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Whole-Body Listening
Teach your child listening isn't just with ears — it's full body: eyes, ears, mouth, shoulders, feet.
Goal
Teach the whole-body listening skill via practical model, used in class, with friends, and at home.
Steps
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Draw 5 icons: eyes, ears, closed mouth, shoulders facing, feet still.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
The child grasps an abstract concept (listening) in concrete bodily form.
Evidence base
School: Social Thinking — Whole Body Listening
Founders: Susanne Truesdale · Michelle Garcia Winner (1990)
Whole Body Listening developed by Truesdale, popularized by Garcia Winner in Social Thinking. Proven to substantially improve classroom performance.
Keywords
#أبوّة#إصغاء#whole-body-listening#active-listening#communication-with-child#تواصل#انتباه#social-thinking#parenting#attention#susanne-truesdale#michelle-garcia-winner#أداء صفّي#لغة الجسد#classroom-behavior#body-language#listening-skills#concrete-teaching#جسد كامل#خمس صور#whole-body-phrase#five-icons#code-phrase#abstract-to-concrete#social-skills-training#friends-and-siblings
Frequently asked questions
How long does "Whole-Body Listening" take?
This exercise takes about 8 minutes, practiced with another person in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Whole-Body Listening"?
The child grasps an abstract concept (listening) in concrete bodily form. In the short term: Within two weeks, he uses the phrase with siblings: "Listen to me whole body."
Is "Whole-Body Listening" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Social Thinking — Whole Body Listening (Susanne Truesdale, Michelle Garcia Winner (1990)). Whole Body Listening developed by Truesdale, popularized by Garcia Winner in Social Thinking. Proven to substantially improve classroom performance.
Is "Whole-Body Listening" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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