How are speech classes divided – by age level or ability level or both?
Classes are divided primarily by age and then some by ability. We usually divide up the younger groups into ages 4-6, ages 7-9, and ages 10-12. Ages 4-6 have stories, games, and activities designed to increase listening and speaking skills, along with “show and tell” and “miniature” speeches. Ages 7-9 and 10-12 run through the Beginner Speech Program with different activities added based on skill level. During the years in which we have beginner students who are older (up to age 17), we have a beginner group for them during the first semester. These are then divided by age level and ability for the second semester, offering a variety of activites.
