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The Printable Presentation Skills Checklist
Whether it’s a class presentation, a speech, or show-and-tell, run through this before and during. Kids can check the boxes themselves, which turns “be confident” into things they can actually do.
Parents: don’t grade everything at once. Pick just two boxes to focus on per presentation, master those, then move to two more.
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Before you present: get ready
- I know my first sentence by heart.
- I know my last sentence by heart.
- I practiced out loud at least 3 times (not just in my head).
- I timed it: it fits the limit.
- I practiced in front of one person (or a mirror, or the family pet).
- I have my notes on small cards, not a full script.
- I took 3 slow breaths before starting.
Your voice: how you sound
- Loud enough: the person in the back can hear me.
- Slow enough: I’m not racing to the finish.
- Pauses: I stop for a beat after important points.
- Clear: I finish my words instead of mumbling.
- Expression: my voice goes up and down, it’s not flat.
Your body: how you look
- Stand tall: feet planted, not swaying or leaning.
- Still hands: no fidgeting with hair, clothes, or notes.
- Gestures: I use my hands to show what I mean.
- Eye contact: I look at faces, not the floor or ceiling.
- Smile: I look happy to be there (even if I’m nervous!).
Watch your words: the confidence killers
- I cut down my “ums,” “uhs,” and “likes” (a pause is better than an “um”).
- I didn’t say “sorry” or “this is probably wrong.”
- I didn’t rush the ending: I finished strong and said “thank you.”
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