Respect
You are playing a game with a classmate. What should you do when they are taking their turn?
Wait quietly and let them take their turn.
Which is appropriate to say to a teammate who made a mistake?
A. "You're terrible!"
B. "Try again!"
C. "I hate playing with you!"
B. "Try again!"
Is it okay to celebrate when your team wins?
Yes, as long as you celebrate without making fun of the other team.
What does it mean to play fair?
Following the rules and giving everyone an equal chance to participate.
You feel yourself getting angry during a game. What should you do?
Pause, take a breath, and use a strategy to calm down.
Your teammate makes a mistake. What is a respectful response?
Say something encouraging, such as, "That's okay. Keep trying!"
What should you say instead of "That's stupid!" when you disagree with a decision?
"I disagree," or "Can you explain the rule?"
What should you say to the other team after a game?
"Good game!"
You know a way to cheat and win. Should you do it?
No. Playing fairly is more important than winning.
True or False: It is okay to throw game pieces when you are angry.
False.
Someone on the other team wins a point. What should you do?
Accept it and continue playing respectfully.
Your team loses. Which response shows good sportsmanship?
A. "The game was stupid anyway."
B. "You cheated!"
C. "Good game."
C. "Good game."
You lose a game. What is a good response?
A. Throw the game pieces.
B. Yell at the winner.
C. Say "Good game" and move on.
C. Say "Good game" and move on.
Your friend changes the rules because they are losing. What should you do?
Calmly remind them of the agreed-upon rules or ask an adult for help.
Name one strategy you can use to calm yourself during a game.
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A player is having trouble understanding the rules. What could you do?
Explain the rule calmly or ask an adult to help.
Why should we avoid insults, swearing, and name-calling during games?
Because those words can hurt others, create conflict, and make the game unsafe or uncomfortable.
Why is losing part of playing games?
You cannot win every time. Losing gives you a chance to practice, learn, and try again.
You think another player broke a rule. What should you do?
Calmly tell the player or ask an adult/referee to help.
You want to yell at another player because they made a mistake. What should you do instead?
Stop, take a breath, and use respectful words.
Name two ways you can show respect during a game.
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Give one appropriate sentence you could say when you are frustrated during a game.
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You lose by one point and feel very angry. What are two things you can do?
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Why is following the rules important?
Rules help keep games fair, safe, organized, and enjoyable for everyone.
You are too frustrated to continue playing safely. What should you say to an adult?
"I'm too frustrated right now. I need a break."