Parenting Guide

Wed, 02 Jul

From Hesitant to Headliner – My Child’s Public Speaking Transformation with PlanetSpark

Six months ago, if someone had told me my daughter would be confidently addressing an auditorium filled with people, I would’ve laughed. She was the shyest child I knew—barely audible in class presentations and quick to hide behind me at social gatherings. But then we discovered PlanetSpark.

It started with a trial session. Her coach spoke with warmth, enthusiasm, and patience. My daughter responded almost instantly—smiling, opening up, and even attempting a small story. That 25-minute class set a new direction for her development.

PlanetSpark doesn’t just “teach” public speaking. It enables it. Through personalized classes, real-time feedback, and engaging activities like storytelling, debate, and news reporting, children are gradually introduced to the power of their own voice. There’s no rush. No pressure. Just consistent encouragement and structure.

The transformation is gradual but visible. Week one was all about trust. Her mentor asked about her favorite food, colors, and hobbies—turning her answers into speech exercises. Week two introduced voice modulation, pauses, and sentence stress. Week three and four brought impromptu speaking, where she had to think on her feet.

By the sixth week, she was presenting a short piece on “Why Cartoons Should Be Watched by Adults Too.” It was witty, thoughtful, and confidently delivered.

I wasn’t just watching my child speak. I was watching her grow.

By week eight, she was recording speeches with smooth transitions and full expressions. She even wrote her own story and narrated it with dialogue, humor, and great energy. Her coach offered specific feedback—“Try pausing after this phrase,” or “Add an example here.” It helped sharpen her delivery.

Today, she’s the go-to presenter in her classroom. At her cousin’s birthday party, she hosted games and led the storytelling session. More than applause, she now seeks feedback—asking us, “Did I pause at the right time?”

What’s amazing is that she’s not just performing—she’s reflecting. She watches her old videos, sets personal goals, and asks for new challenges. One day she wants to give a TED-style talk. The next, she’s creating mock interviews with family members.

PlanetSpark gave her a voice, a stage, and the belief that she belongs there. For any parent wondering if communication skills matter—believe me, they do. And this is the best place to start.

No matter what type of learner your child is, PlanetSpark helps set your child up for success by providing online classes with a curriculum that's designed to develop essential skills to make your child future-ready.

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No matter what type of learner your child is, PlanetSpark helps set your child up for success by providing online classes with a curriculum that's designed to develop essential skills to make your child future-ready.

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No matter what type of learner your child is, PlanetSpark helps set your child up for success by providing online classes with a curriculum that's designed to develop essential skills to make your child future-ready.

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