YOUR VOICe: public speaking for kids

Public speaking can be one of life’s scariest tasks, but it doesn’t have to be! In this fun and engaging class, you will be playing improvisation games, serving as an anchor in a classroom newscast, taking the pro- or con- side in a debate on whether teachers should assign homework and practicing making eye contact in a staring contest. Pretty soon you will be acquiring public speaking and presentation skills while having a blast. Our Right Brain Curriculum instructors will coach you in using a loud voice, scanning your audience, making eye contact, speaking from notes and making persuasive arguments, all while you gain your confidence as a speaker. Let's make public speaking fun!

• Give speeches on topics that are important to them
• Learn "do's and don'ts" in public speaking
• Watch and critique the speeches of historic figures
• Participate in debates on kid-friendly topics
• Help their fellow classmates with their own public-speaking skills
• Play fun speaking games that will make public speaking less scary
• Give presentations using Powerpoint
• Give presentations using visual aides
• Give a final speech to invited families

Class Specifications:

• 12-hour program (can be extended upon request)
• Your Voice can be implemented as an after-school program, summer camp or in-class project
• Purchase includes teacher training, unlimited support as program is implemented, lesson plan, powerpoints, project guides, teacher videos and marketing materials