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.

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