Paying Attention FHE

We had a lesson on paying attention.  A teacher, leader, or coach can give the same lesson to a group of people but each of the listeners gain something different from it.  Some are daydreaming and glean nothing.  Others learn some of what is being taught, but not enough to apply it.  AND then there are the few who are actively paying attention and will be rewarded later for what they have learned.  The later may be on a test, in a game or later in life.

I shared a story about two cooks, one recipe, and two different chocolate desserts. 

Then we discussed HOW to pay attention.  Together we came up with ears open, eye contact, mouth shut and body in learning position.

I then printed up THIS quote at Costco and slipped them in little magnetic sleeves from Wal-Mart for their lockers OR bedroom bulletin boards.  The four older kids have lockers at school.  I feel like any little reminder MAY actually remind my kids of what they need to do.  Let’s just hope they apply the lesson!