At A Glance

 
Module
Activity
Time
Materials
Module 1: 
Communicating in the Head Start Community		 Activity 1-1: Affirming 
Communication (W)		 50-60 minutes Easel, chart paper, overhead projector, Overhead 1
Activity 1-2: Communication Stories (C) 30 minutes Handout 1
Activity 1-3: Making Messages Meaningful (W) 20-30 minutes Chart paper, markers
Activity 1-4: Giving Attention (C) 30 minutes Handout 2
 
 
Module
Activity
Time
Materials
Module 2: Speaking and Listening Respectfully Activity 2-1: Successful Conversations with Parents (W) 50-60 minutes Chart paper, Handout 3, lined paper, pens
Activity 2-2: Communication Helpers (C) 45 minutes Handout 4, page 3 of Handout 3 (optional)
Activity 2-3: Listening Well (C) 30 minutes Handout 5, Handout 6
Activity 2-4: Giving Feedback (C) 30 minutes Handout 6, Handout 7
Avtivity 2-5: Using "I" Messages (C) 30 minutes Handout 8
 
 
Module
Activity
Time
Materials
Module 3: using Plain Language Writing Activity 3-1: Looking at Readability (W) 60 minutes Handout 9, Overhead 2, Overhead 3, overhead projector
Activity 3-2: Analyzing Writing (W) 60-75 minutes Handout 10, Handout 11, chart paper
Activity 3-3: Applying A Readability Formula (C) 60 minutes Handout 9
Activity 3-4: Making Simpler Sentences (C) 30 minutes Handout 10, Handout 12
Activity 3-5: Improving Mesages (W) 45 minutes Writing Sample (selected by facilitator), chart paper, pens, paper
Activity 3-6: Auditing Communications Efforts (C) 60-75 minutes Handout 13
 
 
Module
Activity
Time
Materials
Module 4: Planning the Communication Process Activity 4-1: Communication Quilt (W) 50 minutes Colored paper, chart paper, markers, tape
Activity 4-2: Communication Environment (C) 60 minutes Handout 14
Activity 4-3: My Communications with Parents 60-75 minutes Handout 15
Activity 4-4: The Communication Climate (W) 45 minutes Handout 16, pens
Activity 4-5: Systems for Sharing (W) 40 minutes Handout 17, pens
 
(W) = Workshop Activities (C) = Coaching Activities

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