Of course other kids beat their scores...that's the challenge! Before we begin, we talk about gifts and how everyone has different abilities, skills and talents. I tell that this is true in life and in sports. I show the students a college volleyball game clip and ask them about the different roles they see people playing. The person spiking the ball can't do it without the setter. The setter can't do it without a passer and so on. Each gift is different and yet equally important for success. A good lesson for us all to learn.

Hi, so I absolutely LOVED this idea. As soon as I saw it I made a bulletin board in my gym, had my fifth graders volunteer and the next week picked a student to be featured. I was shocked with the amount of students that wanted to challenge the 5th grader. I was also shocked with how well the other students were doing. I then got a really upsetting e-mail from a parent saying their 5th grader came home in tears over the fact that younger girls were beating his scores. Is this happening with your challenge? How are you avoiding these type of situations? I'm so upset now b/c I love the challenge, idea of encouraging other students to push themselves, and making the 5th graders feel special getting featured with picture, bio, and stats. Thoughts?