Give kids amazing experiences with the help of these 10 fun small group team building exercises for kids. We often think of how we can make a successful team building event for adults. Activities are often done at work or professional settings and we often forget that we participated in these types of activities in the past as children. It’s good to be able to build strong relationships between children as it can foster positive attitudes and good characteristics early in their lives. The activities are also very fun and are things they won’t be able to do alone.
Proper guidance, understanding and most of all being relaxed and enjoying the activities will affect those in the group as well. Once these activities are done, the children will start to acknowledge each other better and may even lead to lifetime friendships. Due to the nature of these activities, you may even try to employ them in team building sessions at work. For other ideas, we also have The 6 Best Company Team Building Activities to Build Workplace Camaraderie. Though optional, these activities can prove useful and important as it allow people to go outside the realm of their daily life and do something different.
The list here is ranked in no particular order. It would really depend on the activity that you really want to do. You may find that there are a lot of activities here that can be enjoyable for you and the kids. Let’s go ahead and learn these 10 fun small group team building exercises for kids.
10. Wheelbarrow Race
If you’re not familiar with a wheelbarrow race, it’s a race that requires two people for each team. One will be the wheelbarrow and the other will be the one handling. One person must lie down on his/her front and put his/her legs out. The other person will then hold the legs. The one lying down must then use his/her hands to move. The first team to the finish line wins.
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9. Food Party
You won’t really need to throw an elaborate party for this activity. Most of the time you just have to go to a local ice cream store or pizza place and treat the children to food. They’ll get to enjoy delicious snacks and meals together and will help create the environment of being more open and happy.
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8. Eating Race
Though you can’t really go extreme with eating races with kids, one great food item you can use is watermelons. They’re large, healthy and easy to eat and digest. Due to their size, kids will have a challenge ahead of them trying to finish their slice of the watermelon first. It’s a good fun activity that gives the kids a competitive spirit.
7. Pass the Hula Hoop
This exercise requires the group to form a circle while holding hands with one another. One person is then given a hula hoop and the group must navigate the hula hoop around the circle without releasing each other. It can make for some fun and funny moments as kids try to move the hula hoop from one arm to the other.
6. Field Trip
One of the best things about being a kid was field trips. You can relive these moments by planning your own field trip. There are a good number of locations to choose from depending on your local area. You can go to museums, planetariums, parks, historical sites and many more. It’s a great way of giving kids new experiences and knowledge while they are together.
There are more activities to come in the continuation of this list of 10 fun small group team building exercises for kids.
5. Picnic
4. Swimming
Whether it is by the beach or the pool, swimming is always a fun activity for everyone. Be sure to look after the kids as to avoid any incidents. It would also be advantageous if you know how to swim well. Try to give the kids some water activities, exercises or games to increase the fun.
3. Human Knot
Separate the kids into two groups and have one group not to look while the other group forms a circle while holding hands. The circle group will then do different things like cross, spin and tangle themselves into a knot. The first group will then try to untangle the group while they are still holding on to each other.
2. Relay Race
Relay races are a great way to promote teamwork with the kids. The kids will be grouped and will then be separated from each other in a straight line. The first kid will then run to the second kid holding a flag or an object. Once the object reaches the second kid, that kid will then take the object and run towards the third kid. This happens until the object reaches the finish line.
1. Pass the Egg
This is a somewhat difficult activity that promotes coordination and teamwork. Each group will have two individuals and they will be separated by a small distance with one holding an egg. The egg holder will then throw the egg and the other one will try to catch it. If caught, the gap between them will increase and they’ll try to throw and catch it again. The last group with an unbroken egg wins.
This has been the list of 10 fun small group team building exercises for kids. Use this in your next event and everyone will have a good time.
