Description: This unique program trains students to detect and understand specific and subtle aspects of nonverbal language with unparalleled illustrations and research-based techniques. Use the information, activities, and visual materials in the kit to isolate, exaggerate, and demonstrate nonverbal language parameters to students. Training exercises in a variety of formats help students expand skills to everyday life. The kit contains: 100 5"x 7" illustrations -illustrations of the key visual characteristics that differentiate the six -basic emotions (sad, happy, mad, surprised, scared, disgusted) -basic emotions are depicted multiple times, showing a range of intensity -details in illustrations help students recognize subtle shifts of expression that convey secondary emotions such as teasing, playful, bored, frustrated, doubtful, embarrassed, envy, loving, calm, and defensive -four different models allows for comparison of facial expression between persons -illustrations of 29 gestures and postures -the back of each card lists key visual characteristics and examples of accurate interpretations of the portrayed emotion 88-page manual -overview of the development of nonverbal language skills -teaching strategies for children with nonverbal learning disorders (NLD), autism -spectrum disorders (ASD), ADHD, and language-based learning disabilities -rules of eye contact and negative eye behaviors -detailed analyses and illustrations of expressions of the eyes and forehead, the nose and cheeks, and the mouth and chin explanations and rules for gestures and postures -appropriate use of paralinguistic factors such as vocal volume, tone, and pitch; speaking style; time and punctuality; the context of the communication; and personal space and touch -observation checklist, performance checklist, and student checklist -32 training activities training guidelines and goals Face It! Bingo -reinforce recognition of basic emotions -two games (18 calling cards and 18 game boards) -for one to nine players

Author: LoGIUDICE, Carolyn / WARNER, Margaret

Publisher: Linguisystems

Grade: G2-11

Format: KIT

Components: 88-page manual, 100 5" x 7" illustrated cards, 18 Face It! game boards, 18 calling cards, 150 tokens, 1 wooden display tray, sturdy box

Keywords: non-verbal language;