Understanding Belonging and Teamwork

What does belonging mean?

• When you feel like you are welcomed and part of a group

• When you feel left out

• When you're in a group that helps and supports you

Why does a sense of belonging help us?

• It means we can get other people to do all our work

• All humans need to feel like we belong as it helps us feel safe

• We are happier when we feel like we belong

What is a team?

• A group of people

• A group of people that work together well

• A group of people that all work towards a common goal

What makes a good team?

• Sharing and taking turns

• Only caring about ourselves

• Encouraging and supporting each other

Why do teams need a mix of different people?

• Good teams should have teammates who are all the same

• Good teams have people with a mix of skills

• Teams with a mix of people can succeed in lots of different situations

If your team fails at something, what can you do?

• Be kind, supportive, and encouraging towards each other

• Blame each other for the failure

• Give up and stop trying

Why are families important?

• They help to take care of us

• It feels good to belong to a group

• They can give us presents

• They make us do chores

What do you need to do to be a good team member?

• Be a good listener and encourage others

• Give up when things get hard

• Try your best and help others

• Ignore others' ideas

What do good teams do?

• Support one another

• Blame each other when things go wrong

• Keep trying when things get hard

• Work alone