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Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Poster

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    Updated:  07 Aug 2023

Teach your young students the key to communication by starting with the basics — the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication methods.

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teaching resource

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Poster

  • Updated

    Updated:  07 Aug 2023

Teach your young students the key to communication by starting with the basics — the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication methods.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Year

    Year:  1

Teach your young students the key to communication by starting with the basics — the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication methods.

Teach Young Kids about Communication Types!

Teaching young children about verbal and nonverbal communication lays the foundation for their future personal success while promoting positive social interactions and emotional well-being. These skills are vital for navigating the complexities of human relationships and effectively expressing themselves throughout their lives. 

This clear and colourful poster outlines the differences between some common verbal and nonverbal communications which are common in the early years classroom. Use them to support your teaching in the areas of: 

  • health
  • conflict resolution
  • personal safety
  • self-advocacy and
  • independence and resilience. 

How to Make the Most of Your Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Poster

This poster can be utilised in a variety of classroom situations: 

  1. Print the poster on A3 paper and display it in your classroom for students to reference when doing independent work.
  2. Print the poster on A4 paper, slip it into a clear sleeve, and use it in your guided groups as a reminder for friendly talk. 
  3. Print the poster on A4 paper, slide it into a clear sleeve, and hang it on a ring as a reference tool for a resource centre. 

🖍️ Turn this poster into a colouring page by printing it in black and white. 

📝 Create a fill-in-the-blank worksheet by removing selections of text.  

📂 Place copies in students’ homework folders for them to practise effective communication at home. 

🧠 Test students’ memories by showing them the poster, then hiding it and having them tell you what they remember.

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This resource was created by Lorin Davies, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator. 


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