Being a Good Sport

My name is {{childName}}, and this is my story about playing games. I like to play games with other people. In many games, someone wins and someone loses. Being a good sport means playing in a kind, fair way, whether I win or lose.

Sometimes I win a game. Winning feels exciting. When I win, I can smile and say something kind, like 'good game.' I try not to brag, because that can make other people feel sad. A good winner is a kind winner.

Sometimes I lose a game, even when I try my best. Losing can feel disappointing, and that feeling is okay — it passes. I can take a breath and say 'good game' to my friend. Losing does not mean I am bad at the game. It just means it was someone else's turn to win this time.

The best part of a game is having fun and playing together, not just winning. When I am a good sport, other children like to play with me again. I am learning to win kindly and lose calmly.