Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) focus this term in P2 is Communication and Listening Skills.
Yesterday we discovered the difference between talking to a focused listener and talking to someone who isn't interested at all! There was a huge difference for the speaker as they felt valued and respected by their friend when the friend was listening but felt very frustrated and hurt when their friend didn't listen. The listener when focused, was able to retell the speakers information in detail, and even asked additional questions, but when not focused was barely able to say what the other person was talking about. This was a great lesson and hopefully P2 students will start using these skills at home and school more often :)
As part of our values we have also discussed the importance of thinking before we speak. Our aim in P2 is to make people feel good by the things we have to say to them, and not to upset people by saying things that really shouldn't be said at all.
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