Derbyshire inclusion officers and speech and language therapists developed The Listening Box Project to encourage children to become active listeners, allowing them to take full advantage of learning opportunities. Practising listening supports children's development in all areas of the foundation stage.
The Listening Box uses three main routes to develop listening skills: visual, using pictures and objects; auditory, talking and making sounds; and kinaesthetic, involving the children in the activities.
The project consists of games that are successful in encouraging active listening, such as Rolling the Ball, Musical Instrument Snap and Mother's Washing. The children are not under any pressure to respond, which benefits children who are reluctant to speak or have communication difficulties.
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