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Listen Like Jesus

The Art of Oral Language

Day 11of 180
Week 3of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the importance of active listening

2

Practice attentive listening skills

3

Recognize how listening shows love and respect

📖 Scripture Connection

James 1:19

“So, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,”

— James 1:19 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's desire for us to be good listeners

📦 Materials Needed

  • Listening checklist
  • Timer
  • Bible
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Explain that today we'll learn how Jesus was an amazing listener who truly cared about people.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember a time when someone really listened to you carefully?
2Teaching (10 min)

Active listening means paying full attention to the speaker, showing you care about what they're saying.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at the speaker
  • Stay quiet while they're talking
  • Ask questions to understand better
  • Show you're listening with your body language
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you feel when someone really listens to you?
  • What does good listening look like?
  • How did Jesus show He was a good listener in the Bible?
3Activity: Bible Story Listening Challenge (10 min)
partner exercise

Students will pair up and take turns sharing a favorite Bible story while the other practices active listening skills.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit facing your partner
  2. One person shares a Bible story
  3. Listener uses checklist to track listening skills
  4. Switch roles after 3 minutes
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use picture Bible for story references

Challenge: Add follow-up questions about the story

4Closing (5 min)

Reflect on what we learned about listening

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are three ways to be a good listener?
  • Why is listening important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us to listen carefully to others and show them we care, just like You did.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about having good discussions!

💎 Memory Verse

James 1:19

“So, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,”

— James 1:19 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Listening Motions - Swift hand motion for 'hear', slow down motion for 'speak', calm hands for 'anger'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Listening is a crucial communication skill that shows respect and love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Model good listening at home
  • Praise children when they listen well
  • Practice making eye contact
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children often interrupt or get distracted easily

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child maintaining eye contact, asking relevant questions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'listening hero' poster
  • Practice listening skills during family conversations
  • Read Bible stories focusing on how Jesus listened to people

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