Speaking and Listening: Sharing Ideas in a Group
Speaking and Listening: Sharing Ideas in a Group Objective: Students will practice speaking clearly and listening attentively in a group setting by sharing their ideas and responding to others.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of listening when others are speaking.
- Practice taking turns to speak in a group.
- Express simple ideas clearly and respectfully.
Materials Needed
- Storybook with simple pictures
- Picture cards
- A quiet, comfortable space for group discussion
Key Vocabulary
- Listen
- To pay attention to sounds or someone speaking.
- Speak
- To say words so others can hear and understand you.
- Idea
- A thought or something you think about.
Detailed Activities
Story Sharing and Discussion
- Read a short story aloud to your child using the storybook.
- Ask your child to share their favorite part of the story or what they think about it.
- Take turns sharing ideas using the picture cards to prompt discussion about the story.
- Model listening by repeating or commenting on what your child says to show understanding.
- Encourage your child to listen when you speak and wait for their turn to talk.
Parent & Instructor Notes
- Encourage your child to speak in full sentences but accept short answers to build confidence.
- Model good listening by making eye contact and responding thoughtfully to your child.
- Keep the environment calm and free from distractions to help focus on speaking and listening.
Assessment Questions
- Can your child tell you one thing they liked about the story?
- Does your child wait their turn to speak during the activity?
- Can your child listen and respond to what you say?
Extension Ideas
- Create a simple ‘show and tell’ session where your child brings an object and describes it to you.
- Practice listening games like ‘Simon Says’ to build attention and listening skills.
- Record your child speaking and listen together to discuss how clearly they spoke.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start with encouraging short responses and praise their efforts. Use familiar topics to make them more comfortable.
Model good listening by showing attention when they speak, and keep activities short and engaging to maintain focus.
Teacher’s Guide
Common Misconceptions:
- Children may think listening means only being quiet rather than actively paying attention.
- Some children may speak too softly or too quickly, making it hard for others to understand.
- Children might interrupt or speak out of turn before learning to wait.
Scaffolding Ideas:
For Struggling Students:
- Use visual cues like raising a hand to indicate when it’s their turn to speak.
- Keep the discussion focused on familiar topics or objects to reduce anxiety.
For Advanced Students:
- Encourage them to ask questions about the story or add details to their ideas.
- Introduce new vocabulary words related to the story to expand speaking skills.
Pacing Recommendations:
- Begin with short activities (5-10 minutes) and gradually increase as attention improves.
- Take frequent breaks if your child seems restless or distracted.
- Repeat activities over several days to build confidence and mastery.
Standards
- K.SL.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
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