Teamwork Station Instruction Cards STATION 1
LEGO Build
THE GOAL
Work together to build a strong castle or a cool car using LEGO blocks!
TEAMWORK
Talk about your plan first.
Help each other snap pieces together.
Make sure everyone gets to add a block.
STATION 2
Cup Tower Challenge
THE GOAL
Stack your cups as high as you can without them falling down!
TEAMWORK
Work slowly together.
If it falls, try a new way!
Cheer for your friends.
STATION 3
Straw Build
THE GOAL
Build the tallest tower using only straws and tape!
TEAMWORK
One person holds, one person tapes.
Share the tape and the straws.
Be gentle so the straws don't bend!
STATION 4
Balloon Relay
THE GOAL
Pass the balloon to your teammate without dropping it !
TEAMWORK
Say your friend's name when you pass.
Be patient and move carefully.
Help if the balloon blows away!
STATION 5
Foosball Fun
THE GOAL
Play a team game of foosball. Take turns and have fun!
TEAMWORK
Say "Nice shot!" to your teammates.
Wait for your turn politely.
High-five after the game.
STATION 6
Basketball Shots
THE GOAL
Shoot baskets! Can your team get 10 baskets together?
TEAMWORK
Cheer for every shot.
Help your friend get the ball.
Celebrate when you score!
Teamwork Challenge Facilitator Guide Teamwork Challenge
Facilitator Guide
Duration
120 Min
Learning Goals
Practice clear communication with teammates.
Use problem-solving to complete building tasks.
Demonstrate cooperation and positive cheering.
Group Setup
Divide participants into 4 to 6 small groups .
Aim for 3-5 people per group to ensure everyone has a role.
Lesson Schedule
Time Activity Focus 00:00 - 00:10 Welcome & Instructions Setting the Stage 00:10 - 00:30 Station Rotation 1 Building & Play 00:30 - 00:50 Station Rotation 2 Communication 00:50 - 00:55 Midway Break Water & Stretch 00:55 - 01:15 Station Rotation 3 Problem Solving 01:15 - 01:35 Station Rotation 4 Teamwork 01:35 - 01:50 Rotation 5 or Free Play Flex Time 01:50 - 02:05 Wrap-Up & Reflection Sharing Success
Step 1: The Welcome
Say to the group:
“Today we’re doing Teamwork in Action! You’ll rotate through different stations and practice teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. Each station has a challenge. Work together, share ideas, and help each other!”
During Station Play
Circulate and use these prompts to encourage teamwork:
"What is your team's plan?"
"How can you help your teammate right now?"
"I love how you are sharing ideas!"
"What do you think we should try next?"
1. LEGO Build
Castle or car building challenge.
2. Cup Tower
Stacking height challenge.
3. Straw Build
Tallest tower with tape.
4. Balloon Relay
Moving balloons together.
5. Foosball
Turn-taking & cheering.
6. Basketball
Team shooting & encouragement.
STEM Challenge Cards Plus LEGO STEM Challenges
Pick a card and build together!
#1
Space Station
Build a home for astronauts in the stars. Make sure it has a place for a rocket to land!
STEM Tip
Connect pieces across different rows to make it sturdy .
#2
The Mega Car
Create a car of the future. Does it have 4 wheels or 8? Can it fly or float?
STEM Tip
Test the balance to make sure the car doesn't tip over.
#3
Fortress Wall
Build a wall that is 5 blocks high and 10 blocks long. It must stand on its own!
STEM Tip
Use the brick-layer pattern (staggered) for a stronger wall.
#4
Mystery Map
Use only blue and green blocks to build a map of an island on the table.
STEM Tip
Think about area —how much table space can you cover?
Straw STEM Challenges
Use straws and tape to engineer a solution!
#1
Sky Tower
Build the tallest tower you can. It must stand up for 10 seconds without being held!
STEM Tip
Build a wide base at the bottom so it doesn't tip over.
#2
Pyramid Power
Connect your straws into triangles to make a pyramid. Triangles are very strong!
STEM Tip
Triangles are the strongest shape in engineering!
#3
Long Bridge
Make a bridge between two desks. Can it hold a pencil without sagging?
STEM Tip
Double up the straws for more stiffness in your bridge.
#4
Straw House
Build a cube shape for a house. Make sure it has a roof that won't fall in!
STEM Tip
Check your joints (where straws meet). Use enough tape!
Cup Tower Challenges
Stack with precision and balance!
#1
Great Pyramid
Build a pyramid starting with 5 cups on the bottom. Can you reach a single cup at the top?
STEM Tip
Make sure each cup sits on two cups below it for stability.
#2
The Wall
Stack cups in a long, straight line. Try to make it 3 levels high without any curves!
Teamwork Skills Rubric Teamwork Success Rubric
Observational Assessment for Staff
Participant Name
Date
Skill Area Needs Help (1) Getting There (2) Team Superstar (3) Communication
Talking and listening to others.
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Quiet or does not listen to the group.
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Sometimes shares ideas or listens.
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Shares ideas clearly and listens to others.
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Sharing
Sharing tools and space.
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Wants to use all materials alone.
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Shares when asked by staff.
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Happy to share and work together.
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Problem Solving
Trying again when things fail.
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Gives up quickly or gets upset.
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Tries a second time with help.
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Tries new ways to solve the problem.
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Encouragement
Cheering for teammates.
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Quiet or ignores teammate success.
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Claps when others clap.
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Cheers and says nice things to friends.
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Facilitator Observations Teamwork Reflection Worksheet My Teamwork Review
Thinking about how we worked together!
Name:
Date:
1 Which station was your favorite? Why?
2 How did your team work together today?
3 What did you do when a challenge was hard?
4 Where else can you use teamwork? (Work, friends, or home)
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!
You did a great job cooperating today!