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The ability to listen to another person's words and understand them is an important skill for children to learn. You can promote children's listening and understanding skills through activities involving simple and multiple-step directions and by making songs, stories, poems, and rhymes part of your daily curriculum.

Many skills are experienced-based and can be introduced simultaneously. Categories labeled are in the developmentally appropriate sequential order to create a scope and sequence for skill mastery. It is suggested that skills be introduced in this order.
Guidelines Correlated with POCET
 

Exhibits Beginning Listening Skills (Attending). The child demonstrates the ability to listen when conversation is directed to him or when listening to a story. (Correlates with POCET LG1 Page 10)
  • Clap a Rhythm
  • Identify the Instrument


    Follows Directions. The child follows a 1, 2, or 3-step direction according to developmental progress. (Correlates with POCET LG2 Page 11)
  • Following Rebus Directions
  • Counting the Moves!


    Understands More Complex Vocabulary and Displays Listening Comprehension. The child demonstrates understanding of new words and vocabulary, and can think through new information. (Correlates with POCET LG3 Page 12)
  • Vocabulary Enrichment Grab (Language)
  • Vocabulary Walk


      NAEYC Accreditation Standards
  • Preschool Activity QuickSource® Guidelines appropriate for any preschool setting

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