Let the sad out
It’s okay to feel sad. Squeeze your fists tight, tighter… and let go. When you let it out, it doesn’t stay stuck inside.
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My First Lost Race
Ezz remembers his very first race at sports day. He started at the back, passed two runners… and his friend Nai got there first, by half a step. Three small secrets helped him, and it was still one of his best sports days ever.
Is your child getting ready for sports day, or finding it hard to lose?
Things to try together, a plan to print, and help for the day itself and afterwards.
Open the race plan →The three secrets
Say them together: one finger, two fingers, three!
Say “well done”
When your friend wins, give them a high five and say well done. They were trying their best too.
Find your one good thing
Even when you don’t win, there’s still something you can be proud of. What’s ONE thing you did really well?
Printables
Colouring book
Secrets card
A fridge card and four pocket cards to cut out.