Simon Says for Kids – All 10 Lessons

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Simon Says for Kids – All Lessons

Explore Simon Says for kids with fun listening, movement, and action-based activities designed for young learners. This hub brings together simple Simon Says lessons that help children practice focus, following directions, body control, action words, coordination, and self-control through play. Kids can choose a lesson, listen to the audio commands, look at the pictures, and copy each action step by step. These activities are useful for learning at home, classroom warm-ups, movement breaks, and playful practice with parents or teachers.

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Hello, little learners! 👋 Welcome to the Simon Says for kids lessons hub. Choose a lesson and follow the simple commands. Remember, move only when you hear “Simon says.” Listen carefully, move safely, and have fun learning! 🌟

How to Use This Simon Says Hub

This page brings all Simon Says lessons together in one place. Choose a lesson below and help children learn through simple listening, movement, and action activities.

  • Choose a Lesson

    Browse the lesson cards below and choose an activity your child wants to practice.

  • Listen and Follow

    Open a lesson, look at the pictures, play the audio, and follow each simple command.

  • Learn Through Movement

    Practice commands, body movements, actions, directions, feelings, and safe habits.

  • Explore at Your Own Pace

    Start with easy commands or choose any lesson that matches your child’s ability and interest.

Remember: Children should move only when the command begins with “Simon says.” Keep enough space around them and use gentle, comfortable movements.

20 Easy Simon Says Commands for Kids

Parents and teachers can use these easy Simon Says commands to help children practice listening, focus, movement, and self-control through play. Read one command at a time, remind kids to move only when they hear “Simon says,” and mix in a few trick commands to make the game more fun. These simple actions work well at home, in the classroom, during movement breaks, or as a quick group activity for young learners.

  1. 1 Simon says clap your hands.
  2. 2 Simon says touch your nose.
  3. 3 Simon says raise your right hand.
  4. 4 Simon says raise your left hand.
  5. 5 Simon says jump three times.
  6. 6 Simon says turn around.
  7. 7 Simon says stand on one foot.
  8. 8 Simon says touch your toes.
  9. 9 Simon says wave your hand.
  10. 10 Simon says nod your head.
  11. 11 Simon says shake your head.
  12. 12 Simon says stomp your feet.
  13. 13 Simon says stretch your arms up.
  14. 14 Simon says sit down.
  15. 15 Simon says stand up.
  16. 16 Simon says point to the left.
  17. 17 Simon says point to the right.
  18. 18 Simon says pretend to sleep.
  19. 19 Simon says make a happy face.
  20. 20 Simon says take one slow breath.
Game Tip: After children understand the rules, occasionally give a command without saying “Simon says.” Kids should stay still when they hear a trick command.

About Simon Says for Kids

Simon says for kids is a short, playful movement game that turns listening into action. First, children listen to a simple instruction, then they wait for the words “Simon says…”, and finally they copy the action. In this way, it turns listening practice into a fun game that children can enjoy both at home and in the classroom.

What Your Child Will Learn

  • Listening and focus: To begin with, children practise paying attention to each command and then doing it in the right order.
  • Body control: As they play, they learn to stand, sit, turn, clap, balance and stretch in a safe and controlled way.
  • New words: At the same time, they pick up action words like jump, clap, touch, turn, plus simple direction words like left, right, up and down.
  • Social skills: In addition, children build friendly habits such as smiling, waving, greeting others and waiting for their own turn in the game.
  • Healthy habits: Finally, they practise gentle movement, calm breathing and, most importantly, learn when to pause and rest.

Continue Learning

After playing Simon Says, children can explore more lesson hubs so the learning journey continues smoothly. This way, Simon Says becomes a starting point that naturally connects to other early learning topics on Vidyom.

Parent Tips for Simon Says for Kids

Here are quick, practical ideas to help your child enjoy Simon Says for kids and learn more deeply through listening, movement, and playful actions at home or in class.

Why these games work
  • First, kids hear a short command and then act quickly — this is perfect for building attention step by step.
  • Next, movement plus listening works together to keep energy balanced and, as a result, helps prevent boredom.
  • Finally, clear rules (“only move when Simon says”) turn practice into a fun game instead of a stressful task.

Because of this, you can use these games as simple brain breaks between study time or during long indoor days.

How to play at home
  • To begin, start with Lesson 1 and then increase the difficulty slowly as your child becomes more confident.
  • After that, clear a small, safe space so your child can stand, turn, clap, or stretch comfortably.
  • If your child seems unsure, first model the action once and then gently invite them to try it on their own.
  • Above all, keep the mood light — wrong moves simply mean “try again!” and offer another chance to learn.

In general, keep sessions short, about 5–7 minutes, so excitement stays high and focus remains strong.

Benefits you’ll notice
  • Over time, you’ll see stronger listening and quicker response skills in everyday situations.
  • Additionally, your child develops better body control: turning, clapping, balancing and stretching in a safe way.
  • As a result, left–right understanding and basic action vocabulary also improve naturally.
  • In the classroom, this often leads to more confidence when following teacher instructions and routines.

After a week or so, gently repeat earlier lessons — this regular revision helps turn practice into real mastery.

Simon Says for Kids: Fun Listening and Movement Activities

Explore playful Simon Says activities that help children practice listening, focus, body movement, and self-control. Choose a lesson, follow the commands, and learn through active play.

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FAQs – Simon Says for Kids

What is Simon Says for kids?
Simon Says for kids is a fun listening game. Children do the action only when the leader says, “Simon says…”.
What age is best for Simon Says?
These lessons work best for ages 3–8, from Pre-KG to Class 2. Younger kids can also play with help from an adult.
How do kids use these Vidyom lessons?
Open a lesson, play the audio, and follow the pictures. Do the movement only after hearing “Simon says…”.
What skills does Simon Says improve?
Simon Says helps improve listening, focus, self-control, action vocabulary, and body coordination.
Is Simon Says safe for kids?
Yes. Children should have a clear space and use gentle movements. Adults should guide younger children while they play.
Where should we start?
Start with Lesson 1 and move step by step through the lessons as your child becomes more confident with the commands.

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