What is one thing you can do to show your friends you are a good teammate?
Say "good game", shake hands, play fairly, cheer for one another, help others
True or False: It is polite to shake hands and say "good game" after you play with someone and lose
True!
You are playing soccer and someone gets hurt by a ball you kicked, what would you do?
call "time out", ask if they are okay, apologize, help them up
Act out something you would do after winning a game
What type of fish is Nemo?
What does someone who is being a good teammate do?
Shows kindness to others, follows the rules, plays fair, congratulates everyone
True or false: it is okay to walk away from a game just because you are losing
False! It is okay to take space from a game, but to be a good sport, we should finish the game even if we think we're going to lose!
Someone you are playing a game with gets mad and walks away in the middle of the game. What would you do?
Check in with them after the game. Ask if they are okay and let them know they were missed.
Show one thing you can do if you feel frustrated during a game
What is a doe?
There is someone who keeps getting picked last for a game. How would you be a good teammate and friend to that person?
Choose them for your team, ask to switch teams, let everyone know someone keeps getting picked last
True or false: it is okay to call someone names if you are losing?
False! It is never okay to call our friends names, and there are other ways we can deal with our anger!
Your friend cheats during a game. What would you do?
remind them of the rules, ask nicely for them to play by the rules and remind them games are more fun when everyone plays fair
What would you say to a teammate/friend who's cheating during your game? Act it out!
What's the response to "see you later alligator?"
"In a while, crocodile."
What does it look like if someone is not being a good teammate?
being unkind, not following the rules, not taking turns, cheating to win
True or false: it is okay to be happy for someone else when they win against you?
True! Most games are just for fun, and it is okay to be happy for others when they win because you would want them to be happy for you if you won!
If you lose a game and really want to walk away and quit what should you do?
Take a few deep breaths, remind yourself that games are supposed to be fun and keep playing. If you are unable to remain calm, let the friend that you are playing with know that you need a break from the game and try to come back to it later.
Act out one thing you can do if you're losing a game
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You are named the team captain in gym class, what can you do to be a good captain for your friends?
Be kind, play fair, make sure everyone gets a turn, cheer others on
True or false: you should be a good sport no matter what kind of game you're playing
True! Even if you're playing something that's not a sport, like a board game or an academic game, you should be a good sport!
You're supposed to play basketball with friends after school but you have to go somewhere with a parent instead. What would you do?
Call and let your friends know, ask to reschedule, ask someone to take your place
Act out how you would solve a conflict with a friend during a game
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