Conditional Directions
- If you like pizza, then say your name.
- If you have a nose, then put your thumbs up.
- If ice is hot, then spin around three times.
- If you are a human, then tell me your age.
- If you have purple hair, then stand up.
- If cats meow, then touch your nose.
- If snow is white, then bark like a dog.
- If dragons are real, then count to three.
- If cars have wheels, then stomp your feet.
- If a bike has 7 wheels, then say a fruit.
- If you like candy, then nod your head.
- If frogs are green, then touch your feet.
- If dogs have paws, then blink your eyes twice.
- If the sun is out, then smile really big.
- If birds have feathers, then raise your hand.
- If the sky is brown, then jump two times.
- If the sky is blue, then touch your elbow.
- If elephants are tiny, then touch your head.
- If ice cream is hot, then count to three.
- If we live on Mars, then touch your elbow.
- If we live on Earth, then say your name.
- If carrots are candy, then close your eyes.
- If ants are tiny, then tap the table.
- If 2 is a number, then put your thumbs up.
- If you have a nose, then sniff two times.
- If aliens are real, then spin around.
- If pizza is amazing, then clap two times.
- If pickles are green, then hop two times.
- If dogs love bones, then bark two times.
- If “a” is a letter, then touch both ears.
- If school is cool, then count to three.
- If stars are bright, then say “popcorn”
- If corn is yellow, then wave your hand.
- If dragons are pets, then wiggle your fingers.
- If apples are fruit, then tap your head.
- If you have eyes, then blink three times.
First / Then (2 Step) Directions
- First Pat your head, then stand up
- First tell me an animal, then spin around twice
- First tell m what your ate for breakfast, then touch your nose
- First wave your hand, then draw / pretend to draw a circle
- First point to a door, then smile
- First close your eyes, then touch your ear
- First make a silly face, then blink three times
- First tell me your favorite color, then tap the table four times
- First spin around twice, then count to three
- First pretend you are a monkey, then touch your nose.
- First yawn, Then pretend to play the guitar.
- First pretend to swim, then name a fruit.
- First put up two fingers, then tell me what color your shoes are.
- First bark like a dog, then pretend to swim.
- First touch your ears, then tell me your age.
- First say the color of your shirt, then shake your head.
- First nod your head, then put both thumbs up.
- First raise your hand, then touch your knee.
- First clap two times, then pretend to play the guitar.
- First say your name, then jump two times.
- First lift your arms up, then jump.
- First bark like a dog, then touch your knees.
- First name a shape, then blink two times.
- First cross your arms, then raise your hand.
- First snap your fingers, then touch the table.
- First touch your nose, then name a fruit.
- First stomp feet, then rub your belly.
- First point to the ceiling, then say hello.
- First put two thumbs up, then meow like a cat.
- First spell your name, then touch your elbow.
- First shake your head no, then clap two times.
- First pretend to tie your shoes, then touch your chin.
- First say your name, then wiggle your fingers.
- First take a deep breath, then close your eyes.
- First shake your head yes, then put a thumb up.
- First cover your eyes, then say your favorite animal.
A common goal in speech therapy is for following directions. This could mean one step, two step, three step, conditional, or first then directions.
Teaching following directions skills is so valuable because following direction skills are expected in schools, home life, and everyday life!
Whether you are a parent, teacher, or speech therapist, we hope that these free no-prep and virtual following direction activities are beneficial to your child!