Introduction

As educators, we know the importance of teaching our students not only academic subjects but also essential social-emotional skills. One such skill is phone etiquette, which helps students communicate respectfully and effectively with others. In this blog post, we will explore a no-prep activity to teach phone etiquette, discuss related skills, and provide discussion questions to further engage your students.

No-Prep Activity: The Phone Call Role-Play

This activity requires no preparation or materials from the educator. The objective is to help students understand the proper way to make a phone call and communicate politely with others. Here’s how it works:

1. Divide your students into pairs.
2. Assign each pair a scenario where they need to make a phone call (e.g., calling a friend, ordering pizza, making a doctor’s appointment).
3. Have the students role-play the phone call, with one student being the caller and the other being the receiver. Encourage them to keep in mind the rules of phone etiquette discussed earlier.
4. After a few minutes, have the pairs switch roles and try a different scenario.
5. Once the activity is complete, gather the class for a group discussion about their experiences and observations.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions to stimulate further discussions about phone etiquette and related social-emotional skills:

1. Why is it important to be respectful and polite when making phone calls?
2. How can you ensure that you are calling at an appropriate time?
3. What are some strategies to help you stay calm and polite when dealing with a difficult phone conversation?
4. How can practicing good phone etiquette help you in other areas of your life?
5. What other social-emotional skills can be developed alongside phone etiquette?

Related Skills

Phone etiquette is just one aspect of effective communication and social-emotional development. Other related skills that students can benefit from include:

• Active listening: Paying attention and responding appropriately to what others are saying.
• Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
• Conflict resolution: Resolving disagreements and finding solutions to problems in a respectful manner.
• Assertiveness: Expressing one’s needs, opinions, and feelings in a respectful and confident manner.

Next Steps

Teaching phone etiquette and other social-emotional skills is an essential part of preparing students for success in their personal and professional lives. To further explore these topics and access free sample materials, we encourage you to sign up for free samples at Everyday Speech. By incorporating these valuable lessons into your curriculum, you can help your students develop the skills they need to thrive in today’s interconnected world.