Listening Game

A period of quiet with kids "actively" listening is very pleasant and refreshing.

Objectives

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Children will participate in pointing in the direction of the sound that is heard and all will participate in a large group activity SE I
Children ages 1 ½-2 can speak in 3 word phrases, e.g. "I hear it". Lang. IIIA

Materials

Loud ticking clock.

Procedures

1. Have children sit on rug. Tell children that they are to play a listening game. Tell them to put their heads down and cover their eyes. Bring the clock out. Ask children what they hear.

2. Tell children to cover their eyes again. Hide clock someplace in the room.

Tell the children to listen carefully and point in the direction they think the clock is located. Have them tell you where they think the clock is, i.e. behind the bookshelf, in a box, etc.

3. When children agree where the clock is located, choose one child to check the spot. If the clock is found, move it to a new position and repeat the game.