cooperative

HOW TO BE A COOPERATIVE PERSON

LISTEN carefully to others and be sure you understand what they are saying.
SHARE when you have something that others would like to have.
TAKE TURNS when there is something that nobody wants to do, or when more than one person wants to do the same thing.
COMPROMISE when you have a serious conflict.
DO YOUR PART the very best that you possibly can. This will inspire others to do the same.
SHOW APPRECIATION to people for what they contribute.
ENCOURAGE PEOPLE to do their best.
MAKE PEOPLE FEEL NEEDED. Working together is a lot more fun that way.

DON'T ISOLATE OR EXCLUDE ANYONE. Everybody has something valuable to offer, and nobody likes being left out.
Here are some things you can do to support the idea that cooperation is an important life skill and that the rewards outweigh the sacrifices.
• Schedule household chores at a time when all members of the family can work together to finish them.
• Initiate a fun project that involves all family members (a garden, jigsaw puzzle, homemade pizza, etc.).
• "Catch" your child cooperating (or attempting to cooperate) and offer your encouragement by verbally showing your appreciation; material rewards are not necessary