Description
Book SynopsisLearning how to communicate effectively and healthily is an important skill for every child to learn. This practical and fun activity booklet facilitates parents, teachers, and therapists to build children's communication skills. It explores how and why we communicate, effective listening, non-verbal communication, and how to stay on topic. Using over thirty years of experience, Deborah Plummer helps children understand that their interactions reflect their beliefs about themselves and others, and shows how to recognise and celebrate the unique and diverse ways in which we express who we are.
This book is one of a series based on the use of imagination (I), mindful play (MP) and creative thinking (CT) to enhance social, psychological and emotional wellbeing and resilience in children. The accompanying ebook Using Imagination, Mindful Play and Creative Thinking to Support Wellbeing and Resilience in Children describes the theory and approach behind how these activities can significantly influence children's perceptions of themselves and the world.
Trade ReviewThis book is essential in working with children due to their kinaesthetic learning style. Deborah Plummer has organised fun and creative activities that children will easily build communication skills from. This book is a must have for any child care professional's library! -- Shawn Amador, LCSW Founder of Social Theatre TM and Author of "Teaching Social Skills Through Sketch Comedy and Improv Games."
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Introduction
I. Exploring communication skills
II. IMPACT essentials for building communication skills
III. How and why we communicate
IV. Effective listening and effective observation
V. Understanding and using non-verbal communication
VI. Conversation skills
VII. Sequencing ideas, telling stories and staying on the topic
VIII. Activity sheets
