👂 What Is Active Listening?
3rd Grade 🤝 Life Skills
Active listening means paying full attention to someone and showing them that you understand.
Show you are listening
Look at the person, nod, put down what you are holding and don’t interrupt.
Check that you understood
Repeat in your own words: "So you’re saying you felt left out at recess?" Ask questions to learn more.
Why it matters
People feel respected when they are truly heard. Active listening helps friendships, teamwork and solving problems.
Quick quiz
Which is part of active listening?
Repeating what someone said in your own words shows…
Active listening helps…