Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

The Waiting Game: Learning to Be Patient

We're learning how to wait for our turn when we play games. Being patient helps make sure everyone has fun and feels like part of the team!

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What & Why

Waiting for your turn is called being patient. It means you can wait calmly without getting upset.Why is it important? Because it's fair! When we take turns, everyone gets a chance to play. It also keeps us safe, like when only one person goes down the slide at a time.
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Example 1 — The Super Slide

You and your friends want to go on the big, twisty slide!You see a line of kids waiting.You feel so excited and want to go right now!But you remember to be patient. You walk to the end of the line.While you wait, you watch your friends slide down and cheer for them.Soon, it's your turn! Whee! Because everyone waited, everyone got a safe turn.
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Example 2 — One Ball, Many Friends

Your class has one basketball to play with at recess.Everyone wants to shoot a basket.Instead of grabbing the ball, you and your friends make a plan.You decide to make a line. The first person shoots, gets their ball, and gives it to the next person.You cheer for your friends when they make a basket.When it's your turn, you take your shot. Everyone is happy because the game is fair.

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
What does it mean to be patient?
A.Waiting calmly for your turn.
B.Running to the front of the line.
C.Crying until you get what you want.
D.Taking the toy from someone else.
Beginner
You are in line for the swings and a friend cuts in front of you. What is the BEST thing to do?
A.Push them out of the line.
B.Yell at them.
C.Calmly say, 'Excuse me, the line starts back there.'
D.Cry and run away.
Beginner
Why is taking turns important in a game?
A.So only one person has fun.
B.So the game ends faster.
C.So it's fair and everyone gets a chance to play.
D.So you can be the boss of the game.

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We're learning how to wait for our turn when we play games. Being patient helps make sure everyone has fun and feels like part of the team!

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