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