Action Game

Tell the children that if you say “Adam says,” they must immediately do what you say. However, if you give a command without saying “Adam says,” they should remain motionless and silent. You may choose to have children sit down if they miss a command, but be sensitive to children who get upset easily or have special needs.

Suggested commands with or without saying “Adam says.”

Ready?

• Scratch yourself like a monkey.
• Swing your trunk like an elephant.
• Crow like a rooster.
• Puff your cheeks like a blowfish.
• Gallop in place like a zebra.
• Roar like a lion.
• Buzz like a bee.
• Flap your wings like a hummingbird.
• Open your mouth like a hippo.
• Neigh like a horse.
• Crawl like a crocodile.
• Snarl and swipe your paws like a bear.
• Stand on one leg like a flamingo.
• Laugh like a hyena.