Guess That Sound Activity Worksheets

Description

Phase 1 Phonics – Guess That Sound Activity– Home Learning for Nursery & Reception

Shhh… what’s that noise? It’s Guess That Sound! — a quick, fun game you can play at home to build your child’s listening skills and spark their curiosity.

Using simple household items, you and your child will explore the everyday sounds hiding all around you — and have a great time guessing them!

How to play:
👀 Ask your child to close their eyes
🔔 Make a sound with a household object (keys? velcro? a snack bag?)
🗣️ Can they guess what it was?

Try this activity with: keys jiggling, coins shaking in purse, squeaky toy, velcro on clothes, zips, crisp packet scrunched, remote control buttons, mobile phone ringing/timer/alarm, salt and pepper grinder, cutlery tapping on plate, paper tearing/scrunched, pencil scribbling, sticky tape pulled, scissors cutting paper, snap fastener on coats/trousers, twisting cap on bottle, spray bottle, pump on soap bottle, drinking through straw, clicky pen, bubble wrap, shuffle playing cards…

Why families love it:
✅ Low prep, no fuss — just fun!
✅ Builds attention, memory & listening skills in a playful way

Download for free — and discover just how fun the world of sound can be!

Make learning fun with this super engaging Guess That Sound phonics activity that supports early listening and speaking skills at home. Perfect for Nursery and Reception children working on Phase 1 Environmental Sounds, this pack includes interactive worksheets and parent guidance.

✅ What’s Included:

• Activity sheet

• Parent guidance page with tips & speech prompts

• Additional ‘draw your own’ sheet for flexibility

• Cover page with practical advice for supporting Phase 1 at home

• A4 Black & White printable design perfect for at home printing

Skills Supported:

• Tuning in to environmental sounds

• Listening, concentration, and memory

• Speaking, describing, and sound discrimination

Why Parents Love It:

• Low prep

• Built-in support

Help your child become a confident listener and speaker—one sound at a time!

This product is for personal use only.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a digital download, no physical items will be sent to you. You will receive a PDF file to download.