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Listening to Others

Personal & Social Development · Friendship & Cooperation · ages 5-7
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. When is it okay to start talking?

    • As soon as you think of something
    • After your friend finishes talking
    • Whenever you want

  2. What should you do when a friend is talking to you?

    • Look at your friend and listen
    • Look at a toy instead
    • Walk away while they talk

  3. Looking at the speaker helps you listen better.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Ben starts talking while his friend is still speaking. What did Ben do wrong?

    • He did not wait his turn
    • He looked at his friend
    • He asked a good question

  5. Your friend tells you about her new puppy. What should you say next?

    • Talk about your own pet turtle
    • Change the subject to your weekend
    • Ask a question about her puppy

  6. A good listener always talks about their own idea next.

    Circle one:   True   False

  7. Leo's friend tells a story about her trip. Leo waits, then talks about his own trip instead. What did Leo do wrong?

    • He waited for her to finish
    • He looked at her while she talked
    • He changed the subject to his own idea

  8. Nina's friend is talking, but Nina looks at her tablet the whole time. What is Nina missing?

    • She is being very polite
    • She is not showing she is listening
    • She is asking good questions
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  1. After your friend finishes talking · Wait until your friend is done before you talk.
  2. Look at your friend and listen · Looking at your friend shows you are listening to them.
  3. True · Looking at them helps you pay attention to what they say.
  4. He did not wait his turn · Ben should have waited until his friend finished talking.
  5. Ask a question about her puppy · Asking about her puppy shows you heard what she said.
  6. False · A good listener asks about what their friend said, not just their own idea.
  7. He changed the subject to his own idea · Leo should have asked about her trip instead of talking about his own.
  8. She is not showing she is listening · Looking away from the speaker shows you are not paying attention.
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