Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define active listening and practice key skills—paraphrasing speakers and using nonverbal cues—through paired scenarios and an interactive game.
Active listening builds empathy, clarity in communication, and stronger relationships, supporting students’ social-emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Active Listening
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Paired Scenarios
8 minutes
Step 4
Game: Emoji Response Relay
7 minutes
Step 5
Discussion and Reflection
3 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down: Closing Reflection
2 minutes
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will deepen active listening by practicing the three-step listening technique (observe, paraphrase, ask questions) in triad role-plays, play Listening Charades to interpret nonverbal cues, and reflect on their growth and set ongoing goals.
Reviewing and practicing advanced listening strategies reinforces empathy, improves communication, and helps students apply active listening in real-life interactions, supporting social-emotional development.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Three-Step Listening
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Triad Role-Play
8 minutes
Step 4
Game: Listening Charades
7 minutes
Step 5
Discussion and Reflection
3 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down: Closing Reflection
2 minutes
Discussion
