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crown.” As an option, the children can trade hands with each other, so that they are “giving each
other a hand” before gluing the chain links. If you have trouble finding these items locally, try S
and S Worldwide, www.snswwide.com and Crayola at www.crayolastore.com.
Games and Activities
Simon Says Be a Good Sport
(Adapted by Teresa Chiv. Discuss being a good sport with children, then play “Simon Says”
using examples of good sportsmanship and bad sportsmanship, as shown below. Children
should do the activities Simon says to do, but not do the activities mentioned in the commands
not made by Simon. Photocopy the medal provided at the end of this chapter that says,
“_________ is a good sport.” Award the medal to the children at the end of the game.)
Simon says stand up. (Stand up)
Simon says throw a baseball. (Act as if you are throwing a ball with one hand)
Throw your bat on the ground. (No activity)
Simon says run in place. (Run in place)
Simon says stop running. (Stop running)
Run backwards. (No activity)
Simon says kick the soccer ball. (Act as if you are kicking a ball)
Pick the soccer ball up with your hands. (No activity)
Simon says clap your hands for the other team. (Clap your hands)
Stomp your foot. (No activity)
Simon says shake hands with the person to your right. (Shake your neighbor’s hand)
Kick your foot in anger. (No activity)
Simon says say “Good Job.” (Say “good job”)
Say “That’s no fair.” (No activity)
Simon says shout “Hooray.” (Shout “Hooray!”)
Shout “Boo.” (No activity)
Simon says sit down and get ready for another great sport book! (Sit down)
Guest Speakers
Invite a local soccer team coach to discuss the importance of playing for fun, and to show the
children a few soccer moves.
Videos/DVDs/Films
If you have public performance rights, show these videos and DVDs, or segments of them, to
the children. Otherwise, display them for home use.
“The Good Sport” on Arthur, the Good Sport. (12 minutes)
You’re a Good Sport Charlie Brown. (25 minutes)