Whole Body Listening
True or False:
You can listen with your whole body while you are facing away from someone.
False! You can still listen with your ears but it's not whole body listening.
True or False:
We should try to stay on topic in conversations.
True!
True or False:
You have to like all of the same things to be friends.
False, but it helps to have some interests in common.
True or False:
Listening with your heart means you are caring about what the person is saying.
True!
Alec is talking about Minecraft. You make a comment about your lunch. Is this a related comment?
Yes
No
No
A) Eating cake
B) Singing while working
C) Stretching & exercise
C) Stretching & exercise
Name one part of Whole Body Listening.
Eyes, ears, shoulders, heart, brain, mouth, hands, feet.
Turner is talking about clay sculptures. You ask if the sculpture he is making is from a video game. Is this a related question?
Yes or No
Yes!
Which of the following is a reason to be friends with someone:
A) That person is kind
B) You have fun hanging out with that person
C) They encourage you when you're feeling down
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Give a group member a compliment on their Whole Body Listening.
Anything positive works!
Ms. Derks is talking about how to focus in class. Which of the following would be a related comment?
A) "I have a hard time focusing after lunch"
B) "My pet cat has the zoomies right now"
A) "I have a hard time focusing after lunch"
Which of the following can help you focus on schoolwork according to scientists?
A) Breaking big tasks into little tasks
B) Playing video games
C) Screaming
D) B & C
A) Breaking big tasks into little tasks
Name 2 parts of whole body listening.
Ears, eyes, shoulders, heart, brain, hands, mouth, feet.
Sebastian is talking about his travel route to California. Which of the following would be a related question?
A) "What kind of ice cream do you like?"
B) "Do you know someone in California?"
B) "Do you know someone in California?"
Name 3 things that help you focus on schoolwork.
Many answers could work including:
- Taking breaks
- Chunking big tasks into smaller tasks
- Exercising or stretching
- Chewing gum
- Deep breaths