In this video, Tony and Tyler are not communicating clearly when they are trying to fix the time machine. Their friend Landon suggests some ideas to help them communicate better. Watch the video to discover the power of asking questions and speaking in ways so that everyone understands to clear up confusion.

Together to solve their problem and fix the time machine. First, they explain why they’re both confused by what the other one said. Then, they both find different ways to explain what they meant. Ask your child to think about the confusion they saw in this video. Then talk about it using the questions below. Or, make up your own questions based on experiences you’ve had.

• What did you notice in this video? What questions do you have?
• Landon said that Tyler was using words that Tony didn’t understand. What did he mean by that?
• Why do you think that Tyler didn’t understand what Tony was trying to tell him?
• How did Tony and Tyler work together to solve their misunderstanding?
• Tell me about a time when someone didn’t understand what you were trying to tell them.
• What questions do you ask when you don’t understand what someone is trying to tell you?

Our daily lives can be improved by better understanding what someone is thinking. Learning to listen and explain ourselves is an important life skill. When kids can understand what someone else thinks, wants, and needs they better help others.

Source: PBS Kids