Even More Student Connector Games! (see below for the original 100 Games and Links)
Collaboration:
Cup Wreath |
Friendship:
SHARK WEEK Hoo HA HA! |
Morning Meeting Games:
10 Fun Morning Meeting Games for Grades 3-8 |
Motivation:
Pass it Up Extreme |
I am a Student Connector!
100 Links to Team Building-Resilience-Friendship-Student Activities
By Michelle Porcelli and Tyrene Hartsell
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Small Group Games
Self-Control Self Regulation, social skills Name Game Teamwork, impulse control Fish Bowl Communication, teamwork Huckle Buckle Beanstalk Social skills, directions Jump in jump out Listening, self regulation Paper Holding Teamwork, problem solving 40 Games in 40 nights Small group icebreakers Ping Pong Ball Focus, team building Helium Stick Working together, communication The Big Cheese Listening, taking turns Popcorn Coordination, taking turns Bingo Spanish/English communication and social skills 1-2-3 Look Social skills Name Game with a Twist Leadership, Listening Trust Walk Overcoming obstacles, receiving help, teamwork Perspective Listening, communication, perspective Human knot Teamwork, collaboration, problem solving River of Lava Teambuilding, leadership, communication |
Large Group Games
The Numbers Game Communication, teamwork Bowling for Friends Teamwork, taking turns This or That Friendship, things in common 8 Group Games emotions, regulation, teamwork Inside Field Day Games Games that won’t drive a teacher crazy :) Connection Chain & Step to the Line Friendship, finding things in common Walk & Stop Listening, self regulation, communication Giants, Wizards, Elves Teamwork, communication 30 Brilliant Games Teamwork, energizers, closing activities 3-6-9 Clap Listening, communication Alibi Problem solving Party games 10 games for team building nd social skills Online Group Games Teamwork, group strategies Evolution Looking for common ground, mixer Cone Game Cooperation, listening, sportsmanship Listening 4 older kids Verbal and non-verbal communication Rain Sound Cooperation, teamwork River Bank Following directions, good for ESL learners |
Ice-
Breakers Energy Rod Connection, problem solving Tongue Twisters Communication, goal setting Blindfold Conversation Listening Roll A Topic Social skills, connection M&M Ice Breaker Social Skills, connection I see I see Getting along, taking turns Disappearing Act Memory, Focus, leadership Get to Know You Connection, friendship Go Bananas Following directions, movement Hokey Pokey K-2 Movement, following directions Attention getters Listening, self regulation 20 great icebreakers Collaborative learning, critical thinking, group strategies Blobs and Lines Social skills, getting along Virtual Icebreakers (older kids & adults) 9 games to build teamwork Alphabet Race Taking turns, cooperation Dum Dum Dah Dah Energizer, getting ready to learn Up Down Following directions, listening Spinner Questions Easy get-to-know-you |
Outdoor Games
Switch Sportsmanship, taking turns Magic Tag Social skills, helping others Handball Taking turns, self regulation One Step Back Communication, teamwork 4-Square Taking turns, sportsmanship Snake Game Team building, trust, non verbal communication Cat and Mouse Taking turns, sportsmanship 3-Line Basketball or Soccer Teamwork, taking turns 25 Old Fashioned Games Connection, following directions, problem solving Ro Sham Bo Relay Teamwork Obstacle Course Taking turns, following directions Crazy ‘Toe Fu’ Following directions, quick thinking, focus The Family Reunion 6 games for teamwork, teambuilding and fun! Steal the Bacon Good for large outdoor group, sportsmanship, listening Relay Day A variety of relays highlighted for all ages 5- Team Building Connection, fun, building relationships Land Mines Teamwork, concentration Jump! 12 fun games for cooperation and using up energy! |
Just For Fun!
Leaning tower of Feetza Problem solving, teamwork Right/Left Listening Apple Banana Orange Listening, self regulation Up Down Stop Go Following instructions, listening The Invisible String Grief or loss, connection Chair Basketball Teamwork, cooperation Grog Teamwork for older kids, problem solving Spaghetti Tower Problem solving, teamwork ESL games - kids 6 fun games that aide in language learning Go the Distance Problem solving, teamwork Four Corners Follow instructions, good sportsmanship Stretch Taking turns, partner work Clap Clap Song Coordination, following instructions Body Percussion Listening, following instructions, group collaboration Group Juggle Good for learning names or memory work. Screaming Toes Fun, giggles, and looking others in the eyes! Guess the Gibberish (online game), problem solving collaborative thinking Poncho Appreciation Gratitude, affirmations, teamwork |