Simon says is a super fun game for kids that never gets old.
It is surprising that the game we used to play and enjoy as kids is still relevant and being enjoyed by our children today.
This article lists more than 200 sweet Simon says commands for you and your kids to enjoy and have all the fun in the world.
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How to play Simon says game with kids
Choose one child as Simon of the game
Simon will give instructions for other children to act upon starting with the phrase “Simon says”.
An example of these phrases is “Simon says touch your shoulders”.
At some point, Simon will trick other children to perform an action that Simon never said by omitting the phrase “Simon says”.
An example of this is “Clap your hands”.
Anyone who performs an action from the commands that don’t start with Simon says is out and must sit down and wait for the next round.
The last child standing is the winner and the winner is Simon in the next round of the game.
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How do I make Simon game fun?
Simon says game is more fun when the commands are printed and the game played in a group.
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What are the benefits of playing the Simon says game?
Why should you play Simon says game with kids every now and then?
Here are some of the reasons:
- It improves body coordination and motor skills.
- It helps kids build on their vocabulary, tenses and language in general.
- It makes children develop body awareness and an understanding of different things in the immediate environment.
- It trains kids to follow simple instructions.
What are the rules of Simon game?
Simon says is an easy game with simple rules that are easy to follow.
It is perhaps the reason why this game is popular among children from different cultures and backgrounds across the world.
- Players must obey all commands that start with “Simon says”.
- Any other command that doesn’t start with “Simon says” should be ignored.
- Players are eliminated based on those that fail to follow the above instructions.
- The last person standing is the winner and the winner becomes Simon in the next round.
A list of Simon says commands and phrases
1. Simon says count 1, 2, 3.
2. Simon says sing a lullaby.
3. Simon says touch your nose.
4. Simon says jump.
5. Simon says lick your elbow.
6. Simon says yawn.
7. Simon says scream.
8. Simon says clap.
9. Simon says bark like a dog.
10. Simon says perform chicken dance.
11. Simon says wink.
12. Simon says hop like a Kangaroo.
13. Simon says stand on one foot.
14. Simon says sing a Christmas song.
15. Simon says pucker up your lips.
16. Simon says wink with your right eye.
17. Simon says smile.
18. Simon says frown.
19. Simon says cry.
20. Simon says talk like the president.
21. Simon says talk like mom.
22. Simon try talking like dad.
23. Simon says talk like grandpa.
24. Simon says talk like grandma.
25. Simon says sit on an invisible chair.
26. Simon says drive a car.
27. Simon says lick your nose.
28. Simon says sing.
29. Simon says roar like a lion.
30. Simon says bellow like a bull.
31. Simon says hiss like a snake.
32. Simon says purr like a cat.
33. Simon says trumpet like an elephant.
34. Simon says crow like a rooster.
35. Simon says wave goodbye.
36. Simon says match like a soldier.
37. Simon says wail like a siren.
38. Simon says play a guitar.
39. Simon says play piano.
40. Simon says whistle.
41. Simon says honk like a truck.
42. Simon says ring like a telephone.
43. Simon says whisper to the person closest to you.
44. Simon says node your head.
45. Simon says node your head like you are not so sure of
something.
46. Simon says say no with your head.
47. Simon says look up in the sky.
48. Simon says jump on one foot.
49. Simon says speak with a new accent.
50. Simon says breath in.
51. Simon says breath out.
52. Simon says run.
53. Simon says stop.
54. Simon says, take a selfie.
55. Simon says touch your head.
56. Simon says touch your shoulders.
57. Simon says touch your knees.
58. Simon says touch your toes.
59. Simon says laugh.
60. Simon says sneeze.
61. Simon says laugh with your mouth shut.
62. Simon says make funny faces.
63. Simon says wave hello.
64. Simon play basketball.
65. Simon says kiss the air.
66. Simon says hug the person closest to you.
67. Simon says dance like your favorite musician.
68. Simon says raise your hands in the air.
69. Simon says close your eyes.
70. Simon says sit down.
71. Simon says cross your legs.
72. Simon says take a deep breath.
73. Simon says stand up.
74. Open your eyes. (Trick!)
75. Simon says snap your fingers.
76. Simon says perform a karate kick.
77. Simon says punch the air.
78. Simon says freeze like a statue.
79. Simon says reach for the sky.
80. Simon says spell your name.
81. Simon says write your name on air.
82. Simon says do a somersault.
83. Simon says do a silly dance.
84. Simon says walk like a penguin.
85. Simon says speak like a robot.
86. Simon says wiggle your foot.
87. Simon says trace your foot on sand.
88. Simon says try fitting someone else’s shoes.
89. Simon says draw a circle in the air.
90. Simon says draw a triangle in the air.
91. Simon says row a boat.
92. Simon says perform a breakdance.
93. Simon says make a surprised face.
94. Simon says make a sad face.
95. Simon says make a happy face.
96. Simon says listen to your friend’s heartbeat.
97. Simon says cheer like your team has worn.
98. Simon says pretend you are counting a lot of money.
99. Simon says play violin.
100. Simon says dance the cha-cha!
101. Simon says perform a ballet dance.
102. Simon says cry like a little baby.
103. Simon says crawl like a baby.
104. Simon says murmur like a little baby.
105. Simon says kiss your belly.
106. Simon says hug yourself.
107. Simon says walk backward with your eyes closed.
108. Simon says smell your feet.
109. Simon says speak a foreign language.
110. Simon says put your hands in the pocket.
111. Simon says speak in tongues.
112. Simon says do what Simon does.
113. Simon says ring like dad’s phone.
114. Simon says sway your hips from side to side.
115. Simon says laugh like Santa.
116. Simon says quack like a duck.
117. Simon says paint on air.
118. Simon says make a scared face.
119. Simon says run in a circle.
120. Simon says giggle.
121. Simon says stick your tongue out in a cheeky way.
122. Simon says talk like your best friend.
123. Simon says talk like your class teacher.
124. Simon says talk like your school headteacher.
125. Simon says swim.
126. Simon says play golf.
127. Simon says touch your ears.
128. Simon says close your eyes.
129. Simon says rub your nose.
130. Simon says pat your head.
131. Simon says, type on a computer.
132. Simon says say tomato.
133. Simon says say hippopotamus.
134. Simon says say sea anemone.
135. Simon says say ambulance.
136. Simon says say spaghetti.
137. Simon says say watermelon.
138. Simon says say yellow.
139. Simon says say scissors.
140. Simon says say rabbit.
141. Simon says cover your face with your hands.
142. Simon says walk like a zombie.
143. Simon says turn around slowly.
144. Simon says blow a kiss.
145. Simon says talk like a king.
146. Simon says talk like a queen.
147. Simon says talk like a beautiful princess.
148. Simon says make a phone call.
149. Simon says act like a boss.
150. Simon says take a long step forward.
151. Simon says take two steps backward.
152. Simon says kick the ball.
153. Simon says ride a pony.
154. Simon says shake your body.
155. Simon says talk like a boss.
156. Simon says read the news bulletin.
157. Simon says kiss your elbow.
158. Simon says kiss your chin.
159. Simon says kiss your nose.
160. Simon says move around like a robot.
161. Simon says walk up the stairs.
162. Simon says act like you are eating very hot food.
163. Simon says act like you are drinking very cold beverage.
164. Simon says act like you are chocked by food.
165. Simon says act like there is too much pepper in the
food.
166. Simon says lift a very heavy object.
167. Simon says shout “I am happy”.
168. Simon says shiver from cold.
169. Simon says act like you are scared of something.
170. Simon says make a scary face.
171. Simon says shout for help.
172. Simon says stammer in your speech.
173. Simon says belch.
174. Simon says speak like a 911 representative.
175. Simon says spell the word JUMP.
176. Simon says spell the word CIRCLE.
177. Simon says spell the word FUEL.
178. Simon says spell the word DECIDE.
179. Simon says spell the word SPRUCE.
180. Simon says spell the word KETTLE.
181. Simon says spell the word BRITTLE.
182. Simon says spell the word CAPUCCINO.
183. Simon says spell the word USURPER.
184. Simon says spell the word KENNEL.
185. Simon says spell the word RECEIVED.
186. Simon says spell the word QUEUE.
187. Simon says spell the word BIRD.
188. Simon says spell the name CATE.
189. Simon says spell the word CHRISTMASS.
190. Simon says spell the word CABLE.
191. Simon says fold your arms on your chest.
192. Simon says stand with arms on your waist.
193. Simon says make a scissor jump.
194. Simon says say something you don’t even understand.
195. Simon says say any random word that comes to your mind.
196. Simon says thumbs up.
197. Simon says thumb down.
198. Simon says salute.
199. Simon says act like you are thinking very hard.
200. Simon says count 101 to 150 in less than a minute.
201. Simon says perform a jumping jack.
202. Simon says walk like an old man.
203. Simon says talk like an elderly person.
204. Simon says play dead.
205. Simon says move to the left.
206. Simon says move to the right.
207. Simon says perform a hula hoop.
208. Simon says run on the same spot.
209. Simon says turn around like a ballerina.
210. Simon says giggle like a little baby.
211. Simon says give a high-five to someone next to you.
212. Simon says flap your arms like a flying bird.
213. Simon says touch your right shoulder with your left
hand.
214. Simon says touch your left shoulder with your right
hand.
215. Laugh. (Trick!)
216. Simon says act like you are weeping.
217. Simon says sobbing bitterly.
218. Simon says act like you are mad at someone.
219. Simon says pretend to drive a car.
220. Simon says count backward from 10.
221. Simon says don’t blink for 10 seconds.
222. Simon says the game is over.
There you have more than 200 Simon says ideas – enough outdoor or indoor activities for kids.
