Instead of reinforcing a winner or loser, taking turns playing “Simon” is an easy way to re-direct the child back to the game, even if it did not work in their favor. Good sportsmanship takes time for children to develop and utilize when playing with peers. Losing can be a difficult concept for children to understand and is a great skill to practice within the comforts and safety of home. “Simon Says touch your toes/ears/shoulders/nose”). This game is also a simple way to practice learning and labeling body parts (e.g. “Simon says stand on one foot” or “Simon says do 10 jumping jacks”), bilateral coordination, and other gross motor tasks. This game is a fun way to practice improving body awareness, while also incorporating other motor skills, including balance (e.g. Children with poor proprioceptive processing may struggle with imitating body movements. Your child will have the opportunity to see a demonstrated body movement or sustained position, then he or she can replicate this action. This game is an excellent way for a child to practice improving his or her body awareness. Developing Body Awareness and Motor Development
Play therapy is an important part of any therapy program and some of our most beloved childhood games can have therapeutic benefits that we didn’t even know about! Looking for a simple and fun activity that requires no materials? “Simon Says” is the perfect game to address a variety of skills to help with your child’s development! That’s why “Simon Says” is out May Game of the Month! 1.
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