7th Grade Icebreakers!

 During the first week of school, the 7th grade participated in a variety of icebreaker activities to form cooperative relationships and learn to work together.  We completed these Icebreakers along with our class meetings to discuss important issues and out theme for the school year: the Beatitudes! 

Shoe Pile Fun!

Students piled their shoes in the middle of the circle.

Then, they choose 2 shoes that do not belong to them and are not matching.  

They must have a left shoe and a right shoe.

They must then put them in order in a line!

*sounds silly but it's a lot of fun*

We then played the knot game.

The kids get in a circle, then everyone reaches across with their right hand and grabs another person's hand.

They do the same with their left hands.

                      

Then, they must untangle!

The team to untangle first wins!

 Class Meeting Time!

7th Grade Team Building!

We had to privilege of taking our 7th grade students to a low ropes course this fall to learn teamwork and trust skills!  It was one of the most amazing experiences that I have ever had with my students! 

Together we came up with the ingredients for Teamwork:

• Cooperation
• Listening
• Trust
• Helping Others
• Endurance
• Encouragement
• Strength
• Stability
• Determination

 Students learn the 3 rules of teamwork:

1. Safety First

2.  Patience

3.No Put Downs

Name learning game with an action attached!

Students participate in the trust fall!

Students must work together to 'survive' the Underground Railroad challenge.

Students must swing across the "Frog Pond" to get to the lily pads by working together!

Balance is Key!