Classic Games

Simon Says - Have children stand up in front of “Simon” (Usually an adult or older child). The children must do what Simon tells them to do … but only if they say “Simon says” first. Example: Simon says … pat your tummy. Simon says … jump up and down. Simon says … summersault. The children can’t stop until Simon says … Simon says stop patting your tummy. If you give a command without saying Simon Says and the children do it then that child is out. Keep going until there is one child left.  Fun and easy and Kids love it! Tip: Think of about 25 commands before you start. Here are some fun ones: Jump up and down, shake your head, laugh out loud, hop like a frog, be a dog, crawl like a snake, stand on your head, dance in place, act like a chicken, do jumping jacks.

Red Light, Green Light game  - Classic outside game! Lay out two lengths of rope 25 feet apart to make the start and finish lines. The birthday child (who is now called the Police Officer) stands in front of the finish line while the others stand behind the start line. The Police Officer turns his/her back on the other players and shouts, "Green Light!" and then turns around and counts to five.

While the Police Officer is counts to 5 the players try to run or walk toward the finish line. When they finish counting  they shout "Red Light!" and turn around quickly. The other players must freeze instantly. If the Police Officer catches anyone moving, that player must return to the starting line. Continue until one of the players crosses the line while the Police Officer's back is turned. That player then becomes the Police Officer.