Author(s): SMITH BRYAN

Child & Family Development

Competition is a natural, and in most instances, healthy part of growing up. We encourage our students and athletes to strive to be the best they can be. But, competing in healthy ways can be difficult for some. Some kids are so driven to win, they try to do so at all costs, even when it has a negative impact on those around them. Learning to display good sportsmanship whether winning or losing is a tough lesson for many adults to learn, let alone kids! Fortunately, author and educator Bryan Smith has developed another excellent activity guide designed to accompany the If Winning Isn't Everything, Why Do I Hate to Lose? picture book.

The activity guide contains twenty-one lessons and activities for educators to use with their K-5 students. Each lesson is designed to teach and reinforce the skill of displaying good sportsmanship. Several activities can be combined to support your common core learning initiatives, and are identified in the activity guide. School counsellors, coaches and educators who work with K-5 students will benefit from the activities, step-by-step instructions, lists of materials, worksheets and answer keys in the activity guide. The enclosed CD includes ready-to-print forms and handouts. This material has everything you need to help your kids learn how to enjoy competition in more positive and healthy ways.