Are You a Good Team Member?

 

            Today's Snack: Have a bunch of grapes. Think about how much better the whole bunch is, than just one grape by itself. That's like teamwork! The more, the merrier, and together is better!

 

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Supplies:

 

Print out a copy of this assessment for each student:

 

 

            TEAMWORK ASSESSMENT

 

1. Fill out this checklist, and then go over the results with 3 adults.
2. Figure out your strengths and weaknesses as a team member,

whether it's a sports team, a team at school, or even in your family.

3. Set a goal of turning at least one of your weaknesses into a strength this school year. Tell the adults who are helping you.
4.  Then get in there and make yourself, and your team, even better!

 

□ I always try my best.

 

□ I'm patient.

 

□ I'm honest.

 

□ I'm a good listener.

 

□ I don't interrupt others.

 

□ I don't hurt feelings.

 

□ I put other people ahead of myself and try to be humble.

 

□ I like to be challenged.

 

□ I like to meet deadlines.

 

□ I keep my promises.

 

□ I admit when I'm wrong.

 

□ I give compliments.

 

□ If I have a criticism, I try to give an honest compliment first.

 

□ I work best when I'm clear on my responsibilities.

 

□ I'm aware of my strengths and love to use them.

 

□ I'm aware of my weaknesses and am working on them.

 

□ I handle myself well when there is a conflict with someone else.

 

□ I don't like to get into arguments.

 

□ I like to concentrate on positive things.

 

□ I like to see what I have in common with other kids.

 

□ I'm happy when other kids excel and don't feel too jealous.

 

□ I like to be a "peacemaker."

 

□ I like to compete as a part of a team.

 

□ I like to win, but that's not why I'm on a team.

 

□ I believe that if you can have fun and learn a lot, you've won all there is to win.