Hearing hunt - tune into nature
Toddlers, Preschoolers
| Engagement level:
Encourage children to ‘tune in’ and expand awareness of their surroundings. Through this activity, children can deepen their appreciation for the natural environment and practice gratitude.
Skills and benefits:
- Emotional regulation
- Gross motor skills
- Descriptive language
- Responsibility and sustainability
What you'll need:
- Nothing but the great outdoors, i.e. just a place to go outside such as your local park!
What to do:
- Go for a walk outside with your child and pause every so often to tune into your surroundings.
- Ask your child - "what can you hear? Are there birds tweeting? Dogs barking? Footsteps? The wind in the trees?" Make a note of everything you hear.
- Return home and encourage your child to draw a picture or write a story based on what they heard.
