Simon Says Directions for Kids – Easy Lesson 8
Practice left, right, front, and back with simon says directions for kids. CSS previews run instantly. Use Start Animation to load the real animations, and tap ▶ Play Audio to repeat each command clearly.
Easy Simon Says Directions for Kids to Practice
Stand in front of the chair
How to do: Face the chair and stand one small step in front of it.
Stand behind the chair
How to do: Move to the back side of the chair and face forward.
Show your right side
How to do: Turn a little so your right shoulder faces the front.
Show your left side
How to do: Turn a little so your left shoulder faces the front.
Show your front side
How to do: Face forward. Your belly and face look straight ahead.
Show your back side
How to do: Turn around so your back faces the front for a moment.
Raise both hands
How to do: Lift both arms up. Keep elbows straight and shoulders relaxed.
Raise your right hand
How to do: Lift your right arm straight up with fingers open wide.
Raise your left hand
How to do: Lift your left arm straight up with fingers open wide.
Bow to someone
How to do: Keep feet together, bend from hips a little, and look down softly.
Simon Says Directions for Kids: Learning Benefits
These simon says directions for kids commands help children understand left, right, front, and back through fun movement practice. Simple left and right activities for kids also support listening, body awareness, balance, and classroom confidence.
Direction Sense
Kids learn front, behind, left, and right while building basic spatial awareness for everyday movement.
Left and Right Skills
Commands like “show your right side” and “raise your left hand” help children understand body sides clearly.
Better Listening
Children focus on the full command and follow instructions carefully during home or classroom routines.
Brain and Body Connection
Thinking and moving together improves memory, coordination, and quick response skills.
Motor Control
Turning, raising hands, bowing, and standing positions improve balance and body control.
Group and Social Skills
Kids learn to watch others, wait turns, follow simple rules, and play together safely.
Simon Says Directions for Kids: Printable Quick List
Print this list for quick practice. These simon says directions for kids commands are great for learning left, right, front, and back through simple movement. Use it with left and right activities for kids at home or in class.
Quick Direction Commands
- 1Stand in front of the chairSimon says: stand in front of the chair.
- 2Stand behind the chairSimon says: stand behind the chair.
- 3Show your right sideSimon says: show your right side.
- 4Show your left sideSimon says: show your left side.
- 5Show your front sideSimon says: show your front side.
- 6Show your back sideSimon says: show your back side.
- 7Raise both handsSimon says: raise both hands.
- 8Raise your right handSimon says: raise your right hand.
- 9Raise your left handSimon says: raise your left hand.
- 10Bow to someoneSimon says: bow to someone.
Teacher and Parent Quick Lines
Use these short lines to keep kids focused and confident:
- “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 sticker on the right hand to make “right” easy to remember.
Simon Says Directions for Kids – Explore More Lessons
After practicing simon says directions for kids, explore more Simon Says lessons for basic commands, movement actions, animal moves, face actions, hand actions, stretching, positions, feelings, safety rules, and the big 100 commands list.
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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