# Lesson Introduction: The Spirit of Sportsmanship
## Welcome, Future Champions!
### **Objective:**
Today, we're going to explore the exciting world of sportsmanship and learn why it's just as important as winning. Are you ready to discover how being a great teammate can make your games even more fun?
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## **A Game of Charades:**
### **Activity Instructions:**
1. **Gather Around**: Let's start with a fun activity! I need you all to form groups of 4-5 players.
2. **Pick a Sport**: Each group will decide on a popular sport (like soccer, basketball, or baseball) and think of an action or behavior that represents good sportsmanship.
3. **Act It Out**: Without using any words, your group will take turns acting out your chosen sportsmanship behavior while the rest of the class tries to guess what it is!
4. **Discuss**: After each act, we'll take a moment to discuss why that behavior is important in sports and how it can help create a positive environment for everyone.
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### **Examples of Sportsmanship Behaviors:**
- **Shaking Hands**: After a match, players shake hands to show respect.
- **Helping a Fallen Opponent**: Offering a hand to someone who has fallen during a game.
- **Cheering for Everyone**: Encouraging not just your teammates, but also the players on the opposing team.
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## **Why This Matters:**
As we take part in this fun activity, remember that sportsmanship isn’t just about the games we play—it's about how we treat one another both on and off the field. Whether we win or lose, showing respect, kindness, and encouragement makes us all winners!
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### **So, are you ready to show your sportsmanship skills? Let’s play!**