Let's Talk! Script

Warm Up: Tell Me! (5 minutes)

Teacher: Good morning, everyone! Let's get our voices ready. Today, we're going to talk about talking and listening! But first, let's warm up with a quick game. I want each of you to tell me one thing you love to do or one of your favorite toys. When you talk, try to use your words clearly, and when you listen, show me your best listening ears! Let's start with... (point to a student).

(Allow each student to share briefly. Encourage others to listen.)

Teacher: Wonderful sharing, friends! You all did a great job using your voices and listening. That was our first taste of communication!

Introduction to Communication (10 minutes)

Teacher: Now, let's learn more about what communication is! Take a look at our slides. (Show Let's Talk! Slide Deck - Slide 1-3). Communication is how we share our thoughts, feelings, and ideas with each other. It's how we tell people what we want or how we feel.

We can communicate in many ways! We can talk, draw pictures, or even use our bodies. I have a special story for us today about how people communicate. (Hold up Story Time Reading). Let's read this together and see how the characters share their messages.

(Read the Story Time Reading aloud, pausing to ask questions like "What do you think Barnaby should do?" or "How do you think Lily feels?")

Teacher: Great story! Now, looking at our story and thinking about the slides, what are some different ways Barnaby and Lily communicated? (Guide a brief discussion, reinforcing talking, showing with body, and listening. Refer to the discussion questions at the end of the Story Time Reading).

Speaking Clearly & Listening Actively (15 minutes)

Teacher: Let's look at our slides again! (Show Let's Talk! Slide Deck - Slides 4-6). We talked about using our words, and it's so important to speak clearly so everyone can understand. Let's practice! We're going to do a Role-Play Activity. I'll give you a situation, and you'll show me how you would use your words to communicate.

(Lead the Role-Play Activity as described in its material. After each scenario, ask: "How did they speak clearly?" and "How did the listener show they were listening?")

Teacher: Fantastic role-playing! You showed me how to use your words and how important it is to listen. What does listening look like? What does it feel like when someone listens to you? (Encourage responses about eye contact, quiet bodies, and feeling heard).

Non-Verbal Communication & Fun Practice (15 minutes)

Teacher: Sometimes we talk without even opening our mouths! (Show Let's Talk! Slide Deck - Slides 7-8). Our faces and bodies can tell people how we feel. This is called 'body talk' or non-verbal communication.

Let's play a game called Communication Charades Game! In this game, you'll use only your body and face to show something, and your friends will guess!

(Lead the Communication Charades Game. Afterward, briefly discuss how different body language communicates different feelings.)

Teacher: That was so much fun! You're all experts at body talk! Now, let's do some more practice on our own. I have a special paper for you, our Let's Talk! Worksheet. You can draw and write about communication.

(Distribute Let's Talk! Worksheet. Circulate and assist students as they work.)

Wrap Up & Cool Down (10 minutes)

Teacher: Wow, we learned so much about communicating today! Let's quickly review our slides. (Show Let's Talk! Slide Deck - Slide 9). We talked about speaking clearly, listening actively, and even using our bodies to talk.

For our cool-down, let's do our Cool Down: One Word Wonder activity. Think about one new thing you learned about communication today. When I call on you, tell me that one word!

(Facilitate the Cool Down: One Word Wonder activity.)

Teacher: You all shared amazing words! Before we go, I want to tell you about a fun project you can do at home with your family. It's called the Communication Skills Project Guide. You'll get to make a drawing or a little book about how you use good communication. We'll even have a special Communication Project Rubric to help you know what to include. I'll hand these out now.

Assessment (5 minutes, can be homework)

Teacher: To see what amazing communicators you've become, we have a quick Communication Quiz to complete. You can do this now or take it home to finish. I'll also hand out a Communication Skills Test for a more comprehensive assessment. Remember, I have an Answer Key for Worksheet and Quiz to help me check your awesome work! Great job today, everyone!

Warm Up: Tell Me!

Instructions: The teacher will go around the room and ask each student to share one thing they love to do or one of their favorite toys. Students should practice speaking clearly, and other students should practice active listening.

The Little Bear Who Learned to Share

Once upon a time, in a cozy little den, lived a young bear named Barnaby. Barnaby loved his honey, his berries, and especially his shiny red ball. One sunny morning, his friend Lily the bunny came to visit.

"Barnaby!" squeaked Lily, hopping excitedly. "Do you want to play hide-and-seek?"

Barnaby, who was busy rolling his red ball, grunted. He didn't look up. He just kept rolling his ball.

Lily tilted her head. "Are you busy?" she asked, a little sadly.

Barnaby finally looked up. "Oh! Sorry, Lily. I was just playing with my ball. I guess I didn't use my words very well." He smiled. "Yes, I would love to play hide-and-seek!"

Later, when it was Barnaby's turn to hide, he found the perfect spot behind a big oak tree. He waited and waited. Soon, he heard Lily calling, "Barnaby? Where are you? Are you okay?"

Barnaby knew he needed to communicate. He shouted, "I'm over here, Lily! I'm behind the big tree!" He used his clear voice so Lily could hear him.

Lily found him, and they both giggled. "You used your words so well, Barnaby!" she said.

After their game, Barnaby and Lily sat down for a snack. Barnaby had a big, juicy berry. Lily looked at it with wide eyes. Barnaby remembered what he learned about sharing and communicating.

"Would you like some, Lily?" he asked, holding out the berry. He looked right at her and waited for her answer.

Lily nodded happily. "Yes, please! Thank you, Barnaby!"

From that day on, Barnaby always tried his best to use his words clearly, listen carefully to his friends, and even use his happy face to show how he felt. He learned that good communication made playing and being with friends even more fun!

Questions for Discussion:

1. How did Barnaby first communicate with Lily when she arrived?
   
   
   
2. What did Barnaby do differently when he shouted to Lily during hide-and-seek?
   
   
   
3. How did Barnaby show Lily he was sharing his berry without just giving it to her right away?
   
   
   
4. Why do you think it made playing more fun for Barnaby and Lily when they communicated well?
   
   
   

Let's Talk! Communication Worksheet

Name: _________________________

Date: __________________________

Part 1: How Do We Communicate?

Draw a picture or write a word for each way we can communicate.

1. Talking:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Listening:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Body Talk (Non-Verbal):
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 2: What Should We Do?

Circle the best answer or draw a picture.

1. When your friend is talking, you should:
   a) Look at the ground
   b) Look at your friend
   c) Play with a toy
   
   
   

2. If you want to ask for a turn, you should:
   a) Yell very loudly
   b) Use your words clearly
   c) Push your friend
   
   
   

3. Draw a happy face! How does your face communicate happy?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Role-Play Communication Scenarios

Instructions: The teacher will present simple scenarios. Students will work in pairs or small groups to act out how they would communicate in each situation, focusing on speaking clearly and listening actively.

Scenarios:

1. Asking to Play: You want to play with a friend who has a toy you like. How do you ask them nicely?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. Expressing a Feeling: You feel sad because a friend took your crayon without asking. How do you tell your friend how you feel?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. Asking for Help: You can't reach a book on a high shelf. How do you ask your teacher or a taller friend for help?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Sharing an Idea: You have an idea for a game to play. How do you tell your friends your idea so they understand and want to play?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Communication Charades

Goal: Guess the feeling or action being communicated without using words!

Instructions:

1. The teacher will write down different feelings (happy, sad, angry, surprised, tired) or simple actions (eating, sleeping, running, waving) on small slips of paper.
2. Divide the class into two or three teams.
3. One student from a team will pick a slip of paper and act out what it says without speaking.
4. Their team has one minute to guess what the student is communicating.
5. If they guess correctly, they get a point.
6. Continue playing, rotating students and teams.

Examples to Act Out:

• Happy 😊
• Sad 🙁
• Angry 😠
• Surprised 😮
• Tired 😴
• Waving 👋
• Eating 🍎
• Sleeping 💤
• Running 🏃
• Drinking 🥛

Cool Down: One Word Wonder

Instructions: At the end of our lesson on communication, let's reflect. Think about everything we learned and did today. In one word, what is something new or important you learned about communication?

Teacher's Note: Encourage each student to share their word. This helps reinforce key concepts and provides a quick check for understanding.

My Communication Story Project

Project Goal:

Create a small book or a drawing with a few sentences that shows how you use good communication skills at home or at school.

What to Include:

1. A Story or Drawing: Show a time when you spoke clearly, listened carefully, or used your body to communicate a feeling.
2. Characters: Include yourself and at least one other person (a friend, family member, or teacher).
3. Words (optional): If you can, write one or two sentences to describe what is happening in your picture.

Ideas for Your Story/Drawing:

• Asking a parent for a snack.
• Telling a friend you want to play a certain game.
• Listening to a story your sibling tells.
• Showing your teacher you are happy or sad without words.

How to Present Your Project:

Bring your project to class on [Date to be inserted by teacher]. You will have a chance to share your communication story with your classmates!

Materials: Paper, crayons, markers, pencils.

Communication Story Project Rubric

Answer Key for Let's Talk! Worksheet and Quiz

Let's Talk! Worksheet Answer Key

Part 1: How Do We Communicate?

1. Talking: (Student's drawing or word should show someone speaking, speech bubbles, or the word

Let's Talk! Script

Warm Up: Tell Me! (5 minutes)

Teacher: Good morning, everyone! Let's get our voices ready. Today, we're going to talk about talking and listening! But first, let's warm up with a quick game. I want each of you to tell me one thing you love to do or one of your favorite toys. When you talk, try to use your words clearly, and when you listen, show me your best listening ears! Let's start with... (point to a student).

(Allow each student to share briefly. Encourage others to listen.)

Teacher: Wonderful sharing, friends! You all did a great job using your voices and listening. That was our first taste of communication!

Introduction to Communication (10 minutes)

Teacher: Now, let's learn more about what communication is! Take a look at our slides. (Show Let's Talk! Slide Deck - Slide 1-3). Communication is how we share our thoughts, feelings, and ideas with each other. It's how we tell people what we want or how we feel.

We can communicate in many ways! We can talk, draw pictures, or even use our bodies. I have a special story for us today about how people communicate. (Hold up Story Time Reading). Let's read this together and see how the characters share their messages.

(Read the Story Time Reading aloud, pausing to ask questions like "What do you think Barnaby should do?" or "How do you think Lily feels?")

Teacher: Great story! Now, looking at our story and thinking about the slides, what are some different ways Barnaby and Lily communicated? (Guide a brief discussion, reinforcing talking, showing with body, and listening. Refer to the discussion questions at the end of the Story Time Reading).

Speaking Clearly & Listening Actively (15 minutes)

Teacher: Let's look at our slides again! (Show Let's Talk! Slide Deck - Slides 4-6). We talked about using our words, and it's so important to speak clearly so everyone can understand. Let's practice! We're going to do a Role-Play Activity. I'll give you a situation, and you'll show me how you would use your words to communicate.

(Lead the Role-Play Activity as described in its material. After each scenario, ask: "How did they speak clearly?" and "How did the listener show they were listening?")

Teacher: Fantastic role-playing! You showed me how to use your words and how important it is to listen. What does listening look like? What does it feel like when someone listens to you? (Encourage responses about eye contact, quiet bodies, and feeling heard).

Non-Verbal Communication & Fun Practice (15 minutes)

Teacher: Sometimes we talk without even opening our mouths! (Show Let's Talk! Slide Deck - Slides 7-8). Our faces and bodies can tell people how we feel. This is called 'body talk' or non-verbal communication.

Let's play a game called Communication Charades Game! In this game, you'll use only your body and face to show something, and your friends will guess!

(Lead the Communication Charades Game. Afterward, briefly discuss how different body language communicates different feelings.)

Teacher: That was so much fun! You're all experts at body talk! Now, let's do some more practice on our own. I have a special paper for you, our Let's Talk! Worksheet. You can draw and write about communication.

(Distribute Let's Talk! Worksheet. Circulate and assist students as they work.)

Wrap Up & Cool Down (10 minutes)

Teacher: Wow, we learned so much about communicating today! Let's quickly review our slides. (Show Let's Talk! Slide Deck - Slide 9). We talked about speaking clearly, listening actively, and even using our bodies to talk.

For our cool-down, let's do our Cool Down: One Word Wonder activity. Think about one new thing you learned about communication today. When I call on you, tell me that one word!

(Facilitate the Cool Down: One Word Wonder activity.)

Teacher: You all shared amazing words! Before we go, I want to tell you about a fun project you can do at home with your family. It's called the Communication Skills Project Guide. You'll get to make a drawing or a little book about how you use good communication. We'll even have a special Communication Project Rubric to help you know what to include. I'll hand these out now.

Assessment (5 minutes, can be homework)

Teacher: To see what amazing communicators you've become, we have a quick Communication Quiz to complete. You can do this now or take it home to finish. I'll also hand out a Communication Skills Test for a more comprehensive assessment. Remember, I have an Answer Key for Worksheet and Quiz to help me check your awesome work! Great job today, everyone!