Early Childhood and Primary School

Elementary/Primary Student Activities:

• The following sources are from peer-reviewed academic journals. They provide activities and other useful information for elementary teachers introducing public speaking to their students. You may have to request full access to these articles.
  • Boyce, J., Alber-Morgan, S., & Riley, J. (2007). Fearless Public Speaking: Oral Presentation Activities for the Elementary Classroom. Childhood Education, 83(3), 142–150. https://doi.org/10.1080/00094056.2007.10522899
  • Fred C. Niedermeyer, & Linda Oliver. (1972). The Development of Young Children’s Dramatic and Public Speaking Skills. The Elementary School Journal, 73(2), 95–100. https://doi.org/10.1086/460739

• The following articles are not peer-reviewed but still great resources for elementary students.
  • Public Speaking Opportunities for Elementary School Students
  • Communication Skills Training for Elementary School Students
  • Public Speaking Games