Following single- and multiple-step directions is an integral part of success in the classroom for children. Those with language disorders often have increased difficulty in following simple and c…

Following directions takes plenty of practice!

Do you explicitly teach listening skills to your students? Did you know that 70-80% of our waking hours are spent in some form of communication? Of that, listening makes up about 45% of our daily communication! When I learned these statistics, I knew that I needed to be as intentional about teaching/practicing listening skills as […]

How can I prepare my child for kindergarten? These listening games are a fun way to start working on kindergarten readiness!

FREE Following Directions Worksheets for children! When completing these printables, students will practice reading, writing, coloring, and drawing.

Do As I Say, Not As I Do - A Following Directions Game - Target Skills: Auditory Processing Following Directions Impulse Control Because this game forces children to stop and carefully listen rather than relying on visual clues, it also works on impulse control as they need to take a moment to process rather than just react. This builds the skills they need to follow directions.

An Auditory Sequencing Game. This is a game that combines sequencing, following directions and pizza. Read the story for this auditory sequencing game.

This week in the Get Ready for K Through PLAY! series we are focusing on activities that develop the social and emotional skills needed for Kindergarten. The ability to follow directions, especially oral, multi-step

Welcome to our series on social emotional learning in the elementary classroom! We are going to be chatting about some effective strategies and procedures you can easily and quickly apply to your classroom for improvement in student self-awareness, self-control, and social skills. During the month of January, we will cover four different SEL topics. January has always been my favorite month to teach, because I was always able to do a reset with the students I already had a relationship with…

Following directions can be a challenging task for preschoolers, and it can be frustrating for parents and teachers to constantly repeat themselves. But don’t worry, these 10 simple and fun activities help your little ones master the skill of listening and following directions. So get ready to have some fun while teaching your preschoolers an ... Read more