Kind hearts · 5/50 · Ages 8–10
The listening ears
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Rabbit feels disappointed after losing a game. Fox wants to jump in with advice. First, Fox tries listening and asks whether Rabbit wants help or company.
What you will discover
- Let the other person finish speaking.
- You can ask whether they want advice, help, or listening.
English vocabulary
- listen
- lắng nghe
- care
- quan tâm
Let’s play
Rabbit is speaking about a hard day. What can Fox do first?
- Interrupt with a bigger story
- Listen, then ask what Rabbit needs
- Say it does not matter
See the explanation
Listening helps you understand before choosing how to help.
Practise touch typing
Place your hands on F and J and type this sentence using ten fingers.
I am listening. Tell me more.
Two little quiz questions
1. Listening means…
- Planning your next speech only
- Paying attention to the speaker
- Agreeing with every idea
Answer and explanation
Paying attention to the speaker. You can listen carefully even when you disagree.
2. Which question shows care?
- Do you want help or someone to listen?
- Why are you so slow?
- Can I talk instead?
Answer and explanation
Do you want help or someone to listen?. Asking avoids guessing what someone needs.