Working Together
Learning how to work together and cooperate with others is a key skill that is important both at home and at school, from early childhood through adulthood.
At home, children can practice taking turns and sharing with a sibling or playmate, contributing to the household by doing simple chores, and participating in conversations to experience the back and forth of language and communication. Family gatherings or group playdates are a great time to explore how teamwork and working together as a large group can help accomplish even bigger tasks!
As your child practices working together, they can also practice other important skills such as listening to others and learning appropriate ways to communicate and resolve conflict.
Articles
Supporting Great Communication Skills for Kids
Social language skills help kids become great communicators! Here are some ways you can support your child’s social language skills.
7 Activities That Help Kids Communicate With Others
Help kids learn how to talk and listen with communication activities inspired by the “Tiny Time Travel” show on PBS.
5 Ways to Help Kids Handle Disagreements With Friends
“Can two friends disagree?” asks Donkey Hodie. Yes, friends can disagree, and they often do! Here are some ways to help your child understand that conflict is normal, and provide them with tools to handle disagreements when they arise.
Tips on Helping Your Child Learn to Cooperate
Young children can begin to understand the benefits of working together by seeing how their contributions are helpful and appreciated. Read more in this article with cooperation ideas for toddlers and preschoolers.
Everyday Ways to Strengthen Your Child’s Problem-Solving Skills
“Work It Out Wombats!” celebrates creative problem solving and collaboration. Try these suggestions to support your child’s problem-solving skills.
Activities
Make a Paper Chain to Practice Cooperation
Make a paper chain to help your child understand how cooperation and working together can make a big task easier.
Simple Teamwork Games
30 min activityTry these four games to help children practice cooperation and working together.
Make Flying Flapjacks for Breakfast
30 min activityMaking Flying Flapjacks is an easy way to help your child learn some basic kitchen skills! They’re so delicious, you might see them “fly” off the plate!
Make a Silly Folded Picture
15 min activityPractice cooperation skills by working and playing with others to create a silly drawing.
Teach Cooperation With Everyday Items
Use these simple activities to talk to your child about the rewards of cooperation.
Games
Neighbor Day
Daniel Tiger and his friends are celebrating Neighbor Day! In this game, your child can ride along on Trolley and help each neighbor complete tasks such as gathering flowers, blowing up balloons, and cleaning picnic tables.
Neighborhood Clean Up
Daniel, Katerina, and their neighbors work together to clean up their playground. Your child can learn about recycling, community involvement, and reading skills in this story.
Arthur's Park
Gather supplies and donations to help Arthur build a new park and playground for Elwood City.