Helps youunderstandothers.RespondthoughtfullyBecurious,notjudgmentalMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.Gentlenodding.Showsyou arepayingattentionAskgentlequestionsShowsthat youarelistening.Can reducemisunderstandingsSpeak ina calm,respectfultone.AllowforpausesCan helpcalmtensesituationsNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.Helps yoube morepresent.Repeatback whatyouheard.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsCalmfacialexpressionDon't jumpin withadviceright awayDon'tinterruptMakeeyecontact.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakHelps if youput awaydistractions.Listen tounderstandHelps youunderstandothers.RespondthoughtfullyBecurious,notjudgmentalMakespeople feelsafe andrespected.Gentlenodding.Showsyou arepayingattentionAskgentlequestionsShowsthat youarelistening.Can reducemisunderstandingsSpeak ina calm,respectfultone.AllowforpausesCan helpcalmtensesituationsNoticefeelingsas well asfacts.Helps yoube morepresent.Repeatback whatyouheard.Face yourbodytowards theperson.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsCalmfacialexpressionDon't jumpin withadviceright awayDon'tinterruptMakeeyecontact.let the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakHelps if youput awaydistractions.Listen tounderstand

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