Conclude which is the least desirable outcome when elementary school students participate in sports and games.

• A. Teaching the qualities of patience. persistence, and practice
• B. Showing the students what it is like to work with mentors
• C. Showing children that they can be part of a team, instead of being individuals
• D. Showing children that they can be individuals, instead of part of a team

Answer: (D)

In elementary sports, the emphasis is on teamwork and social development—learning to cooperate, communicate, and share a common goal with teammates. The least desirable outcome is portraying children as individuals who operate apart from the group, because this mindset undermines cooperation, mutual support, and the ability to function effectively within a team.

Seeing patience, persistence, and practice as values teaches students that growth comes through effort, which is a positive outcome. Introducing mentors provides guidance, role models, and support that help youngsters learn skills and proper attitudes. Demonstrating that children can be part of a team reinforces belonging, responsibility to others, and collaborative problem-solving. In contrast, prioritizing being individuals over being part of a team can erode teamwork, reduce opportunities to learn shared leadership, and make it harder for students to engage constructively in group activities.