Oral Presentation Rubric for Kindergarten – A Simple and Clear Way to Support Speaking Skills

Looking for an easy-to-use oral presentation rubric designed especially for young learners? This resource is perfect for kindergarten and early years students who are beginning to develop their speaking and listening skills. Whether you’re assessing class talks, show and tell sessions, or news sharing, this rubric provides clear expectations in a visual, child-friendly format.

This rubric to assess oral presentation includes simple, age-appropriate language and visuals so that even your youngest students can understand what’s expected of them. Categories include:

• Speaking clearly
• Using a strong voice
• Making eye contact
• Staying on topic
• Using visuals or props

Each element includes visual cues to help students self-assess and understand how they can improve.

Peer Assessment Rubric for Oral Presentation – Encourage Reflection and Feedback

This resource also works beautifully as a peer assessment rubric for oral presentation. Students can listen to their classmates and use the rubric to give positive, constructive feedback. This helps build classroom community, empathy, and active listening skills.

• Perfect for kindergarten and early years.
• Easy to understand with pictures and simple text.
• Supports both teacher assessment and peer feedback.
• Reinforces speaking and listening goals.
• Great for use during show and tell, class news, or any oral presentation task

Download this Printable Oral Presentation Rubric Today!

Help your students shine during speaking tasks with an oral presentation rubric that sets them up for success! Download now to support clear communication and confident presenters in your classroom.

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF version of this resource or the editable Google Slides version.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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