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Simon Says
Students will practice listening skills and basic physical concepts as required in physical education class.
Grade Level: K - 3rd
Grade Level: K - 3rd Subject:
Subject: Length of Time: As Desired
Length of Time: As Desired
Objectives & Outcomes
Students will practice listening skills and basic physical concepts as required in physical education class.
Materials Needed
- Large open area for children to spread out
- Basketballs
- Jump rope
- Cones
- Other props as needed.
Procedure
Opening to Lesson
Begin by asking students if they have ever played Simon Says. Make sure to explain the rules: the teacher will call out directions, but you should not follow that direction unless s/he says Simon says…. First. If a move is performed when Simon Says is not first said, then that person must sit on their spot. The last person/people standing are the winners.
Body of Lesson
- Have all students start in a line on one side of the gym.
- Start with simple instructions such as Simon says, take two baby steps, Simon says make one jump forward, Take one giant step forward (no Simon says).
- Keep going until several students are ‘out’
Closing
Allow the winners to serve as Simon if time permits for a second game or let the game continue into another day.
Assessment & Evaluation
Assessment and evaluation will be based on participation, following directions, and simple observation
Modification & Differentiation
Depending on the disability some moves may need to be modified for students.
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