Simon Says Song Free Printable
The Simon Says Song is a high energy movement activity that gets elementary students up, moving, and following directions in a fun and engaging way. This free printable PDF combines music and classic Simon Says style commands to support listening skills, motor planning, coordination, and self regulation in classrooms, therapy sessions, and at home.
Designed especially for elementary aged students, this printable features colorful movement prompts that encourage full body participation while keeping kids motivated and focused. You can download it for FREE at the bottom of this post.
What Is Included in the Free Simon Says Song Printable?
This one page printable includes a wide variety of illustrated movement commands paired with simple text directions. Students are encouraged to perform actions such as:
- Jump in place
- Clap your hands
- Touch your toes
- Turn around
- Tap your shoulders
- Stand on one foot
- Hop two times
- March in place
- Freeze like ice
- Balance on one foot
- Tiptoe quietly
- Slow motion jump
- Count to three
- Big stretch
- Shake it out
Each movement is clearly illustrated to provide visual support for emerging readers and students who benefit from picture cues.
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Skills Addressed with the Simon Says Song
This printable supports a wide range of developmental skills that are essential for school success. The activity requires students to carefully listen for the words “Simon says,” it naturally strengthens inhibitory control and executive functioning skills and more:
- Following multi step directions
- Listening and auditory processing
- Motor planning and sequencing
- Bilateral coordination
- Balance and postural control
- Body awareness
- Core strength
- Self regulation
- Attention and impulse control
How to Use the Simon Says Song in the Classroom
This free Simon Says Song printable is extremely flexible and easy to use throughout the school day.
- Morning meeting movement activity
- Brain breaks between lessons
- Indoor recess on rainy days
- Transition activity between subjects
- Reward activity for positive behavior
- Whole group movement warm up
Project the page on a screen or print and post it at the front of the room. Play the companion video linked on the printable or simply call out commands yourself. Students will love trying to catch when you skip saying “Simon says.”
Using the Simon Says Song in OT and PT Sessions
Occupational therapists and physical therapists can easily adapt this activity to meet specific goals.
- OT sessions may focus on:
- Fine motor warm ups using finger movements
- Body awareness and spatial concepts
- Self regulation through heavy work movements
- Crossing midline during twisting and reaching tasks
- PT sessions may target:
- Single leg balance
- Squatting and core strengthening
- Jumping and landing control
- Coordination and endurance
You can slow the pace, repeat certain movements, or create custom sequences to match student needs.
Great for Homeschooling and Small Groups
Families and homeschool educators can use the Simon Says Song as part of daily movement time. It works well for:
- Morning energy boosts
- Movement breaks between academic tasks
- Indoor physical activity
- Sibling group games
- Birthday party activities
Because the printable includes visual supports, children can even take turns being the leader and choosing movements independently.
Why Movement Songs Support Learning
Movement based songs combine rhythm, repetition, and physical activity to increase engagement and memory retention. When students move while listening, they strengthen neural connections that support academic learning and behavioral regulation.
Adding structured movement throughout the day helps students return to seated tasks ready to focus and succeed.
MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION
Looking for more movement based songs and activities to keep your students active and engaged? Check out these additional free resources from Your Therapy Source:
Cross Crawl Song for Kids to Build Coordination and Focus
Sloth Song Movement Activity for Self Regulation
Body Parts Song for Kids Movement and Listening Skills
Freeze Dance Game for Classroom Brain Breaks
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PRINTABLE HERE
Ready to get your students moving? Grab your free Simon Says Song printable and start adding fun, structured movement to your classroom, therapy sessions, or home today.
