Lesson Plan
Hands Up, Ears Open Lesson Plan
Students will learn to stop talking when the teacher is speaking, practice raising their hands to speak, and develop respectful listening habits to support an orderly learning environment.
Establishing clear turn-taking and attentive listening skills helps create a respectful classroom community, reduces disruptions, and ensures that all students can learn effectively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Hands-Up Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Reinforcement Game
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Hands Up, Ears Open
Why We Need This Rule
Hands Up, Ears Open
Listening Ears Visual Cues
How to Raise Your Hand
Role-Play Scenarios
Hands-Up Practice
Ready, Set, Answer Game
Reflection & Closing
Worksheet
Activity
