Often throughout the school year, I'll weave activities specific to team building and cooperation into my lessons. As stated in a previous post called, TEACHING TEAM BUILDING IS EASY AS 1, 2, 3, 4! , I stated, "Team building with students improves productivity, boosts motivation, increases collaboration, encourages creativity, and enriches communication." The game … Continue reading PASS IT ON! (5 Rounds of Action) – Game of the Week
Can You “STAND” It? – Game of the Week
For this week's Game of the Week, I've chosen two versions of one of my favorite cooperative/team building challenges. CAN YOU "STAND" IT? can be played casually as partners try for a personal best or as a more intense relay race. Below are two videos of each version. Version #1: With my younger students, we play … Continue reading Can You “STAND” It? – Game of the Week
6 PILLARS OF POWER! – One of my all-time favorite games – GAME OF THE WEEK
Any teacher, no matter the discipline, has a few favorite lessons or activities. Something they enjoy sharing or watching the students learn. For me, a physical educator for more than 27 years, it's a game called the 6 PILLARS OF POWER. From start to finish, I enjoy playing this game with my students as a … Continue reading 6 PILLARS OF POWER! – One of my all-time favorite games – GAME OF THE WEEK