Our classroom is starting the unit Communicating with Each Other. In this unit, students will learn about and practice effective and healthy communication strategies. Communicating well and respecting others’ communication strategies promotes a positive, supportive, and welcoming environment for all students. Important ideas from each lesson include:

Watching and Listening Attentively

·       Conversation Do’s, like listening and supporting, help us communicate with others so we can get along and understand each other. They also help us avoid misunderstandings.

·       Watching and listening to others helps students understand and learn from each other.

·       Matching our words and body language helps keep our messages clear.

Conversation Skills    

·       Avoiding Conversation Don’ts, such as interrupting or ignoring, improves communication.

·       Good communication includes making sure that others are part of the conversation.

Communication in Different Settings

·       How we communicate may change based on the situation, so students practice thinking about the setting (where they are and who they are with) when they communicate.

·       Paying attention to the setting shows others that their thoughts and feelings are important. 

Speaking Up

·       Speaking assertively allows students to have their ideas, desires, and needs addressed.

·       Ensuring everyone feels welcomed and supported can occur when we speak up and speak kindly when we notice others need help or support.

Communicating for Collaboration

·       Collaborating (working together) helps everyone think of new ideas and do things they might not do alone.

·       Collaborating means listening to everyone’s ideas and making changes as people share.

Thank you for your support!