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December 17, 2013

6 Following Directions Games for Kids

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Do your kids have trouble following directions? Or can only remember one task at a time?

Then they need some practice! 

Yes, practice. Following directions is a skill that needs practice just like tying your shoes or learning to spell your name.

One of the most fun ways to help kids practice following directions and listening is by playing games.  We love to move and learn here so I found 6 following directions games that get kids up and moving!

Teach Kids to Follow Directions with 6 FUN Move and Learn Games! These following directions games are a great way for kids to practice listening. #followingdirectionsgames #preschoolgames

Following Directions Games:

  1. Teach Kids to Follow Directions with Relay Races from Coffee Cups and Crayons
  2. Following Directions Grid Game from Kids Activities Blog
  3. I Spy from Playing with Words 365
  4. Following Directions and Listening Game: Teacher Says!  from Coffee Cups and Crayons
  5. Red Light Green Light from Playing with Words 365
  6. Do 3 Things Listening Game from Inspiration Laboratories

Following directions is a life skill that kids are expected to have in school, but one that needs frequent practice even as kids get older. Turning that practice into a game makes it fun and is a great way to turn listening and following directions into a habit!

Don’t think your kids will love these games? Then adapt them! If you have a little one who love dinosaurs change it to Dino Races or Stegosaurus Says. Building on their current interests is a great way to get them excited about practicing new skills.

What other following directions games do you know?

Share more ideas in the comments!

Following directions games for kids!

The other Move and Learn co-hosts were busy putting together Move and Learn Activities for kids this week too, make sure to check them out!

Other Ways to Move & Learn this week:

  • 10 Ways to Go on a Christmas Scavenger Hunt from hands on as we grow
  • Check out all our Move & Learn activities
  • Lots of ideas on our Pinterest board!

About Megan Sheakoski

Megan is the creator of Coffee Cups and Crayons, a blog full of simple fun and learning. She believes that kids’ activities don’t have to be complicated to be fun and that learning is better with play.

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Comments

  1. Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories says

    December 17, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    We love following directions games! Thanks for sharing ours!

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    • Megan Sheakoski says

      December 18, 2013 at 6:36 pm

      I love both of the ones you wrote!!!

      Reply
  2. Trisha Stanley says

    December 17, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Love games that practice following directions!

    Reply

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