Quiet Spy

Your child sits still for one minute and counts how many different sounds they can hear.

Category: Emotional Growth · Duration: ~6 min

1. Say, "We're going to be quiet spies. Sit very still, close your eyes, and count every sound you hear." 2. Set a timer for one minute. Sit with them in silence. 3. When the timer goes off, share: "I heard the fridge humming and a car outside. What did you hear?" 4. Try again — this time see if they catch even more sounds. 5. Say, "Your ears are amazing. When you slow down and listen, you notice things you usually miss."