Active listening is a skill that goes beyond simply being a part of a conversation and teaches one how to tune into what the other person is saying. It relies on being fully present and engaged at the moment, noticing the speaker’s body language as well as grasping what they are trying to communicate.
Teaching this skill to children promotes not only mindfulness and better relationship skills, but also helps them be present and respect what the other person is saying. It aids peer-to-peer communication, as well as child-parent interactions. Because the listener is as immersed as possible in whatever the other person is saying, they are taught to suspend all judgment, and bias Indeed, they are encouraged to listen without interruption, paraphrase what they have heard, and ask questions, rather than automatically jumping to conclusions when they haven’t fully understood something.
The following link provides a thorough overview of how this skill can be developed and a lesson plan that can be implemented in school: Active Listening Skills for Kids
