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5 Fun Activities To Earn The Cadette Public Speaker Badge
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Time to read 3 min
Never Struggle Planning Activities Again
Easy to use activity booklets for your troop meeting.Never Struggle Planning Activities Again
Easy to use activity booklets for your troop meeting.|
Time to read 3 min
Is your troop full of future keynote speakers, or do the girls head for the hills at the mention of a microphone? Most Cadettes fall into one of two camps: they are either ready to take the stage or they are absolutely terrified of it.
Public speaking is a "power skill" that goes far beyond the classroom. Whether they are pitching a Silver Award project or leading a school assembly, finding their voice now builds massive confidence for the future.
Here are five fresh ideas to help your girls master the art of communication while having a blast earning the Cadette Public Speaker Badge.
Stop the planning stress with our Public Speaker Activity Booklet. This all-in-one resource empowers Cadettes to lead their own meeting through improv, body language games, and vocal exercises. From performing solo to a grand finale showcase, it includes every worksheet and step-by-step instruction you need for a high-quality, zero-prep meeting.
To help girls get comfortable with body language and tone, play a muted clip of a famous movie scene or a funny viral video. Have the girls work in pairs to "dub" the voices live. They have to match the energy and gestures of the people on screen using only their voices. It’s a low-pressure way to practice vocal projection and emotional range.
Gather a box of random, useless items (a broken rubber band, a rock, a single sock). Give the girls two minutes to prepare a "As Seen on TV" style pitch. They must stand before the "audience" and convince everyone why this item is a must-have. This helps with impromptu speaking and using persuasive language.
Public speaking isn't just about talking; it's about stance and opinion. Assign each girl an "unpopular opinion" (e.g., "Pineapple belongs on pizza" or "Hot dogs are sandwiches"). They have to give a 60-second defense of their position. Using a silly topic takes the "scary" out of debating and lets them focus on standing tall and making eye contact.
This is a favorite for building confidence under pressure. Create a slide deck of 5 random images (a cat in a hat, a spaceship, a plate of spaghetti). A girl stands up and has to give a "professional presentation" on a topic she knows nothing about, flipping through the slides and narrating a cohesive story that connects the images.
Have the girls share a 2-minute story about a "hero" in their life or a "lesson learned." The catch? They can't use "filler words" like um, like, or uh. Have the rest of the troop gently clap once every time they hear a filler word. It turns self-awareness into a game and helps them polish their delivery.
Before the girls start their own speeches, it helps to see the "pros" in action. One of the best ways to kick off this badge is by watching a short video on how our bodies change how we feel.
I recommend showing the girls a clip of Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk on "Power Posing." Even just watching the first few minutes can teach Cadettes how standing like a superhero for two minutes can actually lower stress and boost confidence before they walk onto a stage. It’s a great conversation starter for the "Body Language" requirement!
If you're looking for a physical tool to help your girls loosen up, I highly recommend the Kids Charades-in-a-Box.
It’s an excellent way to practice non-verbal communication and "acting out" ideas before moving on to spoken speeches. It includes multiple themes (like animals and Hollywood) and even picture-based cards for younger siblings who might be tag-alongs at your meeting. It's a "grab and go" game that fits perfectly into the Cadette Public Speaker badge requirements for body language.
Looking for even more visual inspiration for your troop meetings? Follow our Public Speaker Badge Ideas Board on Pinterest It’s the perfect place to save ideas for your next meeting.
Well of course give them the Cadette Public Speaker badge to display proudly on their vest, they earned it! Additionally If you are like many leaders we want to award our girls when they complete something even beyond just the patch. One great way to show achievement is with a certificate. Don’t worry you don’t have to make them, I found a resource that has done all the work for you and all you have to do is print them and customize the certificates with each girl’s name, badge or award earned, date, and troop leader.
Editable certificates perfect for awarding girls after earning a badge.
Whether you have a troop of natural-born performers or girls who are still finding their courage, these activities are designed to turn public speaking from a chore into a core memory of confidence.
Enjoy every minute being a leader and continue to inspire your girls!
