What Did I Whisper?

Listening activities are wonderful for the kindergarten student. We will do lots of listening activities throughout the year but one of the games we play early in the school year is “What Did I Whisper?” You might know it as “Gossip” or “Telephone”. I start the game by whispering a short phrase to the first student then they pass the phrase along in whispers. The last person tells us what they heard. The phrase has almost always changed a little, sometimes it changes a lot! The students love to hear what is said at the end but they are also learning some important skills during the fun. This simple game lets them see how important it is to speak clearly and listen intently. They are also learning self regulation. It is hard to sit quietly while waiting for your turn. It is even harder to not shout out the correct answer when you hear someone make a mistake!