Martin Luther King’s speech ’I have a dream’ inspired a nation and broke down racial barriers. US President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address invoked the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. President Richard Nixon’s speech united a nation and put a man on the moon. All these speeches had one thing in common – they were great public speeches.

Public speaking is key to success in today’s world. Lack of proper communication skills can make moving ahead in life difficult. It is an art that can only be mastered with practice.

According to publicspeakingpower.com, public speaking is one of the most important skills that children will ever develop in their life. Learning to speak in public can help children in so many ways. It can equip them with the skill to get their message across, make them more comfortable around other people, increase their self-confidence and so on. However, most children, and adults, feel nervous about speaking in public. You can help your child overcome his fear of public speaking with a few helpful tips. One of the tips to enable him overcome his anxiety is to give due importance to auditions and make rehearsals fun. Indiaparenting.com says preparing your child to speak for the first time on stage requires more of a methodical approach than a disciplined one.

To know more about the benefits of public speaking for children and ways you can help your child overcome the fear of public speaking, skim through the pages of this ClipBook.