This Noisy World

"This Noisy World: Understanding All the Sounds Around Us"

Noises and environmental sounds are an integral part of our lives. They can be pleasant and calming, such as the sound of the surf on the beach or the singing of birds, or they can be annoying and unpleasant, such as the noise of road traffic or construction work.

However, it is important to learn to distinguish and understand all the sounds that surround us. This is especially important for children who are just beginning to understand the world around them.

A walk to a park or forest can be a great way to teach children to listen to nature. They will be able to hear birds singing, rustling leaves and other sounds created by the animals and plants around them. It is also worth paying attention to the sounds that animals make, for example, the cries of birds and animals.

However, not all sounds we hear are pleasant and calm. Therefore, when going to the city, you can pay attention to the noises and sounds created by cars, people and urban infrastructure. Fire truck, police and ambulance sirens create very loud sounds that can be heard over a long distance. To understand how city infrastructure works, you can pay attention to the sounds made by garbage trucks, trams, buses and other vehicles.

With older children, you can talk about onomatopoeic words, which describe the sounds we hear. For example, the buzzing of a bee, the ringing of a bell, the croaking of a frog, etc. You can come up with your own words together to describe the sounds you hear. For example, the sound of a siren can be described as "whoo-oo-oo-oo" or "whoo-woo-woo."

After all, learning to listen and understand all the sounds around us is very important to understanding and appreciating the world as a whole. Help your children learn to listen and identify sounds so they can better understand and enjoy the sounds of their environment.