Simon Says!

In this clip, the game Simon Says is used as an instructional teaching strategy rather than simply an elimination game. Students are not eliminated as soon as they make a mistake. Instead, students acquire points and are allowed to continue playing whenever the teacher says the game is over. As discussed in our class, using games to teach our ELLs is beneficial because it appeals to all types of learners--visual, tactile, and, aural. Students are able to more quickly grasp concepts, such as the different body parts, because the game allows students to engage their sense of sight, sound, and touch when making the connection.