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What is No Pens Day?

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What is No Pens Day?

It's an extra-special day of...  

  • no writing
  • no drawing
  • no pens.

It's time to put away those pencils!

So, what do we do all day?

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Communication skills

No Pens Day is all about…

communication skills

What are some different ways that we communicate?

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Communication skills

Talking

Listening

Understanding

Facial expressions

Gestures and actions

Tone of voice

Using pictures or a device to communicate

Pointing

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Communication skills are important for…

Reading

Doing maths

Talking about how you feel

Making friends

Learning

Joining in

Playing

Writing

Saying what you like and don’t like

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Some children struggle with talking and understanding words.

You might also hear people talk about children speech and language challenges.

These children might find some things hard, like:

  • talking
  • listening
  • understanding what to do
  • making friends
  • saying what they want or need
  • talking about how they feel
  • learning at school.

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Darcie video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38ur_bxJJG4

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We are helping children who struggle with talking and understanding words feel heard.

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Who are Speech and Language UK?

Our vision

Every child who is facing challenges with talking and understanding words can look to the future with confidence.

Our mission

We give children and young people the skills they need so they aren’t left behind, waiting to be understood.

We do this by creating tools for schools and nurseries, giving advice and guidance to families and putting pressure on politicians.

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Biggest ever show and tell!

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Have a great No Pens Day!

Remember:

  • no pens all day (or pencils or crayons!)
  • practise your best communication skills
  • raise money to help children who struggle with talking and understanding words feel heard.