Teamwork Runway Challenge

Cooperative challenges build essential social skills including communication, sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Air Travel
• Learning area: Socio-Emotional
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Cooperate with peers toward a common goal
• Practice turn-taking and sharing
• Develop problem-solving as a team

Materials

• Building blocks
• Paper
• Tape
• Toy airplanes

Instructions

Work in teams to build a runway and solve problems together.

Educator tip

Assign specific roles within teams (builder, designer, tester) to ensure all children participate.

Assessment

Observe cooperation, turn-taking, and communication within teams.

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