In classrooms, group activities, interviews, and everyday conversations, the ability to speak clearly has become one of the most valuable skills a child can develop. Confidence does not always come naturally, especially during middle school and teenage years. For many students, it grows only when practiced, encouraged, and shaped in the right environment. That is the concept behind this 3-week expert-led live masterclass by The Times of India, designed for students from Grades 6 to 10 and scheduled from June 6 to June 21, 2026.
A Program Built Around Participation
This is not a passive online class where children log in, listen, and forget. The masterclass is structured as an interactive experience with 7 live online sessions spread across 3 weeks. Each class is designed to keep children active, involved, and responding in real time. The curriculum goes beyond public speaking alone. Students will work on self-confidence, communication, body language, storytelling, and social skills—abilities that matter in school now and later in interviews, presentations, and leadership roles. For many children, this may be the first structured space where they begin to find their voice. The sessions are practical by design. Children will take part in speaking exercises, confidence-building tasks, role plays, and a final showcase presentation, giving them a chance to apply what they learn in a supportive setting.
Open to Beginners as Well
One of the most appealing aspects of the program is that it does not assume prior experience. It is open to complete beginners as well as children who have some exposure to public speaking but want to grow more confident and polished. This makes it especially useful for students who are shy, hesitant to speak in groups, or unsure how to express themselves clearly. Rather than pushing them too hard too soon, the program is designed to build ease step by step. The larger goal is simple: to help children feel more capable when speaking, presenting, and participating in everyday life.
Flexible Timing for Busy Families
Summer schedules can be unpredictable, and the program has been planned with that in mind. To make attendance easier, the same class will be held twice a day—once in the morning and once in the evening. If a child misses one slot, they can attend the alternate session on the same day. However, there are no session recordings, and if both sessions are missed, neither a makeup class nor a recording will be available. Regular participation therefore matters. For certification, a minimum attendance of 5 sessions is mandatory. Certificates will also be awarded based on overall performance, participation, and achievements throughout the program.
Final Showcase and Recognition
The masterclass ends with a final showcase presentation, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. For children, that moment can be especially meaningful. It is not only a chance to perform but also to see how far they have come in a short period of time. Participants will receive certification from The Times of India. There is also an opportunity to be featured on The Times of India, while top performers will receive exciting rewards. Those additions make the program feel rewarding, but the real value lies in what children carry forward after it ends.
Confidence is not only about speaking louder or standing at the front of a room. It is about answering without fear, asking questions freely, expressing ideas clearly, and moving through school with a steadier sense of self. For students in Grades 6 to 10, that kind of support can shape not just how they speak but how they see themselves. For parents looking to invest in more than marks—in a child's voice, presence, and self-belief—this 3-week masterclass offers a strong place to begin.
