The Idea
Presentation
platform

ABODE-Ed is a platform for children as they discover, explore and present their big Ideas in the form of short, TED style talks.

ABODE-Ed Day

January 31st, 2026

Getting There

The IDEA

It’s the time to discover the many ideas that ignite the child’s curiosity. The idea could be a solution to a problem, an action that could create change or a thought-provoking topic. Then come to one idea that inspires the child.

The WORK

This phase is to research, brainstorm and collaborate on the idea. This part will challenge them to shape their story to communicate it in an effective manner. Craft their script for the talk.

The TALK

Children will present their thoughts in a clear manner with the support of a visual presentation. This opportunity will round up their 3 weeks of effort to present their Great Idea to an audience.

5th January

IDEA Submission

The Idea has to be submitted in the writing form

9th January

IDEA Finalization

The child will be sharing the Idea in the classroom and the Idea will be finalized through brainstorms and feedbacks from teachers and peers

19th January

Draft Script & PPT

The child to research and submit their talk script & PPT, which will be discussed and reviewed

23rd January

Final Script

Final talk script and the related PPT/talk script to be submitted

Talk Time

Grade 1 - 3 : 2 to 3 Minutes

Grade 4 - 8 : 3 to 5 Minutes

THE IDEA

Sharing, debating, and critically discussing the ideas presented by each other.

THE WORK
&THE TALK

Support students in taking influence from famous speakers, TED speakers, and their writings and videos and to ultimately develop and present big ideas based on their own ideas & passions.
Encourage them to work on storytelling, storyboarding, production and visual creations to communicate their ideas clearly to the audience.
The final TALK video should be creative and can include pictures, graphics and super short videos supporting their idea. The talk should be creative, clear and presentable.

Previous topics

Naga Sai Ved
Grade 7

viditha
Grade 5

Rudra
Grade 1

Krithi
Grade 2

Elina
Grade 3

Akhil
Grade 5

Sample Presentations

The world is waiting to be redefined by the biggest, smallest, boldest, quirkiest, bravest, most inspiring and most brilliant ideas from young people around the world. - TED Ed

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