CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
2 Lamarck Dr. Snyder, NY 14226
716-839-0473 • www.myctkschool.com
Christ the King is a STREAM School that
offers full day PK3 & PK4 and an academically
challenging K-8th grade; fine arts and
technolorgy programs, science lab, & 30+
sports teams. Visit us at our Open House on
January 27, 2019 at 11 am, or call us for a tour.
MOUNT MERCY ACADEMY
88 Red Jacket Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14220
716-825-8796 • www.mtmercy.org
Mount Mercy Academy is an all-girls Catholic
high school committed to the learning, character,
and growth of every student through academic
excellence, women’s leadership, Christian
service, global awareness and outreach, and a
full complement of athletics and extra-curricular
activities.
NARDIN ACADEMY
Main Campus: 135 Cleveland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
Montessori Oishei Campus: 700 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY 14222
716-881-6262 • www.nardin.org
An independent, Catholic school in the heart of the
Elmwood Village with co-ed Montessori, co-ed
elementary, and a high school for young women.
Nardin inspires students to do amazing things
for the world through faith, character, academic
excellence and service. Visit today!
ROOTS OF THE FUTURE MONTESSORI
8970 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031
716-545-8048 • www.rootsofthefuture.com
An education that understands and nurtures your
child’s natural curiosity.
Providing an ideal
environment on 2.5 acres designed to inspire children
2.9 to 6 years old to connect with the wonders of
nature while encouraging their interests and allowing
them to reach their highest potential.
PUBLIC SPEAKING continued...
According to The Ed-
vocate, an organization with
a focus on enhancing the
quality of education and op-
portunities for learning, “If
stage fright turns into mild
anxiety that prevents your
child from learning or social-
izing, consider working with
a cognitive behaviorist who can assist you in teaching coping
responses, such as isolating physical sensations and identifying
positive responses.”
Lastly, remind him that he doesn’t need to be perfect. After
all, how often have you seen a perfect speech? The good news
in all of this is that it usually gets easier as one speaks more in
public. Let your child know that it is a necessary and important
skill and one that he will need in the future.
Tips for Nervous Nellie
• Be prepared and practice several times at home.
• Practice relaxation techniques (such as slow, deep
breathing) for times when nerves get out of hand.
• Don’t rush – find places in the speech to pause for
emphasis.
• Find a spot or two on the wall to focus on instead of
directly at an audience member if direct eye contact
makes you flustered.
• Focus on sharing your message, rather than your
nerves.
• Practice visualization techniques where you imagine
yourself doing well.
• Practice positive self talk (i.e., I am a smart person.
No one will laugh at me because my speech is good.)
Online Resources:
Presentation Tips and Advice
for high school students:
http://www.aresearchguide.com/3tips.html
Books:
THE CHILDREN’S LEAGUE
393 North Street, Springville, NY 14141
716-592-9331 • http://tclny.org
A “child & family friendly” center and home-based
program providing education and therapy services
for developmentally disabled children birth – 8 years
old. Integrated Toddler & Preschool Classes in
Collaboration with Head Start. Specialized services
for Autism Spectrum Disorders. EI and CPSE
evaluations also available.
44 WNY Family December 2018
Grades 4 to 8:
Public Speaking: A Student Guide: 7 Steps
to Writing and Delivering a Great Speech,
by Katherine Pebley O’Neal
(Prufrock Press Inc., 2002)
High school and college:
Mastering Public Speaking: Fifth Edition,
by George L. Grice and John F. Skinner
(Allyn & Bacon, 2004)