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title: "Listening to Others"
description: "Listen to others when they are speaking — looking at the speaker, waiting until they finish, and showing they have heard by responding to what was said rather than just talking about their own ideas"
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# Listening to Others

Listen to others when they are speaking — looking at the speaker, waiting until they finish, and showing they have heard by responding to what was said rather than just talking about their own ideas

Subject: Personal & Social Development · Area: Friendship & Cooperation · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/listening-to-others-mt_YbX3LD0Eca

## Ready when they can

- Face the speaker and maintain attention while someone else is talking
- Wait until the other person has finished before responding
- Respond to what was actually said rather than changing the subject to their own idea

## Lesson: Listening to Others

When someone talks, look at them. Keep your eyes and ears on the speaker. Wait until they finish talking.

*(drawing: The steps for good listening: look, wait, listen, respond.)*

**Example.** Sam tells Mia about his weekend trip. Mia looks at him and listens quietly. When Sam finishes, Mia asks about the beach.

**Tip.** Don't jump in with your own story. Ask a question about what they said instead.

**Recap.** Look at your friend, wait, then talk about what they said.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Listening and responding](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/listening-and-responding-mt_mB7DVai-Uf)
- [Vocabulary: working with others](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/vocabulary-working-with-others-mt_NS5t-Jzlh8)

## Opens up

- [Deciding Together](https://lightmysky.com/learn/civics-and-economics/deciding-together-mt_GduE5KnI1e)
- [Resolving Disagreements with Friends](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/resolving-disagreements-with-friends-mt_iWGnyUyN2j)
- [Asking for Help](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/asking-for-help-mt_PdYlsA33jB)
- [Working well in a group](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/working-well-in-a-group-mt_QxsoqVUt6u)