Fair Play Playbook Slides Fair Play
Playbook
Becoming a Game Day Great!
What is Sportsmanship?
It's how we treat our teammates, our coaches, and even the other team!
It's about having fun and being fair, no matter if you win or lose.
The Good Sports Checklist
Follow the Rules
Play fair and listen to the referee or teacher.
Cheer for Everyone
Say "Good job!" to your team and the other team.
Shake Hands
Always say "Good game" when the playing is done.
Keep Your Cool
If you get frustrated, take a deep breath.
Red Flag Behaviors
Bragging: "I'm the best, you guys are losers!"
Blaming: "We only lost because YOU missed that shot!"
Quitting: "I'm losing, so I'm just going to stop playing."
Remember: Bad sportsmanship makes the game NO FUN for anyone!
Win or Lose...
YOU CHOOSE!
Will you be a Game Day Great today? Let's practice!
Kind Words
Fair Play
Fun First
Team Huddle Guide Team Huddle Guide
Teacher Facilitation Script
Quick Kick-Off
Introduce the concept of sportsmanship as "how we treat others while competing." Use the slides to define good vs. bad behaviors.
1. Sportsmanship Sprint Game
Focus: Quick decision making and fun movement.
Start on the green line.
Roll a die to move.
Good Sport: Go +1.
Bad Sport: Go -1.
2. Fair Play Challenge Cards
Focus: Scenario evaluation and discussion.
Students evaluate if a behavior helps or hurts the fun.
Discuss the "Why": How does the other player feel?
20-Minute Game Plan
0-8 MINS
KICK-OFF
Present slides. Ask: "Have you seen a red flag behavior before?"
8-18 MINS
SCRIMMAGE
Split groups. Half do task cards, half do the board game.
18-20 MINS
FINAL WHISTLE
Huddle up. One goal: "How will you be a great sport today?"
Pro-Tips
If time is tight, skip the board game and do the task cards as a whole-class "thumbs up/down" activity!
Game Day Greats Anchor Chart Game Day Greats
The Sportsmanship Guide
Do This!
Say "Good Game" after playing.
Cheer for your teammates.
Follow the rules of the game.
Help someone up if they fall.
Use kind words, even if you lose.
Not That!
Bragging when you win.
Yelling at the referee.
Quitting because you are losing.
Blaming others for mistakes.
Making mean faces or comments.
Fair Play
Kind Heart
Big Smile
Fair Play Task Cards Plus Fair Play Task Cards
Decide if the behavior is Good or Bad sportsmanship!
1
Soccer Spirit
Your team loses the game. You go to the other team and say, "Good game! You guys played really well."
Good
Bad
2
Recess Race
You win a race. You run around your friends shouting, "I'm the best! You guys are so slow!"
Good
Bad
3
Tag Trouble
While playing Tag, you accidentally trip. Instead of getting mad, you get back up and keep playing.
Good
Bad
4
Team Support
Your friend misses a catch. You tell them, "That's okay! You'll get the next one. Nice try!"
Good
Bad
5
Ref Reaction
The referee calls a foul on you. You yell, "That's not fair! You're the worst ref ever!"
Good
Bad
6
Waiting Game
You are waiting for the swing. You stand patiently and cheer for the person who is using it.
Good
Bad
7
Blame Blunder
Your team loses Kickball. You point at a friend and say, "We only lost because you can't kick!"
Good
Bad
8
Honest Player
You realize you broke a rule. Even though the teacher didn't see, you admit it and say sorry.
Good
Bad
9
Temper Tantrum
You lose a board game. You get so mad that you throw the game pieces across the floor.
Good
Bad
10
Sharing Success
You have a new basketball. You let others take turns using it so everyone can play a game.
Good
Bad
11
Line Leader
You want to be first in line. You push a smaller student out of the way to get to the front.
Good
Bad
12
Polite Player
Someone makes a mistake. You don't laugh or make fun of them; you just keep playing.
Good
Bad
13
Quitter's Corner
You are losing Connect Four. You stop playing and walk away because you know you won't win.
Good
Bad
14
Victory Cheer
Sportsmanship Sprint Game Expanded Sportsmanship Sprint
Race to be a Game Day Great!
How to Play:
1. Roll a die to move.
2. Follow space instructions.
3. Reach the GOAL exactly!
START
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2
Nice Words!
Go +1
4
5
11
10
9
Yelling!
Go -1
7
Shared!
Go +1
Blaming!
Go -1
13
Good Game!
Go +1
15
16
17
Pushed!
Go -1
22
Bragging!
Go -1
20
Cheered!
Go +1
18
24
25
Patient!
Go +1
27
Fair Play!
Go +1
29
Quitting!
Go -1
GOAL!
Good Sport = Forward!
Bad Sport = Backward!