A 15-week programme to help children learn to listen and process information. The book is written for
teachers and parents and can be used with individuals or groups.
Week 1 example:
Specific listening
Clap every time you hear the number 3.
A 3, 3, 4, 1, 3, 5, 3, 2, 0, 8, 3
Week 10 example:
Specific Listening and Memory
Divide the class into groups e.g. boys/girls
Give each group a mystery word to listen for
e.g. boys – “tiger”, girls – “lion”
When pupils hear their group’s mystery word they know that the message is for them,
e.g. “tiger” – touch your nose
“lion” – stretch your arms in the air
Week 13 example:
Specific Listening (True/False)
Stretch your arms in the air if what I say is correct/true. Touch your nose if it is false.
A Snow can only be cold.
B Cows can fly.