Communication with Monkey Bob is a short video designed to help young children think about the way they communicate with the people – when things are going well, when problems arise and when you’re feeling anxious.

The video starts with Monkey Bob and his friends at the cinema. They knock over a stand of sweets and we see Monkey Bob go through a range of different possible responses.

• Shouting gets Monkey Bob and his friends into trouble.

• When Monkey Bob is bossy he frightens his friends.

• Running away left problems for other people.

• Being friendly and saying sorry worked out best for Monkey Bob and his friends.

Key messages:

The way we communicate with other people shapes our relationships with them.

Think about how you communicate…

• When things are going well

• When problems arise

• When you’re feeling anxious

Could you communicate differently for a better outcome?