Whole Body Listening Lesson for Kids

The purpose of this SEL lesson is to examine the concept of whole body listening, which plays a crucial role in helping children succeed academically and socially. Whole body listening enhances focus, memory retention, empathy, and emotional intelligence. By the conclusion of the lesson, students will have demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the principles of whole body listening. This lesson includes worksheets, activities, scenario cards, posters and much more….

Of importance to note is that whole body listening is not suitable for all students, so included is information about who and why this approach is not suitable for as well as some accommodations and supports that could be implemented in the classroom to support that student to succeed.

✎✎✎ Resource Includes:

• What is Whole Body Listening?
• Whole Body Listening Reminders (color & black & white version posters)
• Are you a whole body listener questionnaire
• Key Characteristics of Whole Body Listening
• IMPORTANT: Whole Body Listening is not for everyone
• Considering the Individual & their needs
• Example Accommodation & Supports for a child with a autism
• Meet Max (Social Narrative demonstrating whole body listening)
• Question Worksheet
• Meet Sarah (Social Narrative not demonstrating whole body listening)
• 32 Whole Body Listening Scenario Choice Cards

THIS MINI LESSON IS A GREAT ADDITION TO YOUR COUNSELLING OR SEL LESSONS! GREAT FOR INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP WORK.