Activities will be done in a relaxed atmosphere while socializing with each other. Participants will learn the importance of reading a person’s body language and how to show others your body language.
Participants will also learn how to make socially acceptable responses to basic body language concepts. They will discuss what body language means. If they do not understand, it will be explained to them that body language is a form of nonverbal communication
Curriculum
Activities
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Word puzzles
- Free-form or pre-printed artwork
- Beading and computerized games led by the instructor
Role Play Scenarios
- How do you show you do not want to be bothered by someone? Example: Sit with your back turned, or fold your arms.
- How do you show if you want to talk with someone? Example: Turn towards them and lean in for conversation.
- How do you approach someone if their back is turned towards you and you want to talk to them? How do you know if they want to talk? How do you know if they cannot hear you, or do not know you’re there?
- What would you do if they turn and see you, but then turn away from you with a frown on their face? Example: This might be a good time to leave them alone.
- A person might smile at you to be polite even if they don’t want you to bother them. They might shake hands with you when meeting you to be polite, but still not want you to talk with them. Watch their body language. What does it mean if they turn away and close their body? What does open body language mean and look like?