Working as part of a team is very important, but not always easy. It is important that third graders learn to cooperate with others to solve problems, make decisions and complete projects. Children learn so much from listening to others' ideas and expanding those ideas with their own.
This afternoon I challenged the kids to solve a "toothpick" brain teaser with a partner. Before they got started I asked them what it looks like and sounds like when partners are working well together. They came up with the following:
*accept your assigned partner graciously
*be nice
*disagree respectfully - "I respectfully challenge..."
*use a nice tone of voice
*take turns - "You can go first."
*both people's ideas are important
*listen to each other
*stay focused on your work
Impressive list, don't you think? More impressive was the way they actually did work together this afternoon. They were awesome! Ask them to tell you about their process and what went well for them and their partner.
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