Guess the Sound

Materials

• 3–5 types of sound-making objects, such as a bell, castanets or paper
• A screen
• Photographs of the possible answers

How to play

1. Show everyone the objects and briefly listen to each sound. Keep the volume low enough for ordinary conversation.
2. An adult makes one sound behind a screen. Seated players listen and identify it; there is no need to close their eyes.
3. On the signal, point to a candidate photograph or name the object. The adult reveals it and repeats the sound in the same way.
4. After 3–5 questions, volunteers may make sounds alongside an adult. Finish by listening to one favorite sound.

Ways to adapt

Preschool children: two sound choices. Younger primary school children: 3–5 choices. Older primary school children: make different sounds with the same object.

Sources and references

• こどもの城ウェブライブラリー 楽器音あてクイズ ↗