Sounds of the Street: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Sounds of the Street is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Listen to a soft sound from an old street. Tap the thing that makes it. Then talk about it.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Sounds of the Street
- Tap Play now. Sounds of the Street opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Listen. What makes this sound? Tap it.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Two things to pick from.
- Medium: Four things on the street.
- Harder: Six things on the street.
Why people enjoy it
Sounds of the Street is a lovely activity for a visit, a family dinner or a group in an activity room. It is all about sharing your own stories, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Sounds of the Street easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two things to pick from. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Six things on the street.
Can I play Sounds of the Street on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Sounds of the Street?
Sounds of the Street is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
More Talk and Remember
- What Is That Sound?Listen to a soft everyday sound. Pick what it is.
- Back PorchSit on a porch at dusk. Tap things to hear soft sounds. Then talk.
- Kitchen SensesSmells, tastes and sounds of the kitchen. Turn a five sense dial and talk.
- Small KindnessesSome neighbors on the street need a hand. Tap a neighbor and pick the kind thing to do.
- Over the StreamCross the stream one stone at a time.
- Tools of the TradePick the tools each worker uses. Then talk about jobs you have had.