Simon Says Commands for Kids: 100 Fun Actions & Activities

Simon Says Commands – 100 List for Kids

Explore 100 Simon Says commands for kids. Search to find actions quickly, use the category buttons to filter commands, or shuffle the list for a fun surprise. Perfect for home play, classroom brain breaks, parties, and listening practice.

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Simon Says Commands – Spin Wheel

Spin the wheel to choose a random Simon Says command. Turn the voice on to hear the selected action after the wheel stops.

Selected Command

Press Spin

Spin again anytime for a new command.

Simon Says Commands – Learning Benefits for Kids

This 100 Simon Says commands list makes quick games easy at home or in class. Children listen carefully, follow directions, practise action words, and enjoy movement while they play.

Listening and Focus

By waiting for the cue, kids improve attention and practise careful listening. Quick rounds can also help settle the group before learning time.

Self-Control

Stop-and-go actions encourage children to pause, think, and respond at the right time instead of moving immediately.

Vocabulary Practice

Children practise useful action words such as clap, wave, jump, touch, and stretch while also becoming familiar with simple direction words.

Motor Skills

Simple Simon Says movements support balance, coordination, body control, and active play while children follow instructions.

Focus

Encourages children to listen before acting.

Routines

Useful for classroom warm-ups and short brain breaks.

Vocabulary

Reinforces common action and direction words.

Safe Movement

Gives children simple ways to move in a controlled space.

Teacher/Parent Tip: Start with 6 easy commands, then introduce one new category at a time. For example, move from Basics to Movement. Keep sessions around 8–12 minutes, praise careful listening, and stop before children become tired.

How to Use These 100 Simon Says Commands

Use the command list or Spin Wheel to start a quick Simon Says game at home, in class, or during a brain break.

Choose a Command

Pick an action from the list or spin the wheel.

Say “Simon Says”

Children move only when the instruction begins with “Simon says.”

Mix the Actions

Combine movement, animals, directions, face actions, and easy commands.

Keep It Fun

Use short rounds and change categories often.

✓ Follow: “Simon says clap your hands.”

✗ Don’t follow: “Touch your nose.”

Explore More Simon Says Lessons

Continue learning with more Simon Says activities for movement, animal actions, face and hand actions, directions, stretching, and safety rules.

Simon Says Commands for Kids – Fun Listening and Movement Activities

Explore fun Simon Says commands for kids that encourage listening, following directions, movement, self-control, vocabulary, and active classroom or home play.

Simon Says Commands – Helpful Sources

Vidyom is your main learning page. Parents and teachers can also read these helpful sources to understand play-based learning, movement, self-control, and following directions through simple games.

NAEYC Playful Learning

Helpful early childhood guidance on how children learn through guided play, structured games, curiosity, and active engagement.

CDC Child Physical Activity

Guidance on age-friendly physical activity, including active play and daily movement for children.

Head Start Self-Regulation

Useful teaching practices for social-emotional growth, self-control, positive interactions, and early learning routines.

Simon Says Commands – Parents’ FAQ

These quick answers help parents and teachers use Simon Says Commands as a safe, fun, and useful following directions game. The 100 Simon Says commands list can support listening, movement, vocabulary, and classroom brain breaks.

Why play Simon Says?

It builds listening, following directions, self-control, and vocabulary. Short movement breaks also refresh focus and make learning more active.

What ages are best for Simon Says?

Simon Says works well for ages 3 to 8. Younger kids can copy simple actions, while older kids can follow sequences, left and right commands, and position words.

How long should a session be?

Keep it short and happy. Try 5 to 10 minutes for toddlers and 10 to 15 minutes for older kids. Use 8 to 15 commands and stop while children are still engaged.

How do we start a session?

Clear a small space, demonstrate the first action, and begin with 2 to 3 easy commands such as sit, stand, and clap. Then add new actions slowly and praise effort.

What safety rules should we follow?

Supervise closely, avoid slippery floors and sharp objects, use pretend actions for sneeze or cough, skip risky moves, and stop when kids look tired.

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