One fun game to teach the present simple tense to 11-year-old kids is “Simon Says.” Here’s how you can modify the game to focus on the present simple tense:

1. Explain to the kids that you will be playing a game called “Simon Says” to practice using the present simple tense.
2. Choose one child to be “Simon” and the other child to be the player.
3. “Simon” will give commands using the present simple tense, such as “Simon says, ‘Jump!’” or “Simon says, ‘Clap your hands!’”
4. The player must listen carefully and only perform the action if “Simon” says “Simon says” before the command.
5. If the player performs an action without “Simon” saying “Simon says,” they are out for that round.
6. Switch roles after a few rounds, allowing each child to be “Simon” and the player.
7. Encourage the kids to use the present simple tense when giving commands as “Simon.”
8. To make it more challenging, you can introduce negative commands, such as “Simon says, ‘Don’t touch your nose!’”
9. Keep playing until the kids become more comfortable with using the present simple tense.

Remember to make the game enjoyable and provide positive reinforcement to keep the kids engaged and motivated to learn.