How does a communicator look like?

Students who are Communicators express their ideas by speaking, drawing, and writing as it can be seen from the picture above. They communicate through music, dance, and drama. Language is key to expressing themselves and they can communicate in more than one language.

Being a good listener is an important part of communicating with others too. Through active listening, students show empathy and gain new ideas, perspectives, and insights.

How can families develop students who are Communicators at home?

• Talk about their day's activities.

• Explore other forms of communication in addition to speaking.

• Talk with your child about the books you read together. The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt is a great book about communicating.

• Talk with your child about the TV programs and videos you watch together.

• Keep books, magazines, and other reading material where kids can reach them, without help.

• Actively listen when your child talks with you.

• Ask questions about what your child is saying, ask for explanations.

• Act out stories, plays, poems, use language in fun creative ways.

• Sing together.

...and most importantly, be a Communicator yourself!