Cooperative Classroom Toolkit
Picture a classroom where students actively engage with inquiry and dive into dynamic discussions. TCI’s Cooperative Classroom Toolkit offers essential tools for team building, fostering relationships, developing classroom norms, and teaching cooperative skills.
Individual Strategies
Only want one part of the toolkit? Use these links for specific strategies.
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Build RelationshipsRelationship-building begins on the first day of school. Get inspired with these ideas on beginning the school year and building community in the classroom. Download Activities |
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Develop NormsClassroom norms lay the foundation for successful classes. Giving students a role in creating classroom norms will get them invested in creating a collaborative classroom culture. Download Activities |
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Icebreakers and Team-BuildersIcebreakers and team-building activities will help your students get to know each other. These resources will help your students build rapport. Download Activities
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Teach Cooperative SkillsFor groups to function cooperatively, students must know what it means to work in a collaborative fashion. Provide time at the beginning and throughout the year for students to work cooperatively in short, fun, relational group games reinforcing cooperative skills. Download Activities |
