Winning with Grace
You win a game and your friend looks upset. What’s the best first move?
Answer: Celebrate respectfully and check in with your friend.
You lose a competition. First step?
Answer: Manage emotions before reacting.
Your teammate misses the final shot and feels embarrassed.
Answer: Encourage and avoid blame.
Your friend gets selected for something you wanted. This is an example of practicing sportsmanship where?
Answer: Friendship / everyday life
Which California-headquartered tech giant released the very first iPhone?
APPLE
You scored the most points but your team helped all game. What sportsmanship skill matters here?
Answer: Giving credit to others.
Complete the phrase: “You can feel disappointed and still act ______.”
Answer: Respectfully.
Your friend beats you at something you usually win.
Answer: Congratulate them.
You didn’t get chosen for a role you really wanted. What sportsmanship skill helps most?
Answer.....
What does a shark have in common with jelly? Neither of them have a single one of these body parts.
BONES
True or False: Being humble means pretending you’re not proud of your success.
Answer: False.
Your teammate blames everyone after losing. Winning with grace?
Answer: Nope
Your group project loses and someone wants to argue with the teacher.
Answer: Pause, reflect, respond respectfully.
Your sibling wins attention for something you also worked hard on. What feeling might show up?
Answer examples: Jealousy, frustration, disappointment, etc.
You say: “Good game. I’m disappointed but I had fun.”
good sport or not?
GOOD sport
Name one thing NOT to say after winning.
Answer examples:
Give one example of constructive/ positive self-talk after losing.
Answer examples:
You notice someone competing against you forgot something important that you could help with.
Answer: make a suggestion, help, etc.
You and your partner disagree who “won” the argument. What matters more?
Answer....
Chappell Roan rocketed to fame with which incredibly popular 2024 hit song?
"Good Luck, Babe!"
You won something your friend wanted. What’s a balanced response?
Answer: Celebrate without rubbing it in and show empathy.
What’s the difference between losing with grace and pretending not to care?
Answer example: Grace accepts feelings while staying respectful.
A friend says: “If I lose, I’m quitting.”
Answer: Encourage growth mindset and staying engaged.
Name a situation outside sports where winning or losing happens.
Answer examples: School, friendships, jobs, games, relationships.
You lose and immediately leave the room.
good sport or not?
NOT