Makeeyecontact.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Showsyou arepayingattentionFace yourbodytowards theperson.Listen tounderstandAskgentlequestionsGentlenodding.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsCalmfacialexpressionRespondthoughtfullyDon'tinterruptRepeatback whatyouheard.Showsthat youarelistening.Helps youunderstandothers.Can reducemisunderstandingsBecurious,notjudgmentalDon't jumpin withadviceright awaylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakCan helpcalmtensesituationsHelps if youput awaydistractions.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.Helps yoube morepresent.AllowforpausesMakeeyecontact.Speak ina calm,respectfultone.Showsyou arepayingattentionFace yourbodytowards theperson.Listen tounderstandAskgentlequestionsGentlenodding.Noticefeelingsas well asfacts.Builds trustand strongerrelationshipsCalmfacialexpressionRespondthoughtfullyDon'tinterruptRepeatback whatyouheard.Showsthat youarelistening.Helps youunderstandothers.Can reducemisunderstandingsBecurious,notjudgmentalDon't jumpin withadviceright awaylet the otherperson finishspeakingbefore youspeakCan helpcalmtensesituationsHelps if youput awaydistractions.Makespeople feelsafe andrespected.Helps yoube morepresent.Allowforpauses

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