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Retora Kids

Public speaking for kids: 5 to 15 years, 3 playful levels

Retora Kids delivers a playful public speaking class for children ages 5 to 15 across three levels: Kids Start (5-8), Kids Grow (8-12), Kids Play (12-15). Small group max 8 kids per trainer, parent joins first session, no shaming methodology. Trainers experienced with kids from teacher, mentor, or parent educator background.

3 Level Framework

Three Kids Levels Following Age and Development Rhythm

Every kid grows at their own pace. Retora Kids level framework respects developmental milestones, not chronological pressure. Placement discussion happens at free initial parent consultation.

  1. 01

    Kids Start

    Age5 to 8 years

    Level focus: Brave to speak up, recognize own voice, picture storytelling

    Super playful initial phase. Kids learn to raise hand, answer trainer questions, tell picture stories 30 seconds, and play animal roles. Focus on safety and joy, not performance.

    What kids can do after this level
    • Brave to raise hand answering without being asked
    • Simple picture storytelling 30 seconds with beginning-middle-end flow
    • Recognize soft, medium, loud voice and when to use
    • Show and tell favorite objects with 3 key sentences
    Weekly session structure
    • Warm-up circle time 10 minutes with voice games
    • Picture storytelling or show and tell 15 minutes per child
    • Peer share plus appreciation clapping rotation
    End-of-level milestone

    In the last session of the level, your child practises a 2-minute show and tell that parents are welcome to watch, followed by a short progress note from the trainer.

  2. 02

    Kids Grow

    Age8 to 12 years

    Level focus: Story structure, engaging opening, school speech competition

    Transition phase from free storytelling to structured speech. Kids learn opening-body-close framework, hook techniques to grab friends attention, and special practice for school speech competitions on August 17, Kartini Day, or National Children Day.

    What kids can do after this level
    • Write and deliver 3-minute speech with clear structure
    • Engaging opening using unique facts, questions, or quotes
    • Vocal variety soft-medium-loud following story emotions
    • Natural gestures and rotating eye contact with audience
    Weekly session structure
    • Mini opening-body-close framework 20 minutes with real examples
    • 3-minute speech practice per child with recording
    • Playback review with trainer plus 2 good things 1 to improve
    End-of-level milestone

    In the last session of the level, your child practises a short speech with an opening, middle, and close that parents are welcome to watch, followed by a short progress note from the trainer.

  3. 03

    Kids Play

    Age12 to 15 years

    Level focus: School event MC, assignment presentation, early debate

    Pre-teen phase ready to perform on real school stage. Kids learn to MC school arts performance, engaging group assignment presentation, plus basic parliamentary debate for inter-school competitions. Starting to develop signature style.

    What kids can do after this level
    • MC school arts performance with complete rundown and improvised transitions
    • Group assignment presentation 5 to 7 minutes with simple visual aids
    • Pro or con debate arguments with AREL structure (Assertion-Reasoning-Evidence-Link)
    • Q&A handling from friends or competition judges calmly
    Weekly session structure
    • MC or presentation case study 15 minutes from reference videos
    • 5 to 7 minute delivery practice per child with real scenarios
    • Structured peer feedback using 3-dimension rubric
    End-of-level milestone

    In the last session of the level, your child practises a short MC segment or presentation that parents are welcome to watch, followed by a short progress note from the trainer.

Safety Principles

6 safety principles ensuring kids learn safe and happy

Kids classes are not adult classes made smaller. Retora Kids has specific principles designed with parent educators plus child psychologists to safeguard child wellbeing.

  1. 01

    Parent joins first session

    First session of every cohort, one parent joins in the room. We want you to see how the trainer interacts with kids, and the child feels safe because parent knows what is happening.

  2. 02

    Small group max 8 kids

    Kids classes never exceed 8 kids per trainer. Kids need personal attention, sufficient speaking turns, and space to make mistakes without embarrassment in front of many peers.

  3. 03

    No shaming, no ranking

    We never compare one child to another in front of them. Feedback always in 2 good things and 1 to improve format. Focus on personal progress, not inter-kid competition.

  4. 04

    Trainers experienced teaching kids

    Retora trainers for kids are selected from those with at least 2 years of teaching kids experience (teachers, children community mentors, or experienced parent educators). Not adult speaker trainers suddenly shifted to kids.

  5. 05

    Recording optional with parent consent

    Kids session recording for playback review only done with written parent consent. Recordings stored privately in Retora Discord parent-only channel, not uploaded to public without approval.

  6. 06

    Scheduled breaks and snacks

    Kids sessions max 90 minutes with 15-minute break in the middle plus provided healthy snacks. Tired or hungry kids cannot focus on learning to speak.

Parent Frequently Asked Questions

My child is very shy, can they join Retora Kids?
Yes and even suitable. Kids Start (5 to 8 years) specifically for foundation of feeling safe speaking up. Trainer will not force the child to speak in first session, we start from sitting in circle, joining voice games, and gradually until child wants to tell stories. Some kids need 3 to 4 sessions before wanting to speak, that is normal, we respect the child rhythm.
Must parents join throughout the cohort?
No. Parents only join the first session to see the trainer approach plus give safety to the child. After that the child does sessions alone and parents can wait in Retora waiting room or pick up at session end. Kids needing more support (e.g. ages 5 to 6 initial sessions) can have parents in the second session if needed.
What is Retora Kids cost per cohort?
Detailed cost per cohort disclosed at free initial parent consultation. We intentionally do not display specific numbers on this page because cost varies significantly depending on level (Kids Start, Grow, Play), format (online-only, hybrid with venue, or in-person at studio), plus cohort duration (8 sessions, 12 sessions, or 16 sessions).
Is there a guarantee my child becomes more confident?
We do not promise "definitely confident" because every child has different developmental rhythm. What we promise: (1) trainers experienced teaching kids will be present consistently every session, (2) small group max 8 kids so every child gets sufficient practice time, (3) playback recording plus progress report per child for parents, (4) if child is completely not suitable after 3 initial sessions, remaining cohort fee refunded without questions.
If my child wants to enter school speech competitions, which level fits?
Kids Grow (8 to 12 years) specifically focused on preparing school speech competitions. Curriculum covers speech writing techniques for independence themes, Kartini Day, National Children Day, education, etc. Kids trained from theme framing, engaging opening, middle arguments, to compelling closing. Competition prep cohort 8 sessions with 2 mock trials before actual competition.
Can online for kids living outside Jakarta?
Yes. Zoom online small group format available for kids from all Indonesia. Online sessions have similar structure to in-person: warm-up 10 minutes, individual practice per child, playback review, and closing. Online participant limit stays at 8 kids per session to maintain trainer attention quality. Parents required to accompany online sessions for kids ages 5 to 8 (Zoom technical assistance).
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Related Retora Pages

  1. 01Retora Method Confidence-Craft-Command
  2. 02Curriculum Fundamental to Signature (Adult)
  3. 03Public Speaking Guides
  4. 04About Retora