Calm Voices Storybook
Social Story Classroom Self-Regulation
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🎧 Calm Voices, Happy Classroom! ✨
A story about when sounds help us learn and when quiet helps us grow
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Our Learning Hive
My classroom is full of friends who are reading, writing, and learning new things every day. We share desks, carpets, and air!
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Together, we do our best thinking!
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Sounds I Make
Sometimes my mouth or hands make sounds without asking: pencil tapping, desk drumming, humming tunes, or sound effects like "vroom" and "beep!"
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Sounds can pop out very fast!
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Why Sounds Happen
I might make noise when I feel wiggly, when work feels tricky, when I am super excited, or just because it feels fun to make rhythm.
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My body is telling me something.
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How Friends Feel
Extra noises pop my friends' thinking bubbles. They cannot hear the teacher or finish their work. They feel distracted, tired, or frustrated.
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Quiet sounds protect our focus.
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Remember
Making sounds is normal, but choosing quiet shows kindness!
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Part 2: Tools & Choices Calm Voices Storybook
🎚️ The Classroom Voice Level Meter
Match your voice to what your classroom is doing right now!
0
Ninja Quiet (0% Sound)
No talking
When: Silent reading, hallway line, listening to speaker, tests.
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1
Secret Spy Whisper
Only 1 friend hears
When: Partner reading, quiet buddy check, asking teacher for help.
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2
Table Talk Voice
Small group
When: Group science projects, math games, craft centers.
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3
Presenter Voice
Whole room
When: Answering aloud on the carpet, show and share, morning meeting.
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4
Outdoor Playground Voice
Outside only
When: Recess tag, PE games, cheering on the blacktop!
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🛡️ 4 Super Moves When My Body Wants to Make Noise
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1. Catch a Quiet Bubble
Hold a gentle air bubble in my mouth. It keeps my lips softly closed!
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2. Dragon Breaths
Breathe in deep through my nose, blow out silent air like a sleeping dragon.
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3. Gentle Squeeze
Press my palms together or squeeze an eraser quietly under my desk.
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4. Inside Whisper
Say the words in my head brain instead of out loud with my mouth.
Turn the page for your detective practice & classroom pledge! Page 2 of 3
Part 3: Practice & Pledge Calm Voices Storybook
🔍 Voice Detective Challenge!
Look at each picture. Circle the expected Voice Level for that moment.
Case #1 📖
Teacher is reading a book on the carpet
All friends are listening together.
Circle best voice:
Level 0
Level 2
Level 4
Case #2 🧩
Working with a partner on a math puzzle
Talking with one friend next to you.
Circle best voice:
Level 0
Level 1
Level 4
Case #3 ✏️
Independent spelling and quiet writing
Everyone is focusing on their papers.
Circle best voice:
Level 0
Level 3
Level 4
Case #4 ⚽
Playing tag during outdoor recess
Running fast across the grass outside.
Circle best voice:
Level 0
Level 1
Level 4
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My Quiet Strategy Choice
When my mouth or hands want to make noise in quiet time, my super move will be:
Classroom Voice Champion Pledge
I know that calm voices help everyone learn, feel calm, and do their best work. I promise to pay attention to my volume level!
Champion Signature
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Voice Hero
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