COOPERATION is the act or process of working together to get something done. Cooperation is important because it allows people and groups to work together to achieve a common goal. 

Cooperation is a lot like Teamwork! When we work as a team, we are:

-Listening to each other without interrupting

-Encouraging others to join in

-Willing to hear and accept the ideas of others

-Willing to be a leader sometimes and a follower at other times

-Recognizing the skills and strengths of others

-Discussing problems calmly

-Showing respect for each other

-Taking care of our responsibilities

-Willing to work towards the success of the group rather than their own individual success

-Using good communication skills

Examples of COOPERATION are:  

-When help your family around the house

-Following school rules

-When we're good team player on your sports team

-When you work in a group project and do your part