What are communication patterns?

Communication patterns are how people talk and share ideas with each other in different ways.

Imagine you're playing with your best friend at the park. Sometimes you shout across the swings to tell them you want to play tag, and sometimes you whisper secrets when no one is around. These are two communication patterns: loud talking and quiet talking.

When people use certain patterns, they often follow rules like a secret code. For example, in your family, maybe everyone says “Good morning” when they see each other. That’s a pattern too! It's like saying the same magic word every day, but not magic, just familiar.

Sometimes patterns change. You might start by drawing pictures to tell your friend what you're thinking, and later you'll use words instead. This is how communication patterns grow, just like how you learn new games or songs as you get older.

Patterns make it easier for people to understand each other, whether they’re shouting, whispering, writing, or even using emojis on a phone!