Sportsmanship
When playing the game UNO a student peaks at their friend's cards when they're not looking. Is this an example of good or bad sportsmanship? Why?
This is bad sportsmanship. The student is cheating by looking at the cards and it makes the game less fun for everyone.
What is teamwork and why is it important?
Teamwork is working as a group to reach a goal together. It's important so that everyone feels included and it helps us get to our goal faster and easier.
What is an example of a sore winner and sore loser?
Sore winner- cheats, makes fun of those who lost, only cares about winning the game, etc
Sore loser- quits the game when they are losing, gets angry when they lose, cheats when they are losing, won't listen to those who are helping them, etc
Why is it important to take turns?
To make our friends feel included, and to make the game more fun for everyone.
You want to play tag with some friends, but they want to play hide and seek instead. What can you do?
Compromise, choose a different game everyone wants to play, rock paper scissors, be flexible, play a shorter game of both, etc
Give one example of good sportsmanship and one example of bad sportsmanship?
Good:
1. helping others during the game
2. following the rules
3. making kind comments
4. taking turns
5. sharing,
Bad:
1. cheating
2. throwing game pieces
3. breaking the rules
4. saying mean things
5. throwing tantrum
What are some ways to show good teamwork?
1. Giving others a turn
2. making sure everyone feels included
3. listening to ideas from everyone in the group
4. communicating with others
5. Other:
How do friends feel when someone is a sore loser or winner? Will friends want to play with them again if they behave that way?
Being a sore winner or loser makes friends feel frustrated, angry, sad, uncomfortable.
They will probably not want to play with them again.
You're playing cards with someone and it's their turn but they're busy talking to a teacher. Since they're busy you take another turn when they're not looking. Is this a good choice? What could you do instead?
This is not a good choice. You can wait for them to come back or remind them kindly that it's their turn.
How can you ask to play with a group who is playing tag?
Approach the group but keep your personal space. Ask them in a polite voice if you can join the game.
Which are not good sportsmanship? (There 2 answers)
a)playing fair
b)win at all cost attitude
c)following the rules
d)excellent 'trash talking' skills
e)respecting judges, referees, and other players
B and D
What is NOT an important part of teamwork?
a) Encouraging team members to help out and do their best.
b) Winning first place in the activity/sport
c) Asking everyone what they think when coming up with a plan
d) Making sure everyone has a role in the activity
B) it's not important to consider winning, it's more important that everyone feels included and has fun.
If you're trying to get to know someone what's something you can ask them.
1. Ask them what they like to do
2. What shows do they watch
3. what movies they like
4. ask about their family or pets
5. Other:
How does it make someone feel if you take their turn? Will they want to play with you again if you do this?
It might make them frustrated and they probably won't want to play with you again.
Tyson wants to play tag with some friends, he sees them across the playground and yells that they have to come play with him. The friends don't respond. What could Tyson have done differently?
Approach the group and ask them to play nicely. Tell them what you want to play and make sure you have their attention.
How do our friends feel when we DON"T show good sportsmanship? Will they want to play with us again?
Our friends may feel bad, sad, frustrated or uncomfortable.
No, they may not want to play with us if we show bad sportmanship.
What is an example of an activity that requires teamwork?
1. Sports
2. group games
3. group projects
4. classroom activities
5. family games
6. taking care of the house/cleaning up
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated about losing a game?
1. Take a deep breath
2. Get a drink of water
3. Ask for a break
4. Count to 10
5. Focus on having fun instead of winning
6. Thinking about how it makes others feel
7. Try playing again
Harry is playing connect 4 with Sally. Harry keeps asking Sally over and over if he can take extra turns and Sally gets frustrated and tells him fine. Is Harry showing good turn taking skills? Why?
No, even though Sally said he could take another turn it wasn't kind for him to ask over and over.
You're playing hide and seek and you notice your friend keeps peeking when everyone is going to hide. What can you do?
Tell the friend that you don't like playing when they cheat, check to see if your friend needs help learning how to play, go play something else, etc.
During a game of soccer Kevin pushes someone on the other team over so they can get the ball from them. Kelly helps the other team member get up and checks if they're okay. The referee calls Kevin out and makes him sit out for the rest of the inning. This makes Kevin's mom angry and she yells at the referee and calls him names.
Who is showing good sportsmanship? & Who is showing bad sportsmanship?
Good sportsmanship: Kelly and the referee
Bad sportsmanship: Danny and his mom
The class is competing in an obstacle course with two teams. The obstacle course involves running, climbing, and throwing basketballs.
Team 1 asks each other what part they want to do in the obstacle course and as a group decides that Tommy is the fastest runner so he will do the running part, Jane is good at climbing so she will do that part, and Claire likes basketball so she will do that part. During the competition each team member yells encouragement to their team and tells them good job when they're finished.
Team 2 gets together as a group and Mason decides that he will do running and basketball because his other team members are not as good. He tells Sarah that she will do climbing even though she doesn't like to climb and John will just watch. While Mason is running John yells that he is not doing a good job and not going fast enough. Team 2 finishes the obstacle course first and they're the winners!
Which team showed better teamwork?
Team 1 showed better teamwork.
Maddy and Amanda are playing monopoly. Amanda is losing and starts to feel frustrated she says that it's not fair and that Maddy is a cheater. She yells and cries then knocks the game on the floor before it's over. Amanda says she never wants to play monopoly again because she doesn't want to lose.
When Maddy wins she laughs at Amanda and says she's a loser. All day she keeps saying that she's the best at monopoly because she's smarter than Amanda and she does not say good job at the end of the game.
What could Maddy and Amanda have done differently?
Amanda can practice some ways to calm herself down like taking deep breathes. She can finish the game and focus on having fun and getting better at the game instead of winning and losing. She can say kind words to Maddy when playing.
Maddy can tell Amanda good game and not laugh or brag when she wins. Once the game is over she can move on and talk about something else. She can remember that Amanda is feeling bad about losing and say kind and encouraging words to her.
When having a conversation Fred always talks about himself and doesn't ask his peers any questions about themselves. When it's someone else's turn to talk Fred talks louder so they don't get a chance to talk. What could Fred do differently?
Fred should give his friends turns to talk and ask them questions as well as making his own comments.
The teacher tells everyone to get into two groups. Betty wants to join one of the groups but they tell her that they don't want her to join because she's not good at the game and if she's on their team they'll lose. How would this make Betty feel? What should the group have done instead?
This might make Betty feel hurt and left out. It's not a good feeling when people don't want you on their team. The group should let her join even if she's not good at the game. They can give her tips and encouragement while they're playing and remember that winning is not the most important thing.