Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

Being a Good Sport: Cheering for Everyone

This lesson teaches us how to be a super sport by cheering for everyone. When we cheer for others, it makes the game fun and friendly for all our friends!

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What & Why

Being a good sport means being kind and fair to everyone when you play. When we cheer for our friends and even the other team, it shows we care more about having fun together than just winning!
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Example 1 — Cheering When a Teammate Scores

Imagine you are playing soccer. Your friend Leo kicks the ball and... GOAL!You see Leo score the goal.You feel happy for him!You can shout, "Yay, Leo!" or give him a high-five.This makes Leo feel great and shows you are a happy teammate.
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Example 2 — Cheering When Someone Tries Hard

Now, it's Maya's turn to throw a beanbag. She throws it as hard as she can, but it doesn't land in the hoop.You see that Maya tried her very best.Instead of saying nothing, you smile at her.You say, "That was a great try, Maya!"This helps Maya feel happy that she tried, even if she missed.

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
What is the most important part of being a good sport?
A.Being kind and having fun.
B.Winning every game.
C.Being the fastest runner.
D.Only cheering for your own team.
Beginner
Your friend Mia is running a race and she trips and falls. What is the best thing to do?
A.Laugh because she fell.
B.Keep running to win the race.
C.Ask her, "Are you okay?"
D.Tell her she should run faster next time.
Beginner
Who should you cheer for during a game?
A.Only the person who is winning.
B.Only your best friend.
C.Everyone who is playing and trying their best.
D.No one, you should be quiet.

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This lesson teaches us how to be a super sport by cheering for everyone. When we cheer for others, it makes the game fun and friendly for all our friends!

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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