Session 1 Facilitator Guide Listening Leaders Guide
Session 1: Whole Body Ears
20-30 Minutes
Objective
Students will identify the parts of their body used for listening and practice "Whole Body Listening."
Materials
• Dragon coloring sheet
• Crayons/Markers
• Stickers (Dragon or Stars)
1
The Dragon Greeting (3 mins)
Gather the 3 students in a circle. Introduce the "Listening Leaders" theme.
"Welcome, Leaders! Dragons have very sharp ears and very steady bodies. To be a Listening Leader, we need to use our whole body to hear what's happening."
2
Body Check-In (5 mins)
Point to each body part and ask students what it does for listening:
Eyes: Looking at the speaker.
Ears: Ready to catch words.
Mouth: Quiet and still.
Body: Facing forward, hands in lap.
3
Activity: Dragon Simon Says (10 mins)
Play a standard "Simon Says" but use dragon-themed commands. Emphasize waiting for the "Dragon Says" cue.
"Dragon says: Flap your wings."
"Dragon says: Roar softly."
"Stomp your feet!" (Trick)
"Dragon says: Listen with your ears."
4
Listen & Color (10 mins)
Give students the coloring sheet. Give one-step instructions for them to follow to practice listening.
Teacher Prompt: "Wait until I finish the instruction! First, color the dragon's wings green. Next, color the dragon's scales gold."
Pro-Tip for Turn-Taking
With only 3 students, use a physical object (like a small plush dragon) to signify whose turn it is to talk. This visual cue helps reduce interruptions.
Session 1 Coloring Sheet Whole Body Ears
NAME:
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Listening Leader Challenge
Wait for your teacher to say which part of the dragon to color. Listen with your Whole Body !
I used my ears to follow instructions!
Sticker
Sticker
Leader Visual Cues Cards Eyes Looking
Whole Body Ears
Ears Ready
Whole Body Ears
Mouth Quiet
Whole Body Ears
Dragon Breath
Cool The Fire
I Can Wait
Waiting Wizard
Sharing Fuel
Friendship Team
Stop & Think
Leader Skill
Hands Still
Whole Body Ears
Session 2 Facilitator Guide Listening Leaders Guide
Session 2: Dragon Breath Magic
20-30 Minutes
Objective
Students will learn and practice "Dragon Breathing" as a tool for self-regulation.
Materials
• Paper towel tubes (or cardstock rolled up)
• Red/Orange/Yellow tissue paper strips
• Glue or tape
1
Review Whole Body Listening (3 mins)
Quick check: "Where are our eyes? Where are our ears?"
2
The Dragon Breath Secret (5 mins)
Explain that sometimes dragons (and kids) get a "hot fire" inside (feelings like anger or frustration). We can use our breath to cool the fire.
How to Dragon Breath:
Deep breath in through the nose (smell the forest).
Hold for 1... 2... 3...
Breathe out strongly through the mouth (blow out the fire!).
3
Craft: Dragon Breath Blowers (15 mins)
Help students tape tissue paper strips to one end of their tube. When they blow through the other end, the "fire" moves!
While crafting, practice taking turns using the glue/tape.
4
Group Cool Down (2 mins)
Practice 3 big Dragon Breaths together with their new blowers.
Dragon Head Craft Template Dragon Face Template
Session 2: Dragon Breath Magic Craft
How to Make Your Blower:
1. Color your dragon heads below.
2. Cut them out (ask for help!).
3. Glue one head to each side of your tube.
4. Tape tissue paper "fire" to the mouth end.
Head 1
Head 2
Listening Leader Gear
Session 3 Facilitator Guide Listening Leaders Guide
Session 3: Waiting Wizards
20-30 Minutes
Objective
Students will practice waiting for their turn and using "waiting words" when they want something.
Materials
• "Dragon Egg" (A ball or large stone)
• Waiting Wizard visual cards
• Small treats or stickers for rewards
1
The Waiting Wizard Secret (5 mins)
Explain that sometimes we have to wait. Waiting is like being a "Wizard" with magic patience.
"When we wait, we keep our hands still and our mouth quiet. We can say to ourselves: 'I can wait, my turn is coming!'"
2
Game: Pass the Dragon Egg (10 mins)
Students sit in a circle. They must wait for the teacher to signal before passing the egg. If someone passes too early, the dragon "wakes up" (playful roar from teacher).
3
Activity: Dragon Treasure Hunt (10 mins)
Hide 3 stickers in the room. Students must wait at the door until the teacher counts to 10. They practice Dragon Breathing if they feel "wiggly" while waiting.
Waiting Wizard Game Cards Wizard Skill
STOP
Wait like a Wizard
Listening Leaders
Dragon Power
GO
It's your turn!
Listening Leaders
Wait Activity
Dragon Breath
Take 3 deep breaths while you wait.
Listening Leaders
Wait Activity
Stone Statue
Stay perfectly still like a stone dragon.
Listening Leaders
Wait Activity
10
Wizard Count
Count to 10 slowly in your head.
Listening Leaders
Wait Activity
Steady Hands
Keep your hands tucked in your lap.
Listening Leaders
Wait Activity
Happy Heart
Think of one thing that makes you happy.
Listening Leaders
Wait Activity
Super Ears
Listen for 3 sounds in the room.
Listening Leaders
Cool Down Tool Belt Activity Official Listening Leader Gear
Cool Down Tool Belt
Equip your gear to put out the Feeling Fire!
Name:
Date:
Pocket 1
Pocket 2
Pocket 3
Draw or Paste your tools inside the pockets above
The Dragon Hose
3 Big Breaths
The Squeeze Reset
Hands Tight, Then Loose
The Helping Bell
Use Your Words
MISSION: Color your tools BLUE like water! Draw them into your pockets to stay cool.
Session 4 Facilitator Guide Listening Leaders Guide
Session 4: Feelings Firefighters
20-30 Minutes
Objective
Students will learn to recognize signs of anger or frustration and "equip" their mental tool belt with cooling strategies.
Materials
• "Cool Down Tool Belt" Activity Sheet
• Blue crayons (representing "cooling water")
• Pencils/other colors
1
Spotting the Spark (5 mins)
"How does your body feel when you start to get mad? Does your face get hot? Do your hands squeeze tight? That's the 'Feeling Fire' starting!"
2
Firefighter Tool Belt (5 mins)
Introduce the 3 "Cool Down" tools:
The Dragon Hose: Taking 3 deep Dragon Breaths to blow out the heat.
The Squeeze Reset: Squeezing hands tight like a firefighter holding a hose, then letting go.
The Helping Bell: Using our big "Leader" words to ask a teacher or friend for help.
3
Activity: Equip Your Belt (15 mins)
Distribute the activity sheets. Students should:
1. Color the tools blue (like water).
2. Draw or "paste" (draw a line) the tools into the pockets of their belt.
3. Practice one "Dragon Hose" breath for each tool they equip.
4
Cool Down Pledge (2 mins)
"When I feel hot, I'll stop and think... and use my tools to cool in a blink!"
Session 5 Facilitator Guide Listening Leaders Guide
Session 5: Friendship Fuel
20-30 Minutes
Objective
Students will practice cooperative play and sharing resources ("fuel") with their group members.
Materials
• Building blocks or Legos
• Sharing cards (Ask: "Can I have a turn?")
1
Sharing Fuel (5 mins)
Explain that when we play together, we share our "fuel" (toys) to make something bigger and better.
2
Cooperative Build (15 mins)
The group must build one large "Dragon Castle" together using blocks.
• Rule 1: Only 1 block at a time.
• Rule 2: Wait for your turn.
• Rule 3: Use kind words ("Thank you", "Good job").
3
Friendship High-Fives (5 mins)
Clean up together and give high-fives for being great teammates.
Friendship Fuel Mission Sheet Friendship Fuel
Session 5: Cooperative Build Mission
Your Team Mission:
Build the DRAGON CASTLE together! Use your "Friendship Fuel" to help your team.
Sharing
I SHARED BLOCKS
Kind Words
I USED KIND WORDS
Waiting
I WAITED FOR TURNS
Draw our Dragon Castle here!
Names:
TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK!
Session 6 Facilitator Guide Listening Leaders Guide
Session 6: Leader Graduation
20-30 Minutes
Objective
Students will review all learned skills and celebrate their progress as Listening Leaders.
Materials
• Graduation Badges/Certificates
• Markers and Glitter (optional)
• "Dragon Treat" (snack)
1
The 4 Leader Skills Review (10 mins)
Go through the skills one by one and have kids demonstrate them:
1. Whole Body Listening (Steady bodies)
2. Dragon Breathing (Cool down)
3. Waiting Wizard (Patience)
4. Friendship Fuel (Sharing)
2
Badge Making (10 mins)
Students decorate their own "Listening Leader" badge to wear back to class.
3
Graduation Ceremony (5 mins)
Hand out certificates. Play some fun "Dragon Music" and have a mini-parade!
Leader Graduation Certificate Official
Listening Leader
This badge belongs to:
I know how to use my Whole Body to listen, my Dragon Breath to stay calm, and I am a Waiting Wizard !
Listening
Breathing
Waiting
Teacher Signature
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