Listening is a vital part of being empathetic – talk to children about how important and powerful it is to listen to each other.
Discuss who is a good listener in their lives, and what qualities make for good listening
Download the listening switch power bank (see below) and invite them to choose which aspect of listening they’ll focus on (it could be all four!)
Encourage them to practise listening to each other, challenging them to use the switches
The four switches cover:concentrating 100% on the speaker; being still and quiet; asking great questions; checking your understanding by reflecting back what the speaker says
Download your Listening Switch Power Bank & bookmarks below
Listening Switch Power Bank
Listening Switch Power Bank bookmark sheet (x4 bookmarks)