Online Debate Classes for Kids by PlanetSpark

 

Online Debate Classes for Kids To Help Them Discuss Creative Solutions to World Problems

Mastering the art of debate equips children with essential life skills such as critical thinking, public speaking, and conflict resolution. These abilities are crucial not just in academics but also in real-world scenarios. Online debate classes by PlanetSpark are designed to help kids build these skills from a young age through structured, engaging, and age-appropriate lessons.

From overcoming the fear of public speaking to forming logical, persuasive arguments, students receive step-by-step guidance based on their current skill level. Each class focuses on helping children present their viewpoints clearly, respectfully, and confidently—an ability that will benefit them throughout their academic and professional lives.

🌟 Give your child a head start in communication and leadership. Enroll them in online debate classes by PlanetSpark—book a free trial today

Boost Conflict-Resolving Skills with PlanetSpark Debate Skills Training for Kids

PlanetSpark's debate training for students is bound to provide your child with wholesome benefits for their development:

  • Live 1:1 Speaking Sessions Online 

PlanetSpark provides One-to-one classes that help enables our trainers to provide each student with individual attention. Our personalised approach also ensures that each student is conditioned to speak up and express their questions and concerns without any hesitation.

  • Premium Teachers And Faculty  

PlanetSpark hires trainers and teachers after they successfully clear the PlanetSpark Aptitude Test or PSAT. All our teachers are experts in the field of linguistic training and personality development are encouraged to take an empathic approach with their students.

  • Wholesome Course Contents :

Our online debate classes for kids are designed to give you a child learning experience that they deserve. This training course focuses on the development of creative thinking skills, confidence, body language, and voice modulation among other key aspects of development.

  • Expertly Designed Programs

Every certification program in PlanetSpark, including this online debate class for kids is quite uniquely designed as per a child's current aptitudes such as skills, cognitive abilities and  academic level, and personalised in accordance for your child’s benefit.

  • Fun, Interactive and Unique Activities

With innovative, and fun activities to keep your child’s interest rooted, this debate online course for children from PlanetSpark  is designed to capture their interest and inspire them to learn further and hone their skills. Activities like ‘Master Debaters,’ ‘Creating your own podcast channels’, ‘Learning to give a TED talk,’ and the like will help your child learn by having fun.

 

Explore Exciting Learning Clubs at PlanetSpark

At PlanetSpark, we believe that learning goes beyond the classroom. Joining a club is a powerful way for children to connect with like-minded peers, discover new interests, and grow their confidence. Alongside our online debate classes for kids, we offer a variety of engaging clubs that nurture creativity, communication, and leadership:

  •  Debate Society

  • Podcasting Studio

  • Theater Troupe

  • Writers Guild

  • Poetry Academy

  • Comedy Club

  •  Book Club

 

Curriculum Details Of Debate Skills Training In PlanetSpark 

The debate training course online at PlanetSpark’s is an important part of the Communication Skills Program. Not only does it aim to help build strong communication skills but also be a master orator and debater. Down below are the curriculum details:-

Public speaking

  • Speech

  • Group discussion

  • Debate

  • Presentation

  • Extempore

Voice modulation

  • Emphasis and subordination

  • Change of pitch

  • Change of pace

  • Pause and power

  • Inflexion

 Body language

  • Body movements and personal space

  • Facial expressions

  • Eye contact

  • Hand and feet movements

Words for effective communication

  • Mispronounced words

  • Common phrasal verbs

  • Active listening

  • Storytelling

Transform Into a Confident, Certified Debater with PlanetSpark

Advanced Certification - 30 Classes 

  • Curriculum: Communication basics, contextual response, and body language.

  • Activities: Communication exercises (Facial expressions, hand gestures, eye contact) and listening exercises.

  • Achievements: PlanetSpark Certificate

Pro-Grad Certification  - 60 Classes

  • Curriculum: Communication basics, contextual response, speech delivery, public speaking, active listening, and project work.

  • Activities: Situation-based conversations, sharing narratives, debate, extempore, vlogging, and using emotions to communicate differently.

  • Achievements: Pro-Grad Certificate and Course Marksheet.

Merit Certification - 165 Classes

  • Curriculum: Communication basics, voice modulation, speech delivery, public speaking, the art of storytelling, body language, and project work.

  • Activities: Varying pitch and pace, storytelling using story elements, intonation, presenting to an audience, debate, extempore, and vlogging.

  • Achievements: Certificate of Merit, Course Marksheet, Child’s Own Live Project, and Online Grad Ceremony.

Importance Of PlanetSpark Debating Skills And Techniques Class For Children

There are a plethora of benefits of taking a debate course online for mid-schoolers and other students from PlanetSpark. The top benefits of taking them are listed below. 

Ability Of Expressing Verbally In Front Of An Audience

To be a good speaker, one must be a good listener first. Teaching debate is a great way for students to develop good listening skills and PlanetSpark’s Debate course online is sure to take your child towards the right direction. 

Develop Research Skills.

Research is an integral part of debating as well as future careers. Online courses teaching debate skill for kids encourage children not only how to research but also think spontaneously by giving them potential scenarios and challenges to provide an argument for.

 Build Confidence And Self-Worth

The debating skill class for students from PlanetSpark aims to teach kids every potential way of approaching a topic, therefore exposing them to a broader point of view. It is a valuable skill to have that not only promotes self-confidence but also boosts one’s feeling of self-worth. 

Gaining Leadership Skills

Debate skills training contributes to building a child’s confidence level. It is crucial for their development and mental growth. This sense of achievement not only boosts confidence but also leadership skills. 

Improve Communication Skills 

A speech and debate class teaches students not only to speak for themselves, but also articulate their words, thoughts and arguments. Once you enrol your child in PlanetsSpark’s Debate course online , he/she will be encouraged to practise every day so it helps them in their career. New Viewpoints To Explore

Public speaking only allows students to give a one-sided view regarding a certain topic to the audience. Debate skills, on the other hand,  give the students more insight and perspectives about the topic. Seeing every side of the coin is also a necessary life skill once your child grows up. Enrol your child in PlanetSpark now!

Improve Research Skills 

You can either debate on a topic spontaneously or arm yourself with thorough research to sway the opinion of the audience or the moderator your way.  In PlanetSpark, an online debate class for kids is bound to prepare your child for the world because in future, research skills will prove to be an arsenal when they go to college or pursue a doctorate degree. 

Book a free trial of Debate Classes at PlanetSpark now.

 

Student Testimonials for PlanetSpark’s Debating Skills Program

“The English classes were really helpful to my child, Moksh. He describes PlanetSpark classes as 'cool' and like his teacher very much.

Kudos! We're just so happy to see Moksh learn with such joy.”

MRS PRIYA MALICH

MOTHER OF MOKSH

CANADA

 

“We enrolled our son Liam into the communication skills program to improve his speaking skills. Within just a few weeks we are already seeing an improvement in him. As parents, we are very satisfied with the PlanetSpark classes.”

MRS DAISY FETCH

MOTHER OF LIAM FETCH

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
 

“I enrolled my Noah in Planetspark Public Speaking classes, their teaching staff is really good, they make every session fun, they always come up with new activities.

Noah had been really enjoying the Planetspark events.”

MRS EMMA THOBE

MOTHER OF NOAH

UNITED KINGDOM

 

FAQs On Debate Training For Students

  1. How debating helps children learn new things?

Debates for kids are known to give kids the ability to listen while one if additionally speaks. During debates, it is important to listen carefully while giving a speech. Sometimes, to learn a proper life skill, you need to implement the teaching with realistic solutions. 

  1. How do you explain what a debate is?

A debate is a conversation or structured contest about a particular topic and its different viewpoint for the resolution. There are two sides to a formal debate;  one supporting the resolution and one opposing it. 
 

  1. How do you organise a debate for kids?

Organising a debate in your classroom or at home for your kids is a great way to implement debate skills in your child’s life from early. You can give them some teen-related topics that are relevant to their age or interest. Then you can go on to review key debate terms. And at the same time give them some good debating tips. 

  1. Why are debates good for kids?

To develop necessary thinking skills, that will prove to be essential in the long run, making them take debate classes and helping them practise will give them reasoning power. allows them to reason and think through arguments. Cultivating debating skills in children This gives them the ability to reason their way out of arguments by expressing their opinions confidently and assertively in public. 

  1. How can debating benefit your child?

Debating is bound to provide your child with the necessary communication skills that will be required extensively in the future in their work life. Practising debating every day is a great way to hone this skill perfectly and to additionally have an all-round understanding of a number of topics.  

  1. What are the 4 types of debate?

There are four parts of a debate that are inclusive of  the same main part  and they are as follows:-

  • Opening statements

  • Rebuttals

  • Question_and-answer sessions or cross-examinations 

  • Closing statements

 

There are four types of debate as well and they are 

  • Parliamentary Debate

  • Lincoln-Douglas Debate

  • Cross Examination Debate 

  • Academic Debate.

  1. How to prepare your child for a debate?

For debates, it is always wise to start early in teaching your child how to do it. To help build your child's debating skills, here are the following tips you can start with:-

  • Start when your child is young.

  • Keep them interested.

  • Give them the freedom to express their ideas. 

  • Help them understand the difference between  'For Or Against'. 

  • Help them make their facts strong.

  • Teach them the right body posture. 

  • Provide guidance on how to proceed with an argument.

  1. How do I eliminate my child's debating anxiety?

Debating and public speaking anxiety is quite common amongst children. Here are some ways to combat them:-

  • Keep looking for spontaneous opportunities to engage an audience. 

  • Incorporate the art of public speaking in day to day activities. 

  • Be a respectful and an active listener. 

  • Fine tune their speech delivery by helping them out whenever they falter. 

  • Be honest, but always be encouraging.

  1. What are the basic debating skills?

Debating skills does not require any exclusive skills. However, some of the basic skills that are involved are as follows:-

  • Style of communication  

  • Speed or pace of speaking

  • Tone

  • Volume

  • Vocabulary

  •  Language

  • Clarity 

  • Fluency. 

  1. Is debate useful in real life?

Debating skills are bound to provide your child with confidence once they start working where they will require interpersonal communication skills and confidence to speak publicly as well. Additionally, it also helps in developing critical thinking skills that are necessary in day to day life.