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The Speech Bubble (Feather)
TARGET:
3-5 years
INTENSITY:
3 min
LEARNING GOAL
Developing My Ability to Communicate Harmoniously with Others
PEDAGOGICAL INTENTION
Really Listening Without Interrupting
Target SKILLS
Socio-emotional Intelligence
Co-Intelligence Human-Human
MATERIALS
Soft feather
DETAILED PROCEDURE
Gather the whole group together in a circle for this activity. Invite silence by holding a feather - a symbol of lightness and calm.
Step 1
Model listening by saying: "We listen with our giant ears."
Step 2
The feather is passed from hand to hand around the circle.
Step 3
Restate the respect rule: only speak when the feather gently tickles your hand.
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PROGRESS INDICATORS
The child stays quiet when not holding the object.
Research Foundations
Luria (1961)
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