Follow the Rules
When should you review the rules of the game?
before you play!
What are ways to keep track of whose turn it is?
Pass an object (similar to talking stick)
Sit in order
Write down the order
What are kind words you can say when you lose?
Good game
TRUE OR FALSE:
When playing a game with someone, I always have to be the flexible person.
False
Good Sport or Bad Sport?
Someone who compliments others
Good Sport
What if someone plays the game differently than you do?
decide which way you will play before you play
How can you fairly decide who goes first in a game?
Read the game's rules
Rock, paper, scissors
Roll a dice – highest number goes first
Draw cards – highest number goes first
What happens if we use unkind words?
- others won't have fun
- others won't have good thoughts
- others won't want to play with us
TRUE OR FALSE:
When playing a game with someone, the other person always need to be the flexible one.
What is Sportsmanship?
- Respecting yourself
- respecting other players
- managing emotions during game
What is one reason we should review the rules before we play?
We know what to expect
We know what others expect us to do
Helps avoid arguments during the game
Why is it important to keep track of whose turn it is?
so everyone gets a turn
When might someone use unkind words?
- when they lose
- when they have a bad turn
- our opponent has trouble with or loses the game
How can I be flexible with who goes first?
- Compromise
- neutral option (pick number, flip coin)
What does STEP mean?
Share The Experience Positively
If we disagree on the rules of how to play, how can we decide?
- rock, paper, scissors
- flip a coin
Sarah, Jimmy, and Ryan are playing Chutes & Ladders. Sarah goes first when they play on Tuesday. She goes first on Wednesday. Should she go first on Thursday?
no - unless the rules say she should
What are kind words you can say when your opponent has a setback?
Don't worry; I'm rooting for you
*stay silent*
(Other kind words)
What is a compromise you can make when picking what game to play?
- Play one game first then the other
- pick a new game we both like
TRUE OR FALSE:
a reputation changes over time
True
What is something someone might think if you don't follow the rules while playing?
They might think you are cheating
If someone skips my turn, what can I do?
Calmly say "hey I think we skipped my turn"
What are kind words you can say when you win?
Good game!
I had fun!
Nice job!
My friend and I play the game with different rules. We both like our rules. How can we compromise?
- Play one way first then the other way next
- combine the rules
- follow the game rules
What is a reputation?
What people think of you based on your actions and words