If you haven't spent much time teaching or working with kids, the idea of leading activities may make you a little nervous. Hands-on activities are a great way to engage students' interest. With practice, you will soon develop your own style, but the basic classroom management tips that follow will help make your activities a success right away. The teacher or group leader should also remain in the room to help with logistics and discipline.
Most students enjoy and do well working in groups.
This also models how engineers work together on projects. Do not present the activity as a competition. Many students feel threatened or stressed out by competitions. Wait to distribute materials until you are ready for students to use them. If students are talking while you are, stop talking and wait.