Which voice should I use?

Instructions:

1. We start with an attention chant to gather the group’s focus.

2. Then, we present the Voice Levels Poster, explaining each of them. 

3. We play a version of “Marco Polo” where children respond using the appropriate voice level depending on the setting named (e.g., “library” = whisper). 

4. We use images of different environments such as the classroom, playground, hallway, beach, soccer field, or home to reinforce the activity. 

5. At the end of the week, students will create and paint signs to show which voice level should be used in each classroom and outdoor space. 

6. Finally, we will post the signs in visible areas as helpful reminders of appropriate voice use.

Powerful InterACTions PK3:

1. Which level of voice would you use?

2. Which voice level can we use in the playground? 

3. Which voice level can we use in the classroom?

4. Which voice level can we use to talk to friends?

Powerful InterACTions PK4:

1. If they were in an opposite place, would you talk in the same way?

2. How would you vary it?

3. What would happen if you talked too loudly?

4. What would happen if you talk too softly?

5. Do you think it is a good time to speak to them? Why? Why not?

6. What do you think would happen if you used level 4 in the library?

7. Which voice level should you use to talk with friends? 

8. What would happen if you talked too loudly in the library?

9. What would happen if you talk too softly in the playground?