Supplies Needed:
Three identical puzzles of at least 20 to 50 pieces
Activity:
Form three groups: one with just one member, one with two members, and one with three to five members. If you have additional group members, you can have them observe how the groups are accomplishing the task. Give each group a puzzle to work on. The first group to finish wins. Have them start at the same time. When the first group finishes, use the unpacking questions.
Unpacking Questions:
- Did it surprise you which group finished first? Why or why not?
- How did the different groups work to accomplish the task?
- What are the advantages of working together as a group?
- What might be the struggles of working together as a group? How can we overcome them?
- Some people work better individually, especially introverts. Does working as a group always mean working together on the same task? How might working as a group involve some individual work?
