Listening Game : Bunny Where Are You?

Welcome to our Bunny Listening game! This is a delightful activity which is perfect for for the Spring and Easter season.

A Listening game like this is a brilliant way to develop auditory skills and social development. Learning to listen properly is key to following directions and really connecting with class-room group activities.

Because children are so keen to play this sort of game over and over they can become a valuable teaching tool.  The repetition and practice both strengthening their listening and social skills all while boosting confidence.  And while they’re hopping around pretending to be bunnies, they’re having so much fun they don’t even realise it’s a lesson at all!

This game focuses on the interval, So Mi (cu-ckoo) , which is the first and easiest interval for toddlers to pick up and sing.

How To The Listening game

So So   Mi, Mi     So   So    Mi,                ‘Little bunny, where are you?’  

So So    Mi,      Mi  So So   Mi,                   ‘I am here,  I’m very near!’

• Print off the free sheet music below. This little song is very easy and quick to pick up, just a question and answer focusing on the SO – MI interval.
• Everyone sits in a circle.
• One child is chosen to be the Bunny and they sit in the middle hiding their eyes.
• Everyone sings the first phrase together, and then the teacher chooses the new bunny by pointing to one of the other children silently.
• The new bunny then sings the answering phrase as a solo.
• The child in the middle tries to guess who was singing.
• The new bunny then hops into the middle and becomes the new guesser.
• Continue the game around the circle until everyone has had a go in the middle.

Play this game alongside our other Easter Songs and Rhythm games for a fun Easter themed class!  It’s a fun and educational way to engage children during the Spring and Easter season. So gather your little bunnies, hop into a circle, and let the listening fun begin!

Print off the sheet music for Little Bunny Where are you?

Check out our Spring Lesson Plan for a 35 min structured music lesson full of fun Spring themed ideas or the Easter lesson Plan for plenty of bunnies and hot cross buns!!

FAQs:

1. How many players can participate in the Bunny Listening Game?
   • The Bunny Listening Game is flexible and can accommodate varying numbers of players. It works well with small groups of around 5 to 10 children but can be adapted for larger groups by adjusting the circle size.
2. Is prior musical knowledge required to play the game?
   • No, prior musical knowledge is not necessary. The game focuses on listening skills and social interaction. The simple SO-MI interval used in the game is easy to sing for anyone to do.
3. What age group is this game suitable for?
   • The Bunny Listening Game is designed for preschoolers and children aged 3 – 6.
4. Are there any safety considerations to keep in mind while playing the game?
   • As always make sure it’s a safe open space  and adult supervision is recommended, especially when playing with younger children.