3rd–5th Grade- Lesson Plan: Public Speaking & Communication (Month 4) | Everyday Play N Learn Curriculum Series

Core Skills: Language & Posture Regulation, Facial Cue Decoding, Tone & Voice-O-Meter Volume Control, Narrative Pacing, Constructive Feedback ("Two Stars and a Wish"), & Mini "TED Talk" Execution

Empower upper elementary students to find their voice and speak with confidence using the Month 4: Public Speaking & Communication Lesson Plan by Everyday Play N Learn! This comprehensive 21-page monthly curriculum guides 3rd through 5th graders through the step-by-step process of mastering verbal and non-verbal communication, managing performance anxiety, and delivering a formal presentation.

Designed for structured before-and-after school programming, this unit pairs daily interactive drills—such as body language scavenger hunts, Voice-O-Meter volume practice, and impromptu storytelling—with actionable peer feedback routines.

What's Inside:

• Week 1 (Non-Verbal Power: Body, Face, and Tone): Master confident posture vs. slumped stances, practice facial expression cues through charades, analyze tone of voice scenarios, execute Voice-O-Meter volume drills (Levels 1–5), and deliver "Two Truths and a Lie" personal introductions.

• Week 2 (Knowing Your Audience and Speaking Skills): Analyze listener demographics and engagement cues, structure informative "All About Me" talks, play the "Tell Me About It" dice game for extemporaneous speaking, and practice narrative pacing and gestures.

• Week 3 (Structuring Your Message and Peer Feedback): Outline 3-part presentation frameworks (Beginning Hook, Middle Details, End Conclusion), incorporate simple visual aids, and practice structured peer feedback using the "Two Stars and a Wish" methodology.

• Week 4 (The Mini "TED Talk" Final Project & Review): Manage pre-speech nerves, conduct formal timed dress rehearsals, deliver individual 1- to 2-minute "TED Talks" with visual aids, complete self-reflection goal sheets, and create "Communication Trophies".

Product Details:

• Format: Digital Download (Printable PDF)

• Page Count: 21 Action-Packed Daily Lesson Pages

• Structure: Designed for Before Care (7:00 AM–8:30 AM) and After Care (3:30 PM–6:00 PM) timeblocks

• Key Components: Peer Feedback Forms, Voice-O-Meter Worksheets, Impromptu Topic Cards, Visual Aid Planning Guides, & "My Mini TED Talk" Templates

• Publisher: Everyday Play N Learn Child Development