Whole Body Listening

Parents and teachers are using this technique to help children improve their listening skills:

Listen with the ears (without distracting noise)
Listen with the eyes (looking at the speaker)
Listen with the mouth (closed and quiet - no talking or making sounds)
Listen with the body (facing the speaker)
Listen with the hands (quietly at the side or in the lap)
Listen with the feet (standing still or quietly on the floor)
Listen with the brain (thinking about what the speaker is saying)
Listen with the heart (caring about what the speaker is saying)

How do you feel when someone is not listening when you are talking?
What does a speaker think about you when you aren't listening?

After learning whole body listening, children will still need reminders.  Their learning and social skills will improve, plus they will get better at making and keeping friends.  Theses tips can be helpful for all age groups.