It’s easy to forget how far we’ve come. Sometimes it feels like we’ll never reach our goals. We see the accomplishments of others and wonder what’s taking us so long. We see how much road is ahead of us, but seldom take the time to look back and see where our road trip began…how far… Continue reading This is Your Sign to Time Travel through Middle Grade Books
Category: Team Building Activitiy
Be Brave. Trust Something Unbelievable.
If you want to succeed. We all have goals. Many of us (if we’re lucky) even have lofty ones. Unbelievable ones. The type that most reasonable people would scoff at. But again, if we’re lucky, we are not most people. We don’t shy away from believing that the impossible can really happen for us or… Continue reading Be Brave. Trust Something Unbelievable.
Introducing: Story Sparks…with a Tiny Spark, Soft Return
Hello friends! ✨ It’s been a little while. Sometimes, we need to step back to breathe… to dream… to wonder. And that’s exactly what I’ve been doing. I’ve spent the past few months quietly refilling my creative well—taking walks, reading magical stories, and scribbling what ifs in the margins of notebooks. I’ve also been cheering on writer friends, celebrating… Continue reading Introducing: Story Sparks…with a Tiny Spark, Soft Return
New Team Building Activity: HUMAN BULLDOZER!
Hey there! With September here and the new school year fully underway, I thought it would be a great time to begin launching new team-building activities. First up: the Human Bulldozer! I love this one because it's high energy and gets kids brainstorming & working together towards a common goal. Perfect for sports teams, Odyssey… Continue reading New Team Building Activity: HUMAN BULLDOZER!
Spontaneous Hybrid Practice Problems
Hey there! Happy Friday. By now you may have seen my first list (1-5) of spontaneous- inspired hybrid practice problems that I refer to as hybrid team tasks. But, even if you have, I thought I would highlight them and explain why your team needs to try them! So, what is a hybrid team task? … Continue reading Spontaneous Hybrid Practice Problems
Spontaneous Verbal Practice Problems
This week I added a new tab to the site: Spontaneous Tasks. It’s full of spontaneous practice problems, used by Odyssey of the Mind coaches to get their teams ready for competition. I’ll be adding more soon, but the ones highlighted so far are some of my favorites. But what if you’re not an OotM… Continue reading Spontaneous Verbal Practice Problems
MARSHMALLOW CHALLENGE Team Building Activity
Ready for another outstanding team building activity? You’ve most definitely heard of this one. That’s probably because the famous Marshmallow Challenge is a classic problem-solving exercise and the origin of all other team building activities! It was invented by Peter Skillman and made popular by Tom Wujec. Originally created as a simple design exercise for… Continue reading MARSHMALLOW CHALLENGE Team Building Activity
LEGO FLAG BUILDER Team Building Activity
I bet you’ve played with LEGOs. Your kids probably have too. But have you ever used LEGOs to improve your team’s collaboration skills? The LEGO FLAG BUILDER activity is a fantastic way to do exactly that. But it’s more challenging than you may think at first glance. Why? Because everyone knows how to build with… Continue reading LEGO FLAG BUILDER Team Building Activity
FREE THE PAPER CLIPS Team Building Activity
Ready for an activity that will change your team’s trajectory? No seriously. This team-building challenge is the one you didn’t know you needed! Why? Because it will get your team talking. And brainstorming. And working together. It will frustrate them but it will also intrigue them and keep them engaged. Isn’t that what you want?… Continue reading FREE THE PAPER CLIPS Team Building Activity
FLIP THE SHEET Team Building Activity
Looking for a way to get your team in sync? Try this! I love team building activities that can be done with both large and small groups. Even better if they can be done outdoors or inside with minimal prep and very few materials. Flip the Sheet is an outstanding team-builder that fits that criterion.… Continue reading FLIP THE SHEET Team Building Activity