Grades 4-6

This module helps students differentiate between constructive and destructive listening. Through discussions and interactive activities, students will learn how active listening fosters positive communication while poor listening habits can create misunderstandings. By analyzing real-world scenarios, students will identify key listening behaviors and reflect on their impact. This lesson builds on prior knowledge of listening skills and encourages students to develop habits that improve their ability to engage in meaningful conversations. Time Required: 25 – 30 minutes.

Objectives:

• Define and differentiate constructive and destructive listening.
• Identify constructive and destructive listening behaviors in scenarios.
• Reflect on the importance of active listening and its effects on communication.
  

Sound check, sound check! Get your students listening in with the “Hear Me Out!” module, where they will listen and learn about how constructive—or active—listening. Students will see how active listening can affect them (and others!) in different places, and why it is important to the development of relationships. Grades 4-6 friends will even become “Echo P.I.s,” where they’ll have to learn to listen well and gather clues. But whatever they may find—students will become active listeners to the very last word! Time Required: 30-45 minutes.

Objectives:

• Understand what constructive listening is and how it affects relationships.
• Recognize constructive listening behaviors.
• Practice constructive listening skills to improve communication with peers and adults.

The Who Said What? module introduces students to the concept of destructive listening and its impact on communication. Through interactive discussions, reflections, and role-playing activities, students will learn to recognize destructive listening behaviors and practice active listening skills. The module emphasizes the importance of clarifying misunderstandings to avoid miscommunication and build positive relationships. Through guided discussions, reflections, and hands-on activities, students will develop essential listening skills to enhance their daily interactions. Time Required: 40 minutes.

Objectives:

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Define destructive listening and understand its effects.
• Identify behaviors that contribute to poor listening.
• Develop strategies for active listening to improve communication with peers and adults