The Power of Voice: Giving Every Child a Chance to Speak

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Hello everyone,
I’m Salman Soomro, a primary school teacher from Tando Allahyar, Sindh, Pakistan.

In my classroom, I’ve seen how powerful it is when children are given the chance to speak in their own voice. Many students, especially girls or those who struggle with reading and writing, feel more confident when they can explain something out loud instead of on paper.

That’s why I started using simple voice activities like:

Letting students record their voices while telling a story or explaining a topic.

Giving shy students a chance to practice speaking before sharing in front of the class.

Encouraging children to listen to each other’s recordings and give kind feedback.

We don’t have fancy tools, but even a teacher’s phone is enough to get started. These small steps have helped my students feel heard and included.

I believe that every child has something to say—we just need to give them the chance.

How do you use voice or speaking activities in your classroom? I’d love to learn from your ideas.

Best regards,
Salman Soomro

informative post in my class room I also give the chance to every student and motivate them to speak on basic things in front of the peers.

@SALMAN i like how you’re using simple tools to give every child a voice. Recording and peer feedback are such powerful ideas especially for shy learners. In my classroom, we also use voice notes for reflections and partner storytelling.

@SALMAN
That's wonderful, Salman! ️
I do this with my students too in our Time Club: we explore intern-radio, micro-trottoir, podcasting, and reading aloud activities. It’s amazing how these voice-based tasks boost their confidence, creativity, and communication skills.
Every child truly has something valuable to say.
Thanks for inspiring more ways to help them be heard!

Hello Salman

In every classroom, behind every quiet gaze or hesitant hand, lies a world of ideas waiting to be heard. The power of voice goes beyond speaking aloud it is the foundation of confidence, identity, and belonging. When we give children the chance to express themselves freely, we don't just nurture better communicators; we build stronger minds and more compassionate communities.

Yet, too often, children feel overlooked especially those who are shy, neurodivergent, or come from marginalized backgrounds. Their silence is not a lack of thought, but a lack of space to be heard. By creating inclusive, supportive environments where every child feels safe to speak up, we invite a diversity of perspectives that enrich learning for everyone.

Empowering students to share their voice means rethinking how we teach. It means:

• Encouraging open dialogue instead of rote answers
• Valuing emotion and experience as much as academic insight
• Listening—truly listening—with the intent to understand, not just to respond

When children realize their thoughts matter, they begin to believe in their worth. And when they believe in their worth, they become unstoppable. Giving every child a voice isn’t just about equity—it’s about unlocking the full potential of a generation.

@Shaista-Kalhoro thanku soo much

@Sanam great.

@HAZAR0c50a82765 absolutely these little things make big changes and prepare our students for the future.

@Bousl2336873cb4 absolutely right sir