Voice Adventure Lesson Plan Decibella's Voice Adventure
Comprehensive Lesson Plan
30 Minutes
Learning Objective
Students will learn to use an appropriate voice level by understanding when to use loud, normal, or soft speaking during different activities.
Why This Matters
Teaching proper voice control enhances communication skills and minimizes disruptions, fostering better classroom behavior and social interaction. Helping Pre-K students find their "6-inch voice" early builds a foundation for self-regulation.
Prep Check
Review the book 'Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice' .
Set up a cozy reading circle with enough space for everyone.
Gather visual aids (e.g., mouse, friend, lion pictures).
Adventure Timeline
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Introduction & Read-Aloud
Goal: Meet Decibella and hear her different voices.
Start with a simple demonstration: Shout , Talk , and Whisper .
Read the story, changing your volume to match Decibella's.
Pause during the read-aloud to let students mimic a specific voice level (e.g., "Let's all say 'hello' in our 6-inch voice").
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Interactive Discussion
Goal: Understand the "Why" and "Where".
Why do we use different levels? (Safety, kindness, listening).
Library vs. Playground: Hold up pictures or just describe the scenes and ask: "Is this a soft place or a loud place?"
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Voice Control Game
Goal: Physical and vocal practice.
Call out scenarios (Library, Park, Nap time, Party).
Practice animal-themed volumes: 🐭 Whisper Mouse, 🧒 Talking Friend, 🦁 Roaring Lion.
Use the Voice Control Game Guide for specific scenario prompts.
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Conclusion & Review
Goal: Reinforce the learning.
Ask 2-3 students: "When will you use your 6-inch voice today?"
Summarize: "Our voices are tools. We use the right tool for the right job!"
Teacher Tip:
Visual cues (holding your hand 6 inches apart) help children understand the physical limit of their "indoor" voice during the lesson and throughout the day.
Voice Adventure Slides Decibella's Voice Adventure
Today we will learn how to use our voices in different ways!
Introduction
Understanding Voice Levels
🐭
Soft
Whisper like a little mouse.
🧒
Normal
Talk nicely to a friend.
🦁
Loud
Shout like a lion (outside!).
When should we use each level?
Story Time!
Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice
Listen carefully to Decibella's story! Can you hear her loud and soft moments?
🤫 📢 📖
Let's Talk About It!
1
Why do we use different voice levels?
2
When should we be soft ?
3
When is it okay to be loud ?
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🛝
😴
🎉
Voice Control Game
Time to practice your voices!
🐭
Whisper Mouse
🧒
Friendly Talker
🦁
Roaring Lion
Listen carefully for the scenarios!
Great Job Today!
Remember, using the right voice makes our classroom a better place!
Can you think of one time you'll use a soft or loud voice today?
Voice Control Game Guide Voice Control Game
Interactive Activity Guide
Pre-K Audience
7m Time
Activity Objective
Help students practice switching between soft, normal, and loud voices in a controlled environment to reinforce situational awareness.
Materials Needed
No physical materials required! Just your voice and the students' imaginations. (Optional: Voice Level icons from the slides).
1
The Warm-Up (1 minute)
"Everyone, gather in a circle! Remember Decibella? We're going to practice our voices just like she did."
Remind them of the 3 levels: Soft , Normal , and Loud .
Explain that you will describe a place, and they must use the right voice.
2
Scenario Practice (5 minutes)
Scenario 1: The Library
"Imagine you are in a library looking for a book about dinosaurs. How should you talk?"
Response: Whisper/Soft Voice. (Prompt: "Let's all whisper 'I like dinosaurs' like a tiny mouse.")
Scenario 2: The Playground
"Now imagine you're playing tag on the playground with your best friend. What voice do you use?"
Response: Normal or Loud. (Prompt: "Let's say 'You're it!' in a big outside voice!")
Scenario 3: The Big Park
"Pretend you are in a giant park and see your mom far away. How do you call her?"
Response: Loud voice. (Prompt: "Let's roar like a lion! 'MOM, OVER HERE!'")
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Wrap-Up (1 minute)
Positive Reinforcement: Praise specific students for controlling their volume (e.g., "I love how you used a mouse voice for the library!").
Real-World Tie: Ask: "When will we need our 6-inch voice today?" (Lunch, Nap time, Hallway).
Quick Animal Prompts
🐭
Mouse Voice
Soft / Whisper
🧒
Friend Voice
Normal / Talking
🦁
Lion Voice
Loud / Outside
Voice Level Explorer Worksheet Voice Level Explorer
Which voice should we use?
Name:
Date:
The Three Voices
🐭
Soft Mouse
Whisper
🧒
Friendly Friend
Talking
🦁
Loud Lion
Outside Only
Draw a line to the right voice!
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Inside the Library
🦁
🐭
🧒
🛝
On the Playground
🐭
🧒
🦁
🛌
During Nap Time
🧒
🦁
🐭
Color your favorite voice!
🐭 🧒 🦁