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Part of being a good friend is listening to what they have to say.
Listening Skills - Age 7-11
Good listening helps you learn, make friends, and solve problems. This quiz explores how to listen respectfully, even when you disagree, and how to respond calmly.
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Fascinating Fact:
Sometimes you need to listen even when you disagree. Respectful listening can help you talk calmly about differences.
In PSHE Social Education, listening skills are part of good communication. They help you understand other viewpoints, work well in groups, and handle disagreements without falling out.
Key Terms
Active listening: Paying full attention, not interrupting, and showing you are following what is being said.
Interrupt: To cut in while someone else is speaking, so they cannot finish their point.
Respect: Treating people kindly and fairly, even if you do not share the same opinion.
Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)
What are listening skills in PSHE?
Listening skills in PSHE are ways to pay attention to what someone says, understand their message, and respond politely, such as waiting your turn and asking sensible questions.
How can I listen better in class?
You can listen better in class by facing the speaker, keeping still hands, not talking over others, and checking you understand by asking a short question at the right time.
What should I do if someone is not listening to me?
If someone is not listening to you, speak calmly, ask for their attention, and try again using clear words. If it keeps happening, tell a teacher or trusted adult for support.
If you are talking with your friend and want to say something what should you do?
Jump up and down
Wait for them to stop talking
Interrupt them
Raise your hand
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
2 .
Why is it important to listen carefully?
So you can correct them if they get something wrong
To make sure your ears work
So you can write everything in your diary
You might need to use the information at a later date
It is important to listen carefully in case you need to use the information again
3 .
If someone is telling you something boring what should you do?
Ignore them
Tell them it’s boring
Listen to them anyway
Walk away
When someone tells you something you should listen to what they have to say. It could contain an important message or mean a lot to them
4 .
If you can't hear what someone is saying what should you do?
Ask them to whisper
Ask them to speak a little louder
Stop listening
Walk away
If you can't hear what is being said you can use your manners and ask if they could please speak a little louder. This way they know you are trying to listen but are finding it hard to hear them
5 .
If you want to ask a question when the teacher is talking what should you NOT do?
Ask the teacher when they are on their own
Wait for the teacher to stop talking
Shout out
Put your hand up
It is rude to shout out or interrupt the teacher when they are talking. Listen to what they have to say and if you still have a question, either raise your hand or ask them at the end
6 .
If someone says they can't hear you what should you NOT do?
Go somewhere quieter
Give up and stop talking
Speak louder
Reduce the background noise
If someone can't hear you then you should reduce the background noise, move to somewhere quieter or speak a little louder but don’t give up. The fact they told you means they are interested in what you have to say
7 .
What should you do with your hands when you are listening to someone?
Play on a phone
Paint your nails
Wave to other people
Keep them still
When someone is talking to you it is polite to try and keep your hands still so you don’t distract the other person or look disinterested
8 .
Where should we look when we are listening to someone talk?
At the floor
At our best friend
At the person who is talking
Out of the window
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
9 .
If you do not understand what someone has told you what should you do?
Ask them to explain it
Pretend you weren't listening
Make something up
Forget about it
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
10 .
If you NEED to interrupt someone when they are talking to someone else, what is the polite thing to say first?
Excuse me
Listen to me
Thank you
Please
If it is important that you interrupt someone it is polite to say excuse me first
Author:
Terri Brown
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