ABSTRACT
Taking time to observe children at play in an early years setting will reveal a wealth of voice play. Here are two observations and listenings transcribed from video recordings:
Kylie (3y 10m) sat on the floor, alone, engrossed in playing with a large scale train set. As she moved the train along the track she babbled syllable sounds in a quiet, high-pitched voice that climbed higher and higher. Next she chanted rhythmically the words ‘going through the tunnel’ several times over.
