Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn the definition and components of active listening and practice through paired scenarios and a group game, building focus and empathy.
Active listening boosts students’ ability to focus, understand peers, and communicate empathetically—vital skills for both academic work and social interactions.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Set Up Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Telephone Whisper
5 minutes
Step 2
Define Active Listening
5 minutes
Step 3
Paired Scenario Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Talking Stick Challenge
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Review
5 minutes
Activity
Game
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will recognize nonverbal communication signals and develop empathy by observing body language, participating in role-play scenarios, and playing a charades-style game.
Understanding nonverbal cues enhances students’ ability to read emotions and respond empathetically, strengthening interpersonal connections and improving communication in academic and social settings.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mirror Me
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Nonverbal Cues
5 minutes
Step 3
Observation Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Empathy Role-Play
8 minutes
Step 5
Game: Empathy Charades
3 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Share
2 minutes
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Activity
Game
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will strengthen summarizing skills and practice asking clarifying questions through collaborative storytelling and a feedback bingo game to deepen listening and comprehension.
Summarizing and questioning foster clear understanding and retention, while collaborative and feedback activities build teamwork, confidence, and attentive listening essential for academic and social success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Key Skills
5 minutes
Step 2
Story-Building Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Question Quest
7 minutes
Step 4
Game: Feedback Bingo
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
3 minutes
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Activity
Game
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