EF Conversation #014 - Simon Says...

There's a lot of executive function processes hiding inside a game of Simon Says.

Children are holding a rule in mind (working memory), stopping an automatic response (inhibitory control) and continually adapting to changing instructions (cognitive flexibility).

A simple game — but repeated opportunities to practise all three core EF processes.

What other children's games have hidden EF demands?

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