Teamwork--working together as a group to accomplish a goal. (As defined by most of our intermediate grade level classes.) Teamwork is also communication, compromise, integrity, unity, and leadership. Teamwork is in fact one of the most important life skills, in my opinion, we can learn. It is important to learn about teamwork, because it doesn't happen innately--we are actually very selfish by nature. The way I see it, we, as adults, rarely get through a day without having to communicate, compromise, show integrity, unite for the common good, or lead. Therefore it is important, maybe even vital, to teach, model, and learn this skill at all ages.
Think of families and how often they use teamwork... If it is anything like my house, I rely on my family for so many things and without them each day would be a struggle.
Something as simple as emptying the dishwasher takes teamwork... We all know how aggravating this task can be, but with teamwork it actually gives us a sense of belonging, gratitude, and achievement. Build the tower of teamwork early, it will pay off.
Shoutout to my kids for being awesome:).
