Lesson Plan

The Listening Tree Lesson Plan

Students will enhance their listening skills by sharing personal listening experiences that become leaves on The Listening Tree, promoting empathy and peer connection.

This lesson encourages active listening and empathy, essential for building strong communication skills and understanding among young learners.

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10-15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Storytelling

10 minutes

Step 2

Creating the Tree

10 minutes

Step 3

Leaf Creation

15 minutes

Step 4

Sharing and Attaching Leaves

10 minutes

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Welcome to The Listening Tree!

This slide serves as the title slide. Introduce the concept of 'The Listening Tree' and set the stage for a fun and engaging lesson on listening and empathy.

Why is Listening Important?

Discuss with the students what listening means. Ask interactive questions to stimulate their thinking about why listening is important.

The Listening Tree Concept

Explain the core concept of The Listening Tree. Emphasize that every leaf represents a unique listening story shared by a friend.

Let’s Create Our Leaves!

Walk through the activity where students create their own leaves. Remind teachers to help those who may need writing assistance and to encourage creative expression.

Sharing Our Stories

In this slide, instruct students to share their stories with a partner or the whole class. Mention to attach the leaf to the tree poster as each story is shared.

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