Good Sport Kids Slides
Grades K, 1st & 2nd Champions
Eyes Looking β’ Ears Listening β’ Gentle Hands
Good Sport Superstars!
How Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders play fair, share the fun, and lift each other up!
Play Fair
Honest rules & turn-taking
Lift Others Up
Encouraging words for all
Hot Potato!
Our circle teamwork challenge
Core Habits
What Does a Good Sport Look Like?
3 Team Superpowers
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1. Play Fair
Follow the game rules honestly. We take turns, share gear, and never cheat.
"I play with honesty!"
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2. Cheer Teammates
If a friend makes a mistake, we say "Great effort!" instead of pointing fingers.
"We lift each other up!"
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3. Bounce Back
When we don't win, we stay proud of our effort and congratulate opponents!
"Every game helps us grow!"
K, 1st & 2nd Truth: Being a good sport makes everyone excited to play with you! β
True Champion β
Video Spotlight
Watch & Think: Character in Action
Eyes on Screen
Embedded media
Look For These Visual Clues:
π 1. Facial Clues K & 1st
Look at the players' faces. When do their expressions change from upset to proud?
π£οΈ 2. Word Choices 1st & 2nd
What specific phrases help lower anger and build teamwork?
π€ 3. Next Play Choice All Grades
How can you use this move the next time you play at recess or P.E.?
Partner Talk: "What is one kind sentence you can say to someone who is down?" Think-Pair-Share
Big Feelings
Winning with Class & Handling Losses
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When I Win!
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- π Be humble: Enjoy the win without bragging, gloating, or showing off.
- π€ Respect opponents: Look them in the eyes and say "Thanks for a great game!"
- π« Never tease: We don't shout "You lost, we're better!"
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When I Don't Win!
π¬οΈ Reset Cue
- πΈ Take the reset breath: Inhale calmly through nose, exhale slow through mouth.
- π Applaud good play: Acknowledge that the other team worked hard too.
- πͺ Growth mindset: Ask "What skill can I practice for next time?"
Class Calming Tool: 4-second breath reset cools down big feelings instantly!
Breathe In... Out...
Class Game Challenge
Game Time: The Hot Potato Team Challenge!
Fast, Safe & Kind!
Put your sportsmanship to the test! Here are the 3 Circle Rules:
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Circle Ready
Sit Criss-Cross Applesauce. Make space for classmates on your left and right.
π Cue: Calm bodies & ready hands
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Two-Hand Pass
Pass quickly with two hands directly into your neighbor's grip. No throwing or launching!
π€² Cue: Two soft hands on the potato
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Freeze on Cue!
π΅ Music on = pass rapidly!
π Music off = FREEZE like a statue instantly!
π Cue: Listen sharp for the pause!
Class Chant: "Hot potato, pass it quick! Catch it gentle, that's the trick!" π Clap & Chant!
The Magic Secret
Holding the Potato? You Are Cheer Captain!
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1. Caught with Potato?
No frowns, no sulking! You did nothing wrongβthe music just stopped on you.
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2. New Role: Cheer Captain!
You step just behind the circle to lead clapping and cheer on classmates!
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3. No Tears, Just Cheers!
The whole circle gives you two claps and says: "Great job being in the game!"
Cheer Squad Rhyme:
"The potato was hot, but that is okayβwe cheer for our friends every day!"
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Team Commitment
Our Kβ2 Good Sport Pledge!
Ready to Play!
β Stand Up & Repeat with 4 Claps: β
"Play fair, show we care!
High-fives in the air!
Win or lose, we smile and play,
We are good sports every day!"
π€ 1. Share
β€οΈ 2. Care
π 3. Cheer
β 4. Play Fair
Turn to two neighbors and give a double high-five!
Ready, Set, Play Hot Potato! π₯
Good Sport Reflection Sheet
Good Sport Superstar
Kβ2 Sportsmanship & Game Reflection Sheet
Grades K β’ 1 β’ 2
Name:
Date:
Game:
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How Did I Play Today? (Color or circle your face!)
Self-Check
π€² I took turns and used gentle hands.
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π£οΈ I used kind words to cheer on my friends.
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π€ I stayed calm, smiled, and gave a high-five.
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Draw Yourself Being a Good Sport!
Picture Time π¨
Draw you and your friends playing Hot Potato or a recess game (showing high-fives, passing gently, or smiling)!
Student Drawing Box
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My Good Sport Words
Kind Talk π¬
Word Bank: "Good game!" "Nice try!" "Great pass!" "Let's play again!"
Write or trace your favorite thing to say to a friend after a game:
Official Good Sport Badge
"I promise to share, care, cheer, and play fair every single day!"
SUPERSTAR Sign / Star