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Good Sportsmanship Choices

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  • You want to throw the game pieces after losing.
    Throw the game pieces to show how upset you are.
    Squeeze a stress ball or take deep breaths to calm down.
  • You get frustrated after losing several times in a row during a card game.
    Ask to take a short break and come back when calm.
    Slam your cards on the table.
  • You want to argue with the referee or teacher after losing.
    Stay respectful and accept the result.
    Argue until they change their mind.
  • You lose and want to leave the group.
    Leave the group and avoid playing again.
    Stay with the group and say, "It’s okay, maybe I’ll win nex
  • You lost and start blaming your teammates.
    Keep blaming your teammates.
    Take responsibility and say, "We all did our best."
  • You lost a game and feel like quitting.
    Remind yourself: "Losing is part of learning."
    Quit and say, "I never want to play this again!"
  • You feel like crying after your friend wins a game you really wanted to win.
    Refuse to play any more games.
    Use positive self-talk: "It’s okay, winning isn’t everything
  • You shout, "That’s not fair!" after losing.
    Keep yelling at the other players.
    Pause, count to 10, and apologize for shouting.
  • You came in last during a board game with your friends.
    Smile and say, "It was fun playing with you."
    Walk away and stop talking to your friends.
  • You feel frustrated but the next activity is starting.
    Take a breath, reset, and get ready for the next activity.
    Refuse to join the next activity because you lost.
  • You lose but your friend offers to play again.
    Accept and say, "Sure! I’ll try my best again."
    Say, "No, I’m done!" and walk away.
  • Your team loses a basketball game by one point.
    Blame your teammates for losing.
    High-five your teammates and say, "We tried our best."
  • You feel embarrassed because everyone saw you lose.
    Tell everyone they cheated.
    Use self-talk: "Everyone loses sometimes. It’s okay."
  • You lose the final round of a video game even though you practiced a lot
    Take a deep breath and say, "I’ll do better next time."
    Yell and turn off the game.
  • You lost but your friends are still having fun.
    Sit alone and refuse to talk to anyone.
    Join in the fun and focus on enjoying the time together.
  • You feel jealous when your friend wins two times in a row.
    Tell your friend they’re being unfair.
    Compliment your friend and say, "You’re really good at this!
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