1. My Team Roster Teacher Directions Purpose Supplies Lesson After
Often times our students haven’t made the connection to the team of teachers, family members, friends, and members of the community that support them on a daily basis. This activity helps students identify the members of their support system and think about who they can go to when they need certain things.
Supplies
Computer to share youtube video
Copies of My Team Roster and My Team Roster Descriptions
Writing tools (pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, etc)
Lesson
Anticipatory Set: Watch a youtube video of any team sport (I usually use soccer). Engage in a discussion around the definition of a “team” and create a common definition of the purpose and benefits of being on a team. After, explain that every single person has their own team and it’s not always obvious and associated with a sport.
Activity: Pass out the “My Team Roster” description worksheet. As a class, read, discuss, or change any of the provided definitions. When the definitions have been agreed upon, pass out the “My Team Roster” worksheet.
The majority of students I work with have emotional-behavioral disorders and it’s difficult for tem to brainstorm and select people on their team. Explain that it’s okay to leave spaces blank and as time passes, we will revisit our lists.
Differentiation ideas:
Allow students to draw pictures and/or write names of their team members
Provide a list of adults at the school who you know support them.
Have students write a memory about why they selected that person as that position on their roster.
Create a list to keep inside their desk of who to go to when they need x,y,and z.
After
Continued use: Throughout the year, when students are faced with celebrations or challenges, refer to their list of team members. Especially when we are in crisis, our brain has a difficult time processing who to talk to or what to do. Referring to this list in the moment can be incredibly helpful in helping students develop their self-awareness skills and addressing how and with who to go to when they need support.

2. The always there bestie
Name Date
My Team Roster
The always there bestie
The go-to
The biggest fan
The goalie
The defender
The check-in
The mentor
The reporter
The referee

3. My Team Roster Descriptions The always there teammate
The person who is always there for you– during the good and the challenging times.
The go-to teammate
The person you want to or need to go to share in your celebrations or support you through difficult days.
The biggest fan
The person who is always cheering you on, even on the days you feel you don’t deserve it. *For the record, there is no such day where you don’t deserve it!”
The goalie
The person who is always looking out for you!
The defender
The person who always has your back!
The check-in
The person who is checking-in on you to see if you need anything.
The mentor
The person who you go to when you need advice about something.
The forward
The person who is always helping you see and stay focused the bright side of different situations.
The referee
The person who is holding you accountable for your learning and choices.