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  • Launchpad - Introducing the topic (10–20 mins)

    Step 1

    Before going outside, ask the child about some of the vehicles they might see while they are on their walk.

  • Discover - Exploring the topic (20–30 mins)

    Step 1

    As you begin the walk, mention to the child that you’ll be listening for different sounds from vehicles passing by. Point out that each vehicle makes a unique sound.

    Step 2

    Pause near a safe spot where you can see and hear vehicles passing. When you hear a vehicle approaching, gently draw the child’s attention to it. Use simple language like, “Here comes a big truck! Listen to the sound it makes.”

    Step 3

    After each vehicle passes, describe the sound it made briefly to the child. For example, “The bus made a deep rumbling sound,” or “The car sounded like a soft hum.”

    Step 4

    As you continue walking, whenever a vehicle passes, model making the sound for the child. For example, “Vroom! That’s how a motorcycle sounds,” or “Beep beep! That’s what a car horn sounds like.”

    Step 5

    Encourage the child to imitate the sounds with you. Use gestures and facial expressions to make it engaging. If the child is hesitant, reassure them and demonstrate again. Praise their attempts to imitate the sounds.

    Step 6

    Compare the sounds of larger vehicles like trucks or buses with smaller vehicles like cars or motorcycles. You can say, “Listen, the bus is louder than the car. Why do you think that is?”

    Step 7

    Repeat the sound imitation throughout the walk. Reinforce learning by asking the child questions like, “What sound does a bus make?” or “Can you make the sound of the train?”

Showcase

– Sharing the outcomes (15+ mins)
Select any option from the table or try our recommendation.

  • Make

    Record a video documenting the activity, including interviews with those involved sharing their insights and reflections. This may include filming each step of the flower-pressing process or the child explaining the parts of the flower that they have labelled on their flower-press diagram.

    Compile photos, drawings and notes from the activity into a scrapbook, highlighting what has been learned and enjoyed.

    Use materials from the activity to build a model or prototype of something related to the topic, fostering hands-on learning and creativity.

    Create a sound identification game at home. Use toy vehicles or pictures of different vehicles and ask the child to make the corresponding sound. For older toddlers, introduce simple concepts like how bigger vehicles might make louder sounds or different types of horns on vehicles.

  • Play

    Set up simple hands-on experiments or demonstrations that promote repeated practice, discussion and ongoing investigation.

    Encourage imaginative play using clothes, toys or props related to the concept and let them role-play scenarios that reinforce their understanding.

    Create a sensory box filled with materials related to the topic and let them explore, touch, feel and manipulate the items freely.

    Integrate music and movement to further explore animal movements with the child. Sing popular songs that encourage mimicking animal actions, such as ‘Old MacDonald had a farm’, ‘The wheels on the bus’ (e.g. ‘The bunnies on the bus go hop, hop, hop’), ‘Five little monkeys jumping on the bed’ and ‘If you’re happy and you know it’ (e.g. ‘If you’re a lion and you know it, roar out loud’). Encourage the child to dance and move like the animals mentioned in the songs.

  • Write

    If the activity involved a visit to a museum or community centre, write thank-you notes to any instructors or organisers, reflecting on what has been learned.

    Collaborate on writing a fictional story or play inspired by the themes or concepts explored during the activity.

    Reflect on what has been learned during the activity and write letters to be opened at a later date, sharing thoughts, goals and aspirations.

    If the activity involved outdoor exploration, begin a nature journal to document future outdoor adventures and observations.

  • Plan

    Brainstorm ideas for a follow-up activity or experiment inspired by what has been learned during the initial activity.

    Take time to reflect on how the activity could inspire new goals, discussing ways to incorporate similar experiences into your routine in the future.

    If the activity involved a specific topic or field of study, reach out to experts or professionals for interviews or Q&A sessions to deepen understanding.

    If you enjoyed the activity, why not share it with other families within your community? Plan a workshop or invite a friend over to re-create the experience and share your new knowledge.

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