Public Speaking Games for Kids
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Public speaking can be really daunting for kids, but with a little preparation and some games, they can feel ready to take the stage. Here are ten public speaking games for kids to help them feel more confident and excited about speaking in front of a crowd:
1. Word Association: Kids take turns saying a word and the next person then has to say a word in association with the first word. For example, if the first word is “elephant,” the next person might say “big” and the next person might say “noisy.”
2. The Mirror Game: Kids take turns talking to themselves in the mirror, and then they have to turn around and talk to a group of people. Afterward, they have to answer questions about what they said.
3. The Soap Box Game: Kids take turns standing in front of a group and giving a speech about a topic that they know little about. Afterward, the group can ask questions or make comments.
4. The Quiz Show: Kids take turns giving a speech about a topic that they know little about, and then they have to answer questions from the group.
5. The Debate: Kids take turns giving a speech on one side of an issue and then they have to answer questions from the group.
6. The Powerpoint Presentation: Kids take turns giving a speech about a topic that they know little about, and then they have to create a Powerpoint presentation about their speech.
7. The Riddle: Kids take turns giving a speech about a riddle that they know little about and then the group has to try to solve the riddle.
8. The Speech Contest: Kids take turns giving a speech about a topic that they know little about and then they have to compete against other kids in the group in a speech competition.
9. The Debate Tournament: Kids take turns giving a speech on one side of an issue and then they have to compete against other kids in the group in a debate tournament.
10. The Quiz Show Tournament: Kids take turns giving a speech about a topic that they know little about and then they have to compete against other kids in the group in a quiz show tournament.