TALK belongs in every classroom.

Anyone who has talked to a kid or teenager knows that dazzling conversation skills are not natural, even for the most gregarious or socially-gifted kids. These skills are built through real practice, in real moments, with real people (and plenty of awkwardness along the way). When screens are always within reach, it’s hard for students to choose face-to-face connection, even when they genuinely want it. Schools and classrooms have become one of the most important places to protect time, attention, and social life. Though learning to converse well is tricky, our solutions are surprisingly simple, low-cost, and raucously energizing.

TALK DAILY

Kick-start conversations every day.

TALK Daily is a free, no-prep ritual that helps participants build conversation skills in just a few minutes. Leaders use the daily prompt to jump-start engagement, strengthen listening skills, and help participants connect with people they might not otherwise talk to. Participants get a safe place to fumble and laugh as they practice curiosity, creativity, listening, and asking questions.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • A daily conversation prompt to jump-start peer-to-peer conversations

  • “Try this” tip centered on a specific conversation skill

  • “Why this works” offers a simple explanation of the science behind the tip

  • Four follow-up questions to keep the conversation alive and kickin’.

TALK TIME

Seven repeatable games. Infinite conversations. 

Choose one of seven TALK Time games, pick an opening topic, and get talking. TALK time is easy to start in under 30 seconds and flexible for any group size — so talkers build confidence and skills through repetition and play. For students in Grades 5-12.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR DIGITAL TALK TIME KIT:

  • One slide for each game (7 games)

  • One poster for each game (7 games) 

  • Instructor Booklet with leader scripts, opening topics, game variations, and debrief guides

  • “We are a TALK [Classroom/Family/Team]” posters

Get TALK Time!

  • “Teachers, students, and parents were still talking about the TALK workshop weeks, even months, later.”

    — School administrator, The Stuart School

  • “It was one of those moments that teachers dream about. To see all kids participating, enjoying themselves and stretching just a little bit outside their comfort zones. I feel so thankful to have spent time with Alison and to have created this learning experience for all these kids. We will absolutely keep using those practices in our classroom.”

    — 5th grade teacher

  • “At the end of five minutes, I asked students if they remembered yesterday’s hot tip. Almost everyone raised their hands. That’s unheard of for 8th grade.”

    — 8th grade English teacher

  • “Students’ conversations range from great to awkward—which is exactly the point. They are practicing!”

    — 11th grade Health teacher

Bring TALK to Your School.

Curious what TALK could look like in your school? From 3-minute conversation games and lessons to in-person speaking engagements, let the TALK Studios team help you find an approach that that meets your students' and teachers' needs.

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The talk book.

Add the TALK book to your teacher toolkit or bring it to your school library. Appropriate for readers from Grade 7 and above, TALK teaches us how to better understand, learn from, delight each other through our everyday interactions.

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