Behaviour Matters Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely

Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely is a fun and thoughtful story about learning the value of fair play. Cheetah is fast-and always wants to win. But when his competitive streak gets out of hand, his friends stop wanting to play with him. Through reflection and support, Cheetah begins to understand how good sportsmanship makes playtime more enjoyable for everyone. This title from the Behaviour Matters series includes discussion ideas and activity suggestions to support social development in early childhood settings.

Educational Benefits:

• Teaches fairness, cooperation, and respectful play.
• Develops empathy and perspective-taking in competitive situations.
• Supports the EYFS Personal, Social and Emotional Development area.
• Useful for addressing classroom conflict and encouraging team spirit.

Classroom Ideas:

• Explore what it means to be a good sport through role-play games.
• Make a œFair Play pledge as a class and display it on a poster.
• Discuss scenarios where winning isn't everything.
• Ask children to share a time when they had fun playing, even if they didn't win.

Information:

• Ages: Under 5
• Measurements: 197mm x 237mm
• Pages: 32
• Format: Paperback
• Author: Sue Graves
• Theme: Sportsmanship, sharing, social play