Lesson 3 - Teamwork & Communication
Trust & Communication Skills
•Year 2
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
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How can we work together as a team to solve challenges and support each other?
Learning Objectives
- To explore teamwork skills in a small group setting
- To develop communication skills within team challenges
- To demonstrate active listening and idea sharing in collaborative tasks
Key Outcomes
- Students will actively listen to team members and contribute their own ideas
- Students will work cooperatively in small groups to solve movement challenges
- Students will demonstrate supportive behaviour towards teammates
Equipment & Resources Required
Distribute around activity area
Alternative: Large rings, rope circles
Coiled neatly for easy distribution
Alternative: Long ropes, resistance bands
Different colours for identification
Alternative: Coloured bibs, bandanas
Mark start and finish lines 10m apart
Alternative: Markers, bean bags
Key Vocabulary
Working together with others to achieve a common goal
Sharing ideas and listening to others clearly
Working together in a helpful and friendly way
Helping and encouraging team members
A task that requires effort and teamwork to complete
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic understanding of taking turns
- Experience working with a partner
- Simple listening skills
Current Skills
- Active listening in group situations
- Sharing ideas and suggestions
- Supporting teammates through challenges
- Working cooperatively towards common goals
Next Steps
- Leading team discussions and decision-making
- Resolving conflicts within team activities
- Complex problem-solving in larger groups
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Emphasise listening as a crucial team skill throughout all activities
- Model and celebrate inclusive behaviour where all team members contribute
- Connect team success to cooperation rather than speed or winning
- Use specific praise for helpful behaviours rather than general 'good work'
- Encourage students to reflect on their own and others' supportive actions
- Build on students' natural desire to help others through structured rescue and support activities
- Demonstrate that effective teams include and value every member's contribution
Common Misconceptions
- Teams only succeed when they complete tasks quickly - correct by celebrating thoughtful cooperation
- Loudest voices have the best ideas - address by structuring opportunities for all to contribute
- Teamwork means everyone doing the same thing - clarify that different roles and ideas strengthen teams
- Good teams never disagree - explain that respectful discussion of different ideas improves solutions
- Team success depends only on the strongest members - highlight how every member's contribution matters
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Shorter activity bursts, clear movement boundaries, fidget tools during discussions, immediate positive feedback
dyspraxia
- Simplified movement patterns, extra practice time, peer support for complex tasks, break down instructions into steps
autism spectrum
- Clear visual schedule, predictable routines, quiet zones if overwhelmed, preparation for activity changes
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured equipment, verbal descriptions of activities, buddy system for navigation, tactile markers for boundaries
hearing impairment
- Visual demonstrations, hand signals, written instructions on cards, ensure face-to-face communication
physical disability
- Seated participation options, modified movements, adapted equipment sizes, wheelchair accessible routes
Cross-Curricular Links
English
Listening skills, clear communication, following instructions, expressing ideas verbally
Maths
Counting team members, measuring distances for hoop races, geometric shapes with ropes, timing challenges
Science
Animal characteristics and movements, forces in pulling ropes, coordination and balance
Drama
Acting out animals without words, expressing emotions through movement, creative interpretation
PSHE
Working together, respecting others, managing emotions, building relationships, celebrating differences
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central location during discussions, moving between groups during activities to observe and support
Observation Focus
Watch for inclusive team behaviours, effective communication, and students supporting struggling teammates
Intervention Points
Step in if teams exclude members, provide prompts for struggling groups, redirect dominant students to include others
Demonstration Notes
Model active listening, show enthusiasm for creative solutions, demonstrate inclusive language and behaviour
Verbal Cues
- •'Remember to listen to everyone's ideas!'
- •'How can you help your teammate succeed?'
- •'What would good teamwork look like here?'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 15m x 20m indoor space, or outdoor playground area
Surface Check
Non-slip surface, free from obstacles and hazards, adequate space between groups
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Check hoops for cracks or sharp edges
- •Ensure skipping ropes are appropriate length
- •Team bands securely fastened but not tight
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Collisions during Team Tag activity
- •Tripping over ropes during shape activities
- •Students falling during jumping activities
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear boundaries established for all activities
- •Demonstrate safe two-footed jumping technique
- •Monitor group spacing during rope activities
- •Enforce 'glued hands' rule to prevent rope tangles
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe all teams during group work
- •Move between groups during rope shape activities
- •Monitor hoop race area for safe running/jumping
Emergency Procedures
Stop activity immediately, assess injury, apply first aid if needed, contact school office if required