The Magic Trick Collection / Listen Coach
From Carl the Collector · 2024
23 minPre-KK1st2ndSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
A magic-show disagreement gives the friends a chance to work out a conflict, and Carl practices being a good listener when a friend really needs to be heard.
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Discussion questions
A magic act causes a squabble, and Carl learns what real listening looks like.
- What did the friends disagree about during the magic show?
- What does it look like to really listen to someone? Show me.
- How did listening help solve the problem?
- What can you say to a friend to show you understand how they feel?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: listen, disagree, compromise
- Practice 'active listening': eyes on the speaker, quiet mouth, then repeat back what they said.
- Name one way to solve a disagreement so both friends feel okay.