Learining Communication with

Teachers GuideA tool to helping preschoolers understand communication!

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Core Communication

Values

The preschool environment works as a transitional stage in the child development process. Many times children encounter their first social interactions within the preschool years. This is where Core Communication Values become a part of the child’s daily life. Core Communication Values create the foundation for life values such as empathy, honest and positive conflict resolution skills.

empathy

honestypositive conflict

resolution

The better communication skills 3-4 year olds develop increases the chances for understanding more complex subjects such as consent when they get older.

Learning Communication with Kai is a system comprised of 3 interactions between the teacher and the students. Each interaction utilizes either a Phisical, Social or Cognitive Skill to reinforce communication concepts within learning.

Puppet

first interaction

- creates interest

- starts the conversation

- generates ownershipthird interaction

- provokes children to think

about their own emotions

- engages children phisically

- reinforces body language

and a connection to emotions

Build your Ownthird interaction

- provokes children to think

about their own emotions

- engages children phisically

- reinforces body language

and a connection to emotions

Story Booksecond interaction

- establishes emotions

- relates emotions to

real life situations

- builds a connection