Building Up Our Teens through Speech and Debate

My college junior just is finishing up her leadership program this year. It is called Global Leadership, and she is delighted to be in this program. 

Getting into it as a freshman involved two interviews, references, and the like.  

Her interest in leadership began when she was homeschooling high school...

First, she wanted to try a speech class, to learn how to do public speaking.  And it went on from there...

Today, I'd like to share how my daughter developed speech and debate, with 2 resources for speech and debate:

1.  Speech 1 - Public Speaking and Practical Life Skills 

This fun and creative Christian based course was put together by my friend, Vicki Tillman of 7 Sisters Homeschool.

It is has a Christian world view. And is very encouraging. 

Speech 1 includes:

•  everything you need to help your teen develop the confidence to speak publicly 
• 15 lessons which can easily be expanded to make it a full English credit.

If your teen is interested in a Christian or other college, this can be a great addition to their transcript.

I am so glad that she has developed confidence in public speaking. 

There are so many options in the community, for teens!  

2.   NFSCA Christian Speech and Debate Progam 

Another great option for public speaking is the NFSCA Speech and Debate Program.  The program offers a nationwide  program in public speaking, specifically for homeschoolers.  They offer training, qualifying tournaments, and a national championship.  Many of the families in our area have participated in this activity. 

As homeschoolers, we're already expert in following our children's interests. And I just followed my teen's interests...what a joy to be able to do that.

Sunday was our youth group service.....

My 17 year old daughter got up in front of our  congregation and spoke with confidence.

She built her confidence through different homeschool activities throughout her growing up years.

But speech and debate were key for her for developing that self confidence.

Now she is a marketing coordinator for an engineering company.  And loves her work.

Homeschooling is the best way to help our teens develop their God given gifts and special interests. 

What are your favorite activities for your teen?  

Thanks for stopping by BJ's Homeschool,

Betsy

Betsy is mom to her now college grad, whom she homeschooled through high school.  She blogs at BJ's Homeschool, about the early years, highschool, 
college, gifted/2e and wrote -Homeschooling High School with College in Mind, 2nd Edition,  

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