![]() See The Listening Song and other helpful information on my Mom Sense board on Pinterest. You may also like fun, free printable lunchbox notes to encourage kids at school. Have you heard The Listening Song before? I wish I would have learned it sooner, but I’m glad I know it now! I looked online to find an author and give proper credit, but couldn’t find who came up with this little song. It’s a fun song for kids that’s helpful for parents, teachers – anyone who works with children! The Listening Song – to the tune of Frere Jacques Eyes are watching, Ears are listening, Lips are closed, Hands are still, Feet are very quiet, You should really try it. Get the free printable version of The Listening Song This song seems like a simple way to remind young children when it’s time to sit still and listen. When volunteering to help with children’s programs, songs are often a good way to transition between activities. ![]() I don’t have a particularly good singing voice, though, so I suspect they may have just wanted to go to sleep to end the torture of having to listen to me sing! After that, I sang it to my kids regularly when they were little and was amazed at how well it seemed to help settle them down. To my surprise, it actually seemed to work. Once, in a burst of sleep-deprived silliness, I made up my own song to convince my son to go to sleep. We have often used music – listening or singing or both – to change the mood and redirect energy. My next thought was that it may be a helpful tool when I’m volunteering to work with kids at our church.Įarly in my journey as a parent, I learned that music is a great way to connect with kids. I would have loved to use it when I was sitting them down to go through preschool concepts to make sure they were ready to start kindergarten. I immediately thought that The Listening Song would have been a useful tune when my older kids had been younger. Why not have a peg for each child to hang their Listening Ears to be brought out for listening activities. Glue pipe cleaner to top of paper plate to create a headband for their ears. Scroll down to link to a free printable of The Listening Song. Draw big ears on the paper plate or cut out some clip art ears.
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