A child with mild hearing loss seemed to join in the class chorus but had mapped ‘sandwich’ to a /k/ onset (and similar errors with avocado and helicopter). Apparent choral participation can conceal that a learner never heard the word correctly.
Takeaway
- Choral repetition shows that the group is producing sound, not that each child perceived it.
- Check individuals: quick “say it to your partner” rounds, picture-pointing, or the teacher circulating during choral work.
Limits
A single anecdote, shown in an embedded video; a commenter links it to L1 synonym retrieval, unreferenced.
Apply in my context (Claude)
- For Starters/Movers groups: follow every choral drill with an individual or pair round, and keep an eye out for children who mouth along. Undiagnosed hearing issues are not rare in primary.
Connections
Very young and young learner classes - pacing, routines, fairness · Chants train stress-timed rhythm · The silent period and listen-and-do