Having a chat

Think of a good chat you had recently. Who was it with? What was it about? How long did it last for? Was it on the phone, or MSN or face to face? How many people were involved? What are the ingredients of a good conversation? Someone once said a conversation is ‘Two minds sharing the same ideas.’ (As opposed to an argument, which could be ‘two minds not sharing the same idea’!) Children learn a huge amount from conversations. Use this guide to learn more about the importance of encouraging children to chat.