Eye contact is when you look at someone's eyes when you're talking to them or listening to them. It helps people know you're paying attention and that you care about what they're saying. For kindergarteners, practicing eye contact can be made fun through games and activities that encourage looking at faces and responding appropriately. Positive reinforcement and patience are key to helping children develop this important social skill.
Match the word with its meaning:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Gaze | A. To meet someone's eyes. |
| 2. Glance | B. To look steadily and intently. |
| 3. Avert | C. To look quickly or briefly. |
| 4. Meet | D. To turn away one's eyes or face. |
| 5. Stare | E. A long fixed look. |
Answer Key: 1-E, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A, 5-B
Complete the sentences using the words provided: eyes, listening, important, talking, attention.
Making eye contact is _________ when you are _________ to someone. It shows that you are paying _________. When you are _________, looking at their _________ helps them know you care.
Answer Key: important, listening, attention, talking, eyes
Why is it important to look at someone when they are talking to you? Can you think of a time when eye contact helped you understand someone better?
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