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
Stay on topic and take turns talking about: your favorite animals
Did you ask your friend at least 2 questions about their favorite animal?
How should your body look when someone else is talking?
Keep your hands and feet still, listening ears, quiet mouth, eyes on them
Demonstrate how you can count slowly to five to calm down
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 ______
True or False: If someone is talking I should wait for them to finish before I try to tell them something.
True
Name one coping skill you can use to calm down when you are angry
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. What could you do to calm down.
Ask for help, take a deep breath, try your best, etc.
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 an on-topic comment or ask a question. I like to play video games.
Makes a comment about video games.
Make an on-topic comment or question to this statement "I love pizza!"
Any comment or question about pizza (or food)
Name a coping skill you use when you are sad.
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.