Simon Says helps in exercising listening skills.The game is easy, but can quickly turn into a challenge if played in a large group.The basic rules of the game are the same even though it's called many names.
Step 1: Pick a group of people to play with.
The game is played by children all over the world.Simon says that people of all ages can play and enjoy the game.The players in Simon stay standing for the duration of the round.You could also sit down.
Step 2: Give someone the name Simon.
One person in your group of players should be named Simon.The person who is chosen to be Simon will face the rest of the group.
Step 3: Understand the role of Simon.
Simon is the leader of the group.Simon is speaking to a group of people.Simon can either begin a command by saying, "Simon says..." or simply state the command.Simon wants to eliminate as many people as possible, until there is a winner.The group of people listening will either obey or not, depending on the way the command is phrased.Simon has them disobey or not obey commands.
Step 4: Listeners are part of the role.
Listeners must listen to what Simon tells them to do.Listeners must obey Simon's command if he first says, "Simon says..."Listeners must not obey Simon's command if he doesn't first say, "Simon says..."If a person doesn't obey Simon's command, they are eliminated from the rest of the game and must sit out until another game round is started.
Step 5: As Simon, give instructions.
Because you are trying to eliminate as many people as possible, you should make it difficult to follow your commands.Listeners have to make quick decisions on whether to obey or not if you give your commands quickly.If someone disobeys one of your commands, call them out so they can be eliminated from the game.Some common commands Simon can give include: Touch your toes.You should hop on one foot.People are dancing around the room.Do some jumping jacks.You should give yourself a hug.
Step 6: Obey commands as you listen.
Listeners have to pay attention to the commands given by Simon.Simon will try to trick you by giving you commands quickly.If Simon first says, "Simon says...", then you should wait a split second before you perform the command.Continue to perform or hold the previous command if the next command is not preceded by.
Step 7: There is a new game.
Continue playing until there is only one left.The new Simon is the winner of the round.All the players who were eliminated are back in the game.
Step 8: You are counting your own strikes.
Listeners count their own personal strikes when they disobey or don't obey a command.Simon can set a number of strikes.Strikes can be counted as letters of a word.Listeners who spell out the entire word are out for the rest of the game.Similar to the basketball game Horse, strikes can spell out.The player is eliminated when they spell the entire word.
Step 9: You can use a theme for Simon.
The leader of the ground can change their name during holidays.Simon says that if you play around around February 14th, you can turn into Cupid.Simon can change into Uncle Sam during the Fourth of July.
Step 10: Sports activities should be added.
It's possible to translate "Simon says" into a fun activity for a sports team with older kids.All volleyball related commands would be included in a volleyball version of Simon.Simon might give a command like: Block, all players jump up to block.The players pretend to dive for the ball.All players are ready for their defensive position.The players would shuffle in the direction indicated by Simon.