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Taking Turns to Talk

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Day 3of 180
Week 1of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

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Learn basic conversation rules

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Practice listening skills

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Understand importance of taking turns

4

Develop respectful communication

📖 Scripture Connection

James 1:19

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

— James 1:19 (WEB)

God teaches us to listen carefully before speaking

📦 Materials Needed

  • Talking stick or soft ball
  • Name tags
  • Circle time mat or area
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in a circle. Explain today we'll learn how God wants us to listen and speak kindly.

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

Discuss conversation rules like raising hands, waiting turns, and listening carefully.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gave us words to love and understand each other
  • Listening shows we care about others
  • Taking turns is a way to show respect
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we show we're listening?
  • Why is it important to wait our turn?
  • What does Jesus teach about being kind?
3Activity: Talking Stick Circle (6 min)
interactive game

Children pass a special stick and practice speaking and listening

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in a circle
  2. Only person with stick may speak
  3. Pass stick when finished talking
  4. Practice saying something about yourself
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps guide stick

Challenge: Children choose next speaker

4Closing (2 min)

Remind children that God loves when we listen and speak kindly

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn today?
  • How can we be good listeners?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us listen to others and speak with love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll draw pictures to tell our stories!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 17:27

“He who restrains his lips is wise.”

— Proverbs 17:27 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper the verse while making a 'zipping lips' gesture

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Developing conversational skills is crucial for social and academic success

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Model good listening at home
  • Practice taking turns during family conversations
  • Praise children when they listen well
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children often interrupt or struggle to wait their turn

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child making eye contact, waiting before speaking, showing interest in others

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Practice listening games at home
  • Read books about communication
  • Create a family 'talking stick' tradition

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