Listening is Important
This poem was written by the founder of this special day, Ms. Marva Shand McIntosh:
The importance of listening cannot be understated.
It is the key to all effective communication and learning.
We listen more than we speak, read and write combined.
Today is International I Love to Listen Day. Please give your children the gift of listening, before they go to bed tonight.
Listening is a great way to learn. Lia will be outside and runs in saying, ma listen, do you hear the birds? She loves to listen to different things as well has people.
Martha, you all are doing such a great job with Lia. She’s on her way to being a wonderful success in school and life.
I didn’t know it was listening day. This is a great thing to remind our children about! Thanks for letting me know!
You’re welcome. This is a great time for a family listening project, Dominique.
This is a beautiful poem and sentiment. Over the years, I’ve learned to be a better listener. I have to still remind myself not to interrupt people. But, listening with empathy and an open mind and heart is always the goal.
Every day, Elisa, I’m still learning to be a better listener too.