Featured Resource
Communication: the process of sending and receiving messages through verbal or nonverbal means.
Verbal communication: effectively presenting your thoughts through talking.
Nonverbal communication: the act of conveying a thought, feeling, or idea through physical gestures, posture, and facial expressions.
Active listening: the practice of being present and engaged with what a speaker is saying and indicating understanding, through verbal and nonverbal feedback.
Selective listening: the practice of paying attention to only the things that you want to hear; filtering the speaker’s message and selecting from what he or she says, a part that affects you or that interests you most.
Assertive communication: the act of expressing thoughts, feelings, and personal needs honestly and openly, while respecting and valuing the opinion of others.
READING & RESEARCH
Different roles
A sample discussion.
Guidelines
More sample scenarios and discussions.
Communication skills framework
Layout of how to address with students.
Edutopia
How to teach communication skills.
Empathy
How do we teach empathy to kids?
Conflict resolution
Skills for Pre K to 2nd.
Conflict resolution
Skills for 3rd to 5th grade.
ORGANIZATIONS
The Center for Parent and Teen Communication
The Center for Parent and Teen Communication helps parents raise teens prepared to thrive by promoting positive youth development and foster strong family connections.