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Rainy-day sound hunt
Listen to rain, wind and the changing sounds outside without needing to head out.
*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.
A tiny plan for your day
Estimated time: 0 min to prepare · 10 min to explore · 0 min to tidy. It's fine to stop early.
Before you start
What you’ll need
- A safe spot by a window
Let's begin
Three simple steps
That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.
- Together
Find a comfortable place together near a window.
Pause to notice and describe the different sounds you hear.
Make a gentle sound pattern with your hands if your child wants to join in.
All done!
That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.
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