IB PYP Terminology: Learner Profile 'Communicator'





Communicator is one of ten IB Learner Profile traits we strive to teach our students.


Students who are communicators express ideas and information confidently and

creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.

They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others, listening carefully to the perspectives

of other individuals and groups. IBO.ORG


Here are some ways to help your child improve their communication skills at home:

  1. Take Turns Sharing: Discuss your daily activities, giving each other time to speak and listen.

  2. Explore New Communication Methods: Use symbols, signs, and sounds to discover different ways of expressing ideas.

  3. Read and Relate: Read various books and help your child connect the stories to their own life.

  4. Talk About TV Shows: Engage in conversations about the programs or videos you watch together.

  5. Provide Reading Materials: Make books, magazines, and other reading resources easily accessible.

  6. Give Full Attention: When your child is talking, remove distractions and focus on what they’re saying.

  7. Ask Thoughtful Questions: Spark deeper conversations by asking questions and encouraging explanations.

  8. Make Language Playful: Act out stories, poems, and plays, using creative language activities to keep it fun.

  9. Sing with Your Child: Enjoy singing together as a fun way to improve language skills.

  10. Support Creative Communication: Encourage expression through music, art, dance, and other creative forms.

Books that support the attribute: Communicator

  • Ping by Ani Castillo

  • The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

  • The Boy Who Loved Words by Roni Schotter

  • The Day Saida Arrived by Susana Gómez Redondo

  • Dear Primo by Duncan Tonatiuh

  • Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin

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