Kayleigh, a spirited young girl with curly red hair and an infectious enthusiasm, couldn't contain her excitement. "Did you see the rainbow on the way to school today? It was so vibrant, like a painting in the sky!" she exclaimed, her voice cutting through the chatter of her classmates. Her friends paused, some nodding eagerly, while others simply smiled at her energy.
"Today, we're going to play a game called 'One Voice at a Time'," Ms. Thompson announced, her voice calm yet commanding. "It's important to listen as much as we speak. Let's see how well we can do it!" She explained the rules, emphasizing the importance of patience and attentiveness.
Kayleigh fidgeted, her fingers drumming against her knees. Tommy, her best friend, began speaking about his weekend at the zoo. Kayleigh could hardly contain herself, eager to share her own story about the animals.
Kayleigh found herself interrupting several times, only to be reminded gently by Ms. Thompson that she needed to wait her turn. It was during these moments of forced silence that Kayleigh began to realize how her constant interruptions might have felt to others.
Kayleigh approached Ms. Thompson, her face a mixture of embarrassment and determination. "I'm sorry for interrupting so much," she said earnestly. "I'll try to raise my hand before speaking next time."
Ms. Thompson smiled, nodding in approval. "It's okay, Kayleigh. Learning to listen is a big step, and I'm glad you're taking it," she replied warmly. Kayleigh beamed, feeling proud of her newfound understanding.
As Kayleigh walked out of the classroom with her friends, she felt a little lighter, her heart buoyed by the promise of a fresh start. She knew that learning to listen was just as important as having something to say.
"Check out the rest of our videos for more fun stories!" she called out with a grin, waving goodbye to her classmates.
