Being a Good Sport
What does it mean to be a good sport?
To keep things fun & friendly whether you win or lose a game or competition.
Is it okay to lose a game?
Yes!
What does it mean to be “honest”?
When you tell the truth, even if you did something you shouldn’t have.
What does it mean to “apologize”?
To say sorry when you do something wrong, whether on accident or purpose.
Step #1 is to think about how you & everyone else played.
Play a quick game of tic-tac-toe & then assess.
***Clinician will determine***
Step #1 is to practice good self-talk.
Give 1 example of good self-talk that you can use whenever you lose a game.
Examples:
• “Everyone can’t win every single time!”
• “It’s okay that I didn’t win this time!”
• “I can try winning next time!”
• “There’s always next time!”
Give an example of someone being honest versus impolite.
• Honest - “I didn’t do my chores or homework”
• Impolite - “Your hair/outfit/food looks funny”
When would it be necessary to apologize?
If you do any of the following:
• Physical behaviors (e.g., hitting)
• Verbal behaviors (e.g., name-calling)
• Accidental behaviors (e.g., bumping into someone)
• Not following rules & directions
Step #2 is to think about what to say to the winner(s) & loser(s), while Step #3 is to pick your best option.
Give 2 examples of what you can say to the winner(s) & loser(s).
Examples:
• “Congratulations!”
• “Good game!”
• “You played a good game!”
• “You’re getting a lot better at this game!”
• “I will get better with practice!”
Step #2 is to think about what to do to feel better after losing a game & using good self-talk.
Name 1 of the 3 things you could do.
• Help with clean up
• Do an activity you like
• Use a coping tool to help with calming down
What might happen if you decide to be honest?
• Less severe consequences
• Rewards for telling the truth even if it was difficult to do
• Etc.
Name two ways you can apologize to someone.
1. Go up to the person & apologize to their face
2. Write the person an apology letter
Step #4 is to help clean up the game or activity.
Who should clean up - The winner or loser, or both?
Both!
With Step #3, what should you do after you decide what to do?
Do it!
What might be some consequences for not being honest OR being impolite?
Examples:
• Others might think poorly about us
• Get privileges taken away
• Detention or suspension
Give an example of a friendly apology.
Examples:
• “I’m sorry for …”
• “I was wrong for …”
• “Next time, I will …”
Give 1 example of being honest in a friendly manner.
Examples:
• “I’m sorry for …”
• “I did it, but I didn’t mean to”
• “I made a mistake & I won’t do it again”
What types of facial/body cues & tone of voice should we display when apologizing?
• Facial cues - Making eye contact
• Body cues - Keeping our bodies to ourselves
• Tone of voice - Indoor voice & soft