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consequence is that the lack of movement can cause health problems because even though not all games
are physical some certainly are.
Also teachers must make sure they explain the rules of the game in detail and that all instructions are
clear before starting the game. During the game it is important for the teachers to observe and be ready to
help, but without unnecessarily interrupting the flow of the game because
that might affect the fluency,
which could result in discouraging students from participating. After the game, it is a good idea to have
some sort of a follow up activity planned because it gives the student’s time to reflect upon the game and
how it turned out. It is important for teachers to know that augmenting a game is allowed and can certainly
be necessary in some cases. More difficult games can be made easier so they become a challenge instead
of to hard for less skilled or younger students and vice versa.
Although games can usually be modified to suit students of various ages, there are certain
characteristics in games that appeal to children within specific age groups. For children age 6–8
