MindMap Gallery Grade 1: Sportsmanship in Physical Activities
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Grade 1: Sportsmanship in Physical Activities
Learning Goals
Follow rules during games and activities
Respect referees/teachers and their decisions
Encourage teammates and show kindness
Handle winning and losing in a healthy way
Key Concepts
What “sportsmanship” means
Being fair
Being respectful
Being safe
Rules help everyone
Keep games fun
Prevent injuries
Make play fair
Respecting officials
Listening the first time
Accepting calls without arguing
Being a supportive teammate
Sharing turns and equipment
Using friendly words
Including everyone
Sportsmanship = fair play + respectful behavior + safe choices, guided by rules and teamwork.
Expected Behaviors (Look-Fors)
Before the game
Line up and listen to directions
Learn the rules and boundaries
Agree to play safely
During the game
Follow rules and take turns
Use self-control (hands/feet to self when needed)
Speak politely to classmates and adults
Help others (offer a hand up, pass the ball, share space)
After the game
Say “good game” or give a respectful gesture
Thank the referee/teacher
Clean up equipment together
Clear routines before/during/after games make respect and fairness visible.
Classroom Language (Kid-Friendly Phrases)
“Let’s play fair.”
“Nice try!”
“Good job!”
“It’s okay—we can try again.”
“I disagree, but I will accept the call.”
“Can I have a turn next?”
Teaching Activities
Rule practice games
“Red Light, Green Light” (listening and control)
“Simon Says” (following directions)
Teamwork challenges
Relay races with cheering rules
Partner passing with praise prompts
Role-play scenarios
How to respond to a referee call
What to say when someone makes a mistake
Reflection circle
Share one kind thing you did or heard
Common Situations & Coaching Responses
When a student argues a call
Pause, breathe, and listen
Use: “We accept the call and keep playing.”
When someone brags or teases
Replace with a compliment
Use: “We celebrate without hurting feelings.”
When a student feels upset about losing
Name the feeling, then reset
Use: “I feel disappointed. I will try again.”
Coach the moment with a short reset routine: breathe, use the phrase, rejoin play.
Safety & Fair Play
Use equipment correctly
Keep personal space
Stop immediately on the signal/whistle
No pushing, tripping, or rough play
Assessment (Simple Checks)
Teacher observation checklist
Follows rules
Respects referee/teacher
Encourages teammates
Handles winning/losing appropriately
Student self-check (thumbs up/side/down)
“Did I play fair today?”
“Did I use kind words?”
Home Connection
Family discussion prompts
“How can we be good winners and good losers?”
“What does it sound like to encourage someone?”
Practice at home
Play a simple game and take turns being the “referee”