose have students clasp hands to stay balanced. Place this ENERGY STICK between two students clasped hands. Watch it light up when everyone is supporting each other. Oh, and remember to BREATHE deep while in tree pose!!
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