K-5Listening Skills10-15 min

Silly Simon Says (NCHPAD version)

K-5

Engagement: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Equipment: None Time: 10-15 min

Only follow if "Simon says." Builds following directions, memory.

TEKS Alignment: K.2C (follow directions), K.1A (locomotor/non-locomotor)

Character Focus: Obedience and discernment — listening to God's true voice.

Cross-Curricular: Language Arts (commands)

📺 Watch: Silly Simon Says PE Demo

Comprehensive Modifications/Adaptations for ALL Grades:

K: Simple commands, seated, visual cues, 8-10 min (STEP: Wheelchair poses, large gestures for visual, hand signals for hearing, simple one-step for cognitive, fun sounds for sensory, short rounds for fatigue, inclusive pairs)

1st: Add movements, 10-12 min (STEP: Adaptive poses, verbal/visual cues, buddy support)

2nd: Silly variations, 12-14 min (STEP: Seated options, color-coded for visual)

3rd: Memory chains, 14-16 min (STEP: Modified actions, team roles)

4th: Competitive says, 16-18 min (STEP: Adjustable intensity, time extensions)

5th: Advanced variants, 18-20 min (STEP: Inclusive teams, sensory adaptations)

5E Lesson Plan Structure:

🔥 Engage: Hook activity - Quick warm-up demonstration of game concept, show excitement for the activity (demo silly command).
🔍 Explore: Hands-on discovery - Students try following commands, explore rules through guided practice.
📖 Explain: Teach concepts - Demonstrate proper form, explain rules, TEKS connections, character focus on obedience/discernment.
🚀 Elaborate: Apply/extend - Full game play with variations, leadership roles, cross-curricular connections (language commands).
✅ Evaluate: Assess learning - Check understanding of skills, character development, TEKS mastery (observe following).