Seek First to Understand

Review Win-Win--tug of war (4th Grade)--compromise, share, take turns, chance

5th Happy Kids Habit--another GROUP effort!

What does it take to be a good listener?

eyes, ears, heart, brain, body--FULL BODY EXPERIENCE

Read President Goes to School by Rick Walton

CHIT CHAT--how are these books example of WIN-WIN, LISTEN before TALK

Use the Small Group Guidance pic to remind--eye contact, body language, brain engaged!

Read Epaminondas to remind about the BRAIN--hearing vs. listening

CHIT CHAT--how is this book an example of LISTEN before TALK

Check out the lyrics of a couple songs . . . discuss distractions for good listening (toothache, something else on your mind, the music vs. the lyrics)

Read Albert's Toothache--CHIT CHAT how would "listening" have helped folks better understand Albert's pain?

If time, close w/ Listen to My Trumpet! -- Seek First to UNDERSTAND