Sensory Activities for PreSchoolers: The Gift of Silence

February 6, 2008 6:34 pm PreSchool Mama Games and Activities, Learning Fun

Listening is a skill that in our world, is getting more and more difficult to pick up. Watching television and being transfixed by the sounds from it, or playing a video game doesn’t really require “listening.”

Play the silence game to encourage your preschooler to focus his attention on his hearing senses.

Use a kitchen timer to start the game. Don’t set a five minute timer; kids this age can’t be expected to sit still and silent for that long.

Start with 30 seconds – it’s just about right.

Ask your child to close her eyes, and keep quiet till the timer goes off.

When the timer goes off, ask her to tell her the sounds she heard when she was silent – the ceiling fan whirring, the neighbor’s dog, a door slamming shut.

Make a game out of it, and she’ll be eager to concentrate and focus all her listening powers.

This activity is great for improving concentration, and enhancing listening skills.
4 Responses

  1. workout mommy :

    Date: February 7, 2008 @ 7:23 am

    I like this idea, not only because it will teach my son great listening skills but also it will give me a few moments of silence! :)

  2. PreSchool Mama :

    Date: February 7, 2008 @ 11:25 am

    LOL! We could all do with a few extra minutes of silence!

  3. planningqueen :

    Date: February 7, 2008 @ 6:00 pm

    I think my preschooler would enjoy this game. I will have to give it a try.

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