LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 7

Acquire the attitudes, knowledge and interpersonal skills to help understand and respect self and others.

Objective 7.13

Conclude that communication involves speaking, listening, and nonverbal behavior.

Resources aligned to this objective

Animal Friends
This lesson helps students explore personal beliefs and feelings toward others. Students will examine stereotypes and how they influence interactions. The lesson emphasizes peer relationships, awareness of feelings, understanding /accepting differences and self-knowledge.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)
By Beth Lindsey.
Are You Listening?
Students will learn the importance of listening and how to listen effectively.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)
By Linda Bazemore.
Creating an inclusive environment: Understanding feelings
The students will learn about feelings and how to get along with others in group situations. Children will discuss what makes a friend, how friends make each other feel, what friends do together and how to resolve differences between friends. They will identify the qualities of friendship.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance and Social Studies)
By Dianne Prohn.
A Friend, Starting With You!
This lesson helps students learn about themselves and how good a friend they are to others. It helps children identify their own special talents and characteristics while showing the importance of good self-esteem in making new friends.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)
By Sara Smith.