Fun Public Speaking for Little Voices

Samia.mhad18

Engaging, age-appropriate activities and tips to teach public speaking to young learners:

Fun Icebreaker Activities like ; "Show and Tell" with a Twist (The children bring a favorite toy/book and describe it in 3 sentences)
Creative Storytelling; Puppet Theater (Let kids use hand puppets to retell a fairy tale or make up their own story) / Picture Prompts (Show a funny or fantastical image and ask them some questions)
Movement-Based Speaking; like "Follow the Leader" Speech (One child strikes a pose and says, "I’m brave because…" Others copy and add their own line) / Emotion Charades (Act out emotions (happy, scared) while saying a sentence).
Simple Public Speaking Tips for Kids; like "Big Voice, Big Smile" Rule (Practice speaking loud enough for the class to hear, paired with a smile) / Magic Words (Teach openings/closings: "Hello friends!" and "Thank you for listening) / Balloon Breathing (Inhale deeply (pretend to blow up a balloon), exhale slowly to calm nerves).
Confidence-Building Games; like Pass the Mic (Use a toy microphone. Each child says one word to build a silly group story).
Mini "Speech" Ideas; like My Favorite Thing (30 seconds): "I love pizza because…" / If I Were… (10 seconds): "If I were a dinosaur, I’d…"

Mariya Rajpar

@Samia-mhad18
This is a fantastic set of creative and age-appropriate ideas for introducing public speaking to young learners. Activities like puppet theater, emotion charades, and “pass the mic” make speaking fun and non-intimidating. Tips like “Big Voice, Big Smile” and balloon breathing are simple yet effective for building confidence. A playful, well-rounded approach to nurturing young voices!

Samia.mhad18

@Mariya-Rajpar

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and encouraging feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you find these activities fun and effective for young learners.

It was important to me to create a playful, low-pressure approach to public speaking, and your kind words affirm that goal.