Ears Up Hands Kind Lesson Plan
A comprehensive lesson plan for the 'Ears Up, Hands Kind' lesson, detailing learning objectives, required materials, and a step-by-step instructional guide for teaching active listening and kind hands to 1st graders.
Ears Up Hands Kind Slides
A visual presentation for the 'Ears Up, Hands Kind' lesson, featuring interactive slides that guide students through active listening steps, role-playing scenarios, and a keyword listening game.
Active Listening Story Sheet
A reading comprehension worksheet featuring a story about Sam, who practices active listening and kind hands throughout his school day. Includes guided questions for student reflection.
Kind Hands Scenario Cards
A set of 8 role-play scenario cards designed to help students practice using gentle and helpful hands in common classroom situations. Includes specific prompts and icons for each scenario.
Ears Up Hands Kind Tokens
A printable sheet of 20 response tokens (stars, ears, hearts, and thumbs-up) to be used as rewards for active listening and kind hands behavior during classroom activities.
Listening Ears Chart Template
A classroom anchor chart template that outlines the three pillars of active listening: Eyes Up, Ears Listening, and Friendly Hands. Includes space for additional student-brainstormed ideas and a designated 'Star Pocket' area.
Active Listening Story Answer Key
A teacher-facing answer key and discussion guide for the Active Listening Story Sheet, providing suggested answers and teaching tips for reinforcing SEL concepts with 1st graders.