Instructions
Let's explore the world of sound! Read the instructions for each activity and write your answers in the spaces provided. Good luck!
Activity 1: Animal Sound Match-Up
Draw a line to match each animal on the left with the sound it makes on the right. One has been done for you as an example!
1. Cow | A. Howls |
2. Donkey | B. Roars |
3. Frog | C. Bleats |
4. Peacock | D. Squeaks |
5. Duck | E. Moos |
6. Dog | F. Tweets |
7. Rat | G. Buzzes |
8. Tiger | H. Barks |
9. Bee | I. Quacks |
10. Bird | J. Brays |
11. Wolf | K. Croaks |
12. Sheep | C. Bleats |
Activity 2: What's That Sound?
Read the sound described in each sentence. On the line, write down what you think is making the noise. Use the words in the box for help!
- You hear a low "CROAK, CROAK" coming from a pond. What is it?
___________________________________ - A loud "VROOOOM" zooms high over your head in the sky. What is it?
___________________________________ - From far away in the forest, you hear a long, lonely "AWOOOO!". What is it?
___________________________________ - A tiny "BUZZ-BUZZ-BUZZ" flies past your ear near a flower. What is it?
___________________________________ - While waiting to cross the street, you hear a sudden "BEEP! BEEP!". What is it?
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Activity 3: Sound Scene
Imagine you are at a playground during recess. What are three different sounds you would hear? Try to use "sound words" (like whoosh, bang, or clang) to describe them!
- Sound 1: ____________________________________________________________________
(For example: The happy screams and laughter of children playing.) - Sound 2: ____________________________________________________________________
(For example: The squeak, squeak, squeak of the swings going back and forth.) - Sound 3: ____________________________________________________________________
(For example: The thump-thump-thump of a basketball bouncing on the court.)
Answer Key
Activity 1: Animal Sound Match-Up
- Cow → E. Moos
- Donkey → J. Brays
- Frog → K. Croaks
- Peacock → (Screams - No letter provided, but this is the correct sound)
- Duck → I. Quacks
- Dog → H. Barks
- Rat → D. Squeaks
- Tiger → B. Roars
- Bee → G. Buzzes
- Bird → F. Tweets
- Wolf → A. Howls
- Sheep → C. Bleats
Note: The sound a peacock makes is often called a "scream." There was no letter for this match.
Activity 2: What's That Sound?
- Frog
- Airplane
- Wolf
- Bee
- Car Horn
Activity 3: Sound Scene
Answers will vary. The goal is to describe sounds found at a playground. Examples include: children yelling, a slide whooshing, the bell ringing, balls bouncing, etc.