Simon says ideas for toddlers

The Best Simon Says List of Commands (200 Ideas)

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Simon Says is a timeless game played by kids of all ages. It’s fun, it’s educational, and it’s a great way to engage children.

This Simon Says list of commands (there are 200) will keep you busy and includes different types of commands – simple, funny, silly, active, etc.

What are the Benefits of Playing Simon Says?

Why is Simon Says a good game for preschoolers and older kids? 

Here are just a few reasons:

• It teaches kids listening skills
• It improves concentration and memory
• It’s an active game that can build gross motor skills
• It teaches kids to follow instructions
• It builds vocabulary
• It’s good for cognitive development

What are the Rules of Simon Says?

How do you play Simon Says in class or with a group of children at home?

The Simon Says rules are simple:

• One child is chosen to be Simon.  
• Simon faces the group of children and must give action commands for them to follow.
• If Simon gives a command beginning with the words “Simon Says,” as in “Simon Says clap your hands,” the children must follow the instruction.
• To trick someone on Simon Says, Simon must give a command that doesn’t begin with the words “Simon Says.” As an example, if Simon just says “Clap your hands,” the children must stand still and not follow the command.
• Anyone who moves when the command does not include “Simon Says” is out and must sit down.
• The winner is the last child standing.
• The winner can then be Simon in the next round.
• If playing with very young children, an adult can think of the commands and play the role of Simon.

Can you play Simon Says with one child?

Yes, you can still play Simon Says if you don’t have a group of children. You and your child can take turns being Simon and thinking of commands for the other to act out.

Playing one-on-one is a great way to introduce this game to a toddler.

List of Simon Says Game Commands

Simon Says tasks or commands are the actions that Simon instructs the children to perform (or pretend to perform in some cases). Here is a list of 200 to choose from.

Many of these will have kids giggling away as they pretend to perform some ridiculous actions.

Either give these commands as they are, or leave off the words “Simon Says” to see if children are paying attention.

1. Simon says brush your teeth
2. Simon says run on the spot
3. Simon says blink your eyes 
4. Simon says tell someone your name
5. Simon says put your hands behind your back
6. Simon says swim in the ocean
7. Simon says stretch as high up as you can
8. Simon says bend over and look through your legs at the people behind you
9. Simon says turn the spaghetti on your fork
10. Simon says purr like a cat
11. Simon says stick out your tongue
12. Simon says turn your body into a banana shape
13. Simon says kick your knees high up
14. Simon says run to the wall and run back
15. Simon says read your book
16. Simon says wink at someone next to you
17. Simon says shout as loud as you can
18. Simon says feel your heartbeat
19. Simon says make a sandwich
20. Simon says rub your tummy
21. Simon says crawl like a baby
22. Simon says bark like an excited dog
23. Simon says do a handstand
24. Simon says balance on your surfboard
25. Simon says give a thumbs up
26. Simon says clap your hands
27. Simon says be an octopus
28. Simon says tickle yourself under your arms
29. Simon says smell your feet
30. Simon says close your eyes and make a wish
31. Simon says hop on one foot
32. Simon says sing your favourite song
33. Simon says balance on the tips of your toes
34. Simon says smile at someone near you
35. Simon says touch something blue
36. Simon says go to sleep
37. Simon says fly your dragon
38. Simon says jump as high as you can

39. Simon says cry like a baby
40. Simon says sit down and cross your legs
41. Simon says spin like a propellor
42. Simon says put your glasses on
43. Simon says bite into your apple
44. Simon says push your baby in a pram
45. Simon says draw a star in the air
46. Simon says high five the person next to you
47. Simon says count your fingers
48. Simon says lie on your back and pedal your bicycle
49. Simon says have a chat on your phone
50. Simon says throw your fishing line in the lake
51. Simon says make a big yawn
52. Simon says tell a knock-knock joke
53. Simon says climb up a mountain
54. Simon says wash your hair in the shower
55. Simon says everyone make a big circle
56. Simon says everyone stand in a line
57. Simon says hide behind someone else
58. Simon says milk the cow
59. Simon says brush your hair
60. Simon says laugh like you have heard the funniest joke
61. Simon says draw a shape in the air
62. Simon says give someone near you a hair cut
63. Simon says balance a dish of plates in your hand
64. Simon says hiss like a snake
65. Simon says move along the ground like a snail
66. Simon says catch a flying bug with your tongue
67. Simon says flap your wings and fly like a butterfly
68. Simon says trumpet like an elephant as loudly as you can
69. Simon says snap like a crocodile
70. Simon says leap like a frog
71. Simon says yawn like a hippo
72. Simon says run faster than a leopard
73. Simon says walk like a crab
74. Simon says roar as loud as you can
75. Simon says hoot like an owl
76. Simon says wobble like a jellyfish
77. Simon says jump around like a monkey, saying “oo-oo-ee-ee”
78. Simon says tweet like a bird
79. Simon says ride a horse
80. Simon says be an angry elephant
81. Simon says congratulate someone by shaking their hand
82. Simon says look angry

83. Simon says look excited
84. Simon says ask someone a question
85. Simon says plant a flower
86. Simon says point to your ears
87. Simon says touch your ankles
88. Simon says touch your left shoulder
89. Simon says twist yourself into a pretzel
90. Simon says stand back to back with someone
91. Simon says touch your knees together
92. Simon says give yourself a big hug
93. Simon says fold your arms
94. Simon says do a dance
95. Simon says wave your hands in the air
96. Simon says be a tree in the wind
97. Simon says look left and look right
98. Simon says drive your racing car
99. Simon says turn around 3 times
100. Simon says climb up the stairs
101. Simon says cross the river without falling in
102. Simon says fly like a plane
103. Simon says bend over and touch your shins
104. Simon says do three jumping jacks
105. Simon says pat yourself on the back
106. Simon says count to 10
107. Simon says wiggle your nose
108. Simon says tickle your toes
109. Simon says tap your head
110. Simon says play the flute

111. Simon says play the guitar
112. Simon says play a tune on the piano
113. Simon says pull your ears
114. Simon says do a yoga pose
115. Simon says turn your body into a circle
116. Simon says sweep the floors
117. Simon says hammer a nail into the ground
118. Simon says rub the magic lamp
119. Simon says tell the genie your three wishes
120. Simon says have a sword fight
121. Simon says be a hissing cobra
122. Simon says cast a magic spell
123. Simon says take a ride on a witches broom
124. Simon says stir the soup
125. Simon says balance on a tightrope
126. Simon says build a house
127. Simon says look through your telescope
128. Simon says act like a pirate
129. Simon says open a treasure chest and see what’s inside
130. Simon says tell a story
131. Simon says sing the Happy Birthday song
132. Simon says blow up a balloon
133. Simon says make a cup of tea

134. Simon says fly a kite
135. Simon says be an annoying mosquito
136. Simon says eat a carrot like a bunny
137. Simon says chase leaves flying in the wind
138. Simon says open your umbrella
139. Simon says build a tower with blocks and bash it down
140. Simon says holds hands with someone
141. Simon says put your socks and shoes on
142. Simon says skate on ice
143. Simon says row your boat
144. Simon says wash your hands
145. Simon says hit the tennis ball over the net
146. Simon says push your baby in a pram
147. Simon says sit on your chair
148. Simon says vacuum the floor
149. Simon says pick a flower and give it to someone
150. Simon says lift up a heavy weight
151. Simon says catch a butterfly with your net
152. Simon says rock your baby to sleep
153. Simon says walk in really high shoes
154. Simon says be a scary zombie
155. Simon says make fish lips
156. Simon says slam the door closed
157. Simon says crawl under someone’s legs
158. Simon says rake the garden leaves
159. Simon says blow out your candles and make a wish
160. Simon says juggle your balls in the air
161. Simon says take a bow
162. Simon says link arms and make a train
163. Simon says walk backwards
164. Simon says link arms with each other
165. Simon says whisper a word to someone
166. Simon says make up a silly word
167. Simon says wag your tail
168. Simon says groom yourself like a cat
169. Simon says throw a tantrum on the floor
170. Simon says put on some earrings
171. Simon says be a scary monster
172. Simon says put on your crown and be a princess

173. Simon says turn into a frog
174. Simon says make up a new name for yourself and tell someone
175. Simon says be a scarecrow
176. Simon says cluck like a chicken
177. Simon says bleat like a goat
178. Simon says quack like a duck
179. Simon says neigh like a horse
180. Simon says grunt like a pig
181. Simon says be a wriggly worm 
182. Simon says have a nap
183. Simon says water the flowers
184. Simon says be a dinosaur breaking out of an egg
185. Simon says be an adult dinosaur
186. Simon says be a peacock and show off your feathers
187. Simon says run as fast as the gingerbread man
188. Simon says knit a scarf with your needles
189. Simon says put your hat on
190. Simon says stir some sugar into your tea
191. Simon says be a cheeky monkey
192. Simon says be a melting snowman
193. Simon says pretend to kick a ball on your knees
194. Simon says do a magic trick
195. Simon says crack an egg on someone’s head
196. Simon says lick your ice-cream
197. Simon says count your chickens
198. Simon says hide in your turtle shell
199. Simon says pick apples from a tree
200. Simon says ride your tractor on the farm

How Can I Make Simon Says Easier for Young Kids?

Make these commands easier for younger children by:

• Giving only one command at a time (no multi-step commands)
• Calling them out slowly and clearly
• Starting with the simpler commands (usually those that involve simple body movements such as “put your hands on your head”)

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70 Simon Says Ideas that are Fun and Educational

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Simon Says is one of those classic games kids will always love. I played it frequently when I was teaching in the classroom and it was always a hit. 

Try this list of funny Simon Says commands and your child will soon be begging you to play it again and again.

The best thing about this game is how educational it is. You can play it with just your child or a group of children.

Either way, everyone will have fun and, at the same time, develop some crucial skills for their development.

Here is a quick look at how much kids are learning during this game, followed by 70 funny Simon Says ideas that should also inspire you to make up your own fun commands.

Your children will learn all kinds of skills by playing this game of funny actions! You can play it the traditional way, or you can play Simon Says with a twist, to teach a particular skill.

In this article, I have divided fun, silly commands into various skill sets. Pick one set at a time or play a few different Simon Says games to work on specific skills. 

Feel free to alter and make up your own funny things to act out.

The sections go as follows:

• Body awareness
• Crossing the midline
• Gross motor skills
• Listening skills
• Memory
• Visual perception
• Vocabulary and thinking skills

How do you play Simon Says? Here are the basic rules:

1. One person is chosen to be Simon
2. Simon gives a command
3. Players must only obey the commands that start with “Simon says”
4. If you follow a command that doesn’t begin with “Simon says” you are out

Here is a list of the best Simon Says questions, divided into skill sets. These ideas can be used at home or in the classroom.

Watch the video for a few ideas or read on for the list of 70 commands.

As children grow, they naturally become aware of their bodies and its parts. Teaching kids about their body develops body awareness, which is an important part of a child’s physical development.

They also need to learn how each body part works and its function. This will help them to have better control over their bodies. Here are ten Simon Says prompts to help your child learn this.

Commands to Build Body Awareness:

1. Simon says point to your toes

2. Simon says touch your eyebrows

3. Simon says touch your elbows

4. Simon says touch your ankle

5. Simon says touch your tongue

6. Simon says touch your left shoulder

7. Simon says touch your back

8. Simon says tickle your armpit

9. Simon says touch your right knee

10. Simon says touch your fingernail

Crossing the Midline

The midline is the imaginary line that vertically cuts the body in half. Children need to be able to cross the midline for a variety of activities, including tying their shoes, getting dressed or reaching for a toy.

It also helps them to read more fluently as they rely on visual tracking to cross from the left side of the page to the right.

Try these Simon Says instructions to build this vital skill.

Prompts to Help Cross the Midline:

11. Simon says hug yourself

12. Simon says touch both elbows at the same time

13. Simon says touch your right knee with your left hand

14. Simon says fold your arms

15. Simon says crisscross your legs

16. Simon says high five the person next to you (this can be Simon if playing with only one child)

17. Simon says dance for 10 seconds

18. Simon says touch your left shoulder with your right hand

19. Simon says wave your arms above your head

20. Simon says twist from side to side

Gross motor skills involve movements that use the larger muscles in your body. This includes running, climbing, jumping, dancing, etc.

Using these muscles each and every day helps your child to strengthen and coordinate the muscles they need in order to function.

It is vital for your child to learn how to use the major muscles in their body to help them develop great balance and strength. It also helps them to be able to carry out regular movements with ease.

Commands to Develop Gross Motor Skills:

21. Simon says run around in a circle really fast

22. Simon says climb up the stairs (or on the couch or something nearby if you don’t have stairs)

23. Simon says roll over twice on the ground

24. Simon says walk backwards in a straight line

25. Simon says pretend to be a fish and swim around the room

26. Simon says do a crazy dance for 15 seconds

27. Simon says act like an elephant and swing your trunk around

28. Simon says move like your favourite animal

29. Simon says spin in a circle with your arms out

30. Simon says jump up and down ten times

Simon Says is one of the best games to teach your child good listening skills as each command requires listening to sets of information:

• They have to identify if they must follow the command or not.
• They then have to listen to understand what they must do.

This helps your child learn to pay attention to important details along with learning to listen to instructions given.

These listening skills will help children to follow instructions at home, as well as throughout their schooling years.

You can make them as easy or as difficult as the child needs. Start off with simple instructions and make them more challenging as you go.

You can also speak quickly to see if they can keep up with you, or add words or phrases not related to the command.

Switch it up to make sure you are beginning with “Simon says” only for some and not all of them. Go back and forth to allow them to listen and follow correctly.

Examples to Improve Listening Skills:

31. Simon says bend over to touch your toes three times

32. Simon says clap five times in a row

33. Simon says spin in a circle, stopping in the same spot you began

34. Simon says solve this problem. Answer out loud as soon as you solve it. What is 5 x 3? (you can adapt this to fit their grade level and skills)

35. Simon says do six jumping jacks as fast as you can

36. Simon says touch each knee with the opposite hand

37. Simon says count to ten in your head. Raise your hand when you’re done

38. Simon says close your eyes and balance on one foot. You can choose which foot

39. Simon says pat yourself on the back because you are doing a great job!

40. Simon says meow like a cat. Then, bark like a dog

Here are more great listening activities for kids.

Similar to listening skills, you can give multiple instructions at one time to help your child remember what was said. Your child will have to practice listening and memorizing at the same time.

This will help your child when instructions are given and help them to do better at school. Again, you can alter these to make them more difficult, keeping age and concentration level in mind.

For this game, always say “Simon says” so your child can focus on remembering without also needing to listen to whether or not the command should be followed.

Commands to Improve Memory Skills:

41. Simon says turn around two times and then clap your hands

42. Simon says wiggle your nose. Then, smile and show your teeth

43. Simon says touch your right elbow with your left hand and your left knee with your right hand

44. Simon says touch your left earlobe at the same time as you touch your right knee

45. Simon says do three jumping jacks. Then, tap your head twice.

46. Simon says blink five times in a row. Then, turn your head to the left and say the word pig

47. Simon says act like a dog. Bark three times. Then sit down on the ground.

48. Simon says touch your toes on your right foot with your left hand. Then, stand up straight. Touch your left ear with your right hand.

49. Simon says put your hands on your head. Then turn around twice.

50. Simon says touch each of your fingers on each hand. Then do the same thing with your toes.

Playing Broken Telephone is another fun way to build memory.

When you look at something, your brain will try to understand what it sees. This is visual perception.

In this version of the game, you will still say Simon Says, but the instructions will be silent. Instead, you will show the actions the children must follow.

This will help them develop strong visual perception, which is used almost every second of the day. Their brain will get stronger, and they will be able to understand more of what is going on around them.

Commands to Build Visual Perception Skills:

51. Simon says (clap your hands, then hold your elbows with opposite hands)

52. Simon says (spin around in a circle)

53. Simon says (make a heart with your hands)

54. Simon says (play the flute)

55. Simon says (do a jumping jack)

56. Simon says (touch both earlobes at the same time)

57. Simon says (bend down to touch your toes)

58. Simon says (do silly dance moves)

59. Simon says (give yourself a hug)

60. Simon says (fold your arms and look side to side)

Another great way to work this skill would be to make a set of Simon Says action cards. Draw the actions on the cards and flash the cards one at a time. This takes a bit more concentration and brainpower!

In this variation, you can make your child Simon. He has to think of his own commands that you must follow. This helps to strengthen vocabulary as he must think of what to say and do.

If he is already reading, pass him this article to use these ideas as a start, and then continue making up his own. If your child is still young, he can just make up his own ideas.

Commands to Strengthen Vocabulary and Thinking Skills:

61. Simon says touch your bicep muscles

62. Simon says act like a kangaroo and jump up and down

63. Simon says stand on your left leg 

64. Simon says twist from side to side

65. Simon says act like your favourite animal

66. Simon says to pretend to play your favourite sport

67. Simon says do a specific exercise

68. Simon says sing your favourite song

69. Simon says act like you are sweeping the floors

70. Simon says touch your elbows with the opposite hands, then do the same with your shoulders

I hope you’ll enjoy using these ideas and strengthening your children’s skills through play.  Need more ideas? Try this awesome list of Simon Says commands or these games like Simon Says.

Expose your kids to other games such as Musical Statues, the Odd One Out Game, or a game of following directions to draw a picture and you will be building many great foundational skills while having fun.

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Game Simon says: rules, actions

Published 02.11.2020 updated 12/27/201. 2021

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1. Rules for the game “Simon Speaks”
2. game “Simon Speak”: options for
3. Game Simon Says: Repeat

Game “Simon Speak” - - an active children's game popular in the West for a group of 3 or more people. A dynamic and fun game with one leader who gives commands, and other players carry them out.

Simon says is a great game suitable for kids of all ages . It can also be adapted from to adult to make it more complex.

"Simon Says" stimulates the development of gross motor skills of the body, improvement of children's listening and leadership skills, social skills and replenishment of knowledge of one's own body, active and passive vocabulary.

This fun game does not require any additional materials. About the game on Wikipedia.

Recommended number of players - 3 or more. The game can also be played together. But it's not as fun as a big company.

Rules of the game "Simon says"

In the group of players, one player is selected to play the role of "Simon" - the leader of the game. Simon gives commands, the task of other players is to follow his instructions.

Everything is simple, but there is a snag . Players should only follow commands that begin with "Simon says..."

Anyone who follows a command without the initial words "Simon says..." leaves the game . The game continues until only one player remains. This last player is declared the winner of and then gets the opportunity to become Simon in the next game!

The difficulty of the game may vary depending on the age group of the participants. For example, you can include multi-step instructions to help them practice sequencing skills. For example, "Simon says stomp your foot and then shake your head"

Simon Says Game Options

To make the game as fun and active as possible, the facilitator should call out commands quickly. Players will focus on taking action and perhaps miss the lack of the cherished "Simon says" words. Therefore, you will need a list with possible actions for the game.

1. Simon says close your eyes.
2. Simon says clap your hands.
3. Simon says keep your hands in your lap.
4. Simon says laugh out loud.
5. Simon says take one step.
6. Simon says jump like a frog.
7. Simon says crawl like a baby.
8. Simon says run in place.
9. Simon says act like you're crying.
10. Simon says touch your shoulders.
11. Simon says: do a funny dance .
12. Simon says wave your hand.
13. Simon says turn around.
14. Simon says sit down .
15. Simon says hug yourself.
16. Simon says raise your right hand.
17. Simon says take a step back.
18. Simon says sing the song .
19. Simon says point me.
20. Simon says look at your fingers.
21. Simon says scratch your elbow .
22. Simon says to sound the horns.
23. Simon says to stand on tiptoe.
24. Simon says sit down and get up.
25. Simon says, pull the neighbor's ears .
26. Simon says, tell me your name.
27. Simon says bite your lips.
28. Simon says raise your right leg.
29. Simon says pat your neighbor on the shoulder.
30. Simon says jump twice.
31. Simon says turn around.
32. Simon says rub your knee.
33. Simon says sniff the air like a dog.
34. Simon says lean to the left.
35. Simon says to open his eyes wide.
36. Simon says dance like a snake.
37. Simon says to giggle.
38. Simon says behave as you wish.
39. Simon says rub your belly.
40. Simon says keep your hands together.
41. Simon says hold out both hands.
42. Simon says draw a circle with your foot.
43. Simon says look straight ahead.
44. Simon says cover your right eye with your hand.
45. Simon says pretend you are swimming.
46. Simon says shake your hands.
47. Simon says to roar like a lion.
48. Simon says pout like a pig.
49. Simon says put your finger to your lips.
50. Simon says keep your legs wide apart.
51. Simon says stand on your left foot.
52. Simon says touch your thighs.
53. Simon says brush your teeth.
54. Simon says act like you're taking a selfie.
55. Simon says open your mouth.
56. Simon says put your elbows together.
57. Simon says shake your booty.
58. Simon says move your nose.
59. Simon says pretend to go up the stairs.
60. Simon says to yawn.
61. Simon says hit the air.
62. Simon says turn your head.
63. Simon says close your ears.
64. Simon says cross your legs.
65. Simon says: show an angry face.
66. Simon says put both hands up.
67. Simon says count from 1 to 5.
68. Simon says click your fingers 2 times.
69. Simon says clench your fists.
70. Simon says: play the guitar in the air.
71. Simon says to lean back.
72. Simon says to pinch his cheeks.
73. Simon says rub your forehead.
74. Simon says wipe your mouth.
75. Simon says take the cat for a walk.
76. Simon says smile.
77. Simon says to scratch his nose.
78. Simon says take a deep breath.
79. Simon says do push-ups.
80. Simon says touch your left ear with your right hand.
81. Simon says cross your arms.
82. Simon says jump left and right.
83. Simon says: act like a sleeper.
84. Simon says touch your back.
85. Simon says comb your hair.
86. Simon says kneel.
87. Simon says to squat.
88. Simon says kiss your hands.
89. Simon says, use your tongue.
90. Simon says keep your chin up.
91. Simon says jump on one leg.
92. Simon says pretend to read a book.
93. Simon says turn right.
94. Simon says: meow like a cat .
95. Simon says tickle yourself.
96. Simon says thumbs up.
97. Simon says pat your head .
98. Simon says try whistling.
99. Simon says put your palms together.
100. Simon says jump up and down three times.

And here are the tasks for the game a little more difficult :

1. Imagine that you are spinning like a Ferris wheel.
2. Do a somersault.
3. Make a bridge.
4. Wave your arms like a windmill.
5. Walk like a bear.
6. Walk like a crab.
7. Jump like a rabbit.
8. Walk on your knees.
9. Lie on your back and swing your legs in the air as if you were riding a bicycle.
10. Imagine that you are sitting on an invisible chair.
11. Extend your arms out to the sides and circle in the air.
12. Write your name on an invisible board with chalk.
13. Jump on your left foot 10 times.
14. Jump on your right foot 10 times.
15. Balance on your left foot for a count of 10.
16. Balance on your right foot for a count of 10.
17. Bend over and touch your toes 10 times.
18. Reach back and try to hold your right leg with your left hand.
19. Show the muscles in your arms.
20. Imagine that you are playing basketball.
21. Pretend you are riding a horse.
22. Pretend you are milking a cow.
23. Take 5 giant steps forward.
24. Pretend to lift the car.
25. Do the strangest dance.
26. Spin your trunk like an elephant.
27. Jump like a kangaroo.
28. Walk and quack like a duck.
29. Chew grass and moo like a cow.
30. Draw a robot.
31. Pretend you are driving a car.
32. Pretend to be a fish and swim around the room.
33. Answer quickly, how much is 5*3?
34. Count to 10 mentally. Raise your hand when you're done.
35. Revolve around yourself 7 times and stop in the same place where you started.

Game Simon says repeat

When you look at something, your brain tries to understand what it is seeing. This is visual perception. You can organize a version of the game " Simon says repeat after me ". There will be nothing more in verbal instructions. Instead, the facilitator will show the steps for the children to follow.

This will help children develop visual perception, which is used almost every second of the day.

Another great way to practice this skill is to make Simon's Action Card Set . Draw the actions on the cards and show the cards one at a time. It requires a little more concentration and brain power!

The game "Simon says" has been known since ancient times, and was originally called "Cicero dicit fac hoc" in Latin. In the English version - Simon Says. This is one of the best games to have fun and teach your child listening comprehension as each command requires listening to a set of information:

• the players must determine whether to follow the command or not,
• then they must listen to understand what to do.

This will help your child learn to pay attention to important details and listen to instructions. Listening skills will help children follow instructions at home and at school. The latter is especially true for modern children in the current realities.

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If you are not familiar with this fun, active game, you are here. If you have already played it, you might be interested to know what unusual movement options (commands) you can use to make the game more fun.

Rules of the game “Simon says…”

“Simon says…” (Simon says…) is a very popular game in English-speaking countries. Three people can participate in it, where one participant becomes the leader, i.e. Simon, who issues commands, for example: Simon says: Clap your hands. The other players must follow the command. Simon gives commands quickly, and the participants need to not hesitate, and also quickly execute them, otherwise they will be eliminated. In addition, the order must necessarily begin with the words "Simon says..." , otherwise it cannot be executed, and if one of the players does this, he leaves.

This is a game to develop mindfulness and increase the speed of reaction in children, improve coordination of movement. And in our case, also on a clear understanding of commands in English.

Since the game is very active, it can be used in English lessons as a physical education session. A dynamic melody can sound in the background, but not loudly.

It is better for the teacher to play the role of Simon, as children cannot always keep up the pace of the game.

Movement options:

Touch your nose. - Touch your nose.
Raise your hand(s). Raise your hand(s).
Raise you left (right) arm. - Raise your left (right) hand.
Close your eyes. Close your eyes.
Touch your ear(s). - Touch your ear(s).
Sit down. - Sit down.
Stand up. - Get up.
Stretch up. - Stretch.
Touch you toe(s). - Touch your toe(s).
Rub you chick. Rub your cheek.
Move your head down (up, to the left, to the right). - Tilt your head forward (up, left, right).

Different verbs of motion can be used jump, run, hop, turn around, march and others.

How to make the game more difficult

The older the children, the more difficult the game can become. The host can say a command with the prefix "Simon didn't say ...". Children, of course, should not follow such a command. Those who started to execute the command are eliminated.

You can also use more complex commands, both to understand and to execute:

Touch your left leg with the right hand. - Touch your left leg with your right hand.
Touch you knee with your nose. - Touch your knee with your nose.
Draw with your feet. - Draw feet.
Lift your feet up as high as you can. Raise your leg as high as you can.
Play air guitar . - Play an imaginary guitar.
Waddle like a penguin. - Waddle like a penguin.
Dance the chacha! - Dance cha-cha-cha.
Rub your tummy and pat your head. - Stroke the belly and tap on the head.
Be a beautiful butterfly princess! - Become a beautiful butterfly princess.
Crawl like a baby. - Crawl like a baby.
Pretend to climb a ladder. - Depict how you climb the stairs.
Bite your lip! - Bite your lip.
Cry like a baby. - Cry like a baby.
Be scissors. - Become scissors.
Start singing. - Start singing.
Walk on your knees. Walk on your knees.
Act like a monkey. - Act like a monkey.
Tickle your friend . - Tickle your friend.
Yawn . - Yawn.
Hide your head in the shirt. - Hide your head in your shirt.
Stand on one feet. - Stand on one leg.
Wink with your left eye. - Blink your left eye.
Smell your feet. - Smell your feet.
Hug yourself. - Hug yourself.
Walk backwards . - Walk backwards.
Something in foreign language. - Say something in a foreign language.
Take off one piece of clothing.

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