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Ways to Teach Public Speaking to Kids

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  Public Speaking is one of the most essential skills that children should learn. Whether they are speaking in front of their class or a group of audience, it is a skill that children must learn.  This skill can help in removing their stage fears and encourages them to become great orators. Here are a few ways on how you can teach public speaking to your kids. Kids enjoy activities that are relatable  Kids have a contagious enthusiasm to try new things. Choose relevant topics that they might enjoy speaking on. Example: The need to have one free period or why the recess should be 10 minutes longer. Such sessions can help kids in sharing their thoughtful responses and helps in reducing their anxiety of being unfamiliar with a topic.   Offer Examples Once you have chosen the topic, you must review the well-formatted speech. Show your kids videos of some famous speakers to learn and get inspired. Introduce them to various examples and ask them to note down the various techniques that are u

5 Simple Ways to improve general knowledge of children

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  General Knowledge is not a subject with a set curriculum, and that’s when it can become tricky for many. Improving general knowledge is a slow process. General Knowledge has a strong correlation to other learning traits like problem solving, intelligence and open mindedness. This is one of the reasons general knowledge is used to measure competence during entrance tests. So here’s how a parent can help their child in developing their general knowledge. Here are 5 simple yet effective habits. A habit to read - Encourage reading beyond the curriculum - Reading can be a great activity, not only to improve language and comprehension but also for general knowledge. Your children don’t just have to read encyclopedias to improve their G.K. Making a habit to read several fictional books can also introduce them to several new concepts and ideas that boost their general knowledge. You can also enroll your child in a book club where he can learn about different characters and story themes.