Developing Strong Speakers and Thinkers
The Public Speaking Key program helps students in grades 1–3 build essential communication skills that directly support academic success. Through structured speaking and writing activities, students learn how to present ideas clearly, organize information logically, and express themselves with confidence.
Classes emphasize both prepared and spontaneous speaking. Students practice crafting introductions, outlining ideas, using descriptive language, and incorporating research into presentations. Along the way, they strengthen listening comprehension, writing skills, and critical thinking skills that translate directly into classroom performance.
Whether a student is learning to speak with confidence or ready to refine structure and persuasion, Public Speaking Key provides a supportive environment that challenges students while helping them grow.
Public Speaking Key A
Grades: 1 - 2
Focus: Foundational public speaking and expressive communication.
Public Speaking Key A introduces students to public speaking fundamentals. Students develop confidence engaging an audience, using expressive language, and responding to prompts both with and without preparation. Emphasis is placed on descriptive speech, basic outlining, and connecting emotions and ideas clearly.
Public Speaking Key Classes
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No prior speaking experience required
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Classes are supportive, not competitive
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Ideal for shy or hesitant speakers
Public Speaking Key B
Grades: 2 - 3
Focus: Advanced structure, research, and persuasive speaking
Public Speaking Key B builds on foundational skills by strengthening research, organization, and persuasive communication. Students practice distinguishing facts from opinions, supporting ideas with evidence, refining outlines, and delivering structured presentations with clarity and confidence.
Confident Public Speaking
Students learn to speak clearly and confidently using proper volume, eye contact, and body language. Instruction focuses on helping students feel comfortable presenting ideas in front of peers.
Writing & Organization
Public Speaking Key strengthens writing skills through outlining, topic sentences, and structured responses. Students learn how to organize ideas clearly for both speaking and writing.
Critical Thinking & Reasoning
Students develop early critical thinking skills by distinguishing facts from opinions, supporting ideas with evidence, and responding thoughtfully to questions.
Research & Expression
Through guided research, brainstorming, and descriptive language activities, students learn how to gather information, express opinions, and engage an audience effectively.