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“Middie Trekkers- Fundamentals of ON-THE-SPOT Speaking!” (Grades 5-8, Sunday Schedule)

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Highest Speak

97% positive reviews

(32)


Herndon, VA

Overview

Ages

11-14 years

Attendance

Drop-off: kids only

Frequency

Weekly


What your child’s day will look like

Impromptu Speech Class (Grades 5-8) Location: Our New Center in Herndon Duration: 5 Weeks | 1.5 Hours Per Class This class is perfect for both beginners and more experienced middle school speakers! With a highly individualized approach, every student is challenged and supported at their unique level, ensuring steady improvement from their baseline. Designed to be energetic, engaging, and fun, this class equips students with the tools to confidently handle impromptu speaking in both academic and social settings. Impromptu speaking is one of the most critical skills for pre-teens and teens, whether they are presenting in class, participating in debates, meeting new people, or answering unexpected questions. Many students struggle to articulate their thoughts on the spot—even when they know the information. This class helps students overcome these challenges by teaching techniques that are both practical and empowering. LEARN - Understand frameworks and strategies for organizing thoughts quickly and clearly. - Explore various types of impromptu speaking, including how to respond to challenging or abstract questions. - Develop daily positive communication habits to improve speaking confidence in any situation. DO - Practice speaking skills in every class with fun, hands-on activities and games. - Collaborate with peers in a lively and supportive environment. - Receive individualized feedback that is immediately implemented to ensure improvement during each session. - Complete targeted weekly assignments to solidify skills outside of class. IMPROVE - Build the confidence to speak effectively and thoughtfully in any scenario. - Receive personalized feedback tailored to their skill level, ensuring consistent growth. - Sharpen communication skills with expert guidance from passionate, experienced instructors who understand the unique needs of middle school students. Special Note: For classes with more than 10 students, we’ll have two instructors to ensure every student receives personalized attention and feedback. Note: Assignments are a key part of the class. Students are expected to complete them to get the most out of this learning experience. Our instructors bring energy, expertise, and a passion for teaching, making each class engaging and impactful. This is not just a speech class—it’s an experience that will empower your child to succeed in school and beyond, while they have a blast! Empower your middle schooler to speak with confidence—reserve their spot today! This version speaks directly to the needs of grades 5-8 while maintaining the fun and supportive tone. Let me know if there’s anything else to adjust!

Reviews

97%

31

Based on 32 reviews

  • Thank you for sample workshop. I think this would be helpful for my son so I will enroll him in virtual class. If you have live non-Sunday class, please let me know. Thanks!

    JP

    Jane P.

    09/25/2023

  • It was wonderful and encouraged my children to continue doing the exercises and games they were introduced to. We will be signing up for classes.

    GC

    Ghazal C.

    07/01/2023

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Additional instructions

Bring a water bottle if needed.


Location

Herndon, VA


Tags

STEM

Play

Theater

Academic

Coding

Language

Grades 5-8

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Sunday, Mar 2

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

$250

/ child


Sunday, Mar 9

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

$250

/ child


Sunday, Mar 16

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

$250

/ child


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