Buddy Day #6- Sportsmanship

** Pictures of our day at the bottom, please scroll through**

Objective:

Students will learn about the importance of sportsmanship in various activities and games, develop teamwork skills, and practice positive behaviors during physical activities.

Lesson Plan:

1. Introduction (10 minutes):

• Gather buddy students in the classroom to start and introduce the concept of sportsmanship.

• Define sportsmanship as playing fair, following the rules, respecting opponents, and being gracious whether winning or losing.

• Discuss why sportsmanship is important in sports and other activities.

2. Activity 1: Sportsmanship Rules (30 minutes):

• Divide students into small groups (buddies).

• Have groups discuss and write down examples of how they can demonstrate sportsmanship during games and activities.

• Gather back as a whole class and discuss their sportsmanship rules/examples to the class.

• Create sportsmanship rules together as a class. Write them on the Smartboard or chart paper.

3. Introduce the games they will be playing next block so they have some understanding (15 minutes)

3. Activity 2: Team-building Games (1 hour):

• Outdoors and in the gym, there will be team building games or activities such as relay races, capture the flag, or cooperative games. We will rotate through the stations (schedule is attached on the email)

• Emphasize the importance of teamwork, communication, and supporting each other during the games.

• Encourage students to demonstrate sportsmanship by congratulating opponents, helping teammates, and accepting both victory and defeat graciously.

4. Discussion (10 minutes):

• Gather students together and lead a discussion about their experiences during the activities.

• Ask questions such as:

• How did you demonstrate sportsmanship during the games?

• What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

• Why is it important to show respect to opponents and teammates?

• How can we apply the principles of sportsmanship outside of sports?

5. Conclusion (5 minutes):

• Summarize the key points of the lesson about sportsmanship.

• Reinforce the importance of practicing good sportsmanship in all aspects of life.

• Encourage students to continue demonstrating sportsmanship in their everyday activities.

6. Extension Activity (Optional):

• Have students write or draw about a time when they demonstrated sportsmanship outside of school and share their stories with the class.

By the end of the lesson, students should have a better understanding of sportsmanship and how it applies not only to sports but also to their interactions with others in various situations.