The Monster-Friendly Listening Classroom: Auditory Processing Awareness Guide for Ages 6–12

This 10-page teacher’s guide helps educators make spoken information easier for children ages 6–12 to access during lessons, transitions, and group activities. It explains the difference between hearing a sound and interpreting or acting on a spoken message, while offering practical, inclusive supports to try in the classroom. Use it when directions are missed or background noise makes listening harder, and observe which approaches help each learner. The guide encourages collaboration with families and qualified professionals when concerns persist, without diagnosing.