Looking for Simon Says ideas to keep kids engaged, active, and laughing?
Whether you’re teaching a group of preschoolers, leading a summer camp, playing party games, or just trying to fill a rainy afternoon with giggles, Simon Says is a timeless classic for a reason. It promotes listening skills, body awareness, and self-regulation—and it’s ridiculously fun!
Below, you’ll find 1001 Simon Says ideas that are fun, silly, and can get kids moving!
Come up with your own fun ideas and use these Simon says suggestions when you want to keep the game moving along!
In this post:
- How to Use This List
- How to Play Simon Says (Quick Refresher)
- 1001 Simon Says Ideas
- Tips for Playing With Kids
How to Use This List
Here are a few ways you can use these SIon says ideas and suggestions:
- At home: Pick a few to start your day or wind down at night.
- In the classroom: Use them for movement breaks or transition times.
- At parties: Turn it into a high-energy group game!
- On the go: Try a few as a fun plane game or while waiting in line.
Print this list, bookmark the page, or share with other grown-ups who want screen-free fun.
How to Play Simon Says (Quick Refresher)
- One person is “Simon” and gives directions.
- If the command starts with “Simon says,” players must do it.
- If it doesn’t start with “Simon says,” players shouldn’t do it.
- If a player follows a command that doesn’t include “Simon says,” they’re out (or just have a silly consequence if you’re playing non-elimination style)!
Ready to play? Let’s go!
1001 Simon Says Ideas
- Simon says jump up and down 3 times
- Simon says touch your toes
- Simon says run in place for 5 seconds
- Simon says hop like a frog
- Simon says spin in a circle
- Simon says crawl like a baby
- Simon says stomp your feet
- Simon says skip in place
- Simon says hop on one foot
- Simon says do 4 jumping jacks
- Simon says walk like a duck
- Simon says march like a soldier
- Simon says slide like you’re skating
- Simon says tiptoe around the room
- Simon says pretend you’re climbing a ladder
- Simon says walk backwards
- Simon says pretend to swim
- Simon says stand on one foot for 4 seconds
- Simon says make a star shape with your body
- Simon says run to a wall and back
- Simon says count to 3
- Simon says say the alphabet
- Simon says name 5 animals
- Simon says clap 6 times
- Simon says name 7 fruits
- Simon says say something that rhymes with “cat”
- Simon says spell your name
- Simon says say the days of the week
- Simon says name 3 shapes
- Simon says say the months of the year
- Simon says count by 2s to 5
- Simon says name 3 colors that start with “B”
- Simon says point to something red
- Simon says find something round
- Simon says name the opposite of “hot”
- Simon says say a word that starts with the letter “T”
- Simon says make a triangle with your fingers
- Simon says touch your head when I say a vowel
- Simon says say something that floats
- Simon says act out a math problem
- Simon says act like a robot
- Simon says moo like a cow
- Simon says make a silly face
- Simon says walk like a crab
- Simon says pretend you’re in slow motion
- Simon says wiggle your nose
- Simon says talk like a baby
- Simon says pretend you’re stuck in glue
- Simon says act like your shoes are on the wrong feet
- Simon says pretend you’re a balloon popping
- Simon says make a chicken sound
- Simon says pretend your arms are spaghetti
- Simon says laugh like Santa
- Simon says talk with your tongue out
- Simon says bounce like a ball
- Simon says pretend you’re a superhero
- Simon says walk like you’re in space
- Simon says freeze in a funny pose
- Simon says pretend you’re a wind-up toy
- Simon says pretend your hands are puppets
- Simon says take a deep breath
- Simon says close your eyes for 4 seconds
- Simon says lie down and stretch out
- Simon says pretend to smell a flower
- Simon says count backward from 7
- Simon says breathe in and out slowly
- Simon says sit criss-cross applesauce
- Simon says hug yourself
- Simon says pretend you’re floating on a cloud
- Simon says stretch your arms to the sky
- Simon says sit still like a statue
- Simon says pretend you’re meditating
- Simon says close your eyes and smile
- Simon says rub your hands together quietly
- Simon says press your palms together gently
- Simon says slowly roll your shoulders
- Simon says touch your shoulders gently
- Simon says pretend you’re a calm breeze
- Simon says imagine a peaceful beach
- Simon says draw a rainbow in the air slowly
- Simon says high-five a friend
- Simon says stand back-to-back with someone
- Simon says do a secret handshake
- Simon says pass an object without dropping it
- Simon says link arms and walk in a circle
- Simon says make a group of 3
- Simon says mirror your partner
- Simon says play rock-paper-scissors
- Simon says form a human tunnel
- Simon says create a group statue
- Simon says dance together for 5 seconds
- Simon says give someone a compliment
- Simon says pretend you’re rowing a boat together
- Simon says clap hands with your partner
- Simon says count together out loud
- Simon says pretend to build something as a team
- Simon says take turns jumping
- Simon says freeze in a group shape
- Simon says make a letter with your bodies
- Simon says sit in a circle
- Simon says ride an imaginary horse
- Simon says pretend you’re flying a spaceship
- Simon says walk like you’re on the moon
- Simon says act like a sleepy bear
- Simon says roar like a dinosaur
- Simon says be a sneaky ninja
- Simon says pretend you’re swimming with dolphins
- Simon says be a dragon blowing fire
- Simon says act like you’re under the sea
- Simon says pretend to bake a cake
- Simon says build an invisible snowman
- Simon says pretend to be a famous singer
- Simon says act like a wizard casting a spell
- Simon says pretend you’re in a parade
- Simon says be a firefighter putting out a fire
- Simon says drive an imaginary car
- Simon says climb a pretend mountain
- Simon says dig for treasure
- Simon says pretend you’re in a jungle
- Simon says be a detective looking for clues
- Simon says wiggle your fingers
- Simon says touch each finger to your thumb
- Simon says clap softly
- Simon says pretend to brush your teeth
- Simon says make a tiny circle with your fingers
- Simon says draw a shape in the air
- Simon says button an imaginary shirt
- Simon says tie invisible shoelaces
- Simon says snap your fingers
- Simon says stack your fingers like blocks
- Simon says count to five on your fingers
- Simon says pretend to hold a tiny bug
- Simon says trace your hand in the air
- Simon says squeeze your fists then open
- Simon says make a heart shape with your hands
- Simon says pretend to paint with a tiny brush
- Simon says pinch your fingers together
- Simon says make a square with your hands
- Simon says wiggle only your pinky
- Simon says pretend you’re playing piano
- Simon says gallop like a horse
- Simon says flap like a bird
- Simon says walk like a penguin
- Simon says hiss like a snake
- Simon says swing like a monkey
- Simon says crawl like a bear
- Simon says snap like an alligator
- Simon says slither like a snake
- Simon says hop like a bunny
- Simon says wiggle like a worm
- Simon says chirp like a bird
- Simon says buzz like a bee
- Simon says swim like a fish
- Simon says roar like a lion
- Simon says march like an ant
- Simon says peck like a chicken
- Simon says howl like a wolf
- Simon says prance like a deer
- Simon says leap like a frog
- Simon says be a sneaky cat
- Simon says wave both hands
- Simon says spin on one foot
- Simon says pat your belly
- Simon says pretend you’re in the snow
- Simon says flap your arms like butterfly wings
- Simon says wiggle your ears (try!)
- Simon says pretend you’re juggling
- Simon says hold your arms like a tree
- Simon says blink 3 times
- Simon says whistle (or try to!)
- Simon says draw a circle in the air with your nose
- Simon says blink slowly
- Simon says tap your head and rub your belly
- Simon says pretend you’re tiptoeing past a dragon
- Simon says jump like a kangaroo
- Simon says act like a sleepy sloth
- Simon says squawk like a parrot
- Simon says bark like a puppy
- Simon says flap like a flamingo
- Simon says make a fishy face
- Simon says wiggle your eyebrows
- Simon says pretend you’re riding a rollercoaster
- Simon says freeze and don’t move
- Simon says make your body into a letter “T”
- Simon says cover your eyes
- Simon says balance on your toes
- Simon says hum a song
- Simon says say “banana” in a deep voice
- Simon says pretend you’re blowing a bubble
- Simon says sit and then jump up quickly
- Simon says draw a heart with your finger in the air
- Simon says twirl like a ballerina
- Simon says make a robot voice
- Simon says act like a balloon floating away
- Simon says lie down and freeze
- Simon says touch your nose with your elbow (try!)
- Simon says act like a marching band
- Simon says make a thunder sound
- Simon says act like you’re stuck in the mud
- Simon says tip your invisible hat
- Simon says pretend you’re a magician
- Simon says stretch like a cat
- Simon says clap above your head
- Simon says hop side to side
- Simon says tap your knees
- Simon says make a rainbow with your arms
- Simon says pretend to eat spaghetti
- Simon says say your favorite color
- Simon says quack like a duck
- Simon says count to 10 backward
- Simon says pretend you’re a giant
- Simon says whisper your name
- Simon says meow like a kitten
- Simon says roll your hands in a circle
- Simon says play the air guitar
- Simon says march in a circle
- Simon says act like a butterfly
- Simon says pretend to blow up a balloon
- Simon says jump like popcorn
- Simon says stretch your arms like a starfish
- Simon says pretend you’re under water
- Simon says say “ribbit” 5 times
- Simon says walk with high knees
- Simon says wiggle your hips
- Simon says clap behind your back
- Simon says crawl in slow motion
- Simon says roar like a tiger
- Simon says pretend to comb your hair
- Simon says give yourself a hug
- Simon says reach up and grab a star
- Simon says say the name of a fruit
- Simon says count to 4 really fast
- Simon says make your hands into binoculars
- Simon says crawl like a turtle
- Simon says tiptoe around the room quietly
- Simon says pretend to row a canoe
- Simon says walk like you’re stuck in glue
- Simon says make a pizza with your hands
- Simon says pretend to mix a cake
- Simon says snap your fingers 3 times
- Simon says pretend you’re ice skating
- Simon says act like a crab
- Simon says bounce like a kangaroo
- Simon says spin your imaginary lasso
- Simon says play the drums
- Simon says make a silly noise
- Simon says whisper “Simon says”
- Simon says blow a kiss
- Simon says curl up like a ball
- Simon says jump in place for 10 seconds
- Simon says walk like a robot
- Simon says bark like a dog
- Simon says flap your arms like a chicken
- Simon says hiss like a snake
- Simon says stick out your tongue
- Simon says freeze like a statue
- Simon says make your best superhero pose
- Simon says sing like an opera singer
- Simon says pretend you’re surfing
- Simon says roll on the floor
- Simon says make a fish face
- Simon says move like a zombie
- Simon says tiptoe then freeze
- Simon says pretend you’re a ballerina
- Simon says jump like a jack-in-the-box
- Simon says roar like a dinosaur
- Simon says moo like a cow
- Simon says quack like a duck
- Simon says baa like a sheep
- Simon says neigh like a horse
- Simon says buzz like a bee
- Simon says oink like a pig
- Simon says chirp like a bird
- Simon says howl like a wolf
- Simon says hoot like an owl
- Simon says gobble like a turkey
- Simon says make an elephant sound
- Simon says purr like a cat
- Simon says make monkey noises
- Simon says pretend to be a baby
- Simon says pretend to be really old
- Simon says act like you’re walking in the wind
- Simon says wave like the queen
- Simon says pretend you’re blowing bubbles
- Simon says hold your arms like you’re holding a baby
- Simon says count how many fingers you’re holding up
- Simon says draw a triangle in the air
- Simon says count your fingers
- Simon says say your favorite food
- Simon says hum the ABCs
- Simon says move like your feet are sticky
- Simon says walk like your legs are noodles
- Simon says tiptoe through imaginary tulips
- Simon says pretend to carry a heavy box
- Simon says give a thumbs up
- Simon says hold your nose and talk
- Simon says blow up a pretend balloon until it pops
- Simon says act like your arms are wings
- Simon says give yourself a round of applause
- Simon says pretend you’re bouncing on a trampoline
- Simon says act like you’re sliding on ice
- Simon says pretend your feet are super glued
- Simon says pretend your hands are made of jelly
- Simon says dance like you’re at a party
- Simon says act like you’re swimming through peanut butter
- Simon says slither like a snake
- Simon says flap your lips like a horse
- Simon says growl like a bear
- Simon says pant like a puppy
- Simon says act like your head is a bobblehead
- Simon says pretend you’re jumping over a river
- Simon says do the silliest dance you can
- Simon says walk like a zombie
- Simon says freeze with one leg in the air
- Simon says touch your toes and count to 5
- Simon says act like you’re walking a tightrope
- Simon says make your best dragon face
- Simon says pretend your arms are noodles
- Simon says do a dance move from your favorite song
- Simon says act like you’re sneaking through a cave
- Simon says act like your hands are stuck to your head
- Simon says act like you’re brushing your teeth with a big brush
- Simon says make a volcano with your hands
- Simon says wiggle like a bowl of jelly
- Simon says grow wings and fly around
- Simon says spin in slow motion
- Simon says build a tower with your hands
- Simon says act like you’re going up an elevator
- Simon says pretend you’re bouncing like a pogo stick
- Simon says hold your breath for 3 seconds
- Simon says act like you’re tiptoeing past a sleeping lion
- Simon says stick your tongue out and wiggle it
- Simon says buzz like a fly
- Simon says make a face like you just ate a lemon
- Simon says pretend your arms are stuck
- Simon says twirl like a tornado
- Simon says rock side to side
- Simon says clap in a rhythm
- Simon says rub your belly and pat your head
- Simon says pretend to throw a ball
- Simon says cover your mouth like you’re surprised
- Simon says shiver like you’re cold
- Simon says pretend your shoes are full of pudding
- Simon says flap your elbows like you’re taking off
- Simon says pretend you’re blowing out birthday candles
- Simon says make a triangle with your arms
- Simon says put your hands in the air and wave them
- Simon says jump as far forward as you can
- Simon says spin and fall down
- Simon says act like you’re climbing a mountain
- Simon says tiptoe and whisper your favorite animal
- Simon says dance in slow motion
- Simon says shake your whole body
- Simon says hop like a frog and ribbit
- Simon says make a mustache with your fingers
- Simon says act like you’re stuck to the wall
- Simon says pretend to blow a trumpet
- Simon says flap your wings and take off
- Simon says act like you’re chewing gum
- Simon says pretend your legs are springs
- Simon says make a snow angel on the floor
- Simon says balance a pretend book on your head
- Simon says mime pulling a rope
- Simon says pretend you’re riding a unicycle
- Simon says shake your arms like spaghetti
- Simon says bounce like a basketball
- Simon says pretend you’re hiding from a T-Rex
- Simon says pretend to wash your face
- Simon says act like you’re juggling 3 apples
- Simon says act like you’re walking a tiny dog
- Simon says do a slow-motion cartwheel (or pretend!)
- Simon says pretend you’re jumping on a cloud
- Simon says stretch like a giraffe
- Simon says tip your invisible hat
- Simon says pretend you’re riding a scooter
- Simon says walk like a penguin
- Simon says leap like a frog
- Simon says hop like a bunny
- Simon says stomp like a dinosaur
- Simon says shake your hands like maracas
- Simon says walk in a circle
- Simon says run in place
- Simon says twirl around
- Simon says stand like a flamingo
- Simon says squat down low
- Simon says jump in slow motion
- Simon says pretend you’re in a bubble
- Simon says float like a feather
- Simon says be a statue for 10 seconds
- Simon says flap like a bird
- Simon says walk like a duck
- Simon says blow a raspberry
- Simon says stretch tall like a tree
- Simon says spin like a ballerina
- Simon says run like a cheetah
- Simon says walk in slow motion
- Simon says pretend you’re eating a huge sandwich
- Simon says make your best silly face
- Simon says stick out your tongue and wiggle it
- Simon says flap your arms and jump
- Simon says pretend you’re a marching band drummer
- Simon says roll your arms like a wheel
- Simon says give a big silent cheer
- Simon says pretend to be a superhero flying in slow motion
- Simon says slide side to side like a skier
- Simon says sway like seaweed
- Simon says twist your body like a pretzel
- Simon says balance like you’re walking a tightrope
- Simon says shake your legs like noodles
- Simon says shake your head “no”
- Simon says nod your head “yes”
- Simon says wiggle your ears (or try to!)
- Simon says mime climbing a rope
- Simon says roll like a log
- Simon says pretend your feet are sticky
- Simon says play a pretend flute
- Simon says walk like you’re on marshmallows
- Simon says roar as loud as you can
- Simon says growl like a monster
- Simon says sing like a rock star
- Simon says bounce in place 10 times
- Simon says stretch and reach like a giraffe
- Simon says crawl under a pretend fence
- Simon says spin like a tornado
- Simon says hide behind your hands
- Simon says peekaboo!
- Simon says be a buzzing mosquito
- Simon says wave your arms like you’re on a roller coaster
- Simon says mime washing a window
- Simon says pretend you’re brushing a lion’s mane
- Simon says act like you’re blowing leaves
- Simon says shuffle your feet without lifting them
- Simon says pop like popcorn
- Simon says shiver like it’s snowing
- Simon says sweep the floor with your hands
- Simon says draw a square in the air with your finger
- Simon says wave with both hands
- Simon says act like a frog and ribbit
- Simon says walk like you’re in slow motion
- Simon says cover your ears
- Simon says pretend your hands are butterflies
- Simon says hop in a square
- Simon says pat your knees and clap
- Simon says pretend to brush your teeth
- Simon says play air piano
- Simon says tap your shoulders
- Simon says flap your hands like jellyfish
- Simon says mime putting on a helmet
- Simon says draw a star in the air
- Simon says shake your whole body like a wet dog
- Simon says curl into a tiny ball
- Simon says fly like a rocket
- Simon says act like your feet are made of magnets
- Simon says try to touch the sky
- Simon says stretch side to side
- Simon says act like you’re a pirate
- Simon says do a silly hop-hop-stop
- Simon says pretend you’re blowing kisses to the moon
- Simon says touch your toes then reach to the sky
- Simon says act like you’re climbing a ladder
- Simon says wave like you’re on a parade float
- Simon says pretend you’re holding an umbrella in the wind
- Simon says touch your ears and wiggle your nose
- Simon says flutter your fingers like rain
- Simon says buzz like a bumblebee
- Simon says pretend you’re a lion stretching
- Simon says hiss like a snake and wiggle
- Simon says jump like a jackrabbit
- Simon says act like you’re stuck in molasses
- Simon says tiptoe past a sleeping dragon
- Simon says act like you’re blowing up a big balloon
- Simon says clap to the beat of your name
- Simon says jump forward and back
- Simon says walk like you’re on the moon
- Simon says leap across the room
- Simon says hide your face with your hands
- Simon says show me your biggest grin
- Simon says act like your elbows are wings
- Simon says nod your head like a bobblehead
- Simon says make a volcano sound
- Simon says move your arms like windshield wipers
- Simon says pretend you’re wrapped in toilet paper
- Simon says shake your body like a maraca
- Simon says be a growing flower
- Simon says shrink like you’re melting
- Simon says wave to an imaginary friend
- Simon says shake your hips in a circle
- Simon says touch your nose with your finger
- Simon says act like you’re walking through tall grass
- Simon says walk on your tiptoes like a ballerina
- Simon says roll like a tumbleweed
- Simon says flap like a hummingbird
- Simon says spin in slow motion
- Simon says mimic a roller coaster ride
- Simon says hop over an invisible puddle
- Simon says crawl through a tunnel
- Simon says jump on one foot while clapping
- Simon says do a happy dance
- Simon says throw pretend confetti
- Simon says act like your feet are too hot to stand on
- Simon says pat your cheeks
- Simon says make your best angry face
- Simon says make your best surprised face
- Simon says pretend you’re balancing a balloon
- Simon says jump like a grasshopper
- Simon says whisper the ABCs
- Simon says pretend you’re climbing a snowy mountain
- Simon says twirl with your eyes closed
- Simon says mime putting on big boots
- Simon says jump and then freeze
- Simon says walk with stiff legs
- Simon says pretend to sneeze
- Simon says make a “swoosh” sound
- Simon says walk like a robot with broken legs
- Simon says pretend you’re being pulled by a rope
- Simon says touch your toes with both hands
- Simon says dance like a ballerina
- Simon says blink fast
- Simon says blink slow
- Simon says march in place and count
- Simon says flap like a pterodactyl
- Simon says swing your arms forward and back
- Simon says curl up like a kitten
- Simon says stretch like you just woke up
- Simon says touch your head and spin
- Simon says balance on one foot and count to 10
- Simon says pretend to eat ice cream
- Simon says pat your legs and roar
- Simon says wiggle your arms like octopus tentacles
- Simon says spin and sit
- Simon says blow out imaginary candles
- Simon says brush off your shoulders
- Simon says act like you’re being tickled
- Simon says play air guitar and jump
- Simon says blow on your hands like they’re cold
- Simon says pretend to pop popcorn
- Simon says walk like you’re on eggshells
- Simon says hold your breath and puff your cheeks
- Simon says flex your muscles
- Simon says act like you’re floating in space
- Simon says walk backwards with your eyes closed
- Simon says pretend you’re a puppet
- Simon says wiggle your knees
- Simon says act like you’re sliding down a slide
- Simon says throw a snowball
- Simon says pretend to fly a plane
- Simon says blow up a pretend balloon
- Simon says hold a yoga pose
- Simon says play a pretend trumpet
- Simon says act like you’re juggling watermelons
- Simon says pretend to brush your pet
- Simon says make a triangle with your legs
- Simon says stomp like an elephant
- Simon says pretend your arms are made of springs
- Simon says march like a drum major
- Simon says raise one eyebrow
- Simon says mime climbing stairs
- Simon says wave your hands like falling leaves
- Simon says walk like a flamingo
- Simon says blow on an invisible hot chocolate
- Simon says pretend to jump rope
- Simon says dance like your favorite animal
- Simon says pretend to pull a wagon
- Simon says pat your belly like a drum
- Simon says act like a circus clown
- Simon says hide like you’re playing hide-and-seek
- Simon says twirl like you’re in a tutu
- Simon says pretend to shovel snow
- Simon says move your arms like a windmill
- Simon says grow tall like a sunflower
- Simon says pat your back
- Simon says tickle the air
- Simon says act like you’re tiptoeing on lava
- Simon says jump like you’re on a trampoline
- Simon says wave like you’re on a boat
- Simon says act like a sleepy owl
- Simon says shake your arms above your head
- Simon says make a snowball and throw it
- Simon says blink your eyes really fast
- Simon says shake your body like a jellybean
- Simon says hide behind your hands like you’re shy
- Simon says pretend you’re steering a car
- Simon says act like you’re chasing butterflies
- Simon says pretend you’re catching stars
- Simon says make a silly walk
- Simon says walk like your feet are on springs
- Simon says wave like you’re in a parade
- Simon says act like a slithering snake
- Simon says walk like you’re holding a cake
- Simon says stretch like you’re climbing a tree
- Simon says jump into a puddle
- Simon says tiptoe with your arms up
- Simon says give a giant silent cheer
- Simon says flap like you’re drying off
- Simon says throw pretend confetti
- Simon says float like a balloon
- Simon says pretend to blow bubbles
- Simon says fall like a leaf
- Simon says bounce like a beach ball
- Simon says melt like a snowman in the sun
- Simon says stomp like a T-Rex
- Simon says roll your neck in a circle
- Simon says crawl like a baby
- Simon says blow into a pretend kazoo
- Simon says hop on one foot and pat your head
- Simon says play peek-a-boo
- Simon says squawk like a parrot
- Simon says blink like you’re in a photo shoot
- Simon says do a cartwheel in slow motion
- Simon says flap your arms and walk backwards
- Simon says tiptoe and giggle
- Simon says spin in a circle and say your name
- Simon says hop forward 3 times
- Simon says wave your arms like seaweed
- Simon says roar softly like a baby lion
- Simon says bark like a puppy
- Simon says jump in a zigzag pattern
- Simon says touch your nose with your left hand
- Simon says freeze like a popsicle
- Simon says rub your tummy in a circle
- Simon says tip your hat and bow
- Simon says scratch your head like you’re thinking
- Simon says fall down like a fainting goat
- Simon says draw a rainbow in the air
- Simon says twirl your fingers like a magician
- Simon says puff out your cheeks like a chipmunk
- Simon says walk like a duck in high heels
- Simon says act like a popcorn kernel popping
- Simon says jump as high as you can
- Simon says swing your arms like you’re in a parade
- Simon says walk like your legs are made of springs
- Simon says freeze with your arms up
- Simon says act like you’re blowing on a dandelion
- Simon says make a turtle face
- Simon says snap like a crab
- Simon says act like your feet are stuck in glue
- Simon says buzz in a circle
- Simon says flap your arms and giggle
- Simon says make a tornado with your arms
- Simon says whisper like a mouse
- Simon says hop like a pogo stick
- Simon says pretend you’re licking an ice cream cone
- Simon says put your hands on your knees and wiggle
- Simon says float like a jellyfish
- Simon says freeze in a ninja pose
- Simon says act like you’re holding a wiggly worm
- Simon says dance like a robot on fast forward
- Simon says wiggle like a jellyfish in a current
- Simon says sneak like a spy
- Simon says act like your arms are made of rubber
- Simon says shake your feet
- Simon says mime being trapped in a box
- Simon says pretend your hands are cat paws
- Simon says bounce like a bunny
- Simon says tiptoe across a pretend bridge
- Simon says rub your hands together and laugh
- Simon says act like a frog in a pond
- Simon says wiggle like a worm
- Simon says flap your elbows like a chicken
- Simon says spin with your eyes closed (carefully!)
- Simon says make binoculars with your hands
- Simon says hop like a kangaroo and make a sound
- Simon says shake like a rattle
- Simon says slither on the floor
- Simon says imitate a superhero landing
- Simon says hold your hands like you’re holding water
- Simon says make a sleepy face
- Simon says be a twinkling star
- Simon says wave like a leaf in the wind
- Simon says shake your shoulders like maracas
- Simon says act like a TV turning off
- Simon says pretend you’re a wizard with a wand
- Simon says walk like a robot in slow motion
- Simon says tiptoe and freeze
- Simon says act like you’re riding a bike
- Simon says spin your arms like a helicopter
- Simon says make a silly mustache with your finger
- Simon says act like you’re being tickled by feathers
- Simon says whisper your favorite animal
- Simon says jump and freeze with arms out
- Simon says pretend to blow up a huge balloon
- Simon says make a silly hopping dance
- Simon says wobble like jelly
- Simon says hop while rubbing your belly
- Simon says pretend you’re balancing a book
- Simon says wag your finger like you’re saying “no no no”
- Simon says bounce like a rubber ball
- Simon says gallop like a horse
- Simon says slither like a snake on ice
- Simon says act like you’re making pancakes
- Simon says roll your shoulders in a circle
- Simon says wave like you’re saying goodbye
- Simon says crouch down and explode like fireworks
- Simon says make a zipper noise
- Simon says blow out birthday candles
- Simon says act like you’re blowing a bubble and it pops
- Simon says flap like a dragon
- Simon says do a silly monster stomp
- Simon says pretend you’re chasing a butterfly
- Simon says be a jack-in-the-box
- Simon says do a freeze dance move
- Simon says act like you’re bouncing on clouds
- Simon says do a “robot walk” with stiff arms
- Simon says whisper “hello” in a silly voice
- Simon says mime opening a giant door
- Simon says wiggle like you’re full of energy
- Simon says act like you’re blowing kisses to a bear
- Simon says walk like your shoes are too big
- Simon says quack 3 times like a duck
- Simon says stretch your arms and yawn
- Simon says pretend to throw a lasso
- Simon says flap like you’re drying your wings
- Simon says imitate a baby crying
- Simon says jump as high as you can and spin
- Simon says make a trumpet sound
- Simon says sing like a bird
- Simon says act like you’re in a marching band
- Simon says dance like your shoes are too small
- Simon says be a melting popsicle
- Simon says act like you’re walking in honey
- Simon says flutter like a fairy
- Simon says roll your eyes in a silly way
- Simon says play the pretend drums
- Simon says pretend you’re lifting something heavy
- Simon says touch your nose with your tongue (or try!)
- Simon says make a horn sound
- Simon says act like you’re flying through a storm
- Simon says act like you’re a rocket blasting off
- Simon says blow like you’re blowing leaves
- Simon says flap like a pterodactyl
- Simon says act like a yawning lion
- Simon says do your best cheerleader move
- Simon says do a funny dinosaur walk
- Simon says walk like you’re wearing flippers
- Simon says dance like popcorn in a pan
- Simon says flap and spin at the same time
- Simon says bounce like a bouncy ball
- Simon says tiptoe and wave
- Simon says act like you’re walking on clouds
- Simon says pretend you’re spinning a pizza
- Simon says act like a scared mouse
- Simon says act like you just woke up
- Simon says crawl like a ladybug
- Simon says fly like a butterfly
- Simon says stomp like a troll
- Simon says mimic a squirrel climbing a tree
- Simon says play an imaginary saxophone
- Simon says be a shadow on the wall
- Simon says wiggle your fingers like rain
- Simon says curl up like a snowball
- Simon says flap your arms then freeze
- Simon says act like you’re stuck in a bubble
- Simon says pretend you’re climbing a rope
- Simon says jump and touch the sky
- Simon says tiptoe on lava
- Simon says roll like a marble
- Simon says twist and shout
- Simon says act like you’re walking a lion
- Simon says act like you’re hiding treasure
- Simon says mime making a sandwich
- Simon says act like your legs are springs
- Simon says make the sound of your favorite animal
- Simon says dance with your elbows
- Simon says stretch to both sides
- Simon says make a circle with your arms
- Simon says wave your arms like you’re hula dancing
- Simon says act like you’re shaking water off
- Simon says pretend to climb a ladder to the moon
- Simon says shake your hands down low
- Simon says raise your arms and whisper “whoosh”
- Simon says act like you’re diving into water
- Simon says hop in a circle
- Simon says bounce with both feet together
- Simon says pretend your body is made of springs
- Simon says pretend to open a treasure chest
- Simon says flap like you’re drying off after a swim
- Simon says make a fishy face and swim
- Simon says fall like a feather
- Simon says act like a piece of toast popping up
- Simon says wobble like a penguin
- Simon says act like you’re hiding in a tree
- Simon says pretend you’re stomping grapes
- Simon says walk like you’re underwater
- Simon says twist your torso side to side
- Simon says jump side-to-side like a skier
- Simon says act like a carrot growing in the ground
- Simon says march like a drumline
- Simon says flap like a duck in a hurry
- Simon says act like you’re skating on ice
- Simon says slither across the floor
- Simon says puff like you’re blowing a big bubble
- Simon says act like a sleepy turtle
- Simon says act like you’re throwing a snowball
- Simon says walk like a giraffe in high heels
- Simon says balance on one foot and freeze
- Simon says crawl like a sleepy kitten
- Simon says shake like your favorite animal
- Simon says dance like a cowboy
- Simon says be a wiggly spaghetti noodle
- Simon says stretch your arms like wings and fly
- Simon says flap like a bird and peck the ground
- Simon says twirl like a ballerina and curtsy
- Simon says jump like you’re on a pogo stick
- Simon says wave like you’re under water
- Simon says hop and spin in the air
- Simon says make a silly noise and freeze
- Simon says act like your legs are bouncing springs
- Simon says pat your tummy while blinking
- Simon says wiggle your eyebrows up and down
- Simon says pretend to juggle flamingos
- Simon says swim like a goldfish
- Simon says tiptoe like you’re in a library
- Simon says walk like you have invisible shoes
- Simon says throw invisible confetti and cheer
- Simon says act like a spaghetti noodle in boiling water
- Simon says pretend you’re a marching nutcracker
- Simon says slide like you’re on a banana peel
- Simon says walk like you’re stuck in peanut butter
- Simon says turn into a pancake and flip
- Simon says act like your head is a balloon
- Simon says move like a sleepy snail
- Simon says clap your feet together (or try to!)
- Simon says stretch your face like silly putty
- Simon says roll like a bowling ball
- Simon says flap like a dragonfly
- Simon says tiptoe while holding invisible eggs
- Simon says act like your arms are spaghetti
- Simon says spin and land in superhero pose
- Simon says act like you’re lifting invisible weights
- Simon says jump into your favorite video game
- Simon says paddle a pretend canoe
- Simon says act like you’re wrapped in a blanket burrito
- Simon says jump and whisper “surprise!”
- Simon says balance like a flamingo in the wind
- Simon says crawl like an inchworm
- Simon says stick out your tongue and shake your head
- Simon says freeze like a popsicle and melt
- Simon says spin like pizza dough
- Simon says walk like you’re on jelly
- Simon says pretend your arms are pool noodles
- Simon says shake like a tambourine
- Simon says gallop like a unicorn
- Simon says shake your hands while smiling
- Simon says twirl your arms and yell “wheee!”
- Simon says curl up like a cinnamon roll
- Simon says flap like a baby chick
- Simon says tiptoe and whisper “Simon says…”
- Simon says twist your body like a corkscrew
- Simon says shake your elbows while dancing
- Simon says hold your breath and hop
- Simon says pretend you’re a scoop of ice cream
- Simon says blow up like a balloon and pop
- Simon says jump up and say your favorite food
- Simon says slither and hiss like a garden snake
- Simon says stretch like pizza dough
- Simon says spin your arms and make engine noises
- Simon says walk like a robot missing a wheel
- Simon says buzz around like a fly
- Simon says bounce like a dropped basketball
- Simon says fold like a pretzel
- Simon says tiptoe like you’re sneaking candy
- Simon says dance like you’re underwater
- Simon says hop like popcorn in a microwave
- Simon says stretch like you just woke up from hibernation
- Simon says make your best pirate voice
- Simon says fly like a paper airplane
- Simon says dance like you’re in a video game
- Simon says do your silliest clapping rhythm
- Simon says leap like a gazelle
- Simon says flap your arms like a pancake flipping
- Simon says walk like you’re on a trampoline
- Simon says act like a puppy seeing snow for the first time
- Simon says twirl like a carousel
- Simon says be a sneaky cat
- Simon says pretend to pull a giant candy cane
- Simon says shake like a snow globe
- Simon says pop up like toast
- Simon says act like a baby dinosaur
- Simon says curl into a cozy blanket
- Simon says do a disco dance
- Simon says slither like spaghetti
- Simon says flap like you just learned to fly
- Simon says roll like a sleeping bag
- Simon says swim like a starfish
- Simon says move like you’re underwater
- Simon says pretend you’re a mime
- Simon says jump like a frog on a trampoline
- Simon says flutter like a butterfly in a storm
- Simon says act like your legs are made of rubber bands
- Simon says roll your whole body like a barrel
- Simon says wiggle your legs like cooked noodles
- Simon says jump and pretend you’re surprised
- Simon says sway like a palm tree
- Simon says make the sound of your favorite instrument
- Simon says do a slow robot walk
- Simon says curl up like a sleepy fox
- Simon says wave both arms while blinking
- Simon says act like you’re sneezing glitter
- Simon says jump in the air and shout “woohoo!”
- Simon says slither like you’re chasing a mouse
- Simon says tiptoe and whisper a secret
- Simon says pretend you’re riding a horse
- Simon says bark like a chihuahua
- Simon says be a superhero in slow motion
- Simon says act like a ninja sneaking cookies
- Simon says pretend to blow out 100 candles
- Simon says spin like a ballerina on ice
- Simon says wiggle your shoulders while grinning
- Simon says flap your arms and run in place
- Simon says bounce and giggle
- Simon says pretend you’re a scoop of jelly
- Simon says walk like you’re balancing on a string
- Simon says wobble like a jellyfish in a storm
- Simon says play the air drums like a rock star
- Simon says clap your hands and say “yay!”
- Simon says act like a snowflake twirling down
- Simon says tiptoe and wave like royalty
- Simon says dance like a flamingo
- Simon says act like a cookie crumbling
- Simon says shake your arms like wet spaghetti
- Simon says flap like a baby owl
- Simon says jump over a puddle of lava
- Simon says spin like a record
- Simon says gallop like a fancy pony
- Simon says bounce like a bunny in spring
- Simon says make your face look like a pumpkin
- Simon says mime opening a giant box
- Simon says act like you’re lifting a heavy elephant
- Simon says hop while flapping
- Simon says twirl like a leaf in the wind
- Simon says float like a cloud
- Simon says act like you’re making soup
- Simon says stomp like an ogre
- Simon says do your silliest laugh
- Simon says do your quietest whisper
- Simon says act like you’re gliding on roller skates
- Simon says tiptoe with big scared eyes
- Simon says crawl like a turtle on ice
- Simon says be a tumbleweed in the desert
- Simon says act like a bee chasing honey
- Simon says stomp like you’re waking a giant
- Simon says act like your shoes are too tight
- Simon says make up a dance for the word “Simon”
- Simon says pretend you’re falling into a bean bag
- Simon says wiggle your fingers like spider legs
- Simon says sway like a swing
- Simon says pretend your arms are stuck to your head
- Simon says jump and pretend you’re a superhero
- Simon says act like you’re tasting a lemon
- Simon says be a sleepy wizard
- Simon says fly in slow motion
- Simon says roar like a baby dragon
- Simon says do the smallest dance ever
- Simon says pretend you’re planting a flower
- Simon says pick apples from a tall tree
- Simon says dance with only your elbows
- Simon says flap your feet like flippers
- Simon says twirl your hair with one finger (or pretend!)
- Simon says make an exploding volcano with your hands
- Simon says pretend you’re in a snowstorm
- Simon says act like your fingers are puppets
- Simon says flap your lips like a horse
- Simon says roll around like a potato
- Simon says walk like a giraffe on stilts
- Simon says act like a marshmallow in hot chocolate
- Simon says gallop with one arm in the air
- Simon says sneeze and jump
- Simon says whisper and clap once
- Simon says freeze with one eye closed
- Simon says twirl and say your favorite fruit
- Simon says hop and say “Simon says is fun!”
- Simon says act like you’re petting a tiny kitten
- Simon says be a sleepy koala
- Simon says puff up like a pufferfish
- Simon says act like a dancing cupcake
- Simon says swing your arms like a clock
- Simon says pretend you’re lifting a feather
- Simon says bounce on an invisible trampoline
- Simon says hold an invisible umbrella
- Simon says fly like a broomstick rider
- Simon says tiptoe and whisper “magic”
- Simon says act like you’re flying a kite
- Simon says twirl and pretend you’re dizzy
- Simon says clap your knees and jump
- Simon says flap like a flag in the wind
- Simon says be a floating bubble
- Simon says tiptoe like you’re in a museum
- Simon says wobble like you’re made of Jello
- Simon says tap your nose and wiggle
- Simon says curl into a ball and freeze
- Simon says tip your hat and hop away
- Simon says roar like a T-Rex in slow motion
- Simon says slither like spaghetti on a plate
- Simon says walk like your legs are invisible
- Simon says act like you’re dodging raindrops
- Simon says spin, clap, and freeze
- Simon says fly like a paper plane
- Simon says make your best penguin impression
- Simon says float like you’re in outer space
- Simon says pretend you’re playing piano
- Simon says act like a confused robot
Tips for Playing Simon Says With Kids
- Mix up silly and calm commands to keep the energy balanced.
- Let kids take turns being Simon—it boosts confidence and creativity.
- Sneak in educational ones during transitions or circle time.
- Keep sessions short and sweet for younger kids (10–15 commands is plenty!).
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re managing a class of 20 or keeping two kids busy before dinner, Simon Says is a go-to favorite for a reason. With 1001 Simon Says ideas at your fingertips, you’ll never run out of ways to keep play fresh, fun, and educational.
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