💛 Introduction

This gentle lesson introduces children to Delia Dolphin, who helps us communicate what is happening inside us.

Children learn that their voice matters, that listening matters and that the words they say to themselves are important.

This is not about making children talk.

It is about helping them feel safe to express themselves in their own way.

🎯 Learning Focus

• Understanding that our voice matters

• Learning that communication includes speaking and listening

• Beginning to express feelings, thoughts and needs safely

• Recognising that the words we say to ourselves matter too

• Developing confidence in asking for help when needed

🌱 What You'll Need

• Delia Dolphin Poster

• Lesson Resources Pack

📎 Resources

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🌿 Gentle Reminder

Delia Dolphin reminds us that communication is more than talking.

Communication can be speaking, listening, asking for help, sharing feelings, using gestures, drawing, writing or simply being heard.

Delia also reminds us that the words we say to ourselves matter too.

Kind communication starts both inside and out.

Every voice matters.