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Building on Others' Ideas

Listening and Speaking with Respect

Day 87of 180
Week 18of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how to add to discussions respectfully

2

Practice using phrases that build on others' ideas

3

Understand the importance of collaborative communication

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:1

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”

— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates how kind, thoughtful communication helps build understanding

📦 Materials Needed

  • Discussion prompt cards
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Listening checklist
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in a circle. Explain that today we're learning how to add to what others say in a kind way.

💭 Review Question: What does a good listener do?
2Teaching (7 min)

When someone shares an idea, we can respond in ways that show we're listening and care about what they're saying.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Use kind words like 'I agree because...'
  • 'That reminds me of...'
  • 'Great point about...'
  • Look at the person speaking
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you share a time someone listened to you carefully?
  • How does it feel when someone builds on your idea?
3Activity: Idea Building Blocks (6 min)
game

Students sit in circle and share ideas, with each person adding onto the previous thought

📝 Instructions:
  1. Start with a simple topic like 'favorite things about God's creation'
  2. First student shares an idea
  3. Next student must start with 'I agree' or 'That reminds me'
  4. Continue around the circle
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher provides starting ideas

Challenge: Students choose their own discussion topic

4Closing (2 min)

Remind students that good listeners make people feel heard and loved

📝 Review Questions:
  • What special words help us build on ideas?
  • Why is listening important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us listen to each other with love and kindness.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about asking good questions

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 15:1

“A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”

— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper verse, then say normally, then say loudly to show different tones

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are learning collaborative communication skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Model respectful listening at home
  • Praise children when they listen carefully
  • Show interest when they speak
🤔 Common Struggles:

Interrupting, not fully listening

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child repeating or building on others' thoughts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Practice active listening during family meals
  • Create a 'listening chart' at home
  • Read books about communication

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