Make a Speech at a Party
Write and practice a short party speech to share at a family or classroom celebration, using simple structure, friendly tone, and confident delivery.
Step-by-step guide to make a speech at a party
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Step 1
Choose which party or celebration you will make your speech for.
Step 2
Decide who will be in your audience like family or classmates.
Step 3
Pick the purpose of your speech such as saying thank you telling a short memory or congratulating someone.
Step 4
Choose a simple three-part structure with an opening one to three short points and a closing.
Step 5
Write a friendly opening sentence that greets your audience and says why you are speaking.
Step 6
Write one to three short points about what you liked or want to share using simple words.
Step 7
Write a short closing sentence that thanks people or gives a cheerful goodbye.
Step 8
Put each sentence or short point on an index card or on separate lines of your paper.
Step 9
Practice your speech aloud three times using the cards to help you.
Step 10
Add one friendly gesture and a smile during practice to make your speech warm.
Step 11
Time your speech with a clock and shorten it if it is longer than sixty seconds.
Step 12
Ask a family member or friend to listen and give one kind tip to help you improve.
Step 13
Share your finished speech on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have index cards or a clock for timing?
If you don't have index cards, cut regular paper into strips and write each sentence on a strip for the 'Put each sentence...' step, and use your phone's timer instead of a clock to 'Time your speech'.
My child gets nervous and forgets linesâwhat step can help fix that?
If they forget lines or get nervous, follow the instruction to 'Practice your speech aloud three times using the cards' and have a family member listen so the 'one kind tip' can point out which short points to simplify or reorder.
How should I change the activity for different ages?
For preschoolers, use picture cards and one short point per card and for older kids, use a three-part structure with up to three short points, practice aloud three times, and use the clock to tighten the speech under 60 seconds.
How can we make the speech more special or advanced?
Personalize and extend the activity by adding a small themed prop to match your chosen party, rehearsing gestures and a smile during practice, recording the final performance, and then sharing the finished speech on DIY.org.
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Facts about public speaking for kids
đ Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) affects about 75% of people, so feeling nervous is very common.
đ Practicing your speech out loud several times cuts mistakes and boosts friendly delivery.
đ§ Smiling and speaking slowly can make you seem more confident and help your audience follow you.
đ Speeches with a clear beginning, middle, and end are easier for listeners to remember.
đ¤ TED Talks use an 18-minute limit to keep speeches short and memorable.
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