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!

State Goals and Learning Standards Goal #1 A, C Goal #2 B Goal #3 A, B, C Goal #4 A, B Goal #5 A, B, C Goal #10 A Goal #13 B Goal #14 A, B, C Goal #24 A Goal #25 A Goal #26, B Goal #27 A, B Goal SE1A, B, C Goal SE2A, B, C, D Goal SE3 A, B, C A more complete grid of activities and learning standards is available from the University of Illinois Extension Office.

Instructional Materials:

Instructional materials include a teacher/leader's guide and a youth guide. Both materials are available on a loan basis only.