Being a Good Listener
Listening is a superpower! Learn how to be the best listener you can be.
Why Listening Matters
When you listen, you learn new things! You hear what your teacher says. You find out what your friends like. Listening is a superpower!
Learn New Things
Make Friends
Be a Superstar
What Good Listening Looks Like
Eyes looking at the person. Body still and quiet. Hands in your lap. Mouth closed until it's your turn to talk. These are "listening ears ON!"
Listening Ears ON!
Eyes looking
Body still
Hands in lap
Mouth closed
Waiting to Talk
It's hard to wait! But if everyone talks at once, no one can hear. Wait for the other person to finish. Then it's your turn!
They talk
You wait
They finish
Your turn!
Showing You Are Listening
Nod your head. Smile. Say "I see" or "Oh wow!" These things tell the speaker you care about what they're saying.
Smile
Nod
"Oh wow!"
Think About It
- 1 How do you feel when someone is not listening to you?
- 2 What do your "listening ears" look like?
- 3 Why is it important to wait before you talk?
Knowledge Check
Test what you know about being a good listener. Pick the best answer!
Question 1
Good listeners...
Question 2
When someone is talking, you should...
Question 3
What can you do to show you are listening?
Question 4
If everyone talks at the same time...
Question 5
Listening helps you...
Key Concepts Summary
- ● Good listeners look at the person and keep their body still.
- ● Waiting for your turn to talk is important.
- ● Nodding and smiling shows you are listening.
- ● Listening helps you learn and be a good friend.