One way to teach simple past tense with a game is to play a game of “I went to the store and bought…” Each player takes turns saying what they bought at the store, using the simple past tense. For example, “I went to the store and bought a loaf of bread.” The next player then repeats what the previous player bought and adds their own item, using the simple past tense. For example, “I went to the store and bought a loaf of bread and a carton of milk.” The game continues until a player forgets an item or uses the wrong tense. This game helps students practice using the simple past tense in a fun and interactive way.