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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
  1. Simon says cry like a baby
  2. Simon says sit down and cross your legs
  3. Simon says spin like a propellor
  4. Simon says put your glasses on
  5. Simon says bite into your apple
  6. Simon says push your baby in a pram
  7. Simon says draw a star in the air
  8. Simon says high five the person next to you
  9. Simon says count your fingers
  10. Simon says lie on your back and pedal your bicycle
  11. Simon says have a chat on your phone
  12. Simon says throw your fishing line in the lake
  13. Simon says make a big yawn
  14. Simon says tell a knock-knock joke
  15. Simon says climb up a mountain
  16. Simon says wash your hair in the shower
  17. Simon says everyone make a big circle
  18. Simon says everyone stand in a line
  19. Simon says hide behind someone else
  20. Simon says milk the cow
  21. Simon says brush your hair
  22. Simon says laugh like you have heard the funniest joke
  23. Simon says draw a shape in the air
  24. Simon says give someone near you a hair cut
  25. Simon says balance a dish of plates in your hand
  26. Simon says hiss like a snake
  27. Simon says move along the ground like a snail
  28. Simon says catch a flying bug with your tongue
  29. Simon says flap your wings and fly like a butterfly
  30. Simon says trumpet like an elephant as loudly as you can
  31. Simon says snap like a crocodile
  32. Simon says leap like a frog
  33. Simon says yawn like a hippo
  34. Simon says run faster than a leopard
  35. Simon says walk like a crab
  36. Simon says roar as loud as you can
  37. Simon says hoot like an owl
  38. Simon says wobble like a jellyfish
  39. Simon says jump around like a monkey, saying “oo-oo-ee-ee”
  40. Simon says tweet like a bird
  41. Simon says ride a horse
  42. Simon says be an angry elephant
  43. Simon says congratulate someone by shaking their hand
  44. Simon says look angry
  1. Simon says look excited
  2. Simon says ask someone a question
  3. Simon says plant a flower
  4. Simon says point to your ears
  5. Simon says touch your ankles
  6. Simon says touch your left shoulder
  7. Simon says twist yourself into a pretzel
  8. Simon says stand back to back with someone
  9. Simon says touch your knees together
  10. Simon says give yourself a big hug
  11. Simon says fold your arms
  12. Simon says do a dance
  13. Simon says wave your hands in the air
  14. Simon says be a tree in the wind
  15. Simon says look left and look right
  16. Simon says drive your racing car
  17. Simon says turn around 3 times
  18. Simon says climb up the stairs
  19. Simon says cross the river without falling in
  20. Simon says fly like a plane
  21. Simon says bend over and touch your shins
  22. Simon says do three jumping jacks
  23. Simon says pat yourself on the back
  24. Simon says count to 10
  25. Simon says wiggle your nose
  26. Simon says tickle your toes
  27. Simon says tap your head
  28. Simon says play the flute
  1. Simon says play the guitar
  2. Simon says play a tune on the piano
  3. Simon says pull your ears
  4. Simon says do a yoga pose
  5. Simon says turn your body into a circle
  6. Simon says sweep the floors
  7. Simon says hammer a nail into the ground
  8. Simon says rub the magic lamp
  9. Simon says tell the genie your three wishes
  10. Simon says have a sword fight
  11. Simon says be a hissing cobra
  12. Simon says cast a magic spell
  13. Simon says take a ride on a witches broom
  14. Simon says stir the soup
  15. Simon says balance on a tightrope
  16. Simon says build a house
  17. Simon says look through your telescope
  18. Simon says act like a pirate
  19. Simon says open a treasure chest and see what’s inside
  20. Simon says tell a story
  21. Simon says sing the Happy Birthday song
  22. Simon says blow up a balloon
  23. Simon says make a cup of tea
  1. Simon says fly a kite
  2. Simon says be an annoying mosquito
  3. Simon says eat a carrot like a bunny
  4. Simon says chase leaves flying in the wind
  5. Simon says open your umbrella
  6. Simon says build a tower with blocks and bash it down
  7. Simon says holds hands with someone
  8. Simon says put your socks and shoes on
  9. Simon says skate on ice
  10. Simon says row your boat
  11. Simon says wash your hands
  12. Simon says hit the tennis ball over the net
  13. Simon says push your baby in a pram
  14. Simon says sit on your chair
  15. Simon says vacuum the floor
  16. Simon says pick a flower and give it to someone
  17. Simon says lift up a heavy weight
  18. Simon says catch a butterfly with your net
  19. Simon says rock your baby to sleep
  20. Simon says walk in really high shoes
  21. Simon says be a scary zombie
  22. Simon says make fish lips
  23. Simon says slam the door closed
  24. Simon says crawl under someone’s legs
  25. Simon says rake the garden leaves
  26. Simon says blow out your candles and make a wish
  27. Simon says juggle your balls in the air
  28. Simon says take a bow
  29. Simon says link arms and make a train
  30. Simon says walk backwards
  31. Simon says link arms with each other
  32. Simon says whisper a word to someone
  33. Simon says make up a silly word
  34. Simon says wag your tail
  35. Simon says groom yourself like a cat
  36. Simon says throw a tantrum on the floor
  37. Simon says put on some earrings
  38. Simon says be a scary monster
  39. Simon says put on your crown and be a princess
  1. Simon says turn into a frog
  2. Simon says make up a new name for yourself and tell someone
  3. Simon says be a scarecrow
  4. Simon says cluck like a chicken
  5. Simon says bleat like a goat
  6. Simon says quack like a duck
  7. Simon says neigh like a horse
  8. Simon says grunt like a pig
  9. Simon says be a wriggly worm 
  10. Simon says have a nap
  11. Simon says water the flowers
  12. Simon says be a dinosaur breaking out of an egg
  13. Simon says be an adult dinosaur
  14. Simon says be a peacock and show off your feathers
  15. Simon says run as fast as the gingerbread man
  16. Simon says knit a scarf with your needles
  17. Simon says put your hat on
  18. Simon says stir some sugar into your tea
  19. Simon says be a cheeky monkey
  20. Simon says be a melting snowman
  21. Simon says pretend to kick a ball on your knees
  22. Simon says do a magic trick
  23. Simon says crack an egg on someone’s head
  24. Simon says lick your ice-cream
  25. Simon says count your chickens
  26. Simon says hide in your turtle shell
  27. Simon says pick apples from a tree
  28. 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 kids 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 one 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.

Benefits of Simon Says

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 to Play Simon Says

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.

70 Simon Says Commands to Develop Various Skills

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

Body Awareness

As children grow, they naturally become aware of their bodies and body 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 children 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.

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

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 children to strengthen and coordinate the muscles they need in order to function.

It is vital for children 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 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.

Listening Skills

Simon Says is one of the best games to teach kids 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 children 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? (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.

Memory

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

This will help them 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 children 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.

Visual Perception

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.

Vocabulary and Thinking Skills

In this variation, you can make your children Simon. They have to think of their own commands that you must follow. This helps to strengthen vocabulary as they must think of what to say and do.

If they are already reading, pass them this article to use these ideas as a start, and then continue making up their own. If your children are still young, they can just make up their 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

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  1. Rules for the game “Simon Speaks”
  2. game “Simon Speak”: options for
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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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0016
  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. nine0016
  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. nine0016
  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. nine0016
  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. nine0016
  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. nine0016
  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. nine0016
  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. nine0016
  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. nine0016
  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. nine0016
  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. nine0003

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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Minutes of communication with a child are priceless. But when they are alone with the baby, parents often shrug their hands in bewilderment: “What to play?” No panic! To turn a weekend into an unforgettable adventure, Pustunchik has selected the best games and competitions for parents and children. nine0003

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Every the child is a great explorer, philosopher's stone inventor hidden in nature and at home. to know peace, build relationships with peers, overcome fears and Doubt little why is learning with using the game.

Fictional world with its own rules, in which for Toddlers everything is real: dragons, fairies, knights and castles - helps children to collide with different situations and, guided by logic, fantasy, dexterity, find output. The mission of parents is love and caress to support your child on the way to knowledge, development and self-improvement. nine0003

Games for parents and children

To the weekend with the baby was filled joy and positive, and family holidays left behind unforgettable memories, we offer to spend them playing.

gossamer

Inside Every child lives a little spy. Invite your child to play James Bond, arranging an obstacle course for him in the form of a web. Labyrinth of "laser" rays can be made from ordinary yarn or thin rope. Stretch the threads of the web between chairs (or trees, if relax in nature) and suggest how you can go through the maze faster without touching ropes. On the way, the baby must be careful collect treasures (cards, candies, toys) attached with clothespins. Do not lift the extracted good from the floor permitted. All members compete families in turn. The one who wins the fastest to go through the maze and collect more bonuses. nine0003

Magic word

small Europeans know this game as "Simon He speaks". The game is for three more players, so perfect fit for a big family. One of the players takes take on the role of Simon, who betrays instructions: Simon says jump up, or Simon says put your hands up. Other players try as fast as possible repeat the command, but only if if the host said "the magic word" (you can come up with your own: please, please you). Who hesitated or took action without a special word - out. The last player left wins in the game, or Simon if the last two participants were wrong at the same time. nine0003

Paradise in a hut

Everybody in the world, children love small houses, fabulous fortresses and other cozy shtetls. Why not please the little one intricate structure right in the middle at home? What to build? House, garage, wigwam, a lair or a cave . .. Yes, anything from anything! Useful: a large blanket, pillows, boxes and even mother's shoes on heels. And after finishing construction your chicken tell to a child about Indians, cavemen, or Cossacks. The kid will be delighted! By all means take care and about costumes - bright outfits and themed treats will make your day. nine0003

Let's draw together!

This the game is an unlimited field for creativity! Wet watercolors and lightly touch paint surfaces with fingers. multicolored leave prints on a sheet of paper or whatman paper. And now the most interesting. You can draw funny animals, trees, flowers - all that is enough fantasy. handprint drawing and fingers perfectly brings together. What if hang a colorful masterpiece in plain sight place, your family will be warm for a long time memories of a great weekend the circle of those closest to you. nine0003

"Hi, I'm Olaf! I love warm hugs

laugh and cry (of course, from laughter) - exactly about this game! At the command of mom, dad and their snowman take in full lungs of air, inflate cheeks like snowmen's and delay breath. Within 10 seconds everyone starts bizarrely move: spread their arms, walk, waddling from side to side, hugging.

Then one of the adults says: “And now The sun came out and the snowmen melted. Players exhale slowly, lower hands, squat and lie down on the ground. A game relieves stress and enhances child's trust in parents. nine0003

Throwing vegetables

Not in the literal sense - conditionally! players, furrowed their brows, cursing in an angry voice vegetables, berries, flowers: "You are an eggplant." In response: “And you are cabbage!” Once the game goes too far - heard offensive words or between children aggression occurs - the game stops, the theme changes: “You are a tulip”, “And you are knapweed". Psychologists assure: the game reduces the manifestations of children's stubbornness, aggression, negativity. nine0003

Dad is at home! Texas Ranger or dormant tiger?

As whatever one may say, but most of the day with the children mother conducts. Therefore, only on the threshold the father of the family appears, the children hangs around the neck with a request to play.

AT daughters-mothers play with dad - rotten case, but in the Texas Ranger, Arabian horse or evil dragon - easy! And don't forget to "turn on" the sound. Growl, kick and roll the young mischievous riding is a must. nine0003

AND how about turning into eagles or become airplanes? Truth, Mom might not like this idea. therefore, in her presence on distant distance is better not to fly. Not worth it toss the baby very high to avoid collision with "skyscraper" or "asteroid".

If no strength at all, play sleeping animal: bear, tiger or hippo (choose for yourself who you are more similar). Big daddy the beast fell asleep, pressed to a baby, so much so that he ... too fell asleep in his arms (this is at its best case). If you're less lucky, don't despair! By the rules of the game, son must get out of the lair, but so so as not to wake up dad (hungry beast, evil ogre, and so on). nine0003

Looking for treasure!

Not nothing more interesting than a family search treasures. Pieces of the map got lost in the middle forests (park, yard). Find clues overcome obstacles, compose route and forward - in search of the main prize (toys, sweets). Correct the path will be indicated by arrows or traces mysterious dragon.

Resting outside the city, go on a “hunt”: dial twigs, leaves, seeds, cones, flowers and other natural treasures. In the evening neatly arrange the collected herbarium or do bulk panel. nine0003

Competitions for parents and children

When a family holiday comes to school, without incendiary family games and competitions not enough. Who is more inventive: Skvortsovs or Polischuks? Unleash the talents of parents and their children will help contests.

Draw a fairy tale

Teacher-organizer prepares name cards in advance fairy tales and cartoons: "Cold heart”, “Three heroes”, “Fox and Crane", "Sleeping Beauty", "Small Prince" and others. Children in turn pull out the name of the fairy tale and draw it on a piece of paper. No more than 15 minutes. By the passage of time, children give their masterpieces for parents. The task of parents guess the story and retell it. nine0003

Get to know mom!

mothers sit in a row with their backs to the children and dissolve hair. The host quietly introduces to the competition and girls from the audience. The more the more interesting! Children do not see in what order their mothers are sitting. Host assistants blindfold the children and take turns take them to their mothers. Children must learn your mom by the hair and say the number the chair she is sitting on. If the participants very young, you can simplify the task and allow to touch the face, but carefully. nine0003

The Bremen Town Musicians

Each the family takes turns calling the song that starts with "Oh". teams, not Those who find the answer are out. will win the family that names the most songs and, accordingly, will score the highest number of points.

Speaker

School years are unforgettable. The host proposes parents to remember if they were late someday to the lessons and what dodgy explanations were made for the teacher. The funniest and most original wins explanation. nine0003

Couturier

Parents know how to do everything, even dress a child with closed eyes. But it still needs to be checked! Modeling competition. To the middle of the hall mother and child are invited. On the side lies lots of clothes and shoes. mom gets knotted eyes. The leader chooses any thing and asks where to dress her. Finite the result is shown to the mother and the jury. The most stylish look wins.

The coolest burger nine0432

On dads are invited to the scene. In front of them - variety of products: loaf, sweets, cookies, sausage, crab sticks, mayonnaise, confectionery dressing. Exercise dad: in one minute, cook a sumptuous burger and come up with a name for it.

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