Every November, schools across India ask little ones to stand up at assembly and “say a few lines” for Children’s Day. If you are a parent helping a nervous five-year-old, or a teacher who needs a speech for each class by Friday, this page is for you. Below you will find a ready-to-read children’s day speech for kids at every length, from five lines for Nursery to a two-minute speech for older students.
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Every speech uses simple words, short sentences and accurate facts: Children’s Day in India is on 14 November, the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was born in 1889 and became India’s first Prime Minister. You will also find a short Hindi speech in Devanagari with transliteration and meaning, delivery tips for small children and a one-week practice plan.
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Quick answer: A good Children’s Day speech for kids is short, personal and easy to say aloud.
- Nursery and LKG: 5 lines, about 20 seconds.
- UKG and Class 1: 10 lines or a 1-minute speech.
- Class 2 and above: a 2-minute speech with one story about Chacha Nehru.
- Key facts: 14 November, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, born 1889, first Prime Minister, loved children and called Chacha Nehru.
- Bonus: a teacher’s welcome speech and a simple Bal Diwas speech in Hindi.
Which Children’s Day speech should your child say?
Pick by confidence, not just class. A shy Class 1 child will do better with five clear lines than a long speech they rush through.
| Speech | Best for | Length | Practice needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-line speech | Nursery, LKG | about 20 seconds | 2–3 days |
| 10 lines on Children’s Day | UKG, Class 1 | about 40 seconds | 3–4 days |
| 1-minute speech | Class 1, Class 2 | about 60 seconds | 4–5 days |
| 2-minute speech | Class 2 and older students | about 2 minutes | a full week |
| Teacher’s welcome speech | Teachers, principals, hosts | about 90 seconds | read once or twice |
| Bal Diwas speech in Hindi | UKG to Class 2 | about 45 seconds | 4–5 days |
Speech 1: A 5-line speech for Nursery and LKG
For three- and four-year-olds, five lines is plenty. Each line is one idea, so your child can remember it as a little chain.
Good morning, everyone.
Today is Children’s Day.
It is the birthday of Chacha Nehru.
He loved children very much.
Happy Children’s Day!
Let your child hold up a drawing of a rose or a kite while speaking. Having something in their hands calms the wobbles.
Speech 2: 10 lines on Children’s Day
This is the classic “10 lines” format that many schools ask for in UKG and Class 1. It works as a short speech and as a written answer in a notebook.
- Children’s Day is celebrated in India every year on 14 November.
- It is also called Bal Diwas.
- 14 November is the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
- He was born in 1889.
- He was the first Prime Minister of India.
- He loved children, and children called him Chacha Nehru.
- He often wore a red rose on his coat.
- He believed children are the future of our country.
- On this day, schools hold games, songs and fun activities for children.
- I love Children’s Day because it is a day for all children.
If ten lines feel like too many, drop lines 4, 7 and 8 and you have a neat seven-line version.
Speech 3: A 1-minute speech on Children’s Day for Class 1
This short speech on Children’s Day has a clear beginning, middle and end. It takes about one minute at a gentle pace, which suits Class 1 and Class 2.
Good morning to our principal, teachers and all my dear friends. My name is ______, and I am in Class ___. Today I would like to say a few words about Children’s Day.
Every year on 14 November, we celebrate Children’s Day in India. This day is the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. He was born in 1889. Nehru ji loved children very much, and children lovingly called him Chacha Nehru. He liked to wear a red rose on his coat.
Chacha Nehru believed that children should learn, play and grow happily, because children will build the future of India. So today, let us promise to study well, be kind to our friends and help each other.
Thank you to our teachers for making today so special. Happy Children’s Day!
Speech 4: A 2-minute Children’s Day speech in English for students
This longer Children’s Day speech in English suits Class 2 and older children who enjoy speaking. A small story makes it easier to remember.
Good morning to our respected principal, our teachers and my dear friends. Today is a special day for every child in India. It is Children’s Day, also called Bal Diwas, and I am happy to speak on this day.
We celebrate Children’s Day on 14 November because it is the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He was born on 14 November 1889 and became the first Prime Minister of India when our country became independent in 1947. Even though he was very busy running the country, he always made time for children. He enjoyed talking to them, laughing with them and listening to their ideas. That is why children everywhere called him Chacha Nehru.
Nehru ji also loved books and learning. He wrote many letters to his daughter, Indira, about the world, nature and history. He wanted every child to go to school, ask questions and think for themselves. He believed that the children of today are the India of tomorrow.
So what can we do on Children’s Day? We can enjoy games and songs, of course. But we can also remember Chacha Nehru’s dream. We can read a new book, share our lunch with a friend, include a child who is sitting alone and say thank you to the people who look after us.
I would like to thank our teachers, who work so hard for us every day and who have made this celebration possible. Let us all be curious, kind and brave. Happy Children’s Day to all my friends!
Speech 5: A Children’s Day speech for teachers
On Children’s Day, teachers often host the assembly or perform for the children. Here is a warm welcome speech a teacher or principal can read in about 90 seconds.
Good morning, dear children. Today is your day, and all of us teachers are so happy to celebrate it with you.
Every year on 14 November, India celebrates Children’s Day on the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, our first Prime Minister. He was born in 1889, and he believed that children are the real strength of a nation. He wanted every child to have the chance to learn, play and dream. Children loved him so much that they called him Chacha Nehru.
Every day, you teach us something too: to laugh easily, to ask questions and to make friends in a minute. We are proud of each one of you, not only for your marks, but for the kind and curious people you are becoming.
Today there are no lessons to worry about. We have games, songs and a few surprises planned just for you. So enjoy every moment, cheer for your friends and look after each other. Happy Children’s Day, children!
For a full day of classroom ideas around the speech, see our Children’s Day lesson plan and these Children’s Day activities for kids.
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Speech 6: A short Bal Diwas speech in Hindi
Many schools ask for a Bal Diwas speech in Hindi. This one uses everyday words that UKG to Class 2 children can say comfortably. The transliteration helps parents who read Hindi less often, and the meaning helps children understand what they are saying.
| Hindi | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सभी को मेरा नमस्ते। | Sabhi ko mera namaste. | Namaste to everyone. |
| आज बाल दिवस है। | Aaj Bal Diwas hai. | Today is Children’s Day. |
| हम हर साल 14 नवंबर को बाल दिवस मनाते हैं। | Hum har saal 14 November ko Bal Diwas manaate hain. | Every year we celebrate Children’s Day on 14 November. |
| इस दिन पंडित जवाहरलाल नेहरू का जन्मदिन है। | Is din Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ka janmdin hai. | This day is Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday. |
| वे भारत के पहले प्रधानमंत्री थे। | Ve Bharat ke pehle Pradhan Mantri the. | He was India’s first Prime Minister. |
| नेहरू जी को बच्चों से बहुत प्यार था। | Nehru ji ko bachchon se bahut pyaar tha. | Nehru ji loved children very much. |
| बच्चे उन्हें प्यार से चाचा नेहरू कहते थे। | Bachche unhen pyaar se Chacha Nehru kehte the. | Children lovingly called him Chacha Nehru. |
| आइए, हम सब मन लगाकर पढ़ें और अच्छे बच्चे बनें। | Aaiye, hum sab man lagaakar padhen aur achchhe bachche banen. | Come, let us all study sincerely and become good children. |
| बाल दिवस की शुभकामनाएँ! धन्यवाद। | Bal Diwas ki shubhkaamnaayen! Dhanyavaad. | Happy Children’s Day! Thank you. |
For a younger child, use only lines 1, 2, 4, 7 and 9. That gives a lovely five-line Hindi speech.
Tips for helping small children speak on stage
Many children know their lines perfectly at home and then freeze at school. That is normal, and a few small habits help.
- Practise standing up. Saying lines on the sofa is different from saying them standing, with hands still. Practise the way they will perform.
- Slow is good. Children rush when nervous. Ask them to take one breath at every full stop.
- Use a cue card. For non-readers, draw tiny pictures for each line: a cake for “birthday”, a rose for Chacha Nehru, a heart for “loved children”.
- Add one action. Holding up a paper rose on “red rose” or waving on “Happy Children’s Day” helps memory and looks sweet.
- Plan for a blank. Agree that if they forget, they can simply smile and say “Happy Children’s Day!” That is a perfectly good ending.
A one-week practice plan before 14 November
Five to ten minutes a day is enough. Start about a week before the assembly so practice never feels stressful.
| Day | What to do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Read the whole speech aloud together. Talk about who Chacha Nehru was. | 10 min |
| Day 2 | Learn the first half, one line at a time. Child repeats after you. | 5 min |
| Day 3 | Learn the second half. Draw picture cues for each line. | 10 min |
| Day 4 | Say the full speech standing up, using the cue card. | 5 min |
| Day 5 | Perform for one family member. Practise slowing down. | 5 min |
| Day 6 | Perform without the cue card. Add the action or prop. | 5 min |
| Day 7 | One calm run-through, lots of praise, early night. | 5 min |
Easy Children’s Day facts to add to any speech
If your child wants to change or lengthen a speech, these facts are accurate and simple to say:
- Children’s Day in India is on 14 November, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday.
- Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad, now called Prayagraj.
- He was the first Prime Minister of India, from 1947 until 1964.
- Children called him Chacha Nehru, which means Uncle Nehru.
- He often wore a red rose on his coat.
- In Hindi, Children’s Day is called Bal Diwas (बाल दिवस).
- World Children’s Day is a different day: 20 November, marked by the United Nations and UNICEF.
Children’s Day activity pack for after the speech
Once the speeches are done, children love a calm activity. Our Children’s Day Activity Pack PDF (₹49, ages 4 to 8) has 23 A4 pages: a parent and teacher page with simple facts about Bal Diwas and Pandit Nehru, an All About Me page, a My Dreams draw-and-write page, four colouring pages, tracing words and the greeting “Happy Children’s Day”, a favourite games tick-list, a friendship web, eight compliment cards, counting and adding balloons, a maze, spot the difference, a word search, a fold-and-colour card, answer keys and certificates. It is black line art, so it prints well in black and white, and the licence covers one classroom.
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Frequently asked questions
What can a child say in a short speech on Children’s Day?
A short speech can say that Children’s Day is celebrated on 14 November, that it is the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, that he loved children and was called Chacha Nehru, and end with Happy Children’s Day.
How long should a Children’s Day speech for kids be?
For Nursery and LKG, 5 lines or about 20 seconds is enough. UKG and Class 1 children can manage 10 lines or one minute. Class 2 and older children can try a two-minute speech.
Why do we celebrate Children’s Day on 14 November?
We celebrate Children’s Day in India on 14 November because it is the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, born in 1889. He was the first Prime Minister of India and loved children, who called him Chacha Nehru.
What is the difference between Children’s Day and World Children’s Day?
Children’s Day in India is on 14 November, Nehru’s birthday. World Children’s Day is on 20 November and is marked by the United Nations and UNICEF to celebrate children’s rights around the world.
How can I help my shy child give a speech?
Choose a very short speech, practise for 5 minutes a day for a week while standing, use a picture cue card, add one simple action, and tell your child they can always smile and say Happy Children’s Day if they forget.
