A Twist on Simon Says

Who knew 'Simon Says' could sneak in some maths practice? With a fun twist, this free no prep activity can be a perfect mix of movement, laughter, and learning!

How It Works

Just like the classic game, students only follow instructions that start with ‘Simon says.’ But in this maths twist, they will need to do some quick mental maths to follow along. For example, ‘Simon says jump 50 minus 47 times,’ or ‘Simon says do 2 × 3 claps.’

Here are More Examples:

"Simon says sit down if a square is a polygon"
“Simon says clap your hands for each even number between 1 and 6”
"Simon says spin around if a pentagon has 6 sides"

Why It's So Good

• Boosts number sense and sharpens mental maths
• Gives students a brain break while keeping them active
• A playful way to check understanding and identify next teaching steps
• Flexible for different maths topics with zero prep needed

With this simple twist, Simon Says becomes a fun, active way to boost maths skills and keep students motivated!