Description
We don’t only communicate with verbal or written words, our body movements or postures transmit many impressions and expressions that frequently haven’t been voiced. Different cultures may use unique hand movements or body postures that denote an unspoken language but many of the body stances are universal, and that is the area that this picture guide explores for young school age learners. Using mobile characters with large expressive eyes and very flexible limbs, the figures are manipulated to show how different body positions can indicate dominance or submissiveness, assuredness vs non-confidence, courage or fear, honesty vs deception. Each page explores a different body region such as the chest, eyes, and the hands, or positions such as the way one sits or one’s posture.. Can you look someone straight in the eye when telling a lie? While sitting astride a chair indicates loads of confidence, yet a slouching posture may indicate boredom or lack of confidence. There are many cues for the young learner on how to present oneself to appear confident and self-assured. Especially interesting to note is the importance of the hand clasp when meeting new associates, a firm handshake indicates that a person is domineering, self-confident, and forceful. Youngsters will enjoy imitating these body cues on one another while trying to emulate the positive examples.