Why learn public speaking?

 

Public speaking is a skill that will help your child in many aspects of their life – from school presentations to job interviews.

There are plenty of benefits to children learning public speaking skills, including:

• Builds confidence and self-esteem
• Helps with communication and social skills
• Teaches kids how to think on their feet
• Develops valuable life skills

If you’re looking for a public speaking class for your child in Sydney, we’ve got you covered! Speaking Schools Australasia offers classes for kids of all ages, from primary school to high school. Click here or read on to find out more!

 

How can parents help their kids with public speaking?

 

Although it’s important to encourage your child to take public speaking courses, there are also a few things you can do at home to help them develop their skills. Here are some tips:

• Encourage them to practice speaking regularly, whether in front of the mirror, before family and friends or at a program like those run by Speaking Schools Australasia.
• Help them to prepare for upcoming speeches or presentations by brainstorming ideas and giving feedback.
• Listen to them practise their speeches and offer constructive (but never negative!) criticism.
• Encourage them to watch practice speeches and lessons on YouTube – this is a great way for them to see how public speaking can be used positively (you can find 150+ videos on our YouTube here!).
• Lead by example – if you’re comfortable with public speaking, share your experiences with your child and explain why you enjoy it – there is nothing like a good role model to help inspire!

 

If you’re interested in taking this to the next step to help your child develop their speaking skills and build their self confidence, why not give one of our debating and public speaking classes a try? Speaking Schools Australasia courses are fun, place a strong emphasis on practice, are run in small groups and are taught by our team of experienced coaches – for more information or to enrol, please check out what classes are available or contact us today!

 

Ways to make public speaking fun for kids!

One of the best ways to make public speaking fun for kids is to get them involved in interactive activities and speaking games.

By switching the focus from debating and public speaking to something more enjoyable, kids spend less time concentrating on something they find daunting and instead place their attention on the task at hand. This allows students to develop their communication skills without realising they’re doing so, leading them to become better public speakers in the process!

At Speaking Schools Australasia, we’ve got an extensive set of resources that our coaches use to help students find their voice, but here are some ideas that you can use at home with your child:

• Have them act out a scene from their favourite book or movie.
• Get them to teach you something they’re passionate about.
• Do a “question and answer” session, where your child has to answer questions from you on a given topic – you can mix it up and get them to think more critically by getting them to ask you questions too!
• Acquire board games such as “Articulate” that help kids develop their communication skills.
• Encourage them to perform impromptu speeches – this will help them think on their feet and be less nervous when it comes to formal speeches.

If you’re looking for more ideas, our YouTube channel is packed with videos on fun public speaking activities for kids!

We hope this has given you some insight into why public speaking is important for kids and how you can help them develop their skills – remember, the key is to make it fun!

 

Why choose Speaking Schools Australasia to help develop your child’s communication skills?

There are dozens of reasons why you should choose SSA to help bring out the best in your child – just a few include:

• We are the leading provider of public speaking courses for kids in Sydney, with combined decades worth of experience teaching students of all ages.
• Our classes are smaller in size than other providers, with our largest classes having a coach-to-student ratio of 9:1 (most providers have classes of 12 – 16 students).
• We are loved by Sydney parents and students alike, with 100+ five-star reviews on Google.
• We place a strong emphasis on fun games and engaging content to ensure that students aren’t just attending another coaching session – they’re genuinely excited to attend.
• Our focus is on “learning by doing“, where students can practice their speaking skills at least once every session.
• We are a registered provider in the NSW Government Creative Kids program, with Creative Kids Vouchers accepted for all our programs.
• We have a great team of experienced coaches who understand public speaking and debating, and are passionate about not only teaching children, but helping kids reach their potential.
• Our school holiday workshops and weekly programs are taught at locations all over Sydney.
• We have been running online programs for 5+ years and have a tried and tested formula that helps bring out the best in students;
• We offer a money-back satisfaction guarantee – if you or your child is not happy with our program, we’ll refund your fees in full.

 

 

What Presentation Skills Programs does Speaking Schools Australasia offer?

Speaking Schools Australasia offers an incredibly wide range of programs that run in both the school holidays and the school term. Our weekly classes and school holiday workshops run in-person at a wide range of locations across Sydney. Online classes are available for students who either can’t physically attend or prefer the online medium.

In particular, Speaking Schools offers:

• Speaking Skills classes, such as Speaking Skills Butterflies and Speaking Skills Joeys, are shorter programs designed to help younger students learn essential communication skills.
• Presentation Skills classes, such as Presentation Skills Leopards and Presentation Skills Tigers, aim to help early primary school students build their confidence and develop their public speaking skills.
• Speaking Camp classes, such as Speaking Camp Koalas and Speaking Camp Kangaroos, take mid-primary school students through a range of fun and engaging speaking skills.
• Public Speaking classes, such as Public Speaking Penguins and Foundations of Public Speaking, focus on giving students the tools they need to assist their academic learning.
• Debating classes, such as Debating Hummingbirds and Practice Debates, emphasise all of the necessary skills to argue a persuasive case.

In addition to the above, we also run in-school programs for primary and high school students, and Creative Kids Vouchers are accepted for all our programs.

Please get in touch to learn more about our public speaking classes for kids in Sydney!

 

Public Speaking for Kids in Sydney

Overall, public speaking can be a very rewarding experience for both primary school and high school students. It’s a great way to develop confidence, learn new things and have fun!

For parents, the best way to help their kids with public speaking is to encourage them to practice regularly, prepare for upcoming speeches and listen to feedback. And for kids, making public speaking fun can be as simple as getting involved in interactive activities.

If you’re looking to boost your child’s education with the best public speaking classes for kids in Sydney, look no further than Speaking Schools Australasia!

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