10-minute lesson · Grades 3–5
Get back into the game after losing
Act out the three steps with an imaginary ball. Then practice one way to rejoin.
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For students
You miss the last shot. Your team loses. Another round is about to start.
Act out the three steps with an imaginary ball. Then practice one way to rejoin.
Set it down: Put the ball in the middle.
Give yourself a moment: Say “I need a second.”
Rejoin: Say “I’m ready. Whose turn is it?”
For the counselor
2 min • Start. Say “Losing can feel rough. Today we’ll practice getting ready for the next round.”
6 min • Practice. Read the three cards. In pairs, one calls “Round over.” The other acts out the steps. Switch. Try again as if someone else missed the shot. Give them the same room to reset.
2 min • Check. “What could you say when you’re ready?” Example: “I’m ready. Whose turn is it?”
Fictional examples are fine. Students can point, speak, or pass.