Life Skills Education Toolkit

2 • MODULE THREE: COMMUNICATION

Objectives

At the end of the session the children will learn:

• To listen attentively;


• To understand that we communicate both
  verbally and non-verbally; and


• That our verbal and non-verbal behavior need
  to convey the same message.

Key Points

Poor listening often means that messages are

distorted, not heard or heard only partially and

misinterpreted. In these situations, we cannot

understand what the person is trying to say. Since

non-verbal communication is as important as

verbal, communication can break down or lead to

problem situations if there is a mismatch between

the two. Many children give “mixed” messages;

they say one thing and their non-verbal behavior

conveys a different message. This confusion can

lead to misinterpretation and a license on the part

of the listener to exploit the situation to his or

her advantage.

Life Skills Learned

Self awareness, communication and critical thinking.

Time Required

30 – 40 minutes for each activity.

Materials

Cards, marker pens and chart paper.

Session One: We Speak with Our Bodies