Use sounds already around you
Pause together and notice sounds already present: a bird, distant conversation or a page turning could be a starting point. Naming the sound is optional. You might describe it as soft, brief or far away. Do not insist on continuing with a sound that feels frightening or uncomfortable. This is an everyday play idea, not a test of hearing or a way to assess development.
Put a sound into a story
Imagine where a sound might belong in a story. A quiet gesture or an imitation at an ordinary speaking level is enough; making loud noises is unnecessary. Do not approach an unsafe area to investigate an unknown source. Stop if your child chooses another activity. There is no target number of sounds to find and no score for recognising them correctly.
Your next little step
Choose one idea that suits your family and try it at your own pace. Every family has different needs.
An example in practice
For example, begin with a bird you can hear from where you are. Imagine what it might say to a story character. Then return to a book or another activity; a short exchange can be the whole game.