KS1 PSHE | Listening skills when talking and having a conversation

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PSHE Quiz - Listening Skills (Questions)

Listening helps you learn, make friends, and stay safe. This quiz is about using your ears and eyes, taking turns, and showing you understand what someone says.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can listen with your ears and your eyes. Watching someone’s face can help you understand feelings.

In KS1 PSHE, pupils learn how to communicate kindly and clearly. Listening skills include looking at the person speaking, staying quiet while they talk, and thinking about what they mean. Good listening also helps you follow instructions in class, solve problems in games, and understand how others feel.

Key Terms

Listening: Paying attention to what someone is saying.
Turn-taking: Waiting while someone else speaks, then having your turn.
Body language: Messages shown by your face and body, like smiling or frowning.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are listening skills for KS1?

Listening skills for KS1 are ways to show you are paying attention, like looking at the speaker, staying quiet, and thinking about what was said before you reply.

How can I show I am listening in the classroom?

You can show you are listening by facing the teacher, keeping your hands still, not talking over others, and following the instruction when it is your turn.

Why is listening important when I am playing with friends?

Listening is important because it helps you understand rules, take turns fairly, and notice if a friend is upset. It can stop arguments and help everyone enjoy the game.

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What part of our bodies do we use for listening?

[ ]	Ears
[ ]	Eyes
[ ]	Mouth
[ ]	Toes

Where should we look when we are listening to someone talk?

[ ]	Out of the window
[ ]	At someone else
[ ]	At the person who is talking
[ ]	At the floor

If someone is telling us a story what should we do?

[ ]	Walk away
[ ]	Tell them a story at the same time
[ ]	Ignore them
[ ]	Listen to it

If we want to ask a question what should we NOT do?

[ ]	Shout out
[ ]	Put our hand up
[ ]	Wait for the other person to stop talking
[ ]	Wait till the end of the story

If you do not understand what someone is talking about what could you do?

[ ]	Walk away
[ ]	Talk about something different
[ ]	Ask questions
[ ]	Pretend you are listening

What should you NOT do when someone is talking to you?

[ ]	Pay attention
[ ]	Look at them
[ ]	Be quiet
[ ]	Sing a song

If you are talking with a friend what should you do?

[ ]	Talk the most
[ ]	Stay quiet
[ ]	Take turns
[ ]	Talk at the same time

If you want to talk to someone but they are talking to someone else what should you do?

[ ]	Wait until they are finished
[ ]	Shout louder so they listen to you
[ ]	Interrupt their conversation
[ ]	Walk away and don’t tell them

If you cannot hear what someone is saying what could you do?

[ ]	Walk away
[ ]	Stop listening
[ ]	Ask them to speak a little louder
[ ]	Ask them to whisper

10.

Which of these does NOT make a good listener?

[ ]	Someone who talks when others are talking
[ ]	Someone who looks at you when you are talking
[ ]	Someone who asks questions
[ ]	Someone who waits for their turn to talk

PSHE Quiz - Listening Skills (Answers)

What part of our bodies do we use for listening?

[x]	Ears
[ ]	Eyes
[ ]	Mouth
[ ]	Toes

We listen with our ears and we speak with our mouths

Where should we look when we are listening to someone talk?

[ ]	Out of the window
[ ]	At someone else
[x]	At the person who is talking
[ ]	At the floor

When someone is talking to us it is polite to look at them. This lets them know that we are listening and interested in what they have to say and helps us to concentrate on the conversation

If someone is telling us a story what should we do?

[ ]	Walk away
[ ]	Tell them a story at the same time
[ ]	Ignore them
[x]	Listen to it

When someone tells you a story you should listen to what they have to say and save your questions for the end. You might find that the story is very interesting

If we want to ask a question what should we NOT do?

[x]	Shout out
[ ]	Put our hand up
[ ]	Wait for the other person to stop talking
[ ]	Wait till the end of the story

It is rude to shout out or interrupt someone when they are talking

If you do not understand what someone is talking about what could you do?

[ ]	Walk away
[ ]	Talk about something different
[x]	Ask questions
[ ]	Pretend you are listening

If you do not understand what someone is talking about you can ask them questions. This will show that you were listening to them and that you are interested. It will also give them the chance to explain it to you

What should you NOT do when someone is talking to you?

[ ]	Pay attention
[ ]	Look at them
[ ]	Be quiet
[x]	Sing a song

When someone is talking to you it is important that you listen and pay attention. You will not be able to listen if you are singing a song so try and stay quiet until they have finished talking

If you are talking with a friend what should you do?

[ ]	Talk the most
[ ]	Stay quiet
[x]	Take turns
[ ]	Talk at the same time

When you are talking with a friend it is a good idea to take turns when talking - that way you can both share your ideas and you can both listen to each other’s ideas too

If you want to talk to someone but they are talking to someone else what should you do?

[x]	Wait until they are finished
[ ]	Shout louder so they listen to you
[ ]	Interrupt their conversation
[ ]	Walk away and don’t tell them

If you want to talk to someone and they are talking to someone else you can wait quietly until they have finished and then talk to them. This way you won’t be rude or upset the other person