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Simon Says

Children only follow instructions if they start with "Simon says". Great for action verbs and body parts.

⏱ 5-10 min⚡ High energy👥 Whole class

📚 Vocabulary

• action verbs

• body parts

• classroom instructions

• feelings

🛠 Materials

• No materials needed

📋 How to Play

Children stand up with space to move.
Teacher is "Simon."
When teacher says "Simon says JUMP!" — children must jump.
When teacher just says "JUMP!" without "Simon says" — children must NOT move.
Any child who moves when they should not is out and sits down.
Last child standing wins and becomes the new Simon.

💡 Teacher Tips

✓Start slowly and speed up as children get the idea.

✓Use a mix of familiar and new vocabulary to challenge children.

✓Let children take turns being Simon once they know the game well.

✓For very young children, play without elimination — just for fun and practice.

🔄 Variations

→Use classroom instructions — "Simon says open your book!"

→Combine body parts and actions — "Simon says touch your nose AND jump!"

→Play with feelings — "Simon says look HAPPY!"

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