Guess Whose Voice!
- Duration
- 10 minutes
- Preparation Time
- 3 minutes
- Group Size
- Whole class circle
Learning Objective
Child identifies a classmate or teacher by voice alone
Materials Required
- A simple screen or cloth to hide the speaker
- Name Cards Flashcard
Teaching Steps
- 1
Listen carefully — who is saying hello?
- 2
Can you hear that voice? Whose voice is it?
- 3
Was that [name]? Let's see!
- 4
You recognised [name]'s voice — well done!
Questions to Ask
- Listen carefully — who is saying hello?
- Can you hear that voice? Whose voice is it?
- Was that [name]? Let's see!
- You recognised [name]'s voice — well done!
Teacher Notes
Observe whether child can identify teacher's voice. Peer voice identification is an extension — not expected in Week 1.
Extension / Enrichment
Support: Begin with teacher's voice only. Add familiar classroom adults before introducing peer voices. Extend: Child records their own voice and listens back — does it sound like them?
Assessment
Observe whether child can identify teacher's voice. Peer voice identification is an extension — not expected in Week 1.
Home Connection
Play a simple voice guessing game at home — call your child's name from another room and see if they know whose voice it is.
Suggested printables
- •Name Cards — one per child, photograph and name · flashcard
Suggested printable: Name Cards — one per child, photograph and name. Printables are teacher-sourced. Search Canva or Twinkl for an age-appropriate version that matches this lesson theme.
- •Body Parts Poster (carried from June — kept visible) · poster