This book is intended to promote teamwork will teaching that it is not only about winning and losing but about having fun.
Preface
Lily, Tommy, and Bryce met at the park the morning of the big race
Hi Bryce! Are you ready for the race?
Yes! I just learned how to tie my shoes for the race.
I think it is time to get ready.
The kids went to the track to see everyone excited to watch Lily, Tommy, and Bryce
The whole town was talking about the competition the whole week
Woo Hoo
Ready! Set! Go!
Tommy, Lily, and Bryce lined up at the start
The kids start racing to the finish line
Ouch!
I'm almost there!
Shoe Tying
What was that?
I tripped on my shoelaces and fell. I will never win the race now!
What's wrong Bryce?
That is a good idea!
It doesn't matter if you win or lose as long as you have fun. Let's tie your shoes then finish the race together!
Bryce and Lily finish the race together
Guys I won the race!
Good job Tommy! I'm happy for you but it's not only about winning and losing
As long as you have fun!
The race was a lot of fun! Who wants to go get ice cream?
I do!
We can all practice tying our shoes there too!
Lily, Tommy, and Bryce went to get ice cream and celebrate the fun they had at the race.
Questions to ask:How many blows do you think it'll take to get across the line?How can you help someone else struggling to blow the cotton ball?What can you do if the cotton ball gets off track?
What you need: Cotton BallsStrawsString or ribbon
Key Words to use:
Cotton Ball Race
Directions:Give each participant a cotton ball and a straw. Find a place to lay the string or ribbon to form a finish line. Have a race to see who can blow their cotton ball using the straw past the finish first.Other ways to do this is using the ribbon as a start and seeing who can blow it the farthest.
Key Words:Competition RaceFinish line
What you need:A pair of shoes
Questions to ask:Why is it important to have our shoes tied?Should we tie our shoes tight or loose?Why do you think the laces need to cross over each other?
Directions:Practice tying shoes asking thought provoking questions