Preposition Simon
How to Play Preposition Simon With Your Child at Home
Preposition Simon is a Simon-Says game that teaches position words like in, on and under through playful actions. Start with the easy three, model the action, use real objects and your child's body, then swap roles so your child gives the instructions too. Just a few minutes several times a day builds language for following and giving directions.
Tucking a toy under the table, popping it in the box, balancing it on your head — that's preposition learning hiding inside a giggle.
In short
Preposition Simon is a playful twist on "Simon Says" that helps your child understand and use position words — in, on, under, behind, next to, between. You give a Simon-style instruction built around a preposition, your child acts it out, then you swap roles so they give the instructions too. Ten minutes a day, woven into everyday play, builds the language children need to follow directions and describe the world around them.How to play it at home
Start with the big three. Begin with in, on, and under — these are the easiest to see and feel. "Simon says put the spoon in the cup." "Simon says sit under the table." Keep your sentence short and stress the preposition with your voice.Show, then tell. For a younger or quieter child, model the action first while you say it, then invite them to copy. Movement plus words helps the meaning stick far better than words alone.
Use real objects and your child's own body. Hide a teddy behind the cushion, stand next to the door, jump on the mat. Concrete, physical play teaches prepositions faster than worksheets.
Swap roles. Once your child follows your instructions, let them be Simon. Giving the direction — "Simon says put it on my head!" — is where expressive language really grows, even if their grammar isn't perfect yet.
Layer in harder words gradually. When the easy three are secure, add between, behind, and in front of. Celebrate every attempt — accuracy comes with practice, not pressure.
Keep it light and short. Two or three minutes, several times a day, beats one long session. Bath time, getting dressed, and tidying up are perfect natural moments.
When to check in with someone
Most toddlers begin understanding simple prepositions around two to three years and using them soon after. If by around three your child rarely follows simple position directions, or if you feel they understand far less language than other children their age, a gentle developmental check is worth booking — early support is easy and effective. Explore more ideas on the Preposition Simon page, and consider speech therapy if you'd like guided help.The Pinnacle way
A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under the care of a qualified clinician — a home game like this is for practice and connection, never diagnosis. Across 70+ centres, our 700+ therapists have delivered 25 million+ therapy sessions, turning everyday play into language growth for 4.95 lakh+ families.Trusted sources
Guidance on early language and following directions aligns with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) developmental communication milestones and the CDC's "Learn the Signs. Act Early." programme.Next step — make Preposition Simon part of today's play, and if you'd like tailored guidance, book a developmental assessment with the Pinnacle team on WhatsApp: +91 91001 81181.
This is general information, not a diagnosis — a clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre under qualified clinician care.
What to watch
If by around age three your child rarely follows simple position directions (in/on/under) or seems to understand much less language than peers, book a gentle developmental check — early language support is easy and effective.
Try this at home
Weave one preposition into a daily routine: at bath time say "Simon says put the duck IN the water," then "ON your head" — stress the position word with your voice each time.
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This is general information, not a diagnosis. A clinical AbilityScore® and any diagnosis are formed only at a Pinnacle Blooms Network centre, under qualified clinician care.
Frequently asked
What age is Preposition Simon good for?
It suits toddlers and preschoolers from around two years upward. Start with simple words like in, on and under for younger children, and add harder ones like between and behind as they grow.
Which prepositions should I teach first?
Begin with the big three — in, on and under — because they are easy to see and feel. Once these are secure, add next to, behind, in front of and between.
How long should each session be?
Short and frequent works best: two to three minutes, several times a day, during natural moments like dressing, bathing or tidying up.
What if my child doesn't get it right?
That's completely normal. Model the action while you say the word, celebrate every attempt, and let accuracy build with practice rather than pressure.