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Simon Says: a sticker of a gold crown with a speech bubble

Simon Says Classroom Game

Do what Simon says, but only when the command starts with Simon says.

  • Whole class
  • 5 min
  • Nothing to prepare
  • Pre-K to 2nd grade
  • Lively
One page with all five steps

How to Play

5 steps
  1. Simon Says, step 1: Be Simon

    Be Simon

    Stand where everyone can see you.

  2. Simon Says, step 2: Give commands

    Give commands

    Say Simon says touch your nose, Simon says hop.

  3. Simon Says, step 3: Trick them

    Trick them

    Sometimes leave off Simon says: touch your toes.

  4. Simon Says, step 4: Out if you follow

    Out if you follow

    Anyone who follows a command without Simon says sits down.

  5. Simon Says, step 5: New Simon

    New Simon

    The last student standing leads the next round.

Ways to Change It Up

  • Language SimonGive the commands in a language the class is learning.
  • Math SimonSimon says show me 7 fingers, Simon says make a triangle.

What You Need

No tools needed: Simon Says takes nothing but the class.

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