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Supporting Communication Checklist

Virtual Lab School School-Age Communication & Language Development Lesson 4 Apply Supporting Communication Checklist
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Using the checklist below and the information shared in this lesson, examine each learning and interest area in your school-age program to determine if your physical environment helps to promote communication skills in school-age children. Share your responses with your trainer, coach, or administrator.

Name of learning/interest area Yes No Notes/ Actions to Take

Homework area

 

X

 

 

Reference books available, writing materials

 

Construction area

 

X

 

 

We have drafting paper, model blueprints, pencils. There are lots of conversations about problem-solving the construction sets.

 

Arts & crafts

 

 

X

 

There are no written materials here, and the kids seem to work by themselves and then move on. Maybe we provide directions for using some materials? Or this is a time for conversation? We could set it up so 3-4 children work at the same time and encourage conversation.

 

Video games

 

 

X

 

We have directions posted for how the machines work, and some of the games require reading and communication….but not very many.

 

Outdoor stage

 

X

 

 

We could add some short play scripts from famous plays?

 

Outdoor playground

 

X

 

 

It would be cool to add a reading nook outside. Maybe some benches and a basket of books in a covered area.