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
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When a friend is telling your child about their weekend, does your child actually listen and ask questions about it — rather than immediately jumping in to talk about their own weekend?
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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Check understanding
- 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
“When a friend is telling your child about their weekend, does your child actually listen and ask questions about it — rather than immediately jumping in to talk about their own weekend?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- Personal & Social Development
- Domain
- Friendship & Cooperation
- Age range
- Ages 5–7
Standards