09/04/2026
Today was a fun day spent with juniors!
Communication is consistently one of the most important skills students will carry with them into college, the workplace, and everyday life. Being able to clearly express an idea is important, but strong communication also means asking questions, reading nonverbal cues, knowing when to speak, AND when to listen!
Today, students participated in two activities. “Describe and Draw” challenged students to recreate an image using only a teammate’s verbal instructions. One round allowed no questions, while the second round allowed students to ask for clarification. This showed them firsthand how much feedback, active listening, and clear and concise directions can improve communication.
We followed that activity with “Read the Room” which took the words away completely! Students had to communicate different emotions and messages using only facial expressions, gestures, posture, eye contact, and body language. It was a great reminder that we are communicating even when we aren’t speaking, and the importance of being conscious of our body language!
These activities were fun (and brought plenty of laughs!), but the skills behind them are very real. Whether students are interviewing for a job, working with a team, speaking with a supervisor, helping a customer, attending college, or navigating everyday relationships, how well they communicate matters. My hope is that students will continue developing these skills and be prepared to communicate with confidence wherever their future takes them!
