Copy-the-Movement Game

Jul 1, 2026 · 1 views

A simplified version of “Simon Says”: perform a movement and have your child copy it exactly —raising hands, jumping, spinning.

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الفئة العمرية3-6 سنوات

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Clear a wide, safe space free of sharp furniture or obstacles before starting, and begin with slow, easy moves before introducing the more complex “Simon says” rule.

Stand facing your child in an open space and explain you'll perform a movement they must copy right away. Start with simple, clear moves: raising both arms up, touching your toes, jumping in place, spinning slowly, waddling like a duck.

Once they've got direct copying down, add the “Simon Says” rule — they only do the movement if you say “Simon says” first, and ignore it otherwise. This adds a challenge for attention and impulse control. Later, swap roles and let your child lead the movements.

This activity develops general motor coordination and attention to sequential instructions, and strengthens working memory and impulse control — skills that carry over positively to sitting and paying attention in a learning setting later on.