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What does it feel like when you are trying NOT to do something you want to do? What does it feel like to tell your body to Stop and Think?.

The brain is a very special muscle that can grow and become stronger with regular practice and exercise. In real life, our brains tell our bodies what to do.

In this game, Simon is telling us what to do.

You will copy my actions only when I DON’T say ‘Simon Says’ first.” “Now we’re going to pretend it is opposite day.

A more challenging variation that also practices mental flexibility: after a few rounds, change the rules.

To make the game more challenging, you can do the action yourself whether or not you say “Simon says,” which tempts players to follow instead of listening closely.

To practice careful listening, insert other, but similar, phrases like “Simone says.”.

As students get better at the game, increase the speed that you play.

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.

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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.

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