Public Speaking Classes For Kids: A Complete Guide

Hi! Readers. Today my blog is about public speaking classes for kids. Let's first understand what is public speaking. Does it mean to speak on stage only? It is one of the factors but not the only one. Public speaking refers to speaking in front of an audience that could be on stage or off stage. When you are on stage and speak on any topic in front of an audience is public speaking and when you address a group of people in a gathering and cater your thoughts you are speaking publicly, so that is also public speaking. The former is formal public speaking whereas the latter is informal public speaking.

Generally, we try to judge our or maybe someone else’s kids on the grounds of parents’ request performance. You must have heard this term first time, Parents request performance. Usually, I say it as parents compel performance, in which parents in any gathering demonstrate their kids by saying, narrate the story to your Uncle, tell the rhyme to Aunty. Nothing bad with it but if they say NO respect that too and don’t force them. And never judge their public speaking skills on this ground.

Rather try to understand some kids are extroverts, confident with communicating their thoughts in front of anyone. Some kids are introverted and have speaking anxiety. That gives birth to a few questions. Firstly, whether my child is introvert or extrovert?

If your kid mingles well with new kids, he or she is an extrovert.
If your kid doesn't ask too many questions, he or she is an introvert.
If your kid loves playing alone for long hours, he or she is an introvert.
If your kid likes taking part in all the activities, he or she is an extrovert.

Now, the Second question that pops up is, should only introverted kids enrol for public speaking classes? Below is the answer for same.

ARE PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASSES HELPFUL FOR INTROVERTED KIDS 0NLY:

No, not at all. It's equally beneficial for extrovert kids. The difference could be introverted kids might need more hand-holding and guidance whereas extroverted kids can learn advanced-level things.

WHO SHOULD ENROL IN PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASSES:

Everyone can and should enrol for public speaking classes once in life. One who has speaking anxiety can start at a basic level whereas one who is confident with communicating can start at an advanced level.

Let's throw some light on what will be there at a basic level of public speaking:

Build confidence
Overcome stage fear
Leadership qualities
Body language
How to face the audience

Let's throw some light on what will be there at an advanced level of public speaking:

Stage presentation
Gestures
Creative writing
Critical thinking
How to handle questions from the audience

How public speaking classes are helpful for kids to uplift their school performance :

Build confidence: If you are confident, you can help yourself in many ways. You interact with new people, you are courageous in difficult situations.
Communication skill: With clear communication, kids could ask their doubts and have clarity in their subject matters.
Helpful for Assignment: With your improved writing skills you can do amazingly well in your assignments.
Oral examination: Public speaking teaches you the skill of speaking loudly and clearly. That helps them excel in their oral examination.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE ONLINE PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASSES FOR YOUR KID:

Nowadays all online classes offer a free demo class for kids. You as a parent have a great opportunity to choose the right one.

Firstly, evaluate the faculty. They should be expert in their field. Have ample knowledge of the same. And can handle kids in every situation.

Secondly, you can look for a curriculum. That should be age-appropriate. It helps in expanding the knowledge of your kid. And more speaking opportunities are given to the kids.

Thirdly, you can go through the reviews of the company. How helpful the company is. How is their relationship with their customers before enrolling and also after enrolling?

WHY CHOOSE BAMBINOS FOR ONLINE PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASSES:

Bambinos have teachers who are experts in their field. All are TEFL or TESOL certified. They are trained to handle kids in all situations.

The curriculum at Bambino’s is designed that help build knowledge and also give more speaking opportunities to the child.

Bambinos is available to parents at any point in time. They help you during the time of enrolment similarly they are on their toes to help you even in the middle of your course and even after completion.

FAQ:

Q1. As a parent what can I do at home to make my child a good public speaker?

Ans. Read with your kids where you both share your views on that. Start sharing about your day, and your friends with your kids.

Q2. What should a school do to make my child a good public speaker?

Ans. Ask the school to give your child a task for helping the teacher, or any kid. It could take the notebooks to the staffroom, and help the absent child with yesterday’s work. It will help build the confidence of your child that the teacher has faith in him. It will also make him more attentive.

Q3.My kid has been going to a public speaking class since last month but he is still the same, what should I do?

Ans. Please remember that public speaking classes are not magic. Each kid has their capabilities. Some can show a change in them within a week and some not even after a month. Your consistency and practice matter a lot.

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Article Author

Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi has been an educator for the last fourteen years. She is a passionate story writer and storyteller. She is also a certified Jolly phonics trainer.

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