The first thing for children to understand when they are learning effective communication is that communication involves BOTH a speaker and a receiver and that each one has an important job. The speaker’s job is to be as clear as possible with their message and the receiver has to do their best to listen and understand what the speaker is saying.
INTRODUCTION TO ACTIVE LISTENING: We have to teach it and help children understand that it is NOT just being quiet. It’s about hearing the words and thinking about what is being said.