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 colorful poster outlines the differences between some common verbal and nonverbal communications which are common in the primary 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 utilized in a variety of classroom situations: 

1. Print the poster on large paper and display it in your classroom for students to reference when doing independent work.
2. Print the poster on letter-size 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 letter size 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 coloring 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 practice effective communication at home. 

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

Before You Download

This resource prints as a PDF or Google Slides. Be sure to select your preferred version type from the dropdown menu.

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

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