Marcos, Did You Hear Me?: A story about active listening

Thank you for allowing me to preview the book. I teach small groups of Special Education students. I can't wait to use it for upcoming lessons. Active listening is such a problem for many of my students. The story is simple and very relatable. -Laura Y, Verified Reviewer
 

Thank you for sharing the book. I read it to a group of students for a social skills class today. The students are a part of a private school for special education (Chapel Hill Academy--Lincoln Park, NJ) ranging in age from 7-9. They all were quite captivated while I was reading the book. I thought it was truly a fantastic book as it gave so many examples and short stories within one larger story of how Marcos was or wasn't an active listener, and how that impacted future events. I also like that it wasn't an extremely short book as it really allowed for much repetition and discussion which, in turn, was a good review of the concept "active listening." -Jacqueline H. Verified Reviewer
 

Great story for that second - fifth grader that needs to actively listen and focus on what is being said. I have read many of Bryan Smith's books to my students. They remember each of his stories and the important messages just from seeing the cover of the book. The stories are simple and easy for the students to follow along and relatable to their age groups. His books are always a first grab to begin a lesson and discussion with students. -Nancy A, Verified Reviewer