What this lesson teaches
This activity develops communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Students learn to work together effectively.
Focus Training
Can you finish team building game in about 30 min?
Team Building Game
You will this activity develops communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 10–14
DifficultyIntermediate
SubjectFocus Training
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What you need
- A timer or stopwatch
- A notepad and pen for jotting down tasks
- Some small objects for tasks (like books or balls)
How the activity runs
- Gather 4-6 friends and form a circle.
- Choose a leader who will give instructions.
- The leader calls out a task for the group to complete.
- All players must work together to accomplish the task.
- After each task, discuss what worked well and what didn’t.
- Rotate the leader role and repeat for more fun!
The learning connection
Hands-on activities promote active participation and engagement. They encourage children to think critically and build relationships with peers.
Try it with your learner
1. Gather your friends in an open space. 2. Divide into two teams of equal size. 3. Decide on a challenge, like building a tower with paper. 4. Give each team 10 minutes to plan and execute their strategy. 5. If using blindfolds, make one member of each team blindfolded for added challenge. 6. After time is up, review each team's creation. What did you notice?