What's your Savior Speech?
Write and deliver a short 'savior' speech explaining how you would help others or the planet, practicing clear speaking, confidence, and compassion.
Step-by-step guide to write and deliver a 'What's Your Savior' speech
Step 1
Pick who or what you want to save today like your neighborhood animals your school or the planet.
Step 2
Brainstorm and write down at least five different ways you could help that person place or problem.
Step 3
Circle your three favorite ideas from your list.
Step 4
Choose one of the three ideas to be the focus of your speech.
Step 5
Write one sentence that opens your speech and says who you are and why you care.
Step 6
Write one sentence that explains the main problem you want to fix.
Step 7
Write one sentence that describes your plan for helping or solving the problem.
Step 8
Write one sentence that kindly asks others to help you or join your action.
Step 9
Copy each sentence onto a separate index card so you have an opening a problem a plan and a call-to-action card.
Step 10
Decorate your title card with colouring materials so it looks bright and proud.
Step 11
Practice reading your cards aloud once while standing up using a clear voice.
Step 12
Practice reading your cards two more times while looking at an audience or a mirror.
Step 13
Use a timer or clock to time your speech and aim for about one to two minutes.
Step 14
Make one small change to your cards to shorten or lengthen the speech if needed.
Step 15
Share your finished creation 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 we use if we don't have index cards or special colouring supplies?
If you don't have index cards, copy each sentence onto folded printer paper, sticky notes, or cut cereal-box cardstock, and instead of markers use crayons, colored pencils, stickers, or a printed digital slide for your title card decoration.
My speech is too long, or I get stuck during brainstorming—what should I try?
If your timed speech exceeds 1–2 minutes, make one small change to shorten by combining or trimming sentences on the problem or plan cards and re-time with your timer/clock, and if you get stuck brainstorming five ideas, ask family members for suggestions or use 'who, what, where' prompts then circle your three favorites.
How can I change the activity for younger or older kids?
For younger children, have them draw pictures on separate index cards and list three simple helpers instead of five, while older kids can add a short research fact on the problem card, expand the speech to 2–3 minutes, or create slides before sharing on DIY.org.
What are easy ways to make the speech more exciting or personal?
Decorate your title card with photos or meaningful stickers, add a small prop that illustrates your plan, practice with a live audience for more confidence, and film the final version to upload to DIY.org or share with your class.
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Facts about public speaking and leadership for kids
🎤 About 75% of people say they feel some nervousness about public speaking—you're not alone!
👧 Greta Thunberg began her global climate strikes at age 15, showing young voices can spark big change.
🌍 One mature tree can absorb about 48 pounds (22 kg) of carbon dioxide per year—small actions add up!
🤝 People who volunteer regularly often report higher happiness and better mental health—helping others helps you too.
💡 TED Talks are famously kept to 18 minutes because short, focused speeches are more memorable.
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