Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
The skills learned from team building are important parts of personal and group development in children. During team building activities, children have the chance to communicate with each other and work towards a common goal. By practicing being an effective team member and team leader, children develop confidence in their own abilities.
The art of communication is the language of leadership – James Humes
Team building with children means you are developing their ability to work together toward a common goal. This makes the work or job easier because the children are working together. When a team works together to solve a challenge, everyone in the group wins and all children have a positive experience. Conduct team building activities with children that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, not competition. The skills learned from being part of a team are necessary for positive action in everyday life in school, work, and the community.
Conducting team building activities with children can help children work on developing the following skills:
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Cooperation
- Listening
- Self-esteem
- Idea exchange
- Working with others and different groups
- Leadership
- Creative thinking