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Tiny Pitch Pals: A High-Energy Start to Persuasive Communication! Location: Our New Center in Herndon Duration: 5 Weeks | 1 Hour Per Class Get ready for an exciting, high-energy adventure in persuasive speaking with Tiny Pitch Pals! This class is perfect for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students to begin building confidence and mastering the art of persuasion in a fun, supportive environment. Persuasive speaking is a powerful skill that helps children express their ideas clearly, influence others, and confidently share their thoughts. Through engaging games, creative challenges, and interactive activities, your child will learn how to pitch their ideas persuasively—while having an absolute blast! In Tiny Pitch Pals, children will develop a loud, clear voice and build important public speaking skills, setting them up for future success in school, friendships, and beyond. They'll also have the chance to connect with others, practice social skills, and make new friends in an encouraging, high-energy community. Why Persuasive Speaking is Important for Young Children: Persuasive speaking helps children develop confidence, improve communication, and express their opinions in a clear and convincing way. It boosts creativity, encourages social interaction, and helps kids understand how to connect with others while expressing their ideas. In this class, children will learn how to persuade, influence, and communicate effectively in a fun and playful way! What Your Child Will Learn: Persuasive Techniques: Learn simple and fun ways to express ideas, including using reasons, examples, and emotions to persuade others. Easy Structures & Acronyms: Kids will use simple tools like I.P.P. (Introduction, Point, Persuasion) and playful acronyms like S.O.S. (State, Offer, Support) to organize their persuasive thoughts—perfect for both readers and non-readers! Public Speaking Confidence: Develop the confidence to speak clearly and persuasively, whether in front of a group or one-on-one. Social Skills: Practice listening to others, sharing opinions, and engaging in positive, respectful conversations. Creative Persuasion: Use creative challenges and fun games to practice persuasion in exciting, imaginative ways. What Your Child Will Do: Interactive Persuasion Games: Participate in fun activities that challenge kids to persuade others, like creating pitches or convincing the class to agree with their ideas. Persuasive Storytelling: Combine storytelling with persuasion by creating and presenting fun, convincing tales! Personalized Feedback: Receive individual support to help grow their persuasive speaking skills, with guidance that helps them improve every session. Collaborative Challenges: Work together with classmates to create persuasive speeches or pitches, strengthening teamwork and communication. What They’ll Achieve: Confidence in Speaking: Develop the confidence to speak up and express opinions clearly and persuasively in front of others. Social Skills: Build important listening and conversation skills, learning how to take turns, engage in dialogue, and collaborate with others. Persuasion Skills: Learn to persuade others effectively, whether for fun or in real-life situations, like convincing a friend or presenting an idea at school. A Great Community to Socialize and Make Friends: Tiny Pitch Pals isn’t just about learning persuasive speaking—it’s also about building friendships! Your child will have the chance to interact with peers in a fun and supportive community, making new friends while practicing their speaking and social skills. This class provides a fantastic opportunity for kids to connect, collaborate, and grow together! Why Choose This Class? Our instructors are passionate, energetic, and creative, bringing a fun and encouraging atmosphere to every class. They are committed to helping each child build confidence, develop speaking skills, and have fun while learning. Please note: Occasional assignments may be given to help maximize the benefits of the class. Reserve your child’s spot in Tiny Pitch Pals today and watch them become confident, persuasive speakers while making friends and having a blast!