How to Play

Select one person to be the Train Conductor who gives commands.
Have all the children stand in front so they can clearly hear the instructions.
The Train Conductor gives actions for the children to perform, but children should only follow commands that begin with “Conductor says.”
Example: “Conductor says chug like a train!”
If the leader gives a command without saying “Conductor says” first, anyone who does the action is out for that round.
Example: “Blow your whistle!” (Children should NOT do it.)
Continue giving commands until one player remains, or play just for fun without eliminations.

Train Conductor Says

Turn this classic listening game into a train party activity where kids must follow commands from the Train Conductor. With marching, chugging, whistle-blowing, and train-themed actions, this easy party game keeps kids laughing while practicing listening skills

Supplies You’ll Need

A space where kids can stand spread out
One person to act as the Train Conductor leader (adult or child)
Optional: conductor hat, whistle, or toy train for the leader

Optional Train Touches

Give the leader a conductor hat, whistle, or toy train
Use fun train actions like:
- chug like a train
- blow the whistle
- shovel coal
- wave goodbye from the caboose
- ring the crossing bell
Have kids do a silly “train walk” when they get out instead of sitting down

Train Command Ideas

Chug like a train
Blow your whistle
Shovel coal into the engine
March down the tracks
Freeze at the train station
Run from the runaway train
Ring the crossing bell
Wave from the caboose
Load the cargo car
Tip your conductor hat
Click-clack down the tracks
Stop at the red signal
Speed up like an express train
Slow down at the station
Toot toot as loud as you can

Set the Stage:

At the train station, little passengers and conductors must listen carefully and follow the Train Conductor’s commands. Only the best listeners will stay on track and prove they’re ready for the railroad adventure.