Simon Says: Follow the Instructions and Get Moving!

How to use this worksheet

Read the first instruction aloud exactly as written, starting with 'Simon says' if that's how it's phrased on the page. Have your child perform the action, like touching their toes or hopping on one foot. If Simon said it, have them tick the box next to that instruction. Continue through each instruction on the page, occasionally leaving out 'Simon says' to test whether your child notices and holds still instead of moving.

Materials needed

• Pencil
• Crayons

Extension activities

• 1Invent your own new Simon Says actions and take turns being 'Simon' with your child.
• 2Draw a picture of one of the physical activities from the worksheet after doing it.
• 3Play the game outside using bigger movements, like running or hopping across the yard.
• 4Turn it into a group game with siblings or friends, with whoever follows an incorrect instruction taking a turn as Simon.
• 5Slow the game down and add a balance challenge, like Simon says 'freeze on one foot.'