Grade 4 · SEL · Lesson 25

Active Listening Practice

Active listening means giving your full attention to the person who is speaking. It is more than just hearing words — it involves focusing, showing you understand, and responding thoughtfully. Active listening helps build trust and makes people feel valued.

What this lesson teaches

1Explain what active listening means
2Distinguish between active and passive or distracted listening
3Identify behaviors that show a person is truly listening
4Reflect on personal listening habits and set an improvement goal

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