The document describes an icebreaker activity called the Barter Puzzle. Participants will draw numbers and work in groups at their corresponding stations to complete a jigsaw puzzle. However, some puzzle pieces will be mixed with other groups, requiring negotiation and problem solving to retrieve the missing pieces through trading or other means agreed upon by the group. The goal is to emphasize teamwork, leadership, communication, and consensus building skills. Successful collaboration is important both for this activity and for students, demonstrating the need for educators to lead by example in working respectfully together.

1. Ice Breaker
By:Yolanda Curry

2. The Barter
Puzzle
Everyone should draw a number 1-5
After everyone has chosen a number, proceed to the
number you have chosen that is displayed on the wall.
In this area everyone must work together to complete
a jigsaw when the timer starts.
The first team to complete their jigsaw puzzle wins.

3. TheCatch
 Some pieces will be mixed around in other group's jigsaw
puzzles. It's up to the team to come up with a way to get
those pieces back — either through negotiating, trading,
exchanging team members, etc.Whatever they decide to
do, they must decide as a group.

4. Objective
 This activity will rely heavily on problem solving and
leadership skills. Some team members might stand out
and some might stand back, but it's important to
remember that the entire team must come to a consensus
before a decision is made.

5. Partners in
Education
Just like the Barter Puzzle, everyone must work together
for the good of the students.
Successful teamwork begins with great communication
skills.
If we expect students to work together, we must lead by
example.
We should listen carefully to what others say and make
sure we communicate in a clear, respectful manner.

6. Working
Together
Creates a
Family