Imagine this.
A 10-year-old girl named Maya stood backstage, clutching a crumpled piece of paper in her trembling hands. It was her first-ever speech at school — a short talk about her favorite animal. She had practiced for days in front of the mirror. Her parents cheered her on at home. But now, in front of a real audience, her stomach felt like it was full of jumping frogs.
Her name was called. The lights were bright. Her legs didn’t want to move. Her mouth went dry.
That, friends, is stage fright — and it’s something almost every child, and even adults, face at some point.
But Maya’s story didn’t end there.
🌟 Enter Silver Tongue
After her stage fright episode, Maya’s teacher told her parents about a program called Silver Tongue — a fun and friendly space where children learn to speak confidently, express themselves, and actually enjoy being in the spotlight.
Maya joined the next week.
She expected it to be like another class: textbooks, lectures, and maybe some scary speeches. But what she found was completely different.
On her very first day, Maya and the other children played a game called “Story Ball.” One person tossed a ball and said a sentence to begin a story, like: “Once upon a time, a dragon lost its fire.” Whoever caught the ball had to continue the story with another sentence — and on it went!
No pressure. No stage. Just laughter and creativity.
Before she even realized it, Maya was talking in front of others — smiling, laughing, and loving every minute of it.
🎭 2. Acting It Out
One week, the theme was expressions and body language. The children were asked to perform little skits with different emotions — happiness, surprise, sadness, and excitement.
Maya and her team acted out a funny scene about aliens landing in their school canteen. Everyone roared with laughter — including Maya.
She learned that being expressive didn’t mean being perfect. It meant being brave, being silly, and being herself.
🗣️ 3. Small Steps, Big Wins
Maya’s coaches didn’t expect her to deliver a perfect speech right away. They broke down public speaking into small, easy steps:
Step 1: Say your name and favorite color.
- Step 2: Describe your morning in 3 sentences.
- Step 3: Tell a story you made up.
Every time she spoke, Maya was clapped for. Encouraged. Celebrated.And over time, she stopped clutching her notes. She started looking up. Smiling more. And she began to believe — maybe, just maybe — she was a good speaker.
🧠 4. Confidence That Goes Beyond the Stage
After a few months at Silver Tongue, something amazing happened.
Maya’s teacher noticed she raised her hand more often in class. She volunteered to explain a science project. She made new friends at the school talent show.
Speaking with confidence isn’t just about being on stage. It helps children in class discussions, group work, interviews, and daily conversations. It gives them the voice to share ideas and the courage to be themselves.
🎉 Maya’s Comeback
Six months after her first scary speech day, Maya stood on the same stage at school — this time for a storytelling competition.
She wore her favorite yellow dress, took a deep breath, and began:
“Once upon a time, a dragon lost its fire…”
The audience was hooked.
Maya didn’t shake. She didn’t freeze. She spoke — clearly, confidently, and with a spark in her eyes.
When the applause came, she smiled wide. It wasn’t just for the story. It was for how far she had come.
💬 Your Child Can Shine Too
Every child deserves to be heard. At Silver Tongue, we believe that public speaking isn’t just a skill — it’s a superpower. And it’s one we help children discover with kindness, creativity, and a whole lot of fun.
Whether your child is shy like Maya or already bursting with stories, we’re here to help them grow, speak, and shine.
So next time someone asks, “Stage fright?”
You can smile and say, “Not tonight!”
Sindhu Pramod,
Freelance Content Creator
