Get Involved: Be on the Show!

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Ask your parent or legal guardian to fill out the Parental Consent Form.

Decide on what ways you will participate. Do you want to be on the show via Zoom video call? Do you want to send us a pre-recorded video sharing your experiences? Do you want to respond to emails and letters sent in by other kids? Or better yet – do you want to participate in all three ways?

Send an email to kids@kidspeakout.me with your name, state, and/or country. Tell us how you want to be involved, and don't forget to attach your completed parental consent form to the email. Feel free to include stories, experiences, advice, drawings or photos, and of course, any questions you have! If you are unsure of what to talk about, please refer to the sample questions below.

Younger Kids

• What do you know about the coronavirus?
• Does it scare you? If not, why not? If so, why does it scare you?
• What is the worst thing about being at home all the time?
• What is the best thing about being at home all the time?
• What would you tell other kids about how to stay safe?
• Describe your day now that you are at home all the time
• What do you do when you go outside?
• What can kids your age do to help out around the house?

Older Kids

• What could have been done better to prevent the outbreak of coronavirus in your community? Your country?
• What advice do you have about how to keep from being bored staying at home all day?
• What would you like to tell your parents and/or siblings to make things better at home when you're all together 24/7?
• How could this virus change your life going forward? (e.g., summer school, part-time jobs, graduation plans, etc.)
• During World War II when British families were being bombed by the enemy, the saying was "Keep calm and carry on." How do you "keep calm and carry on" these days?  
• How could you help other people in your community during these times?
• What tips would you give to other kids your age about making distance learning work for them?
• Besides video games, what TV shows or books would you recommend to kids your age to help them handle these difficult times?

If you are planning to send us a video introducing yourself and sharing your experiences, please drop the video file here to Richard Craig, Kids Speak Out Director. Easy, right?

Once you have followed all of these steps, we will follow up with you via email. So sit tight, and we'll be in touch with you soon!