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10 Books to Teach About Paying Attention and Following Directions

These favorite titles show students how to pay attention, listen to others, and follow directions in and outside of school.


March 21, 2022

10 Books to Teach About Paying Attention and Following Directions

Teaching children how to pay attention and follow directions isn't always easy. Use the books in this list to help children learn these important skills—all while building their literacy foundation. This can be especially helpful for students entering kindergarten

Students will giggle along with oh-so-relatable stories like How Do Dinosaurs Show Good Manners? and Dog on a Frog?. Along the way, they'll learn important lessons about listening, being respectful, and following directions in and out of the classroom.

Shop children's books about listening and following directions below! 

(If you’re stocking up on books for your classroom, be sure to also check out Books About Social-Emotional Learning and 100 Books Under $10 That Build Character.)

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