Classroom Commands Simon Says

Topic: Classroom Commands

Mode: Interpretive

Level: Novice

Students will engage in a game of Simon Says to practice classroom commands. 

Components of the activity: A list of commands

Instructions to the teacher

Using the following list of commands, engage in a game of Simon Says with your students. Feel free to add any commands that you would like.

Instructions to students

Listen to “Simon.” If the teacher says “Simon says do X”, then you should do it. If the teacher only says “Do X”, you should not do it.

List of commands

Close your book

Open your book

Close the door

Raise your hand

Spell “x”

Sit down

Stand up

Point to “x”

Get a pen

Close your book

Get a pencil

Write “x” on the board

Find a partner

Take out a piece of paper

Get your notebook

Repeat “x”

Trade “x” with your partner

Write “x”

Read “x” aloud