Sound is part of our daily lives—whether it’s a kettle boiling, birds singing, or someone calling your name. But have you ever wondered how sound travels from its source to your ears? That’s what this Parent Q&A sheet is all about. It explains how sound moves through the air (or water, or solids), how our ears detect it, and how our brains make sense of it. Understanding how sound travels gives children a deeper appreciation for both science and the world around them.

This Parent Q&A sheet is designed to support you in answering common questions your child may ask during home learning. You don’t need any science background to use it—each answer is written in plain English with real-world examples and simple explanations of key terms (in brackets). Whether your child is curious about pitch, echoes, or how animals hear, you’ll have something solid to say.

We’ve also created a full lesson plan on this topic if you’d like to explore it more deeply together. You can find that on our website. But for now, this Parent Q&A sheet gives you the confidence to guide your child through a fascinating part of everyday physics—without needing a classroom.