I have been working with kids for a long time now and I can tell you that I have met some kids that are just naturally confident in the way they speak and interact with others.
While some are just too shy to speak in front of their classmates. Don’t get me wrong, every child is different.
What I have learnt from raising my own son to adulthood, is that kids don’t just know how to do things until we teach them or show them how to.
So if you are a parent who would like to encourage your child to be a confident speaker, then today’s post is for you.
Before I share some tips with you please remember that Rome was not built in a day. So be patient with your children they will get there with lots of practice and persistence is key.
So here we go:
1. Start by encouraging them to tell you about the story they just read, or they can talk to you about their day at school. ( this allows them to improve their pronunciation and helps them become confident communicators)
2. Whenever they are talking you this, please encourage them to look at you. (Eye Contact Matters)
Making eye contact with the you is crucial for effective public speaking. Encourage your child to connect with you or others by making eye contact, as this shows that they are speaking directly to you.
3. Another thing you can do is to allow them to make an order for food or ice. (talking to an adult will help them to be more confident speakers)
4. Encourage family story time and allow them to pick Pick a Topic They Like·
5. Let Them Practice With Speaking Their Siblings or friend
My final thought
Developing these skills will help our children in whatever career they choose. Our children don’t have to be magnificent speakers but the more confident they are when they speak, the stronger their communication skills are.
I remembered the day my son came back from a work event, where he was expected to come out in front of his colleagues to speak about something and he said he was so nervous that he had to make an excuse and leave. Although now is better at public speaking.
But he blamed me for not enrolling him in a public speaking club when he was younger.
So if you have a child that you think needs some help speaking in public please enrol them in a public speaking club.
Empowering children with the confidence and abilities to speak publicly can have a profound impact on their futures.
ANNOUNCEMENT: 📣
During the Easter break, we are going to organise a PUBLIC SPEAKING Workshop for kids ages 6-11. I am organising this event with one of my friends who is a public speaking coach. The workshop is a 3-day events.
Stay tuned for more informations on the Workshop.
Ms Olu ❤️
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