Mom: Sweetie, today I want to talk about something important for school.
Child: What is it, Mom?
Mom: When you’re in class, it’s really important to listen carefully to your teacher.
Child: I already listen to the teacher, but sometimes I get distracted.
Mom: I understand, it can be easy to get distracted. But when you listen carefully, you can understand what the teacher is saying and do the work correctly.
Child: What if I don’t understand something?
Mom: If you don’t understand something, you can raise your hand and ask the teacher to explain it again. But first, try to listen carefully to the instructions. The teacher is there to help you, but they also need you to pay attention.
Child: Okay, so if the teacher is talking, I need to stop and listen?
Mom: Yes! When the teacher is speaking, you should stop what you’re doing and listen. That shows respect. And when the teacher gives you instructions, you should follow them.
Child: But sometimes I forget what the teacher says!
Mom: It’s okay to forget sometimes, but you can always ask the teacher if you need help. If you follow the instructions, it’ll be easier to do your work and have fun at school.
Child: So, I should listen to the teacher and do what they say right away?
Mom: Exactly! Listening and following instructions helps everyone in the class. It helps you learn and helps your teacher too.
Child: I’ll try to remember to listen and follow instructions.
Mom: That’s wonderful! I’m so proud of you.
Vocabulary List
- Listen [ˈlɪsən] (verb) – To pay attention to sounds or speech.
Example: “Please listen carefully to the teacher.” - Instruction [ɪnˈstrʌkʃən] (noun) – A direction or order given by someone.
Example: “The teacher gave clear instructions for the assignment.” - Respect [rɪˈspɛkt] (noun) – Showing care or consideration for others.
Example: “It’s important to show respect to your teacher by listening.” - Follow [ˈfɒləʊ] (verb) – To do what is asked or told.
Example: “You need to follow the teacher’s instructions carefully.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “Listen carefully”: This phrase reminds children to pay close attention to what is being said.
Example: “Listen carefully when your teacher speaks.”
Example: “It’s important to listen carefully to the instructions.” - Using “Do what the teacher says”: This is a simple way to explain that children need to follow the teacher’s directions.
Example: “Always do what the teacher says.”
Example: “If the teacher asks you to be quiet, do what they say.” - Using “Raise your hand”: This is a polite way to ask for attention when you need help.
Example: “If you don’t understand, raise your hand and ask for help.”
Example: “Raise your hand if you have a question.”
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Child: "What is it, Mom?"
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Child: "I already listen to the teacher, but sometimes I get ."
Mom: "I understand, it can be easy to get distracted. But when you listen carefully, you can what the teacher is saying and do the work correctly."
Child: "What if I don’t understand something?"
Mom: "If you don’t understand something, you can raise your and ask the teacher to explain it again."
Child: "Okay, so if the teacher is talking, I need to stop and ?"
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