Chore guide
Wait your turn to talk
Wait for a pause before you speak.
- 1 star
- Ages 5 to 12
- Daily
- Kindness and manners
From about age 5, children can learn to wait for a pause before speaking. A simple signal makes it much easier for them.
Try this week with your kids
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Why it matters
Not interrupting shows respect and helps kids become good listeners, at home and at school.
Steps for kids
- Notice someone is already talking.
- Put your hand gently on their arm.
- Wait for a pause.
- Say 'Excuse me' and ask your question.
How to teach it by age
- Ages 5 to 6
Use the hand-on-arm signal at home.
- Ages 7 to 8
Wait for a pause and say 'excuse me'.
- Ages 9 to 10
Listen fully and ask a question about what the other person said.
- Ages 11 to 12
Take part in family discussions and let everyone speak.
