Sound Map Listening to Nature

This Sound Map worksheet is a simple, visual activity designed to help students listen carefully and identify sounds in their environment, especially during outdoor learning sessions.

The worksheet features:

A large central circle labelled “me” to represent the student

Visual sound icons for birds, wind, leaves, and traffic placed around the page

Plenty of space for students to draw, mark, colour, or place symbols to show where sounds are coming from

This resource is ideal for:

Outdoor learning and nature walks

Listening and attention activities

Sensory-based lessons

Speech, language, and communication development

Perfect for:

Early Years and Primary classrooms

SEN / SEND settings

Autism-friendly and inclusive learning

Students who communicate through pointing, drawing, marking, vocalising, or AAC

How to use:
Students sit quietly outdoors and listen to the sounds around them. They then record what they hear by drawing, colouring, circling, or marking the sounds on the map. Adults can support by modelling vocabulary or scribing where needed.

What’s included:

1 printable Sound Map worksheet (PDF)

This is a low-prep, engaging resource that supports observation, listening skills, and student voice in a calm, meaningful way.