Fixing Communication Breakdowns

Communicative Life Skills for Preteens
(Ages 10-12)

The way you communicate can turn conflict into connection.
At Shiminly, we believe strong communication starts with emotional awareness. This self-paced lesson helps students understand how feelings, misunderstandings, and reactions affect the way they communicate with others. Through real-life scenarios, guided reflection, and practical strategies, learners build emotional intelligence, improve listening skills, and learn how to resolve conflicts calmly and respectfully. These communication skills support healthier relationships at school, at home, and in everyday life.

Core Skill

Emotional Intelligence

Designed For

Ages 10-12

Duration

60 minutes

Who It’s For

This lesson is designed for students ages 10 to 12 who are learning how to communicate more clearly with friends, classmates, and family members. It is a strong fit for learners who sometimes struggle with misunderstandings, interruptions, or strong emotions during conversations. Schools and programs that focus on emotional intelligence, social skills, and conflict resolution will find this lesson especially valuable for helping students build healthier relationships and communicate more calmly both in and out of the classroom.

What’s Included

Real-life scenarios & quizzes

Reflection journals & tools

Final assessment & certificate

Downloadable glossary & reference sheet

Why This Matters

Preteens are facing more complex friendships, group work, and family interactions than ever before. When communication breaks down, small misunderstandings can quickly turn into bigger conflicts. This lesson helps students understand how emotions affect communication and gives them practical tools to pause, listen, and respond calmly. By building emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills early, students become better listeners, stronger problem solvers, and more confident in their ability to work through challenges at school and at home.

Want to stop small misunderstandings from turning into big arguments?

Learn at your own pace with real-life, interactive content designed to help students improve communication and handle conflicts more calmly. Through relatable scenarios and guided reflection, learners discover how emotions, misunderstandings, and interruptions affect conversations. This lesson provides practical tools to support emotional intelligence, better listening, and clearer responses that strengthen relationships and support well-being at school and at home.
In this lesson, you’ll:
  • Learn why communication breaks down and what causes misunderstandings
  • Notice how emotions affect listening, tone, and reactions during conversations
  • Practice using simple Fix It Steps to calm down and communicate more clearly
  • Build skills in empathy, patience, and problem-solving through guided activities
  • Apply what you learn to real-life situations with friends, classmates, and family members, and earn a certificate to celebrate your growth
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