Simon Says Directions for Kids – Left and Right Game

Simon Says Directions for Kids – Easy Lesson 8

Practice Simon Says directions for kids with simple activities for front, back, left, and right. Children can look at each example, listen to the command, and practice understanding body direction through fun movement.

Easy Simon Says Directions for Kids to Practice

Stand in front of the chair

How to do: Face forward and stand one small step in front of the chair.

Stand behind the chair

How to do: Move carefully to the back of the chair and stand behind it.

Show your right side

Child turning to show the right side of their body

How to do: Turn gently so your right side faces forward.

Show your left side

Child turning to show the left side of their body

How to do: Turn gently so your left side faces forward.

Show your front side

How to do: Stand straight and face forward so the front of your body points ahead.

Show your back side

Child standing with their back facing forward

How to do: Turn around carefully so the back of your body faces forward.

Raise both hands

Child raising both hands above their head

How to do: Lift both arms upward while keeping your shoulders relaxed.

Raise your right hand

How to do: Lift your right arm up and keep your other arm relaxed.

Raise your left hand

How to do: Lift your left arm up and keep your other arm relaxed.

Bow to someone

Child giving a gentle bow to another child

How to do: Keep your feet steady and bend forward gently from your hips.

Teacher & Parent Tip: Give children enough space to turn safely. Practice right and left slowly at first, then mix front, back, right, and left commands as children become more confident.

Simon Says Directions for Kids: Learning Benefits

These Simon Says directions for kids activities help children practice left, right, front, and back through simple body movements. They also give children opportunities to work on listening, spatial awareness, coordination, attention, and group participation.

Direction Word Practice

Children practice words such as front, back, left, and right by turning, standing, and moving their bodies in different directions.

Left and Right Awareness

Commands such as raise your right hand and show your left side help children connect spoken direction words with their own body.

Listening and Following Directions

Children listen for the full instruction and wait for “Simon says” before performing the correct direction or movement.

Attention and Body Coordination

Matching a spoken direction with the correct body movement encourages children to think, respond, and coordinate their actions carefully.

Movement Control

Turning, raising one or both hands, standing in different positions, and bowing give children simple practice controlling their movements.

Group Participation

Playing together gives children opportunities to watch, listen, wait for instructions, and follow simple movement rules with others.

Teacher & Parent Tip: If children are still learning left and right, place a small sticker or colored band on one hand as a temporary visual reminder. Remove the cue gradually as they become more confident.

How to Play Simon Says Directions for Kids

Simon Says directions for kids is a simple listening and movement game that helps children practice left, right, front, and back. Children should perform the direction or body movement only when the instruction begins with “Simon says.”

Start with Easy Directions

Begin with simple commands such as show your front side, show your back side, raise both hands, or stand in front of the chair.

Listen for “Simon says”

Children should follow the direction only when the leader says “Simon says” before the instruction.

Stay Still on a Trick Command

If the leader gives a direction without saying “Simon says,” children should stay in place and wait for the next command.

Simple Playing Idea: Start with front and back first. Then introduce left and right using commands such as raise your right hand, raise your left hand, show your right side, and show your left side.

Good Command “Simon says raise your right hand.”

Trick Command “Show your left side.”

Safety Rule Give children enough space to turn and raise their arms safely. Keep movements slow and avoid bumping into chairs, walls, or other children.

Simon Says Directions for Kids: Printable Quick List

Copy or print these Simon Says directions for kids commands for classroom games, home activities, listening practice, and simple left, right, front, and back movement activities.

Quick Direction Commands

1. Stand in front of the chair — Simon says: stand in front of the chair.
2. Stand behind the chair — Simon says: stand behind the chair.
3. Show your right side — Simon says: show your right side.
4. Show your left side — Simon says: show your left side.
5. Show your front side — Simon says: show your front side.
6. Show your back side — Simon says: show your back side.
7. Raise both hands — Simon says: raise both hands.
8. Raise your right hand — Simon says: raise your right hand.
9. Raise your left hand — Simon says: raise your left hand.
10. Bow to someone — Simon says: bow to someone.

Teacher & Parent Quick Lines:

“Ready… show me your right!”
“Now switch… show me your left!”
“Front side… now back side!”
“Great job! Slow and clear movements.”
“Remember: only move if I say ‘Simon says’.”

Tip: Use a small sticker or colored band on the right hand as a temporary visual cue while children are learning left and right.

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Simon Says Directions for Kids – Helpful Sources

Vidyom is your main learning page. Parents and teachers can also read these helpful sources to understand left and right practice, front and behind words, spatial language, and playful movement learning.

NAEYC Spatial Movement

Helpful guidance on using spatial words with movement, including in front, behind, and direction-based classroom routines.

Spatial Words-NAEYC

Parent-friendly ideas for practicing words like behind, in front of, to the left of, and to the right of during daily play.

NAEYC Shapes and Space

Preschool guidance on spatial orientation and positional words such as in front of, behind, beside, over, under, and inside.

Simon Says Directions for Kids – FAQs

Simple help for parents and teachers using simon says directions for kids to practice left, right, front, and back. These tips also support left and right activities for kids at home or in class.

What age is this directions activity best for?

This activity is great for preschool and early primary children. Start slowly with “front” and “back,” then add “left” and “right” when kids feel confident.

How can I teach left and right quickly?

Try a simple trick: put a small sticker on the child’s right hand. Then say, “Raise your right hand,” and repeat it a few times before mixing in “left hand.”

How long should one practice round take?

Keep it short: 3 to 6 minutes. Do a quick round with 5 commands first, then repeat with all commands for better memory.

Do I need any props for “in front” and “behind”?

A chair is enough. Ask kids to stand one step in front of the chair and then one step behind the chair. Keep the chair stable and the floor clear.

What if kids keep mixing left and right?

That is normal. Slow down, use only “right hand” for a few turns, then only “left hand.” After that, mix them again. Praise effort, not speed.

Can I use this as a classroom warm-up?

Yes. Use “raise both hands,” “front side,” “back side,” and one left or right command to help kids focus before class work. It is quick, fun, and improves listening.

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