"Let me see. I'm 5 years old, and where can I possibly begin?" With this topic you will probably learn more in a few minutes than you ever knew about a child. Have the child describe himself fully for you and for the class. The topic is overflowing with information that children know firsthand.
A speech topic that includes a question teaches children to respond with detail. Let them show their recall ability while enjoying the memory of a past event. You may want to make some 8-by-10 pictures of the field trip available so they can pick one and talk about it in detail.
Whether the pupil is participating, would like to participate or knows someone who participates, this is a rich topic to expound upon and to spark future interest. Hearing the speeches will also give children insight into how their experience with sports or hobbies relates to or differs from that of their classmates. Choosing this topic also may teach the speaker how to persuade others to participate.
Having grade-school pupils speak about the history of our nation is beneficial in many ways. They will learn a great deal about the president about whom they will speak, and learn as well from the presentations of the other pupils.