Whole Body Listening
To be a good whole body listener you body should be facing the ____________.
Speaker
What are the BIG three that help us know how someone is feeling?
Eyebrows, eyes, and mouth
When we are ready to learn, We are in the ____ Zone.
Green
If you are angry or upset what tool can you use.
Trick Question: It is up to you!
Some people might need to do breathing to calm down and some might need to use up energy.
If it is a small problem, I can solve it all by _____.
myself
What are we doing when we listen with our eyes?
Looking at the speaker
If someone has a good emotion the Big Three are _____.
UP! The eyebrows, eyes, and mouth are usually going up for good emotions.
Jenny is sneezing and coughing. She puts her head on the table. Jenny might be in the _____ Zone.
Blue
We are in the Blue Zone when we are sick and moving slowly.
Give me two examples of breathing exercises.
Lazy 8
If it is a medium problem, I need to ask for ___.
help
What are we doing when we are listening with our ears?
listening to the speaker
If someone is not feeling good the Big Three are usually facing ____.
Down. Our eyebrows, eyes and mouth are usually pointing downward when we are not feeling good.
Jill just found out that she is going to PE today. Jill loves PE. She jumps out of her desk and begins to dance. Jill is in the ________ Zone.
Yellow
Jill is happy but excited. When we let our bodies get a little out of control we are in the Yellow Zone.
What are some ways in which I can tell an adult what tool I would need?
raise my hand and tell them
use a picture symbol
use a sign
If it is a Big problem, what do I do?
What are our hands and feet doing when we are whole body listening?
Hands and feet are quiet, still, and kept to ourselves.
Someone said something unkind to Sally. She puts her face in her hands and refuses to speak. Sally is probably feeling ____.
Sad or Upset
Green
Suzie is ready to learn and is able to listen and follow directions. This means she is in the Green Zone.
Think of one tool I can use when I am angry.
deep breaths, squeezes, a short walk, drink of water, calm down area, etc.
Be sure to ask an adult
Another student wants to play with you but you do not want to play. What type of problem is this?
Small problem
Use your words and say "No,Thank you"
What are we doing when we are listening with our brain?
Thinking about what the speaker is saying.
Steve walks in the room. His face is down. He stomps loudly to his desk. His shoulders are high and tense and his fists are clenched. Steve is probably feeling _____.
Angry
Bob is angry because Melanie will not share her crayons. He begins pulling her hair causing Melanie to shout! Bob is in the ____ Zone. Melanie is in the ____ Zone.
Melanie is also in the Red Zone because Bob is physically hurting her.
What can I do when I feel sad.
Tell an adult, ask for a hug, ask for a squeeze toy, take a break, etc.
Be sure to ask an adult
Your shoes are untied but you cannot tie them on your own. You am worried that you will trip and fall. What type of problem is this?
Medium Problem
Ask a friend or teacher for help.