What if your child practised speaking once a week?
Most kids only speak publicly once a year at Speech Day. That's not enough to build anything. #ASpeechAWeek gives your child a new prompt every Friday, a simple structure, and the weekly habit that turns quiet kids into confident speakers.
Speech Day vs #ASpeechAWeek
Speech Day (Once a Year)
One shot. 300 people watching. Weeks of pressure. The child memorises a poem someone else wrote and performs it under stress. This is not confidence building. This is a stress test with an audience.
#ASpeechAWeek (Every Week)
Low stakes. Small audience. Their own words. 2 minutes at the dinner table with a parent who's listening. Week after week, the fear shrinks and the confidence grows. This is how you actually build a speaker.
Why once a week changes everything
Confidence doesn't come from one big performance. It comes from small, repeated moments of trying.
Every skill is weekly
Piano is weekly. Swimming is weekly. Football is weekly. Nobody expects one recital a year to produce a musician. Speaking works exactly the same way.
The brain needs repetition
Each time your child speaks, neural pathways for language, confidence, and emotional regulation get stronger. Weekly practice keeps those pathways active.
Fear shrinks with exposure
The amygdala responds less to familiar situations. Week 1 is scary. Week 4 is normal. Week 8 is fun. That shift only happens through repetition.
Home is the safest stage
The dinner table is the lowest-stakes environment possible. If your child can practise there, every other stage gets easier. Assemblies, interviews, everything.
Habits beat talent
A child who practises weekly for 12 weeks will outperform a naturally "gifted" speaker who never practises. Confidence is a skill. Skills are built through repetition.
Speech Day isn't enough
One memorised poem, once a year, in front of 300 people. That's not confidence building. Real confidence is built in small, safe, weekly moments at home.
Five steps. Two minutes.
No equipment needed. No special skills. Just you, your child, and a prompt.
This week's prompt
Choose your child's age group and get started. Each prompt includes guidance for your child and tips for you.
This prompt isn't out yet
Prompts drop every Friday during the term. Want all 36 prompts right now — across all 12 weeks and all three age groups? Download the full pack for free.
Download All 36 Prompts (Free)Or come back every Friday for this week's prompt.
The Sprout Model
When your child speaks, these are the four things our coaches listen for. You can use the same framework at home.
Naturalness
Do they look comfortable? Are they being themselves, not performing a character? Naturalness is the foundation everything else builds on.
Voice
Can you hear them clearly? Are they varying their tone or speaking in a flat monotone? Volume, pace, and expression all live here.
Words
Are their ideas organised? Do they have a beginning, middle, and end? Word choice, structure, and clarity of thought.
Character
Are they respectful? Honest? Showing empathy? Great speaking isn't just technique. It's about the person behind the words.
Wall of Voices
Coaches and families sharing their #ASpeechAWeek moments. Post yours and you could be featured here next Sunday.
Want to be on this wall?
Record your child's speech, post it on social media with #ASpeechAWeek, and tag @sproutskills. We pick new features every Sunday.
Free resources
Tools to help you and your child get the most out of every week.
Speech Prompt Pack
All 36 prompts for the full 12-week term across all three age groups. Print it, stick it on the fridge.
Download Prompt PackParent's Scoring Rubric
The same rubric our coaches use, simplified for home. Score across the four Sprout Model dimensions.
Download Rubric12-Week Progress Tracker
Track weekly scores and watch the progress build. Designed to go on the fridge.
Download TrackerVideo Recording Tips
How to film your child's speech with just a phone. Lighting, sound, framing, and what not to worry about.
Download TipsStarter Kit
Everything bundled: prompts, rubric, tracker, tips, welcome letter, and family speech night guide.
Download Starter KitSpeech Confidence Assessment
Not sure where your child is? Answer 10 questions and get a personalised speaking profile with matched recommendations.
Take the AssessmentFrequently asked
Children aged 6 to 17. Prompts are split into three groups: Sprout Spark (6-9), Teen Titan (10-13), and Sprout Star (14-17). Each group gets prompts matched to their stage.
No. All you need is your child and 2 minutes. If you want to record and share, a phone is enough. We have a free Video Recording Tips guide in the resources section.
Normal, especially the first week or two. Don't force it. Try doing the prompt yourself first and let them watch. Start with a story prompt instead of an opinion one. Even 10 seconds counts.
Yes. The prompts are in English but your child can respond in whatever language feels natural. The goal is building the habit of organised verbal expression. Language is secondary.
Yes. #ASpeechAWeek is free and will stay free. The prompts, rubric, tracker, and recording tips are all free. The Prompt Pack and Starter Kit ask for your email so we can send the weekly prompt directly, but there's no charge.
#ASpeechAWeek is home practice. You're the coach, the dinner table is the stage. SproutHub is professional coaching: weekly sessions with a trained Sprout coach, a peer group, structured feedback, and a proven methodology. Both work. They work better together.
Absolutely. Every prompt stands alone. You don't need to have done previous weeks. Jump in wherever we are, or download the full pack to start from Week 1 at your own pace.
Record your child's speech, post it on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube with #ASpeechAWeek and tag @sproutskills. We pick new features every Sunday. Consistent posters also qualify for rewards like free SproutHub sponsorships and coaching sessions.
#ASpeechAWeek is the habit.
SproutHub is the coaching.
Home practice builds the foundation. Professional coaching accelerates everything. Choose what works for your family right now.
