Left and Right Simon Says Opposites Activity

Description

How to teach Opposites

UsingLeft and Right Simon Says Opposites Activity, studentsplay this fun game to practice identifying left and right.

Knowing the differences between left and right is important for your students. This activity will help your students practice the difference between left and right.

Choose between the Left/Right labeled game mat or the unlabeled game mat and place in front of all players. Select one player to be Simon for a round. Deal picture cards out to players. Simon draws a ‚ÄúSimon Says‚Äù card and reads the rebus-style directions. The player with that picture must place the picture on either the right or left side according to Simon’s directions. Game continues until one player discards all of their picture cards.

Other resources to use with this Left and Right Simon Says Opposites Activity

If you are using this activity, your students are probably learning about opposites.

Use this Antonyms Worksheet as an additional resource to support your students.

Introduce this activity by playing Simon Says. Next, ask students how Simon Says is like following directions in school. Then, students complete the activity with a partner. Finally, challenge students to write their own directions for their partner.

Be sure to check out more Opposites Activities.

Please write a review!

Tell others why you love this resource and how you will use it.