Can you hear the difference between pen and pencil? In this kindergarten listening game, children look at two watercolor pictures, listen to their teacher, and circle the object they hear. The second page includes four spoken clues and an answer key.
Target Vocabulary
book, chair, crayon, desk, eraser, paper, pen, pencil
Activity
- Point to the two pictures in the first row and name them together.
- Read one clue from the teacher page twice. Children circle or point to the picture they hear. Repeat for all four rows.
- Ask “What is it?” Accept a single word, then model a sentence such as “It’s an eraser” or “It’s paper.”
Learning Goal
Children identify a school object from a spoken clue and name it when asked “What is it?”
Suggested Textbook Connections
| Textbook Name | Unit Number & Title | Context / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our World Starter, Second Edition (American English) | Unit 1 · My School | Full match. All eight objects and the question “What is it?” are unit targets. |
| Super Minds Starter, Second Edition (British English) | Unit 1 · My classroom | Partial match. Use the question-and-answer pattern for classroom objects. Model the worksheet vocabulary before playing. |
