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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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