This page helps you understand what good teamwork looks like, how to speak up if someone is being unkind, and how to help make your team a safe and welcoming place.

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    How should my team treat me? (Ages 7 to 12)

    Your teammates should be kind and include you in games and activities.

    Good teammates:

    • Use kind words
    • Help you learn and have fun
    • Never bully, tease, or leave you out.

    Think about:

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    What makes someone a good teammate?
     

    Activity:

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    List three things good teammates do.
     

    Example:

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    Imagine you're playing with your teammates, and someone keeps calling you names. That’s not okay.
     

    What you could say:

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    "I don't like being called names. It makes me feel left out. Can you please stop?"
     

    Tip:

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    If someone is mean, tell a trusted adult like your coach or parent.

     

    How should my team treat me? (Ages 13 to 17)

    Your team should treat you with respect and fairness.

    This means:

    • Respecting your identity and background
    • Supporting and including you
    • Not bullying, harassing, or excluding you
    • Speaking to you with kindness and encouragement.

    Reflection:

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    Write down three ways you can help make your team more inclusive.
     

    Scenario:

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    If a teammate spreads rumours about you online, that’s cyberbullying. You can report it.
     

    What you could say:

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    "Someone on my team is posting things about me online that aren’t true. I’ve saved the posts, and I need help reporting it—it’s making me feel really isolated."
     

    Tip:

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    If you see someone being treated unfairly, speak up. Everyone deserves to feel welcome.