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Speaker’s League

Recommended Ages

Kids can get involved starting in middle school, or join Junior Speaker's league starting at age 7

Speaker’s League is a public speaking and leadership club for kids and teens modeled closely on Toastmasters but designed specifically for young people. Members meet regularly to give prepared speeches, participate in impromptu speaking, and take on rotating roles such as evaluator or timekeeper, all within a predictable, scripted meeting format. Developed by educators who saw a need for structured, youth-friendly public speaking practice, Speaker’s League has become popular in homeschool groups and learning pods. Parents value the clear curriculum, low materials cost, and the way shy students can start with small roles before tackling full speeches. It’s well-suited for ages roughly 8–18, especially in co-ops and microschools. Because clubs are independently run, quality can vary, but the underlying framework is strong. For best results, have kids keep a speaking journal where they reflect on each role and track progress over time.

Ideal for kids about 8–16 who benefit from clear structure, like taking on roles such as timer or evaluator, and enjoy speaking regularly in a familiar group; especially good for homeschool communities that want a long‑term public speaking track meeting weekly or bi‑weekly over multiple years.

Pros

Club‑style program modeled closely on Toastmasters but adapted for kids and teens, with scripted meeting roles, clear speech projects and supportive peer feedback; homeschool parents appreciate that the curriculum gives them everything needed to run a club without being speech coaches themselves, and reviews frequently mention big gains in confidence, vocabulary and leadership as kids progress through levels. 

Cons

Because it’s club‑based, the experience depends heavily on the local organizer’s consistency and culture; materials have a more traditional, text‑heavy feel compared with flashy online programs; some families find dues or franchise fees a barrier; and shy kids may need extra encouragement to stick with meetings long enough to feel comfortable.

Clubs typically purchase Speaker’s League handbooks and materials directly, and while a few charter programs may reimburse these modest curriculum costs as part of language-arts or leadership spending, Speaker’s League is not widely listed on ESA vendor directories; organizers should check with their charter before assuming funding is available.

Free Guide and $15.95 – $17.95 for Handbooks

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Speaker’s League Mission

The mission of Speaker’s League is to help kids and teens become confident, capable public speakers by providing a clear, repeatable club structure modeled on Toastmasters but tailored to young people. Through regular meetings that include prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, evaluations, and rotating leadership roles, the program gives students a safe place to practice speaking in front of others and to learn how to listen, encourage, and give feedback. By packaging its curriculum, handbooks, and meeting scripts so any motivated adult can run a club, Speaker’s League aims to make high-quality public speaking training accessible to families, co-ops, and schools everywhere.

Speaker’s League Story

Speaker’s League grew out of a simple question many homeschoolers and educators were asking: “Why isn’t there a Toastmasters-style club just for kids?” In response, a small team of experienced public speaking coaches and homeschooling parents developed a structured club format with kid-friendly roles, handbooks, and evaluation forms that would make it easy to start local chapters. Beginning with a handful of clubs in Southern California, the program spread as families saw shy students grow into poised speakers and leaders. Today, Speaker’s League provides training materials and support for clubs and classes around the world, all focused on giving children a positive first experience with public speaking.

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FAQ: Additional Details about Speaker’s League

Walk into a Speaker’s League meeting and you’ll see kids acting as chairperson, timekeeper, vote counter, and evaluator while classmates come to the front to deliver short speeches on topics they care about. There’s the rustle of handbook pages as they track roles, the soft beep of a timer as colors change, and spontaneous applause when someone completes a level or overcomes nerves. The tone is friendly and often humorous, but the structure feels satisfyingly grown-up.

Speaker’s League is a structured public-speaking club model for kids and teens inspired by Toastmasters, available as ready-made club curricula and handbooks that local organizers can purchase. A facilitator—often a parent, teacher, or co-op leader—uses scripted meeting agendas, student roles, and leveled handbooks to guide regular meetings where members give prepared speeches, practice impromptu speaking, and evaluate one another. Clubs typically meet weekly or bi-weekly, and progression through the levels provides a built-in pathway for multiple years of practice.

Speaker’s League clubs are usually run by parents or teachers who coordinate logistics, lead or supervise meetings, and coach students on speech preparation. Families support learners by helping brainstorm topics, timing practice speeches at home, and encouraging consistent attendance.

Best suited for roughly ages 8–18 who can read basic instructions, sit through a 60–90 minute meeting, and are willing to speak in front of peers; shy students can start with smaller roles such as timer or grammarian before tackling full speeches.

Speaker’s League provides a structured, club‑style speaking environment similar to Toastmasters but tailored to youth. Many autistic, ADHD, and anxious kids gain confidence from the predictable meeting format and role rotation, especially when leaders are open to accommodations like shorter speeches or visual supports.

According to Speaker’s League subscription terms, club leaders can cancel their digital curriculum subscription at any time through their online account, after which access ends; refunds for physical materials or contest fees, when offered, tend to be limited and event-specific, so most purchases should be considered final.

Not the best match if your child strongly resists speaking in front of peers or finds formal meeting routines stressful, or if your local area doesn’t have enough interested families to sustain a club; also less suited to families looking for a short, one‑off workshop rather than an ongoing commitment.

Families wanting a lighter commitment sometimes opt for local drama classes, 4‑H public speaking events or short Outschool public speaking courses; for older teens, Toastmasters Youth Leadership or even a regular Toastmasters club (where allowed) can be the next step.

The program has added online-meeting adaptations and separate Junior Speaker’s League materials for younger students, and continues to revise handbooks and contest resources like SLAM to work well for in-person and virtual clubs.

Rotate kids through every meeting role—including evaluator and chairperson—rather than letting them only give prepared speeches, so they build listening, leadership and feedback skills alongside speaking.

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Meet Speaker’s League Team

Speaker’s League is led by a team of curriculum designers, club leaders, and coaches who share a passion for helping young people find their voice. Drawing on years of experience running speech clubs, teaching classes, and coaching reluctant speakers, they created detailed meeting scripts, handbooks, and role descriptions so that even adults without a speech background can confidently facilitate a club. The team continues to refine the program based on feedback from chapters worldwide, keeping the focus on supportive, incremental growth—so that each child who joins has the chance to transform nervousness at the microphone into genuine confidence.