Listening Rules
Eyes are ...?
Watching
Show me your attent-o-scope.
*cups hands around eyes like binoculars*
If I am looking down at the ground and speaking really quietly that I can't find my book am I being assertive?
Bonus: Am I being passive? Am I being aggressive?
Assertive-no
Passive-yes
Aggressive-no
Show me happy.
How would you feel if you came home to find your family built you a playhouse?
Surprised, excited, happy, etc.
Ears are ...?
Listening
What is self-talk?
Words we say to ourselves (quietly or in our head) to remember something
If I am speaking loudly and rudely and getting into another person's space bossing them to go get my book am I being assertive?
Bonus: Am I being passive? Am I being aggressive?
Assertive - no
Passive - no
Aggressive - yes
Show me mad.
*frowns, stomps, etc.*
How would you feel if your best friend was moving to a new town?
Sad, disappointed, etc.
Voice is ...?
Quiet
What is some self-talk you can use to remember to focus? What can you say?
Focus. Pay attention. Listen carefully. Look closely. etc.
If I am looking the other person in the eye, speaking kindly, but loud enough to hear, am I being assertive?
Bonus: Am I being passive? Am I being aggressive?
Assertive - yes
Passive - no
Aggressive - no
Show me sad.
*cries, frowns, etc.*
How would you feel if you spilled your lunch on the floor in front of everyone in the cafeteria?
Embarrassed, sad, upset, etc.
Body is ...?
Still
If you didn't hear the teacher's directions because you weren't focused, how might you feel? What emotion?
Worried, sad, scared, confused, etc.
Raises hand and lets teacher know the problem. Asks a friend to borrow their scissors with a loud enough, but polite voice. Etc.
Show me scared.
*opens mouth, eyes big, etc.*
How would you feel if your younger sibling broke your brand new toy?
Angry, mad, etc.
Where do your spoons go?
In the bowl
If you didn't hear the teacher's directions because you weren't focused, what can you do to find out what you are supposed to do?
Ask a friend, raise your hand and ask the teacher, watch your classmates, etc.
Pretend you have a note for your teacher from home. Show me an assertive way of getting the note to your teacher.
Bringing the note to the teacher during the morning unloading time. Raising hand and telling teacher there is a note for her in the backpack. Etc.
Show me surprised.
*big eyes, open mouth, happy expression, etc.*
How would you feel if you were alone in your attic and the power went out?
Scared, annoyed, etc.