Listen and Do Lesson Plan Listen & Do!
Tier 3 Intervention • Kindergarten
Time 15 MIN
Listening Skills
Individual (1:1)
Learning Objective
Students will be able to follow one- and two-step verbal directions accurately using manipulatives and physical actions.
The "Why"
Following directions is a crucial life skill for school success. This lesson builds listening foundations and task independence.
Preparation
Gather manipulatives (blocks, pom-poms, LEGOs).
Cut construction paper into small squares/circles.
Print the Following Directions Worksheet.
Prepare the Slide Deck & Lesson Script.
Materials Check
Small manipulatives (blocks, LEGOs)
Colored construction paper
Following Directions Worksheet
Listen & Do! Slide Deck
Lesson Steps
1
Warm-up: Listen Up!
2 MIN
Engage the student with simple physical one-step commands.
"Touch your nose."
"Clap your hands once."
2
Intro to 'Listen & Do!'
3 MIN
Use Slide Deck to introduce listening strategies. Emphasize keywords like first, then, and next .
3
One-Step Practice
5 MIN
Practice with manipulatives. Use Slide 3 for visual support.
"Put one red block on the blue paper."
"Give me two pom-poms."
4
Two-Step Challenge
3 MIN
Introduce sequential directions using Slide 4. Provide support by breaking down if needed.
5
Wrap-up & Worksheet
2 MIN
Complete the "Following Directions Worksheet" to assess progress. Celebrate effort!
Listen and Do Slide Deck Listen & Do!
Are you ready to be a super listener and an awesome doer?
TEACHER: Welcome the student. Explain that today is about listening carefully and doing what they hear. Make it exciting!
Your Mission: Listen Carefully!
Use your listening ears!
Use your doing hands!
Follow directions with your things!
Listen for Keywords
Teacher Note: Introduce 'listening ears' and 'doing hands.' Show the manipulatives. Emphasize keywords like first and then.
1
1 Step Directions!
Listen for ONE thing to do!
PRACTICE: Give a direction. Point to the "1" on the screen. "Put one red block on the blue paper."
2
2 Step Directions!
First...
Then...
Listen for TWO things to do!
CHALLENGE: Point to '2 Steps'. Give a direction. "First, put a yellow block on the paper, then pick up a red pom-pom."
Great Listening!
You are a fantastic listener and doer!
Now, let's show what you know!
Congratulate the student on their efforts. Transition to the worksheet.
Following Directions Worksheet Listen & Do!
Following Directions Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Listen to your teacher and follow the directions for each box. Use your crayons or pencils!
Box 1
Teacher: "Draw a happy face in this box."
Box 2
"First, draw a circle. Then, draw a triangle inside the circle."
Box 3
"Draw one red flower and two blue leaves."
Box 4
"First, color the top half green. Then, color the bottom half yellow."
Listen and Do Script Teacher Script
Listen & Do!
Instructional prompts for 1:1 Kindergarten Intervention
Part 1: Warm-Up (2 Min)
Teacher Says:
"Hello, [Student Name]! Today we are going to be super listeners and awesome doers! We'll practice following directions. Are you ready to use your super listening ears?"
Action / Response:
Wait for student response. Give a quick, fun command.
"Can you touch your nose?" (Wait for response)
"Fantastic! Now, clap your hands once." (Wait for response)
Part 2: Introduction (3 Min)
Teacher Says:
"Look at our screen! Your Mission: Listen Carefully! We have some colorful things here today. We're going to use these to practice listening to my words and doing exactly what I say. It's like a secret code, and your ears are the decoders!"
1
Part 3: One-Step Practice (5 Min)
Teacher Prompts:
1. "Put one red block on the blue paper."
2. "Give me two pom-poms."
3. "Point to the green square."
Positive Feedback:
"Excellent listening! You put the red block on the blue paper. High five!"
2
Part 4: Two-Step Challenge (3 Min)
Teacher Prompts:
Direction 1:
"**First**, put a yellow block on the paper, **then** pick up a red pom-pom."
Direction 2:
"**First**, touch your head, **then** clap your hands."
Following Directions Answer Key Answer Key
Following Directions Worksheet
Listen & Do!
Teacher Note:
Focus on the student's listening accuracy (numbers, colors, placement) rather than artistic ability. Kindergarten drawings should be recognizable but may be simple.
Box 1 Simple Command
"Draw a happy face."
Expected: Circle with eyes and a smile.
Box 2 Two-Step Sequence
"First, draw a circle. Then, draw a triangle inside."
Expected: Triangle nested within circle.
Box 3 Number & Color
"Draw one red flower and two blue leaves."
1 Red
2 Blue Leaves
Box 4 Spatial & Sequential
"Color the top half green. Then, color the bottom half yellow."
Green Top
Yellow Bottom
