Public speaking is a skill, not a talent — and it starts with finding your voice. "Mic Check: Let's Talk!" is a one-day public speaking workshop designed to help kids build confidence, one minute at a time. From body language to diction and effective pauses, participants learn the essentials of speaking well — then put it into practice with a live jam, speaking on a chosen topic in front of the group.

What to Expect

• Instructor-led sessions covering the basics of public speaking.
• Guidance on body language, effective pauses, diction, and intonation.
• A live jam where kids speak for a minute on a chosen topic in front of the group.
• Hands-on practice designed to build real, in-the-moment speaking confidence.

Who Is It For

• Kids aged 8–12 years who want to find their voice and speak with confidence.
• Young speakers looking to think on their feet and express themselves clearly.

Prerequisites

• No prior public speaking experience required.
• Just willingness to participate and speak up.

Why Attend?

• Build foundational public speaking skills like diction, pauses, and body language.
• Practice real speaking in a supportive, live setting.
• Learn from a highly experienced educator and speech facilitator.
• Walk away with tools and confidence to speak up in any setting.

Meet the Teacher

Smriti Kocchar brings over 40 years of experience as an educator, with expertise as a Speech, Drama, and Elocution facilitator, as well as an Alternate Waldorf educator. Her deep experience helps children build genuine confidence in how they speak, present themselves, and connect with an audience.