Relational Capacity:
Team Building Activities

Relationships are at the heart of teaching and learning. It is the foundation upon which academic and personal success can be built. The activities and templates in this collection are intended to provide ideas and lessons for building community in your classroom. These experiences allow students to learn about each other, to get more comfortable with one another, and for you to get to know each of them, too. It is through this sharing that you can begin to create a safe, respectful, and trusting community of learners. 

Directions for each activity are detailed below and may include the "stage" of the activity.

STAGE 1: Safe Shaping

STAGE 2: Controlled Chaos

STAGE 3: Scope and Sovereignty

STAGE 4: Group Actualization

Students are encouraged to begin with Stage 1 activities, progress through to Stage 4, and conclude each activity with a reflective debrief using these prompts.