So far, Carter’s primary teacher, gym teacher, music teacher and art teacher have mentioned active listening in their communiques regarding classroom behavior. I’m pretty excited about it- I remember Mr. Mann’s student teacher doing an entire unit on it in freshman English class. She was pumped because it meant she was teaching us a life skill, not just expository essays. I’m pumped because they are going to learn this life skill everywhere not just in English class. How progressive! We rock!
How will they teach such a valuable skill to seven-year-olds? I’m sitting at the edge of my seat.