100+ UNIQUE SIMON SAYS IDEAS FOR KIDS
Simon Says is a classic game that all children love to play. This game has many benefits for our little ones, even though it looks like just a fun activity.
Today, we have a huge list of Simon Says commands to share with you.
If you are looking for Simon Says ideas to play at home with your kids or for a kindergarten activity, this list includes 100+ Simon Says commands, categorised by different learning areas.
Download the free printable Simon Says command list and enjoy the game.
How to play Simon Says Game
One person has to be Simon. They give the commands, and others need to follow them.
The trick is that they have to follow the command only if you begin the command with “Simon says”. When you don’t start the command with “Simon Says”, they don’t follow the command. If they still take action, they’re out for that round.
For example, if you say, “Simon says, touch your nose”, others need to touch their noses. However, if you say, “Touch your nose”, they should not follow it.
You can start with easy commands to get them warmed up. Commands like “Simon says touch your ears” or “Simon says jump up and down” work great to start.
Keep the game interesting by mixing up the commands. Throw in some funny ones like “Simon says wiggle like a worm” or “Simon says hop like a kangaroo.”
Once they’re getting the hang of it, throw in a command without saying “Simon says.” This is where the fun really starts!
Benefits Of Simon Says Game
Playing Simon says game has many benefits to kids of all ages.
Develops listening skills
This is a simple game that develops the listening skills of children. Children have to actively listen to the commands to stay in the game.
Boost the attention span
This is a great focus activity as well.
Improve the vocabulary
Whether they are giving commands or following them, they will definitely learn new words by playing this game.
Develops Motor skills
You can choose commands to develop fine motor and gross motor skills.
Simon Says Ideas To Learn About The Human Body
Learn about human body parts while playing the game.
1. Simon says, touch your knees
2. Simon says, hop on one foot
3. Simon says, clap your hands three times
4. Simon says, spin around in a circle
5. Simon says, pat your head and rub your belly at the same time
6. Simon says, stand on one foot
7. Simon says, make a funny face
8. Simon says, close your eyes
9. Simon says, close your lips
10. Simon says, give yourself a hug
11. Simon says, touch your nose with your tongue (just for fun!)
12. Simon says, wiggle your ears
13. Simon says, close one eye
14. Simon says, wiggle your hips
15. Simon says, wave your arms
16. Simon says, open your mouth
17. Simon says, show your toes
Simon Says Ideas To Learn The Colours
These are some unique ideas. Use your creativity and extend this list with all the other colours.
18. Simon says, point to something brown
19. Simon says, name a fruit that’s` green
20. Simon says, find something yellow in the room
21. Simon says, point to the white cloud in the sky
22. Simon says, touch something pink
23. Simon says, name something red
24. Simon says, jump if you’re wearing something blue
Simon Says Ideas To Learn The Emotions
25. Simon says, smile happily
26. Simon says, show s sad face
27. Simon says, pretend you are surprised
28. Simon says, make an angry face
29. Simon says, show me how excited you are
30. Simon says, act like you’re feeling shy
31. Simon says, show me your confused face
32. Simon says, pretend you’re feeling proud
33. Simon says, make a scared expression
34. Simon says, show me your disgusted face
35. Simon says, act like you are feeling embarrassed
36. Simon says, pretend you’re feeling peaceful
Simon Says Ideas To Learn The Numbers
These commands will help children with basic counting.
37. Simon says, spin around in a circle 2 times
38. Simon says, touch your toes 3 times
39. Simon says, hop on one foot 4 times
40. Simon says, clap your hands 5 times
41. Simon says, do 6 jumping jacks
42. Simon says, take 7 giant steps forward
43. Simon says, touch your nose 8 times
44. Simon says, count to 9
45. Simon says, do 10 arm circles
46. Simon says, count backward from 10 to 1
Simon Says Ideas To Learn About Animals
Learn about animals by acting like one!
47. Simon says, walk like a penguin
48. Simon says, jump like a frog
49. Simon says, waddle like a duck
50. Simon says, neigh like a horse
51. Simon says, slither like a snake
52. Simon says, gallop like a horse
53. Simon says, roar like a lion
54. Simon says, wiggle like a worm
55. Simon says, pounce like a tiger
56. Simon says, hop like a bunny
57. Simon says, flutter like a butterfly
58. Simon says, swing like a monkey
59. Simon says, crawl like a turtle
60. Simon says, fly like an eagle
61. Simon says, Stand on one foot and act like a flamingo
62. Simon says, walk like a crab, sideways
63. Simon says, jump like a kangaroo
64. Simon says, stomp like an elephant
65. Simon says, swim like a fish
Simon Says Ideas To Learn The Alphabet
These commands are just a guide. You can extent the list by using all the letters.
66. Simon says, name a fruit starting with A
67. Simon says, curl up into a C shape
68. Simon says, trace the letter S in the air
69. Simon says, form the letter T with your fingers
70. Simon says, make the letter L with your arms
71. Simon says, scream the letter P
72. Simon says, trace the letter X from your toes
Simon Says Ideas To Learn The Shapes
73. Simon says, make a triangle with your arms
74. Simon says, form a square shape with your fingers
75. Simon says, create a circle with your hands
76. Simon says, make a diamond shape with your body
77. Simon says, show me a star shape with your hands
78. Simon says, trace a circle in the air
79. Simon says, walk in a circle
80. Simon says, trace a rectangle in the air
Simon Says Ideas About Role Playing Scenarios
Role-playing scenarios are really fun to watch. A good way to develop creativity skills.
81. Simon says, pretend you’re a robot
82. Simon says, act like you’re swimming in the ocean
83. Simon says, be a firefighter putting out a fire
84. Simon says, act like you are a taxi driver
85. Simon says, be a superhero flying through the sky
86. Simon says, act like it’s very hot
87. Simon says, pretend to be a statue.
88. Simon says, act like you are a police officer
89. Simon says, act like you are sleepy
90. Simon says, act like a dinosaur
91. Simon says, pretend to be a tree
92. Simon says, pretend you are an astronaut
93. Simon says, act like you are a celebrity
94. Simon says, act like a teacher
95. Simon says, act like you are a king/queen
Other Simon Says Ideas
96. Simon says, do a silly dance
97. Simon says, turn around
98. Simon says, do a forward roll
99. Simon says, march in place
100. Simon says, pretend you’re sneezing
101. Simon says, walk backwards
102. Simon says, do a push up
Simon Says is always well-received by young learners. Thank you for posting this suggestion. I will include a link to your page in our Australian Government accredited TESOL training programmes in Vietnam and Cambodia, for aspiring ESL teachers.
Kind regards, Peter