How To Be A Good Sport and A Good Loser

What does it mean to be a "good sport"?

• Only playing games you can win

• Cheering when someone else loses

• Being respectful and fair to others, win or lose

• Refusing to play unless you’re the best

If you lose a game, what is the best thing to say to the winner?

• You got lucky.

• Good game, you did great!

• You only won because I was tired.

• Let’s not play again.

Which of these is NOT a good way to show good sportsmanship?

• High-fiving your opponent

• Calling your teammate names when they mess up

• Following the rules

• Being honest when you make a mistake

When you win a game, a good sport would...

• Brag loudly so everyone hears

• Tease the person who lost

• Say “good game” and shake hands

• Dance and show off

If you feel upset after losing, what should you do first?

• Yell at your teammate

• Take a deep breath and calm down

• Quit the team

• Blame someone else

Which action shows good sportsmanship during a team activity?

• Ignoring the rules

• Helping a teammate who made a mistake

• Only playing if your team is winning

• Giving up in the middle of the game

Why is being a good loser important?

• So you get a prize

• So people won’t play with you again

• It shows maturity and respect

• It makes you win next time

If someone else is a sore loser, what should you do?

• Make fun of them

• Laugh at them

• Walk away or try to cheer them up

• Yell louder

How should you react when a teammate makes a mistake?

• Yell at them

• Say “it’s okay, try again”

• Ignore them for the rest of the game

• Tell the teacher

Good sportsmanship helps people...

• Argue less and work together

• Avoid playing games

• Win more often

• Always get their way