Teacher’s Day 2019: Help your kids show their love for their teachers. (Source: Getty Images)
Teacher’s Day Speech for kids: The bond with school teachers will always hold a special place in your child’s heart. And this is the perfect occasion for your kid to express his or her emotions and thoughts about favourite teachers and thank them for their support and motivation, through a speech. Here are some tips to help your child prepare it.
1. Structure
The speech should be structured well. It can begin with welcoming the teachers and wishing them on this special occasion, followed by the main speech and concluding comments.
2. Keep it personal
Students share a special bond with teachers that is deeply personal. Make sure this is reflected in the child’s Teacher’s Day speech. It can include anecdotes and also talk about what role the teacher genuinely plays in the student’s life. You can spend some time discussing meaningful interactions your child has shared with the teacher, which will be enriching for you as a parent, too.
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3. Express gratitude but don’t exaggerate
Avoid flowery language in the speech; the child can appreciate the teacher and express gratitude without exaggerating. The purpose of the speech is to touch teachers’ hearts and not exhibit your prowess. This exercise will also make your child a better writer in future.
4. Add inspirational quotes
The speech can always begin or end with inspirational quotes but don’t overdo it. There are several famous personalities who have credited their teachers for their success.
5. Keep it short
Once the draft for the speech is ready, edit it to ensure the speech is not too lengthy or boring. Keep it concise and thought-provoking. Time your speech well to ensure it does not exceed the allotted duration.
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6. Practice well
Now that the final speech is ready, get your child to practice it a number of times before the final day to check pronunciation, voice modulation, speed, and so on, to make sure your child feels confident enough to address the audience on Teacher’s Day.
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