Inspire teamwork in your classroom with a fun group activity. Peers pass a penny from the back of their hand to their classmate's hand, who passes it down the line, and see who wins the competition.

Concepts

teamwork, collaboration, teambuilding

Show More Show Less

Additional Tags

social studies

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Create a class tournament in which the winners of each race compete against each other
• Use during the first week of school to establish a collaborative learning atmosphere

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware of some pupils sensitivity to touching others
• Requires two pennies and a stopwatch, as well as enough room for the activity

Pros

• Offers learners to chance to reflect on their experience
• Flexible for use in any classroom

Cons

• None