2. Speaking Up with Respect

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Speaking Up with Respect Workshop Grades 5–6 | 4-Week (Tuesdays, April 21 to May 12, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm) 1139C Mill St., Manotick, ON K4M 1A0 A small-group, skills-based workshop designed to help kids strengthen communication and assertiveness in practical, real-world ways. Each session has a clear learning focus and builds week-to-week. Communication isn’t about being louder. It’s about expressing yourself clearly, calmly, and respectfully — even when it feels uncomfortable. Over 4 weeks, children will learn: ✔ How to express needs clearly and kindly ✔ How tone and timing affect communication ✔ How to handle pushback without shutting down or escalating ✔ How to set simple, healthy boundaries ✔ How to speak up in ways that feel confident and respectful Great for kids who: ✔ Struggle to speak up ✔ Feel misunderstood when they try to explain themselves ✔ Either stay quiet or react quickly when frustrated ✔ Want to feel more confident using their voice What’s Included: 4 Structured weekly workshops Parent insight sheet with simple strategies to support learning at home Structured activities and guided creative projects A Certificate of Participation at the end of the series to celebrate their growth Parent Info: Parents do not stay during the workshop. Learning runs until 8:15 PM, followed by a 15-minute supervised connection time where kids can casually chat and strengthen friendship skills before pick-up.