Children’s Day Speech – A Guide

Every year on the 14th of November, Children’s Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. Nehru was particularly affectionate towards children as he believed “children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow”. Children’s Day is not only a celebration of the innocence and joy that are an integral part of childhood, but also a reminder to the world to uphold the right to education, equality, and accessibility to good healthcare for all children.

As the special day approaches and schools gear up for the fun-filled activities and cultural performances, here’s our guide for students to prepare a Children’s Day speech:

Let history be thy compass: Before you begin to draft your speech, it is important to understand why it is celebrated and what the significance of the celebration is. Nehru’s birthday is celebrated as Children’s Day because he thought that the future of the new and free India lies with the children and the youth of the country. The day is a reminder for us to protect childhood and children’s rights.

If you want to read 10 lines on Children’s Day or an essay about the day, you can check out our blog on the same.

A greeting to warm hearts: The key to a good speech is engaging with the audience from the very beginning. You may begin with a simple question like- “Good morning, everyone! Today, we are gathered here to celebrate Children’s Day. How many of you are excited for the celebrations to begin?”. A question piques interest, and a warm greeting sets a positive and confident tone.

Telling your story: Once you have the facts out of the way, focus on your interpretation of the topic for the speech. Adding a personal anecdote or quote makes the speech more meaningful and helps the audience relate to your words more effectively.

A positive ending: Nobody likes sad endings, least of all, your audience! End your speech on a positive note, setting your sights on a bright future that both you and your audience can look forward to.

Practice makes perfect: Once your speech is ready, practise reading it aloud several times. Focus on your clarity, expression, and confidence. You can even record yourself or rehearse in front of a mirror to improve your delivery.

Children’s Day Speech – A Sample

Good morning, everyone!

Today we have gathered here to celebrate ourselves, the students of [school name], on the occasion of Children’s Day. Are you excited to celebrate? [wait for the audience’s reaction].

Before we begin the celebrations, let us take a moment to remember our beloved Chacha Nehru, who saw the future of India in its children and believed that education and equal rights were the tools that would pave the path to India’s development. He believed that every child deserves care and education so that we can advance as a society.

It is a day not only to celebrate ourselves but also to acknowledge our teachers and parents who motivate us to become the best versions of ourselves.

Chacha Nehru once said, “The children of today will make the India of tomorrow.” Today, let us pledge to become curious changemakers who aspire to bring about positive change in the world.

Thank you, and Happy Children’s Day to everyone!

Remember to enjoy yourself in the spotlight, and the rest will take care of itself!