***Please note Frankie the dog will not be appearing in this class from 10th March until 14th April as I will be overseas, but I would still love to see your pets***

Firstly, students will get the opportunity to meet my dog, Frankie, I will start off the class by modelling a show and tell with Frankie (no promises he will be awake!) Students will practice public speaking by sharing their pets with the other learners. They will be encouraged to talk about what type of animal the pet is, why it is special, how long they have had this pet and other things relating to their pet. If the pet is able to do any tricks, children will be able to show this too. I will help out children who are shy by asking questions but it is beneficial for everyone if the child is able to talk about their pet and explain why it is special, rather than just holding it up to the camera and having me ask all the questions. 

The children will be reminded to use a loud clear voice so the other learners can hear. This is a great opportunity for children to grow in confidence with speaking aloud, it’s also a useful class for children who are still learning English as this gives them a chance to practice their speaking skills. Once a child has finished sharing their pet, the rest of the class may take turns in asking questions to that child or saying a positive comment about the other child's show and tell. This also helps children practice listening skills. 

Since this class involves sharing a pet it is a good idea for a parent to be on hand to help with the handling of the animal, however, parents must ensure they remain off camera as per Outschool's policy. The amount of children in the class will depend on the length of time your child is able to speak for. All children will be given an equal length of time to speak. If the class is full we will likely go over time, if you need to attend another lesson just let me know and your child can go first. Unfortunately this class will not run with only 1 student, 2 students is the minimum. If there is only 1 student enrolled you will be provided with the option of transferring to another day/time or a full refund.