Athletics & Wellness
Grade 4
45 min
High Fives & Helping Hands: Supporting Your Teammates
This lesson teaches you how to be an amazing teammate by using high fives and helping hands! When we support each other, everyone has more fun and our team gets stronger.
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What & Why
Supporting your teammates means cheering for them, helping them when they need it, and staying positive, even when things get tough. Why does it matter? Because good teamwork isn't just about winning; it's about building friendships, trusting each other, and making sure everyone feels like an important part of the team. When you help your teammates, you all succeed together!
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Example 1 — The Encouraging Cheer
Imagine you're playing soccer. Your teammate, Alex, takes a shot at the goal but misses. Instead of groaning or saying "You should have made that," you can be a supportive teammate!See the miss: You see the ball go wide of the net.Think positive: Remember that everyone makes mistakes and trying your best is what counts.Act supportive: Jog over to Alex, give a high five, and say, "Great try, Alex! We'll get the next one!"This makes Alex feel better and ready to try again, instead of feeling down.
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Example 2 — The Helping Hand
You're in the middle of a relay race. Your teammate, Maria, is running ahead of you. Suddenly, she trips and falls. The other teams start passing her.Notice the fall: You see Maria on the ground.Prioritize safety: The most important thing is making sure your teammate is okay. The race can wait a second.Offer a hand: You run up to her and ask, "Are you okay?" You offer your hand to help her get back up.This shows that you care more about your teammates than just winning, which builds a strong and caring team.
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Beginner
What is the main reason to support your teammates?
A.To make the other team feel bad
B.To show the coach you're the best
C.To make sure everyone has fun and feels included
D.To get a reward
Beginner
Your teammate misses catching the ball and your team loses a point. What is the BEST thing to say?
A.Why did you miss that?
B.Don't worry, let's get the next one!
C.I would have caught that.
D.Say nothing and walk away.
Beginner
Which of these is a 'Helping Hand' action?
A.Telling the coach your teammate made a mistake
B.Helping a teammate who fell get back up
C.Getting a drink of water for yourself
D.Yelling instructions from the sideline
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