Through this dynamic interactive communications curriculum youth interpret verbal and nonverbal information, develop effective public speaking skills, enhance written and spoken communication, defend a point, design a presentation and much more!

Communications 1 – Picking Up the Pieces: Youth engage in nonverbal, verbal, and written activities that stretch and strengthen personal communication skills. Encrypting codes, writing songs, giving directions, dealing with bullies, and making a statement through art are a few of the exciting activities.

Communications 2 - Putting It Together: Youth practice and gain confidence in communicating in a variety of situations. They gain confidence as strong communicators as they present oral reasons, plan and present speeches, communicate assertively, practice making a good first impression and mentor others.

Communications 3 – The Perfect Fit: Youth polish their communication skills and develop a public presence by speaking in public, exploring communication careers, writing resumes, interviewing for a job, developing presentations, dealing with anxiety and much more!

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards Addressed

• Goal #1A, C
• Goal #2B
• Goal #3A, B, C
• Goal #4A, B
• Goal #5A, B, C
• Goal #10A
• Goal #13B
• Goal #14A, B, C
• Goal #24A
• Goal #25A
• Goal #26B
• Goal #27A, B
• Goal SE1A, B, C
• Goal SE2A, B, C, C
• Goal SE3A, B, C

Instructional Materials:

Includes a teacher/leader's guide and a youth guide. Materials are available on a loan basis only.