Your Final Speech with DIY
Prepare and perform a short final speech using DIY cue cards and simple props, practicing organization, clear speaking, eye contact, and confident delivery.
Step-by-step guide to Your Final Speech with DIY
Step 1
Pick one fun topic for your final speech.
Step 2
Choose the goal of your speech to inform persuade or thank.
Step 3
Write a short opening sentence on paper that grabs attention.
Step 4
Write one main idea on each of three index cards.
Step 5
Write one short cue word on each index card to remind you of details.
Step 6
Draw a tiny doodle on each card to help you remember the idea.
Step 7
Put the cards in the order you will speak.
Step 8
Pick two simple props that match your topic and keep them nearby.
Step 9
Stand up and practice your speech out loud two short times using your cards.
Step 10
While practicing look at a person or a stuffed toy between sentences to practice eye contact.
Step 11
Practice using one hand gesture at the same spot when you say an important point.
Step 12
Ask a family member to listen and tell you one thing you did well and one thing to improve.
Step 13
Make one small change to your cue cards or gesture based on the feedback.
Step 14
Deliver your final speech once from start to finish using your cards and props.
Step 15
With help from an adult share a photo or description of your finished speech on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
If I don't have index cards or small props, what can I use instead?
Cut printer paper into 3x5-inch rectangles or use sticky notes for the index cards, and pick small toys, a spoon, or a scarf from around the house as the two simple props.
What should I do if I get nervous or forget my lines while practicing or during the final speech?
Number your index cards, practice the speech out loud two short times as instructed, look at a stuffed toy between sentences to practice eye contact, and use the same hand gesture at the important point to help you remember the line.
How can I change the activity to suit a younger child or a teenager?
For younger kids use one or two large cards with big doodles and more adult help for the opening sentence, while teenagers can expand each of the three index cards into longer points, add a timed practice, and choose props that support a persuasive or informative goal.
How can we make the final speech more creative or personal after following all the steps?
Decorate or color the index cards to match your opening sentence, coordinate the two simple props with your topic, make the one small change suggested in feedback noticeable, and share a photo or description of the finished speech on DIY.org.
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Facts about public speaking for kids
😱 About 75% of people say they feel some nervousness about public speaking — it's called glossophobia!
👀 Making steady eye contact helps audiences feel connected and makes a speaker seem more confident.
🗂️ Simple cue cards (index cards) are a favorite tool for speakers to stay organized without reading every word.
🎤 TED Talks are famously limited to 18 minutes to keep speeches short, focused, and memorable.
🏆 Toastmasters International supports public speaking practice with clubs in over 140 countries.
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