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Copy and continue repeating patterns using sounds and/or actions
Indoor playing area
Music (optional)
Ensure clear space for playing area
Students spread out in playing area
Using the rules of ’Simon says’, call out commands for players to perform movement patterns.
Ask players to demonstrate movement patterns (e.g. hop on one foot two times and then jump on the spot 3 times.
Players should only follow your instructions when you say ’Everybody’.
Mix up movement patterns.
Do not eliminate players.
Select students to give directions
Play in small groups, with students taking turns to give and follow directions