School is out for summer! We know teachers are planning ahead for next year, and parents are looking for fun summer ideas.
These are the best 75 Simon Says ideas for kids. Whether you are a teacher trying to keep your class engaged during transitions and lining up, or a parent standing in long lines at theme parks, we’ve got you covered.
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Simon Says Ideas for Kids
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past few years teaching preschoolers, is that keeping them in a straight line, somewhat on a voice level of zero, and not touching each other, is to keep them busy.
My kids love playing Simon Says, but it’s taken me some time to figure out what works and doesn’t work for them. I want them to find the activities fun, engaging, use fine motor, literacy, and math skills, without them realizing they’re learning.
Here is what you will find with these 75 ideas for kids:
- They can move within their own bubble and give their friends personal space.
- Quiet voices are needed – helping them learn to regulate their tone of voice for indoors versus outdoors.
- They do not need to make a lot of noise with their bodies, for example, silent clapping.
- Some activities are perfect for lining up, while others are great for walking in line.
- Fine motor skills are used.
- Math skills are used including counting, shapes, and spatial awareness.
- Balancing and coordination skills incorporate learning their left from their right.
Click the image below to download our free Simon Says printable for kids.
