Place a table in the center of the room, preferably one with doors on
two sides, or at least more than one door. On the table place a bell,
bunch of keys or other article difficult to pick up without making a
noise.
Have all but one of the children blindfolded and seated at the end of
the room farthest from the doors. The child not blindfolded is the
Thief and leaves the room. When everything is perfectly quiet the Thief
tries to enter the room, get the article from the table and get out
without being heard.
If a child hears the Thief, he calls "Stop Thief," and if he accurately
locates the position of the thief he takes his place.
This game will teach the children to move quietly as well as to improve
their hearing.