Teamwork Time Lesson Plan
Teamwork Time:
Better Together!
Classroom (Tier 1) Lesson Plan
60 Minutes
Objective
Students will be able to define cooperation and identify at least three ways to demonstrate cooperation in various settings.
Audience
Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)
Materials
- Whiteboard or projector
- Markers or pens
- Cooperation Slide Deck
- Cooperation Script
- Building blocks / LEGOs
- Teamwork Tower Activity Guide
- Cooperation Cool Down
Prep (15 min)
- • Gather whiteboard markers and blocks.
- • Review Slide Deck and Script.
- • Sort blocks into small group kits.
- • Review Activity Guide and Cool Down.
Why this matters
Learning to cooperate helps students build strong friendships, solve problems effectively, and create a positive and productive environment. It's a fundamental life skill that empowers them to work collaboratively.
Instructional Path
5'
Warm-Up: What Do You See?
Show Slide 1 (children working together). Ask students what they see and how they think the children feel. Facilitate a brief discussion.
10'
Introduction to Cooperation
Use Slides 2-3. Read the definition of cooperation. brainstorm examples (sharing toys, helping friends). Refer to the Script for prompts.
15'
Story Time: The Little Red Hen
Tell a simplified version focusing on lack of cooperation. Pause to ask: "What could others have done?" Discuss the outcome of not working together.
20'
Teamwork Tower Challenge
Divide into groups of 3-4. Goal: build the tallest, strongest tower. Emphasize: sharing, talking, and helping. Groups share how they cooperated afterward.
10'
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Reflection discussion: "What made it hard? Why is it important?" Complete the Cooperation Cool Down activity as an exit ticket.
Cooperation Slide Deck
Teamwork Time
Better Together!
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What do you see happening?
How do they feel?
Teacher: Use this to spark discussion about working together.
What is Cooperation?
Cooperation means working together to help each other and reach a goal!
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It's like a team where
everyone helps out.
Why is it Important?
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Make new friends!
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Finish tasks faster!
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Have more fun!
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Help everyone be happy!
Story Time!
Let's listen to a story about a farm animal who needed help.
What do you think will happen?
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Teamwork Tower Challenge!
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Your Mission:
- Work with your group
- Share your blocks
- Build the tallest tower!
- Talk and help teammates!
Sharing Our Towers
Show us your amazing work!
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What did you build?
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How did you work together?
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What was fun about cooperating?
Better Together!
When we cooperate, we make our classroom a happier place for everyone!
Let's keep working together!
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Cooperation Script
Cooperation Script
A step-by-step facilitation guide for Kindergarten teachers
5 Minutes | Slide 1
Warm-Up: What Do You See?
Point to the image on Slide 1 showing children working together.
Teacher: "Good morning, everyone! Look at this picture on the screen. What do you see happening here? Raise a quiet hand if you have an idea."
(Allow a few students to share observations - e.g., building, playing, helping.)
Teacher: "That's right! I see children working together. How do you think they are feeling? Happy? Frustrated? Why?"
(Allow a few students to share.)
Teacher: "Today, we're going to talk all about working together, which has a very special name: cooperation!"
10 Minutes | Slides 2-3
Introduction to Cooperation
Switch to Slide 2.
Teacher: "Can anyone try to say that big word? Co-op-er-a-tion! Great job! Cooperation means working together to help each other and reach a goal! It's like being on a team where everyone helps out. Can you make a team sign with your hands?"
(Demonstrate interlocking fingers or a high-five gesture. Wait for students to mirror.)
Teacher: "Why do you think it's important to work together? When do you cooperate at school? Maybe when you're cleaning up? Or playing a game? What about at home?"
(Allow student examples. Guide them toward: tasks are faster/more fun.)
Switch to Slide 3.
Teacher: "Look at our slide. When we cooperate, we can make new friends, finish tasks faster, and even have more fun! It helps everyone feel happy. Cooperation is a superpower!"
15 Minutes | Slide 4
Story Time: The Little Red Hen
Switch to Slide 4.
Teacher: "Now, I'm going to tell you a short story about 'The Little Red Hen.' Pay close attention to who helps and who doesn't!"
Story Outline: Hen finds grain. Asks dog, cat, mouse for help planting. "Not I!" they say. Same for harvesting, milling, and baking. Finally, the bread is ready. Hen asks who will help eat it. "I will!" they all say. Hen says "No! You didn't help, so you can't eat!"
Teacher: "So, the Little Red Hen worked all by herself. Do you remember what she asked for help with? And what did the other animals say?"
(Pause for student answers.)
Teacher: "What lesson do you think the dog, cat, and mouse learned? What could they have done differently at the beginning?"
Teamwork Tower Activity Guide
Teamwork Tower Challenge!
Our Blueprint for Success
Phase 1
Architect Name
Date
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Your Mission
Work together with your team to build the tallest and strongest tower you can!
How to Cooperate:
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Share
Give everyone a turn with the blocks.
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Talk
Share your ideas with the group.
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Listen
Listen to your teammates' ideas too!
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Encourage
Say "Good job!" to your friends.
My Team's Tower:
Draw a picture of your amazing tower here!
How We Cooperated:
Write or draw one way your team cooperated today.