“Junior Pitching Picnic-Fundamentals of Persuasive Speaking and Writing!” (Ages 7-10, Sunday Schedule)
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Location: Our New Center in Herndon
Duration: 5 Weeks | 1 Hour Per Class
Get ready for a high-energy, fun-packed experience where your child will discover the power of persuasion in the most exciting way! Persuasive speaking is a life-changing skill that helps kids express their ideas with confidence, influence others, and make their voices heard. Through lively games, engaging lessons, and creative challenges, your child will master the art of persuasion while having an absolute blast!
LEARN
• Explore the elements of persuasive speech and writing through interactive lessons and fun, real-world class discussions.
• Be introduced to simple debate techniques in a playful and approachable way that boosts confidence.
• Learn how to quickly structure both impromptu and prepared persuasive speeches in dynamic, fast-paced activities.
• Discover techniques to captivate an audience with humor, creativity, and confidence.
• Learn how to persuade different audiences with the right content while keeping things fun and engaging.
• Learn how to better manage public speaking anxiety and nervousness, building confidence to speak up and present with ease.
• Build a solid understanding of structure, tone, and delivery for persuasive presentations in a lively, supportive environment.
DO
• Work on both impromptu and prepared pitches, presentations, and speeches with high-energy practice activities.
• Create imaginative and hilarious pitches with teammates for collaborative, laughter-filled challenges.
• Participate in energetic demonstrations, role-playing, and interactive games that make learning unforgettable.
• Receive individualized feedback, regardless of your child’s starting skill level, to ensure they improve in every session.
IMPROVE
• Sharpen public speaking and persuasion skills through instant feedback and hands-on practice.
• Use the feedback instantly to ensure that the student captures it and applies it right away.
• Benefit from personalized coaching that challenges and supports every student from their baseline.
• Develop confidence, creativity, and clarity in expressing ideas, whether at school or in everyday life.
Also, for classes with more than 10 students, two enthusiastic instructors will lead the sessions to guarantee every child gets the attention and feedback they deserve.
Oh, and did we mention? Our instructors are professional educators AND performers who bring tons of energy and humor to every class. Your child will laugh, learn, and leave feeling excited for the next session!
Please note: Occasional assignments will be given to maximize the class benefits.