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Group of people with left arms in the air, playing Simon Says Stretch

Simon Says Stretch

Fun variation of the classic Simon Says group exercise.

  • Very playful & fun
  • Highly energetic
  • Inclusive
  • Focus on critical thinking
  • No props

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Assemble your group in front of you.
  2. Announce that your name is ‘Simon’ and you want everyone to follow your commands exactly.
  3. Instruct your group to only follow your commands if the words “SIMON SAYS…” are spoken before them.
  4. If someone initiates a move without this command, or makes a wrong move, ask them to add one point to a tally.
  5. Formally announce the start of a round, and issue a series of commands with or without matching movements from yourself, eg “PLACE HANDS ON HEAD.”
  6. After 30 seconds of commands and action, formally announce the end of a round.
  7. Play several rounds, with each round getting progressively harder.
  8. The person(s) with the least number of points at the end wins.

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