Listening Walk

Wellness Quick tips for Teachers
Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

How to Use the Activity

Take children on a slow, quiet walk outdoors or around the school. Encourage them to listen carefully for sounds around them such as:

  • birds,

  • wind,

  • footsteps,

  • leaves,

  • playground sounds,

  • or distant noises.

After the walk, invite children to share what they noticed.

Why This Matters

Listening walks help children slow down, regulate their bodies, strengthen sensory awareness, and practice mindfulness. It also teaches children that calmness can be found in simple everyday moments.

Closing Reflection

“Sometimes our ears help us notice peaceful things our eyes miss.”

Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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