Change the phrase “Simon Says” or the actions to copy.
Must require students to replace an automatic response with an opposite response/motion.
Simon says sit down for our Post-Game Talk.
Give a series of fun, active commands–some with “Simon Says” before, some without.
But don’t do anything if I just say, “Touch your nose.” For example, if I say, “Simon Says touch your nose,” you should touch your nose.
Watch me and copy my actions, but only when I say “Simon Says” first.
Ask students to find their own space in the room where they can move around without bumping into anyone else.
Introduce Stop and Think Power to students, if necessary.
This game is about listening for a key phrase (Simon Says) before you do the motion.
See the SEL Kernels pack for additional activities. Note: Click here to download and print a card version of this practice that can be added to the other Brain Games practices to make an easy-to-use hand-held collection.
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