Listening Skills
What part of our body do we use for our listening skills?
What question could you ask someone to get to know them better?
Hello, what is your name?
What is your favorite food/color/pet/animal/holiday?
Ignoring muscles
Name 2 places that you need to follow directions
In the classroom/school, at home, outside at the playground/play area, at the movies
TEST YOUR MEMORY: Tell us about one Dino School Activity we have done this year.
Multiple answers!
When is it important to listen?
When the speaker/person is talking to you. When important information is being said.
ex: in school, at home, at the park
Can you show us how you introduce yourself to a new friend?
Hello, what is your name?
*students will give variety of ways to introduce :)
What can you tell someone if they are distracting you?
Please, stop, I'm trying to focus.
We can talk about this at recess!
Why is it important to follow directions?
You know what to do and how to do it right!
You can help others if they need it.
You learn quicker and become smarter!
Who is the principal of Dino School?
What are some ways you can show someone that you are listening to them?
Eye contact/looking at them; Responding; Nodding head; Body language; Not interrupting the speaker
When we talk about being patient, what kind of muscles do we need to use?
WAITING MUSCLES
Can you show what it looks like to concentrate?
*Students will show what it looks like to concentrate in several ways. :D
What is one thing you'd want to teach a baby dinosaur if you found one?
HINT: Think about what we have learned in Dino School. :)
How to be a good friend; how to be a good classmate; All about Dino School
*Students will give many choices :D
How long is each Dinosaur School lesson?
30 minutes! or half an hour.
If a GIANT dinosaur visited our class, which classroom rules would be most important for it to follow?
Listen to the speaker; Use walking feet; Be respectful; Be kind; Indoor voices
Name at least two skills that help you do your best in school.
Be respectful; good listener; use walking feet; indoor voices; take notes in class; Be a good friend; Be kind, etc.
*Students will give many skills. Great! :D
Why is concentrating important?
Important things may be said; Learn a new skill or task; show respect to the speaker
Silly Question!
Would you rather be as tiny as an ant or as tall as a tree? Why?
*Students will say which one and why.
How old is Ms. Principal Dina?
6 billion years old.
Tell us about a time that you had to use your listening skills.
*Students will give many options for this question. So creative! :)
If you're waiting with your hand raised, or in line for ice cream... what can you do to make time pass?
Listen to other's questions, maybe they'll ask what I wanted to ask!
Play a mental game - see how many things of one color I can find.
Play rock paper scissors with my sibling/caregiver
Hold on to the question and move on to another part of the activity while my teacher comes to me.
Tell us about a time that you needed to use your concentration skills!!
What directions do we usually have to follow in Dinosaur School?
Any of the classroom rules, listen attentively, follow directions, raise a quiet hand and wait patiently, say "oh shucks, maybe next time" if we don't get a turn, be kind
How many songs have we learned in Dino School this year?
Three! "Welcome" song, "Goodbye" song, and "Show Me 5" song!