Nicole Cronin

Whole-Body -Listening
ASCA Standards:
PS: A2.6 Use effective communication skills
PS: A2.8 Learn how to make and keep friends
Essential Question: What does listening with your whole body mean?
Lesson:
1. Introduce the book Listen Buddy and read to the students pausing to ask
questions throughout the story
2. What body parts do you use when you are being a good listener?
Handout
When listening?
What is the job of
What is the job of
What is the job of
What is the job of
What is the job of
What is the job of
What is the job of

your
your
your
your
your
your
your

Ears
Eyes
Brain
Mouth
Heart
Hands
Feet

3. Why is it important to use Whole Body Listening?

4. Review the completed handout with the students, students can color completed
handout