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Weather Sound Matching Game
20 minutes
Listening
Match weather sounds to pictures and create our own safe weather sound effects.
Learning Objectives
Identify different weather sounds
Match sounds to weather conditions
Create safe weather sound effects
Develop listening and auditory discrimination skills
Activity Instructions
1
Play different weather sounds and discuss what students hear
2
Show weather picture cards and match them to sounds
3
Let students create their own weather sound effects
4
Play sound matching games where students identify weather by sound
5
Create a weather sound story using different effects
6
Practice making weather sounds together as a group
7
Use sound effects during weather dramatic play
8
Discuss how different weather sounds make us feel
Assessment Criteria
Students can identify common weather sounds
Students match sounds to appropriate weather pictures
Students create weather sound effects safely
Students participate in sound matching games
Materials Needed
Weather sound recordings
Weather picture cards
Rice in containers for rain sounds
Soft shakers for wind sounds
Paper for thunder sounds
Audio player or device
Blindfold or scarf for sound games
Preparation Steps
Test all audio equipment and have backup options
Prepare weather picture cards that match sound recordings
Set up sound-making materials in accessible containers
Create simple sound effect instructions
Teaching Tips
Keep sound levels appropriate for classroom environment
Use clear, recognizable weather sounds
Allow students to explore sound-making materials safely
Connect sounds to students' weather experiences
Extension Activities
Create weather sound books with recorded sounds
Add weather sounds to dramatic play centers
Create weather sound patterns and sequences
Connect weather sounds to music and rhythm activities
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