Becurious,notjudgmentalCan reducemisunderstandingsMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.CalmfacialexpressionMakeeyecontact.Gentlenodding.Don'tinterruptNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.Can helpcalmtensesituationsFace yourbodytowards theperson.Listen tounderstandDon't jumpin withadviceright awaylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakHelps youunderstandothers.Helps yoube morepresent.Showsthat youarelistening.RespondthoughtfullyShowsyou arepayingattentionHelps if youput awaydistractions.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsRepeatback whatyouheard.AllowforpausesAskgentlequestionsSpeak ina calm,respectfultone.Becurious,notjudgmentalCan reducemisunderstandingsMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.CalmfacialexpressionMakeeyecontact.Gentlenodding.Don'tinterruptNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.Can helpcalmtensesituationsFace yourbodytowards theperson.Listen tounderstandDon't jumpin withadviceright awaylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakHelps youunderstandothers.Helps yoube morepresent.Showsthat youarelistening.RespondthoughtfullyShowsyou arepayingattentionHelps if youput awaydistractions.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsRepeatback whatyouheard.AllowforpausesAskgentlequestionsSpeak ina calm,respectfultone.

Active Listening Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Be curious, not judgmental
  2. Can reduce misunderstandings
  3. Makes people feel safe and respected.
  4. Calm facial expression
  5. Make eye contact.
  6. Gentle nodding.
  7. Don't interrupt
  8. Notice feelings as well as facts.
  9. Can help calm tense situations
  10. Face your body towards the person.
  11. Listen to understand
  12. Don't jump in with advice right away
  13. let the other person finish speaking before you speak
  14. Helps you understand others.
  15. Helps you be more present.
  16. Shows that you are listening.
  17. Respond thoughtfully
  18. Shows you are paying attention
  19. Helps if you put away distractions.
  20. Builds trust and stronger relationships
  21. Repeat back what you heard.
  22. Allow for pauses
  23. Ask gentle questions
  24. Speak in a calm, respectful tone.