Listen and find

Listen carefully and match the spoken word to its picture.

For parents and teachers

About this game

This game checks recognition of six familiar spoken words using picture and word labels. Replay a sound card when you need to hear it again. It offers a small part of listening practice; taking turns in conversation and following another person’s instructions need real interaction. No microphone is used and the game does not record or assess speech.

Common Core connection: SL.K.2. This is focused practice for part of the standard.

The recordings use a British English voice. A teacher can model the pronunciation used in class. Audio plays only when a learner asks for it, and no microphone is used.

Suggested for ages 5–6. Kindergarten is a starting point, not a rule for every class.

How to play

Tap a Listen card to hear a word. Choose its matching picture on the other side. Find all six pairs. You can listen as often as you like.

Step by step

  1. Read. Read the card, sentence or story clue all the way through.
  2. Choose. Use the meaning, not a guess from the first word.
  3. Talk. After the round, explain one choice out loud.

Worked examples

Use the first item as a model. Read it aloud, name the clue that decides the answer, then choose. The same steps work for the next item.

Common mistakes

Choosing too quickly. Slow down and use the whole sentence or clue. A familiar word can still be the wrong choice.

At home

Play one round together, then let the learner try the next round. Ask which words decided the answer.

In class

Use one round as a warm-up. Invite a learner to explain a choice before the next card.

Printable

This on-screen game does not include a worksheet. Practice the same idea with paper and a pencil, using an example from the guide.

Questions

Does this cover a whole standard?

No. It practices one part of the connected standard.

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