Low-Pressure Communication. Helping Children Express Emotions, Needs and Choices Without Feeling Put on the Spot

 

 

 

 

 

Bee Ready Series - Behaviour

Low-Pressure Communication. Helping Children Express Emotions, Needs and Choices Without Feeling Put on the Spot

Webinar Description

This webinar explores gentle, low-pressure ways SNAs and teachers can support children to communicate how they feel, what they need, and what they find difficult. Using tools such as animal check-ins, numbers, choices, visuals, movement and indirect language, participants will learn how to reduce pressure, build trust and create safer communication moments throughout the school day.

Learning Objectives

By the end, participants will be able to:

1. Understand why some children struggle to talk directly about emotions.
2. Use low-pressure check-ins such as numbers, animals, visuals and choices.
3. Support emotional communication without forcing eye contact or verbal answers.
4. Apply practical strategies during transitions, behaviour support and daily routines.

Facilitator: Magdalena Landziak

Magdalena has over 8 years of experience working as a Special Needs Assistant in a primary school in Co. Limerick, supporting children with additional needs. She is the Editor and Publisher of AMYGDALA – the First National Magazine for SNAs. Magdalena graduated from UCD after completing the National Training Programme for SNAs and earning a Certificate in Inclusive School Support. With a teaching background from Poland, she expanded her expertise by graduating in May 2024 from Trinity College Dublin with a Postgraduate Level 9 qualification in 21st Century Teaching and Learning. Recently, she completed her Master's in Inclusive Education and SEN and is awaiting the results. Magdalena is running an Instagram page called @sna_zone where she provides valuable resources for SNAs and educators. Magdalena is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with fellow SNAs. She is deeply passionate about advocating for children's rights every day and embraces everything about inclusive education.