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1. Point out that on a team, it is important that all players respect their teammates, because they are not a team without everyone of them. Divide the team into two equal groups. If one group has one more member than the other, you should participate.
2. Tell the groups you want them to line up in a single file as fast as they can in the order you tell them to. They can race to see which group can line up the fastest.
3. Say, "I want you to line up from shortest to tallest". After both groups have done that, check the winner and congratulate both groups. Say, "Now line up by birthday month with January in the front and December in the back. Next, by biggest foot to smallest. Now think about what letter your first name starts with and line up alphabetically from A to Z. Okay, everybody have a seat back in the circle."
4. Ask, "Now, in that game, who were the most important players: The short ones or the tall ones?" (They were all equally important to the team.) "The same is true for when you were born, how big your foot is, or what your name is. The fact is that every person is important on a team and worthy of respect. Teamwork is when everyone does his or her part, no matter what that is or how much attention it gets."
5. Say, "Some players on this team may be faster, some taller, and some better at scoring, but we need everyone one of you to be a team. I want all of you to respect all your teammates and what they have to offer. That is what will make us successful as a team."