competition (psychology) in children

It's summertime, and that means it's time to play basketball! Tyler signs the All-Stars up for their first tournament at the local rec center. But he doesn't plan on the challenges that can come with summer. Cam and Brianna are in summer school, Jasmine has to go stay with her dad, and Markus has to mow laws all summer. Tyler is left alone to practice, and worries that the All-Stars are breaking up. Can the All-Stars find a way to deal with their summer schedules and still practice for the big game?.

After winning the youth basketball tournament and getting TV coverage, the All-Stars are riding high. Soon, a former basketball star approaches them asking to be their coach. The All-Stars are divided. Do they want to become a legitimate basketball team or keep things the same?.

"Just once, Frank Pearl would like to win at something! He is going to win a prize if it's the last thing he does. Could an amazing yo-yo trick or Cookie the parrot land him a prize? Could a blue ribbon be his at the Great Third-Grade Breakfast Bash? With three shots at a prize and Judy Moody cheering him on (sort of?), there's no way that Frank can miss out on a trophy this time" --.

Explains competition, what it is, its importance, and how to be a good winner as well as a good loser.