Listening Rules
Eyes are...
Watching
Show me what it looks like to focus attention on the teacher.
*demonstrates eyes on teacher, body calm, quiet to listen*
What skills and body parts do you use to be good at following directions?
Ears (listening), eyes (watching), brains (thinking), focusing attention, etc.
Repeating information or saying a phrase to yourself out loud or in your head is an example of what?
Self-talk
Assertive
Ears are...
Listening
Show me your attent-o-scope.
*shows binocular like gesture with hands*
What can you do if you did not hear the teacher's directions but you want to know what to do?
Ask a peer, raise hand and ask teacher, watch what others are doing, etc.
What self-talk can you use/say to remember you are riding the bus?
*gives example like repeating "I'm a bus rider"
Show me how you would ask for help in class in an assertive way.
*speaks clearly and loud enough to hear, uses kind words, makes eye contact*
Voice is...?
Quiet
Tell me some things that might distract you.
Other student noises or movements, hallway noise, drills, thinking about something you want to do when you get home, etc...
Why does it help to repeat directions to yourself?
It helps you remember what to do.
What self-talk can you use to make yourself feel better after getting tagged while playing at recess?
That's okay. It's just a game. Next time I will change directions. Etc.
Passive or Aggressive?
Looking at the ground. Quiet voice. "I'm stuck. I can't do this."
Passive
Body is...
Still
Tell me how you can make it easier to focus at school.
Ignore distractions, stay quiet, ask questions, pretend to have an attent-o-scope on, etc.
Two of you pair up and one will give directions for how to pack up at the end of the day. The other one will repeat the directions back to us.
*repeats directions back to class*
What self-talk can you use/say while working on a worksheet in class?
Focus. Try your hardest. You're doing a good job. Ignore distractions.
Passive or Aggressive?
In the person's face. Rude. Angry. "I'm stuck. Help me!"
Aggressive
What happens to your brain when you make it work hard?
It gets smarter. You learn new things.
When is it important to be focused?
During lessons, during drills, etc.
Put your hands over your eyes, stand up, and say "Hey" two times.
*follows directions*
What self-talk can you use/say when you are frustrated and stuck on a problem?
Show me how you would ask for help if you got separated from your parent at Walmart. Be assertive.
*eye contact, clear language, statement asking for help finding parent*