Listening Skills
Where should you look when talking to someone?
Look at the person (eye contact)
Show me how to take a deep breath
breath in slowly, breath out slowly
What's one quality you look for in a friend?
Who is Woody's best friend?
Buzz Lightyear
Give a member of the group a compliment
Any compliment to a member of the group :)
When you are listening, keep your hands and feet ______.
Count slowly to five
Your friend looks sad today. What could you ask them?
How are you doing? / Are you feeling okay today?
Who helps Marlin find Nemo?
Dory
Say something nice about a group member
I like ______ / Your good at ______
Show me whole body listening
Face the person, eye contact, hands and feet quiet
Name one coping skill you can use to calm down
Deep breath, counting, talk a walk, take a break, talk to an adult
Your friend likes to talk about movies. What is a question you could ask them?
What is your favorite movie? / Do you like ____ (movie)? etc.
What is the name of Elsa's sister?
Anna
Help the group take a break. Lead us in a stretch break.
Any stretch break!
Look at the person/nod your head/ask questions/make comments
You are frustrated with your math test. Use positive self talk to calm down.
I can do this / It's okay
How would you ask a friend to play Jeopardy with you?
Can you play Jeopardy with me? / Would you like to play Jeopardy?
Who is Sully's best friend?
Mike
Make a connected comment. I like to play video games.
Makes a comment about video games.
Make a connected comment or question to this statement "I love pizza!"
Any comment or question about pizza (or food)
Name a coping skill you used this week.
Any coping skill (deep breath, counting, break, listen to music, go for a walk etc.).
Give each group member a compliment.
Gives compliments to each member :)
Who teaches Simba Hakuna Matata?
Timon and Pumba
Ask a follow up question to this statement. "My favorite movie is Monster's Inc."
What do you like about it? / What's your favorite part? / Who is your favorite character? etc.