Using read alouds and pictures can be an effective way to teach children about nonverbal communication. When reading aloud, the tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures of the reader can help convey the emotions and intentions of the characters in the story. First, teach the children what you mean by cue – “A cue is like a clue. It gives you a hint or idea about how someone is feeling. A cue can be how your body looks, the tone in your voice, or the expression on your face.” Practice giving cues and having the children guess the feeling. Then, you can extend to read-alouds. For example, while reading a story about a character feeling sad, the reader can use a soft tone of voice, demonstrate a drooping posture, and show a picture of a character with a downturned mouth and teary eyes. After you read a character’s dialogue using your tone of voice and body, ask the children, “What are the cues I used to show how the character was feeling?”