'Circle Time' Communication Skills for Kids

Here are 8 key communication skills to unpack with young children before exploring stories through discussion questions.

  1. Let everyone have a turn at speaking

  2. Don't make fun of other people's ideas; be respectful

  3. Listen to others when it's their turn. Listening to others is how we learn

  4. Take time to talk about and explore new ideas

  5. Ask questions of others and listen carefully to their answers

  6. Don't be afraid to speak up; your voice matters

  7. If you don't agree with someone, that's okay, but don't carry the argument with you into other activities

  8. Be kind, be friendly, be interested, be respectful and have fun!

Tracy Krause