✅Want Kids to Really Listen? Try the Ninja Drill

Hello parents & teachers,

Most kids aren’t natural-born listeners.

But what if listening felt like a game?

This week’s mission turns quiet focus into an exciting challenge kids love to repeat—without shouting, nagging, or repeating yourself.

🤫 Week 12 Mission: The Listening Ninja Drill

Let me tell you about Tanya and her 6-year-old son, Logan.

Tanya had one daily frustration: Logan didn’t listen.

She’d ask once… twice… then raise her voice. Every day.

Until one evening, she said:
“Tonight, we’re going to train like ninjas.”

Logan’s eyes lit up.

She whispered instructions:
“Take off your shoes… walk quietly down the hallway… find the red sock without making a sound.”

He followed—focused, silent, thrilled.

So the next day, she created a full Listening Ninja Drill.

• Instructions delivered in whispers

• Challenges based on listening

• Rewards based on silence and effort

By the end of the week, Logan was asking:
“Can we do the ninja game again?”

She smiled. Because they both knew—he was learning to listen.
Without lectures. Without yelling.
Just focus, fun… and a little ninja magic.

🧾 How to Use This Week’s Mission

For Parents:
Create a series of whispered, silent challenges for your child to complete.
Make it playful. Reward effort—not perfection.

For Teachers:
Lead a classroom “Listening Ninja Drill” using whispered directions.
Try it during transitions or group games.
Reward calm focus, not volume.

💭 Reflection from Master Hong

“When kids feel powerful while being quiet, they learn that listening is strength.”

Ask your child or student:
• “What helps you listen best?”
• “Why is it important to focus before reacting?”

 😂 Parent Joke of the Week

Q: Why did the parent whisper during story time?
A: Because ninja ears are stronger than mom-voices. 🥷😆

🔜 Coming Next Week...

Week 13 brings screens down and family closer—with one shared meal, no digital distractions, and more real connection.

Until then, keep kicking forward—and let the silence speak volumes.

💛
— Master Chris Hong
Founder, Kick Your Life™ & Family Tae Kwon Do

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