How can I listen to others?

Instructions:

1. “Today, we’re going to play a fun game of Simon Says! But… to play, we need to make sure we’re all really good listeners. Can you show me your best listening ears?". 

2. Show the poster with visuals: "Look at these pictures! These are some ways to be a good listener."

3. Role play the game. Start playing Simon Says, but intentionally break the rules. 

4. Encourage children to express how listening makes them feel—either happy, understood, or even sad when they’re not listened to.

5. Make specific instructions, like jump 4 times, find 2 leaves, and dance.

6. End with a freeze and dance song, where kids can practice attentive listening.

Powerful InterACTions PK3:

1. Can you show me what your listening ears look like?

2. Can you show me how your eyes and ears are when you’re listening carefully?

3. How do you feel when someone listens to you?

4. What happens when we don’t listen to our friends?

5. If we don't listen, what could happen?

Powerful InterACTions PK4:

1. What can we do with our bodies when we listen?

2. How does it feel when someone listens to your ideas?

3. What’s the difference between when we listen and when we don’t listen?

4. How do you think the speaker feels when we are listening to them?