Lesson Plan

Whole Body Listening Lesson Plan

Students will learn to listen with their whole body by using their eyes, ears, and body posture to fully engage in classroom activities.

This lesson fosters active listening skills, improves focus, and encourages mindful engagement, which are essential for young learners' academic and social growth.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice

15 minutes

Step 3

Review & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Listen With Your Whole Body!

Introduce the lesson by explaining the concept of whole body listening. Highlight that it's important to use our eyes, ears, and body posture when we listen. Mention that this slide sets the stage for the visual journey into whole body listening.

Guided Practice

Encourage students to get involved by role-playing and mimicking different listening postures. Guide them through the actions shown on the slide and remind them of the visual cues. This slide is key for engaging the class in practical application of whole body listening.

Review & Wrap-Up

Wrap up the lesson by recapping the main points. Ask the students to share something they learned today and reinforce the importance of using their whole body to listen.

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Activity

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Listen With Your Whole Body!

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