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Made with “Boardmaker” and the Picture Communication Symbols © 1981-2002. The winner is the person left at the end. For example, ‘Simon’ may shake his head while telling the group to, “touch your nose.” People who do not do listen to ‘Simon’ and do what he says are out of the game. This can be tricky as ‘Simon’ will sometimes do one thing while saying another. Each person in the group must do what ‘Simon’ says. ‘Simon’ stands in front of the group and says a direction out loud while doing an action. It is often played with a larger group of children. This version of the game is more challenging because it emphasizes listening to what ‘Simon’ says rather then copying ‘Simon’s’ actions.

The game ends when all cards have been matched on the board.

One player takes the top card from the deck and places it (face up) on top of the matching picture on the board.

Take the remaining set and apply Mactac to both sides of each card.

Glue one set of cards to the Bristol board and cover with Mactac.

Print out 2 copies of the game cards and cut them out.

Improve your child’s matching skills by playing this simple variation. When the sentence has been completed you can do the action together. You can also prompt your child to describe the action on the card by saying, “Simon says…Clap your_,” while pointing to the card and giving him a chance to complete the sentence. For example, when the arrow lands on a card your child can start by saying “Simon says” and you can finish by reading the direction printed on the card. This game can also be used to develop your child’s language skills by having him say the directions out loud with you. With practice, your child will learn to follow the directions by imitating your actions, looking at the card, or listening to the directions. When the arrow lands on a card, say “Simon Says,” read the direction out loud, and do the action. Show your child the spinner and how it moves. If your child is uncomfortable with people approaching him from behind, you can guide him face-to-face instead. This will help him associate the directions with certain body movements. You can do this by standing behind your child and repeating the directions while slowly moving his body. “Billy, clap your hands!” If your child needs to learn the movements, guide him physically. For example, “clap”, “touch”, “shake”, “hands”, and “head”.Įncourage your child to participate by calling his name and repeating the direction. Emphasize the action words and names of body parts. For example, “Clap your hands.” Demonstrate the action while repeating the directions. Point to each card and read the directions out loud.

As he becomes more familiar with it, you can include a sibling or a playmate.īegin by showing your child the game board and cards.

To start, this game is best played with just you and your child. The game continues until the arrow has landed on each card or each player has had four turns. Both players do the action on the card.The picture on the card shows players what to do. When the arrow stops he says, “Simon Says” and reads the directions printed on the card the arrow is pointing to. Instructions are given for two players but more people can be included. Add new directions by replacing some of the cards on the board with your own hand-drawn ones.

You can use ‘instant tack’ instead of Velcro to attach the cards to the board.Velcro is often sold as ‘hook and loop tape’ in craft stores.The remaining cards can be placed wherever you like. Attach the ‘Simon Says’ card with the spinner to the middle square. When the glue dries, the cards can be attached to the game board.Glue one piece to the middle of each square on the game board. Take the remaining strip of Velcro and cut it into ten pieces.Take one strip of Velcro and cut it into ten pieces.To make the game board, use a pencil and ruler to draw nine square grid on the Bristol board.Using the paper fastener attach the flat end of the arrow to the card that says, ‘Simon Says’. Start by drawing an arrow on a small piece of construction paper. Print out a copy of the Simon Says cards.Small piece of coloured construction paper.A thin piece of Velcro approximately 30 cm long.This game is a fun and interactive way for children to learn about parts of the body and get some exercise! It can also improve their listening and observation skills.