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Island sound guess
1. Say listen, then play the ocean waves clip once. Ask if it sounds like water or a bird.
1–3 yr10 minutesAdult supervision
Sound 1 of 4
Listen, then guess what you heard.
Point or say what it sounds like — then reveal.
10:00
Materials needed
- Speaker or phone for low-volume Caribbean-style music
- Board book or picture cards with ocean, boats, or island scenes
- Large blue or teal play blanket (ocean)
How to play
- 1Say listen, then play the ocean waves clip once. Ask if it sounds like water or a bird.
- 2Play the tropical bird clip. Invite the child to point to a bird picture or say bird.
- 3Play the soft rain clip. Ask rain or wind, and wait for a point or word.
- 4Play the wind-in-palms clip. Sway together like tall trees, then name wind if the child is still interested.
- 5End with a quiet clap for listening ears and put the speaker away before the next station.
Look for
- Turning toward the speaker when a clip starts
- Pointing to a picture choice after a sound
- Trying a simple word like wave, bird, rain, or wind
- Waiting for the next clip without grabbing the phone
Safety
- Keep volume moderate and the device with the adult at all times.
- Do not place speakers against the child's ears.
- Stop if the child covers their ears or becomes distressed by sound.
- Stop if the child grabs and mouths the phone or speaker.
- Stay within arm's reach during scooping, tossing, and any damp-cloth tide play.
- Use only toddler-safe items too large to swallow; tape shut any filled bottles.
- Keep scoop bins shallow and never leave standing water unattended.
- Limit outdoor time in heat; seek shade, offer water per family rules, and watch for overheating.
- Keep music volume comfortable and speakers away from ears.
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