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Guided Wonder: Listening With Wolf Ears

by Abby Wonder

Rated
5
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Children
Plays
52

Written for children 3 years and up to practice alone, in groups, or with their caregivers, Guided Wonders are invitations to get still and ground in everyday wonder. Beginning with the question, "What would it be like to have wolf ears?", Listening With Wolf Ears asks listeners to practice listen closely to the sounds around them...and howl a little, too.

ChildrenCaregiversStillnessWonderListeningSoundsHowlingAwarenessImaginationBreathingMovementListening SkillsSound AwarenessImagination ActivationDeep BreathingAnimal VisualizationsBody MovementsPracticesVisualizations

Transcript

I wonder,

What would it be like to have wolf ears?

It'd be soft and fuzzy.

You could also hear far away sounds your human ears can't hear.

And you could figure out the exact location of those sounds,

Because wolf ears are like little satellite dishes.

Your wolf ears would allow you to hear sounds that are higher and lower than your human ears can hear.

And if you want to hear a quiet sound better,

No problem.

Your wolf ears can turn up the volume.

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More sock caterpillar,

Please.

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How about we get still and put on some wolf ears?

Sitting up tall,

Stretch your paws into the sky.

Then drop them to your lap and close your eyes.

Wiggle those toes.

Then wiggle that nose.

Take a deep breath in and let it go with a howl.

As your howl settles into the silence,

Notice that the silence might not be totally silent.

In fact,

I wonder if your powerful wolf ears can hear three different sounds in the silence.

Maybe you hear a fan,

Or a clock ticking,

Or the wind.

Using those wolf ears,

Let's listen.

Once you've heard three different sounds,

Let out a howl.

Ready,

Wolves?

Listen.

Nice listening,

Wolves.

Now remember how wolves can hear sounds that are far away?

I wonder what far away sounds your wolf ears can hear.

Like someone talking in the next room,

Or a plane in the sky.

Let's listen.

When you've heard a sound that's the farthest away sound you can hear,

Let out a howl.

Ready,

Wolves?

Listen.

Wonderful.

Okay,

So I know wolves can hear the quietest sounds,

But I wonder if they can hear something as soft and as close as their very own breath.

There's one way to find out.

Let's listen.

And this time,

If you hear your breath,

Reach up and give your fuzzy wolf ears a rub.

Ready,

Wolves?

Take a deep breath in,

And listen.

And take another deep breath in,

And listen.

Now imagine you're looking up at a big full moon,

And let out one more howl.

And let that howl go,

And wiggle your toes,

And wiggle your nose.

Stretch your arms up high.

Then drop them to your lap,

And listen as you take a deep breath in,

And open your eyes.

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Abby WonderLos Angeles, CA, United States

5.0 (9)

Recent Reviews

Charlotte

November 4, 2023

This was fun to do! And such an important lesson on listening. As a mother and an educator, I appreciate and am grateful for a resource such as this. 🙏🏻

Melissa

October 18, 2023

Such a fun meditation to help kids became aware of their surroundings, sensations, and become more present. Loved the playful sounds!

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