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Our next adventure is going to be exploring how we can best communicate with people around us in written and spoken form in order to bring about change. Effective communication is a skill that is essential across all relationships - at home, school, and in the workplace. Why do we need effective communication? After all, we’re only kids, right? Wrong! Here are 7 great reasons why effective communication is necessary for not just adults, but kids, too! Driving Question: How can we share our thoughts and ideas with others in a way that will bring about positive change? 1. Building trust 2. Preventing or resolving problems 3. Providing clarity and direction 4. Creates better relationships 5. Increases engagement 6. Improves productivity 7. Promotes team building Check out our activity to see how you will begin to learn to be an effective communicator!