Cooperation Collage — Teamwork Activity Kit (K–2)
A big sheet of paper, a pile of magazines and glue sticks to share make this cooperation collage a real test of teamwork.
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About this resource
A big sheet of paper, a pile of magazines and glue sticks to share make this cooperation collage a real test of teamwork. Small groups in kindergarten through second grade (Grades K–2) agree on a theme, share the scissors and build one collage together. It builds teamwork, a core part of Relationship Skills, in SEL activities that end in a ready-made bulletin board.
What students practice
- Sharing space, materials and ideas
- Including everyone’s contributions
- Compromising when ideas differ
- Taking pride in something made together
What’s inside
- A teacher script with timed steps, about 30 minutes, and a flexible outline
- Collage Theme Cards: eight themes to choose from
- Collage Planning Worksheet: theme, ideas, group member roles and materials
- Teamwork Reflection Worksheet with five questions, and a Teamwork Tips Poster with eight tips
- Collage Display Tags for group name, theme and date; 20 pages
A look inside
- Teacher script: “Remember to share materials and help each other.”
- Collage Theme Cards: Animals, Nature, Space, Favorite Hobbies, Under the Sea, Superheroes, Seasons and Sports
- Teamwork Reflection: “What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?”
How to use this cooperation collage kit
- Open with the soccer example: if nobody passed, the team could never score
- Form groups of three to five, pick a theme card and give each group paper, magazines, scissors and glue
- Have groups cut out pictures and words, lay everything out first and glue only when everyone is happy, suggesting a compromise like including both ideas if they get stuck
- Each group presents its collage and tells about a moment they cooperated well
Grade fit
Picking a theme card and cutting pictures is accessible to Grades K–2, while the planning worksheet and reflection can be written by older students in that range.
Good to know
You supply magazines, scissors, glue and large paper.
Pairs well with
Next, try Puzzle Partners for another group build, or Teamwork Brain Breaks for movement, more teamwork activities.
Questions teachers ask
How long does the lesson take?
The script runs about 30 minutes.
What materials do I supply?
Magazines, scissors, glue and large paper.
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