‘And When She Listened: A Journey to Active Listening’ is a charming little book by author Chanel Ashford. It serves as a perfect introduction to the concept of active listening for young readers and could even benefit older readers as well. It is the perfect complement for any kid’s library, with colorful illustrations and a step-by-step guide wrapped up in a delightful little story.
The book follows little Rainey, who loves to talk. Rainey has a lot to say. She has a lot of feelings and thoughts to express. However, now Rainey needs to learn to listen as well as to speak, and her parents show her how she can do this.
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The book offers a clear guide that parents, teachers, or the kids themselves can use to get a handle on active listening and begin practicing this incredibly valuable social skill. Listening can add a lot of value to any relationship and prepare the child for dealing with a variety of situations.
Ashford is a writer who creates stories with a solid grasp of what her target audience needs and who builds an effective, age-appropriate tale with a clear-cut guide to active listening. She has recently graduated from a program as a Master of Arts in Education: Educational Leadership, with a Specialization in Social Emotional Learning, Character, and ethics. This offers her a lot of additional knowledge to build the character of Rainey and the guidance she gets from her parents.
And When She Listened is an effective guide to the practice of listening. The story walks the reader through the main steps: breathing, paying attention, being patient, and asking follow-up questions. The story is narrated in a masterful way, with a serene pacing and a lot of illustrations to keep listeners hooked. The book is colorful and charming, and the story can easily keep the reader engaged. The tale models positive social skills in a pleasant way and shows clearly why listening is important.
And When She Listened offers a fun narrative with colorful images that make it a delight to read aloud and revisit. The book can easily serve as a guide for communicating with others and helps present a complex skill as a series of simple, accessible steps.
Discover more books, soon to come, from author Chanel Ashford. And When She Listened is a diverse, charming, and soothing story that helps teach valuable life skills. Active listening is often not given enough attention, but it’s an essential ability at any age. The book will make a great gift for children and their families and can also serve as a solid asset for classrooms to support social-emotional learning. While traditional education often ignores this element, today, researchers and experts agree that it’s basic for children’s success. Rainey’s story is a way to approach, explain, and present the skill of active listening in a way that makes it easy to incorporate into daily life. Children are sure to enjoy the story and illustrations.
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