Athletics & Wellness
Grade 4
45 min
How to Be a Great Winner
Winning feels fantastic! This lesson will show you how to be a great winner, which makes the game more fun for everyone and shows true sportsmanship.
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What & Why
Being a great winner means being happy about your victory without making the other person or team feel bad. It's also called showing good sportsmanship.Why does it matter? When you're a good winner, people will respect you, enjoy playing with you, and want to be your friend, whether you win or lose next time!
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Example 1 — The Respectful Finish
You just won a close game of kickball. The other team is walking off the field, looking disappointed.Walk, don't run, over to the other team.Find a player, look them in the eye, and offer your hand for a handshake or a high-five.Say something simple and sincere, like "Good game!" or "That was a really fun game."Avoid saying things like "We crushed you!" or "You guys were easy to beat."
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Example 2 — The Team Celebration
Your relay race team just crossed the finish line first! Everyone is excited and cheering.First, turn to your own teammates. Give them high-fives and say, "Great job, team!" or "We did it!"Enjoy the moment together, but keep your celebration focused on your team's success.Don't point or laugh at the other teams. They tried their best, too.After celebrating with your team, you can go tell the other runners "Good race."
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Beginner
What is the most important part of being a great winner?
A.Making sure everyone knows you are the best.
B.Showing respect to your opponents and teammates.
C.Getting a trophy or a prize.
D.Celebrating as loudly as you can.
Beginner
Your basketball team just won a big game. What is the BEST first thing to do?
A.Run around the court yelling "We're number one!"
B.Go get a celebratory snack by yourself.
C.Find your parents in the crowd and wave your trophy.
D.Go shake hands with the other team and tell them "Good game."
Beginner
What does it mean to be "humble" when you win?
A.It means you should pretend you are sad that you won.
B.It means you don't brag or act like you are better than everyone else.
C.It means you should let the other person win next time.
D.It means you should hide and not talk to anyone.
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