Description
Book SynopsisTeam Building Through Physical Challenges explains the concepts involved in team building, shows how to set up teams to facilitate growth, and provides 67 mentally and physically challenging games and activities that will foster team building and the development of numerous social and emotional skills.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Team Building
Emotional Intelligence and Social Emotional Learning
Growth Mindset
Leadership Skills
College and Career Readiness Skills
Building a Safe Community
Adventure Education and Team Building
Summary
Chapter 2. Setting Teams Up for Success
Facilitating Social-Emotional Skills Through Y-Charts
Brainstorming
Reflection
Facilitating a Growth Mindset
Teaching Effective Praise and Encouragement
Encouragement and Growth Mindset
Doing, Practicing, and Reflecting
Forming Teams
Team-Building Roles
Leader’s Role in Team Building
Setting Up Activity Spaces and Equipment
Selecting Appropriate Activities and Challenges
Summary
Chapter 3. Facilitating Growth Through Team Building and Assessment
Reflection
Weekly Reflection
Goal Setting
Portfolios
Summary
Chapter 4. Safety Strategies
General Rules
Spotters and Spotting
Equipment Safety
Safety Issues With Specific Challenges
Creative Ways to Obtain Equipment
Summary
Chapter 5. Icebreakers and Communication Activities
Agadoo
Memory Game
Mexican Hat Rock—La Raspa
Chicken Dance
Group Construction
Moving Team Juggle
Untying Knots
Where Do I Go?
The Great Communicator
Break My Stride
Chapter 6. Introductory Challenges
Construction Zone
Geography Masters
General Hospital, Emergency Room
Atom Transfer
Riverboat
Swamp Machine
The Whole World in Their Hands
The Snake
Get a Grip
Power of Six
Tire Bridge
Toxic Waste Transfer
The Rock
River Crossing
Lifeline
Magic Bases
Let’s Build Together
Building Character
Chapter 7. Intermediate Challenges
Island Escape
Plunger Ball
The Maze
Stepping Stones I
Bridge Over the Raging River
Jumping Machine
Human Pegs
Teamwork Walk
Stomp It
Great Balls of Color
Juggler’s Carry
Frankenstein
Dynamic Barrier
Tower of Tires
Factor In
Team Bean Bag Toss
I See Me
Meteor Shower
Building Blocks
Rainbow Swamp Trail
Character Connection Challenge
Lean on Me
Beanbag Boogie
Chapter 8. Advanced Challenges
Black Hole
Stepping Stones II
Alphabet Balance Beam
Knights of the Around Table
Electric Fence
Grand Canyon
Spider’s Web
Neutral Zone
Thinking Outside the Dots
The Power Line
Indiana’s Challenge
