When I am teaching a lesson at the carpet and I say "Show Me Five" or "Give Me Five", we know that 5 expectations of good listening are...
1) Legs are crossed.
2) Hands are still.
3) Ears are listening.
4) Eyes are Watching.
5) Lips are zipped.
We are learning that attentive listening is all about using your "WHOLE BODY" to listen. When you listen with your entire body....
- your eyes are looking at the person who is talking
- both of your ears are ready to hear
- your mouth is quiet... no talking, humming or making sounds
- your hands are quiet in your lap, pockets or by your side (not touching someone else or fiddling with objects that are distracting)
- your feet are quietly resting on the floor
- your body faces this speaker
- your brain is thinking about what is being said
- and your heart is caring about what the other person is saying.
We are striving the be WHOLE BODY LISTENERS when a teacher is speaking and during important learning times. This takes some time and practice after being on summer vacation for 2 months!
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