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Once upon a time in a bustling town, there lived a group of playful animals. One sunny day, Mama Owl gathered all the young animals under the wise old tree and said, “Children, I have a story to tell, but in order to hear it, you must promise to listen quietly without interrupting.”

The animals settled down and promised to listen carefully. Mama Owl then began her story about a brave little rabbit who went on a great adventure. As she spoke, the animals were captivated, and no one interrupted or made a sound. They listened with wide eyes and open hearts, allowing Mama Owl’s words to paint vivid pictures in their minds.

After the story, Mama Owl asked the animals how they felt when they were able to listen without interrupting. The wise old tree frog spoke up and said, “I felt like I was right there with the brave little rabbit, and I didn’t want to miss any part of the story.” The other animals nodded in agreement.

Mama Owl smiled and gently explained, “You see, when we listen without interrupting, we show respect for the speaker and we have a chance to understand their words and feelings. It helps us learn new things and makes the speaker feel valued.”

From that day on, the animals remembered the story of the brave little rabbit and practiced listening without interrupting. They found that when they did, they were able to have wonderful conversations and make new friends. And they always remembered Mama Owl’s lesson: by listening quietly, they could respond in the kindest and most thoughtful way.

The animals learned that listening without interrupting not only made them better friends, but it also made them better listeners and learners. And so, in that bustling town, everyone lived happily ever after, showing kindness and respect in every conversation.

Few questions for a brainstorming session with kids 👇👇✨✨🧒

1. What do you think the brave little rabbit’s adventure was like?
2. How do you feel when you listen without interrupting? Can you describe a time when you felt that way?
3. In what ways can listening without interrupting make conversations more enjoyable?
4. How do you think the other animals felt when the group listened quietly to Mama Owl’s story?
5. What do you think the animals learned from the story of the brave little rabbit?
6. Can you think of a time when you wanted to share a story but someone kept interrupting? How did it make you feel?
7. Why is it important to show respect for the speaker when they are sharing something with you?
8. How could you encourage others to listen without interrupting when you’re talking?

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