10 min
simple
emerging

Neighbourhood Soundscape

Map five sounds of your street, room or hostel.

Materials

none · paper/pen

Best for

homesickness, transitions, urban Indian contexts

Art form

observing

Not ideal for

Steps

  1. 1Sit still for one minute and listen.
  2. 2Name five distinct sounds (a horn, a fan, a voice, a bird, footsteps).
  3. 3Mark each one as 'near' or 'far'.
  4. 4Choose one sound that feels like home.

Reflection prompt

Which sound felt most like yours?

Evidence note

Place-based sensory attention practices support grounding and a felt sense of belonging.

Accessibility

Works fully indoors. If hearing is limited, observe vibrations or movements instead.