Voice Level Lesson Plan Lesson Guide • Social-Emotional Learning
Voice Level Masters
Grade: Kindergarten
Objective
Identify & use voice levels 0-4
Target & Locations
Level 2: Blocks, Art, Centers
Duration
30-45 Minutes
Step 1
The Mystery Sparker (5 Mins)
Whisper to the class: "I have a giant secret. Only Level 1 voices can hear it..." Tell them they are now Sound Detectives! Introduce the Voice Level Chart (Levels 0 to 4) using the slide deck.
Step 2
Meet & Test Your Voices (10 Mins)
Teach the levels with hand gestures: Level 0 (Finger to lips), Level 1 (Hands cup mouth), Level 2 (Arms circle desk space), Level 3 (Arms wide), Level 4 (Point outside).
Step 3
Gradual Release Play Practice (15 Mins)
• I Do (Model): Sit with blocks on the rug. Speak at Level 2 (Table Talk): "I will put this block here." Explain Why Voice Levels Matter:
• We Do (Guided Practice): Call up 3 helpers to build a tower using Level 2 table voices. Have the seated class vote (thumbs up/down) on whether the helper group stays inside the green "Table Talk" zone.
• You Do (Independent Practice): Send all students to play stations with a "Level 2 Goal". Place Desk Cue Cards on tables. Reward tables maintaining a Level 2 volume with "Quiet Champion" points!
Step 4
Wrap Up & Sorting (10 Mins)
Gather students on the rug. Play the Sound Detective Sorting Game or complete the Student Practice Sheet together. Discuss: "Why is Level 2 perfect for building blocks together?"
Pro-Tips for Kinder Success
Sing the Scale: Practice ascending and descending scale volumes together: "1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 0..."Interactive Correction: Instead of saying "Be quiet!", say "Show me a Level 2 voice."Positive Peer Pressure: Praise the table that is doing it beautifully: "I love how Table 3 is playing nicely at Level 2!"
Voice Level Masters • Lesson Guide Page 1 of 5
My Sound Detective Worksheet
Super Sound Matcher!
Sound Detectives
Name:
Date:
Look at each picture story below. Color the correct circle for that voice level!
🤫
Whispering a Secret
Soft secret voice to your best friend.
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
🧱
Building Blocks Together
Playing nicely at your small group table.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
🛝
Playing Tag Outside
Shouting, cheering, running on the grass.
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
📚
Reading in the Library
Quiet reading time. No sound at all.
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Voice Level Masters • Student Worksheet Page 2 of 5
Teacher Assessment Tool
Observational Rubric
Formative
Use this rubric during small group activities to monitor, score, and guide students' voice volume modulation. Note students who need targeted visual reminders.
Skill Category Needs Support (1) Developing (2) Proficient (3) Identifying Levels Unable to name voice levels (0-4) even with poster support. Can identify and mimic levels when specifically prompted by teacher. Independently recognizes and names levels in classroom scenarios. Self-Regulation during Play Regularly uses level 3 or 4 during group work; requires constant redirecting. Uses correct level but needs occasional nonverbal cue cards to reset. Maintains Level 2 (Table Talk) volume throughout play sessions. Peer-Respect & Adjustments Ignores classmates asking them to speak softer or whisper. Adjusts voice only when teammate asks explicitly or teacher intervenes. Quickly adjusts level 2 voice if group indicates sound is too loud.
Sound Detective Quick Check
Ask individual students this prompt on the carpet: "If we are sharing blocks at our table, what volume number do we use, and what does it sound like?"
Correctly names "Level 2"
Demonstrates table talk volume
Explains "why" we use Level 2
Can switch down to Level 0 on request
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Literature Connections • Part 1
Read-Aloud Library
Books 1 to 4
Integrate these highly-recommended picture books into your social-emotional learning circle times to anchor the 0-4 voice scale.
🗣️ Decibella
"Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice" by Julia Cook
Isabella talks way too loudly! Her teacher teaches her how to measure and adjust her vocal volume into five distinct levels.
🗣️ Connection: Match Decibella's "6-inch voice" to Level 2 Table Talk.
🦉 Lacey W.
"Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker" by Christianne Jones
Lacey loves to talk all day. But when she loses her voice for a day, she learns the magic of listening and enjoying peaceful quiet play.
🤫 Connection: Practice Level 0 (Silent Mouse) by copying Lacey.
🌋 Volcano
"My Mouth Is a Volcano" by Julia Cook
Louis's thoughts explode right out of his mouth! He learns strategies to control his "eruptions" and wait for the appropriate level.
🌋 Connection: Discuss how erupting at Level 3 interrupts friends at Level 2.
🐰 Howard B.
"Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen" by Howard Binkow
Howard gets into trouble because he is too busy bouncing and talking. He discovers the joy of listening and using his quiet classroom ears.
👂 Connection: Practice switching from high energy play to Level 0 on a rug.
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Literature Connections • Part 2
Read-Aloud Library
Books 5 to 10
Six additional spectacular books to help students understand silence, soft whispers, indoor blankets, and regulating sound levels.
🤫 Quiet
"The Quiet Book"
Deborah Underwood
Explores all the different "quiets" like drawing quiet and library quiet.
🤫 Model cozy Level 0 and 1 sounds.
🦁 Quiet!
"Quiet!"
Paul Bright
Jungle animals try to stay quiet for Papa Lion to sleep. A funny volume challenge!
🦁 Perfect game for practicing pauses.
🏡 Noise
"Too Much Noise"
Ann McGovern
Peter's house is too noisy, but adding barn animals teaches him to love quiet.
🏡 Teaches appreciation of low volumes.
🐰 Bunny
"Quiet Bunny"
Lisa McCue
A bunny wants to make loud music but discovers he loves his own quiet sounds.
🐰 Shows that level 1 & 2 sounds are beautiful.
🤐 Wyatt
"Quiet Wyatt"
Tammi Sauer
Wyatt has a very soft voice. He learns exactly when to speak up and when quiet is perfect!
🤐 Helps students embrace speaking softer.
📢 Emily
"Loud Emily"
Alexis O'Neill
Emily has a naturally loud voice that knocks things over. She learns how to regulate her volume!
📢 Connects with Level 3 vs Level 2.
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Voice Level Slides Sound Detectives
Voice Level Masters!
Let's learn how to use the perfect voice volume for small group activities and games!
Press Space or Arrow Keys to Advance Slide 1 of 7
The Sound Detective Scale
Our Voices
🤫
Level 0
Silent
Sleeping mouse. No sound!
🐝
Level 1
Whisper
Quiet secret spy voice.
Our Play Goal
🧱
Level 2
Table Talk
Just for your small group!
📢
Level 3
Strong
Classroom sharing voice.
🏃♂️
Level 4
Outside
Recess only! Never inside.
Point out each number and practice making the level noise together! Slide 2 of 7
Spotlights on Level 2
Why Table Talk?
What is Table Talk?
Level 2 means speaking softly so only the kids at your table can hear you.
If other tables can hear your conversations, your sound is traveling too far!
Level 2 Superpowers:
👂
Everyone can hear their own teammates easily.
🧠
Our brains stay calm, happy, and ready to learn.
🤝
We can share, build, and play as awesome teams.
Ask students to test a Level 2 volume by turning and saying "Good morning" to their neighbor. Slide 3 of 7
What Level Is It?
Scenario 1
🧱🏰
Building a LEGO Castle
Ben and Maya are sitting together building a magnificent tall castle out of blocks. They need to ask each other for more blue bricks.
Use your fingers to show the level!
0 Level 0 (Silent)
No talking!
2 Level 2 (Table Talk)
Table only!
4 Level 4 (Outside)
Shouting!
Explain why Level 2 is correct: other students need quiet space to focus on their activities too! Slide 4 of 7
What Level Is It?
Scenario 2
🤫💬
Sharing a Top Secret
Leo wants to whisper a super-secret superhero password to his partner so the bad guys at the other table don't hear them.
Use your fingers to show the level!
1 Level 1 (Whisper)
Voice Level Story and Game Printable Read-Aloud • Social Story
The Case of the Loud Blocks
Sound Detectives
🏫
Part 1: The Loud Classroom
Once upon a time, Room 4 was having free play. Max and Sam were building a tall block tower. Leo was painting a red bird. Everyone was talking, but they were talking too loudly! The sound bounced off the walls like bouncy balls! BOOM! CRASH! Nobody could hear their own friends, and everyone's ears began to hurt.
🕵️♂️
Part 2: The Sound Detectives
Just then, Miss Cooper blew her quiet whistle. "Freeze, Sound Detectives!" she said. Miss Cooper explained that our voices have magical numbers. When we are at play stations, we need to use Level 2: Table Talk! That means your voice is like a gentle blanket that only covers your own play table.
🧱
Part 3: The Table Blanket
Max and Sam tried it. Max leaned in close and whispered, "Can you pass me a square block?" Sam smiled and passed it. Their voices were soft and sweet. Leo could focus on his beautiful bird painting, and the classroom felt calm and cozy like a giant hug.
Discussion Starters
Why did everyone's ears start to hurt in Part 1?
What did Miss Cooper say a Level 2 voice is like?
How did using Level 2 help Leo finish his bird painting?
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Activity • Hands-on Sorting Game
Voice Level Sort
Print & Cut
✂️ Teachers: Cut along the dotted lines. Have students sort these cards into Level folders (0, 1, 2, 4)!
💤 Scenario A
Nap & Rest Time
Blinds are drawn and soft music is playing. Everyone lies cozy on mats to rest and charge their brains.
Target Level: 0
🤫 Scenario B
Whispering in Line
Waiting to walk past the nurse's room. Sam leans close to whisper a quick message without disturbing anyone.
Target Level: 1
🎲 Scenario C
Playing a Board Game
Tom and Leo play a counting game. They spin and talk quietly about their turns so other tables can focus.
Target Level: 2
📢 Scenario D
Sharing at Circle Time
Tom stands up proudly on the rug to show his shiny red engine. He projects loud so helpers in the back hear.
Target Level: 3
🛝 Scenario E
Recess Chase Games
Leo sprints across the playground, cheering and screaming at Level 4 as he tries to tag friends on the grass.
Target Level: 4
Voice Level Posters and Cards Sound Detective Headquarters
🎤 School Voice Levels 🎤
0
🤫
Silent Voice
Silent
Sleeping mouse. No talking at all.
🚶♂️ Hallways 💤 Rest Time 🚨 Fire Drills
1
🐝
Whisper Voice
Whisper
Secret spy voice. Only 1 friend hears.
📚 Cozy Library 📖 Partner Reading 🧸 Calm Corners
★
2
🧱
Table Talk Voice
Table Goal
Small group play. Stay inside your table elbow box.
🧱 Block Centers 🎲 Board Games 🍎 Cafeteria Tables
3
📢
Strong Voice
Speaker
Circle Time Speaker. Whole class can hear.
🙋♂️ Answering Teachers 🎤 Show & Tell Sharing 📢 Circle Share Time
4
🏃♂️
Outside Voice
Outside Only
Playground shouting and cheering. Never inside!
🛝 Jungle Climbers 🏃♂️ Playground Tag ⚽ Field Sports
Are we Sound Detectives? "Stop, Look, and Level Up!"
Printable Table Aids • Cut-outs
Desk Cue Cards
Group Visual Cues
✂️ Teachers: Cut along the dotted lines. Fold cards or tape them directly to the center of student desks/activity tables. Point to Level 2 as a non-verbal reminder to quiet down!
Table 1 • Voice Meter
0 🤫 Silent Mouse
1 🐝 Secret Whisper
2 🧱 Table Talk Play
3 📢 Classroom Speaker
Target Level: 2
Table 2 • Voice Meter
0 🤫 Silent Mouse
1 🐝 Secret Whisper
2 🧱 Table Talk Play
3 📢 Classroom Speaker
Target Level: 2
Table 3 • Voice Meter
0 🤫 Silent Mouse
1 🐝 Secret Whisper
2 🧱 Table Talk Play
3 📢 Classroom Speaker
Target Level: 2
Table 4 • Voice Meter
0 🤫 Silent Mouse
1 🐝 Secret Whisper
2 🧱 Table Talk Play
3 📢 Classroom Speaker
Target Level: 2
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Hallway Ninja Game Lesson Guide • Quiet Campus Navigators
Hallway Ninja Master
Grade: Kindergarten
Objective
Maintain Level 0 in hallways
Target & Locations
Level 0: Hallway, Restroom
Duration
30 Minutes
Step 1
The Ninja Secret (5 Mins)
Gather students at the door. Whisper: "Hallway Ninjas walk so quietly, even the pictures on the wall don't hear them!" Explain that hallways are Level 0 (Silent Mouse) spaces because other classes are focusing.
Step 2
Meet Level 0 (10 Mins)
Teach Level 0 using the scale. Introduce the Mouth Bubble test (capture a bubble of air in cheeks) and Marshmallow Toes (sneaking so quietly that feet make no sound at all!).
Step 3
Gradual Release Ninja Walk (15 Mins)
• I Do (Model): Put your finger to lips, cross arms to chest, and walk silently using "marshmallow toes" across the rug. Show how a Ninja halts and freezes when a sound is made.
• We Do (Guided): Practice "Silent Line Training" on the rug. Lead helpers in a short line walk. Have seated students point out if they hear a foot squeak or whispering.
• You Do (Independent): Conduct the actual hallway "Ninja Walk Challenge" to the library door. Give each student a small "Silent Token" gem to hold in their fist; they keep it only by staying at Level 0!
Step 4
Wrap Up & Maze Sort (10 Mins)
Gather back on the rug. Conclude by doing the Ninja Pathway student worksheets. Ask: "Why is walking silently like showing kindness to our hallway neighbors?"
Hallway Success Cues
Mouth Bubbles: Prompt children to put a finger up and capture an imaginary bubble if they begin to talk in line.Silent Praise: Use high-fives and silent thumb-ups to reward quiet students without breaking Level 0!
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Silent Hallway Maze
Ninja Pathway Finder!
Sound Detectives
Name:
Date:
Color the boxes that show a perfect Level 0 (Silent Mouse) hallway voice to lead the Ninja safely to the playground!
🤫
Marshmallow Toes
Walking silently past the library doors.
📣🏃♂️
Shouting Tag Games
Yelling to friends while walking down the ramp.
🫧
Mouth Bubbles
Holding air in cheeks so mouths stay completely shut.
Hallway Ninja Slides Sound Detectives
Lesson 2 • Hallway & Restroom
Hallway Ninjas!
Let's learn how to travel quietly at Level 0 so other classes can stay focused!
Press Space or Arrow Keys to Advance Slide 1 of 5
What is Level 0?
Our Silent Goal
No Talk, Zero Sound!
Level 0 is like a sleeping mouse or an invisible spy. We don't open our mouths and our throats don't hum.
This lets classrooms next door learn without hearing our footsteps or happy voices.
Where we use Level 0:
🚶♂️
Hallway Walking Lines
🚽
School Restrooms
🚨
Fire Drill Alarms
Ask students to zip their mouths closed to try Level 0 together! Slide 2 of 5
Ninja Checks!
Self-Regulation
🫧
The Mouth Bubble
Fill your cheeks with a big bubble of air! Holding the bubble inside keeps your mouth sealed shut.
Try it! Hold your bubble!
👟
Marshmallow Toes
Step heel-to-toe extremely softly. Imagine your shoes are made of squishy, fluffy marshmallows!
Try stepping silently on the spot!
Demonstrate the silent bubble-blowing and marshmallow steps! Slide 3 of 5
What Level Is It?
Scenario
🚶♂️🏫🚶♀️
Walking to the Library
The class lines up to walk down the hallway to get library books. There are other classes working next door.
Show fingers to vote!
0 Level 0 (Silent Mouse)
Correct!
2 Level 2 (Table Talk)
Too loud!
Praise students who correctly vote for Level 0. Slide 4 of 5
Hallway Ninja Oath
Class Promise
"I am a Hallway Ninja Master!"
I promise to walk with marshmallow toes.
🤫👣🥷
Have the entire class raise their right hand and repeat the Hallway Ninja Oath! Slide 5 of 5
Hallway Ninja Story and Game Printable Read-Aloud • Social Story
The Silent Ninja Mission
Sound Detectives
🏫
Part 1: The Tall Red Doors
Every day, the kids in Room 4 had to walk past three tall red classroom doors to get to the library. Some days, they stomped. Some days, they shouted about dinosaurs! "Wiggle wiggle! Look at my book!" they sang. But whenever they did, they saw busy older kids in the computer lab sigh and cover their ears.
🥷
Part 2: Marshmallow Boots
Miss Cooper called a team huddle. "Hallway Ninjas, are you ready for your silent mission?" she whispered. She gave everyone invisible, fluffy marshmallow boots. To walk quietly, they had to stay at Level 0: Silent Mouse! No voices, no hums, just soft marshmallow toes creeping across the tiles.
🎯
Part 3: Safe and Sound
They zipped their lips, blew giant mouth bubbles, and stepped into the hallway. Creep... creep... creep... they went. The hallway was completely silent! They marched past the computer lab. The teacher inside smiled and waved a silent thumb-up. The hallway ninjas had completed their silent mission perfectly!
Discussion Starters
Why was the hallway too loud in Part 1?
What voice level did the Hallway Ninjas use to walk quietly?
How did using Level 0 show respect and kindness to the older students?
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Activity • Hallway board Game
Silent Ninja Board Game
Print & Play
🎲 Roll a die or spin a pencil. Move spaces. If you land on a quiet Level 0 action, move ahead 1 space! If you land on a loud shouting action, go back 1 space!
Step 1 🏁 START!
Step 2 🤫
Mouth Bubble held inside. Move ahead 1!
Step 3 😜
Screaming tag in hallways. Go back 1!
Step 4 👟
Marshmallow toes stepping softly. Move ahead 1!
Step 5 🚨
Level 0 focus during fire drill. Move ahead 1!
Step 6 📢
Screaming names down line. Go back 1!
Step 7 🐭
Silent mouse past office. Move ahead 1!
Step 8 🏆 WIN!
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Microphone Pass Activity Lesson Guide • Circle Time Speakers
Level 3 Speaker Voice
Grade: Kindergarten
Objective
Project Level 3 clearly
Target & Locations
Level 3: Show & Tell, Circles
Duration
30 Minutes
Step 1
The Magic Toy Mic (5 Mins)
Hold a plastic toy microphone. Explain that a Level 3 voice is your Strong Speaker Voice. It's not shouting (Level 4), but it's proud and clear so every corner of our rug can hear!
Step 2
Practice Your Posture (10 Mins)
Teach the "Speaker Standing Posture" (feet planted, back straight, chin parallel to the ground). Guide children in deep breathing exercises to help support a solid Level 3 vocal projection without screeching.
Step 3
Gradual Release Microphone Pass (15 Mins)
• I Do (Model): Stand holding the toy microphone. Model speaking softly (Level 1) where back-row helpers can't hear, then project proudly at Level 3. Explain that keeping your chin straight shoots sound forward!
• We Do (Guided): Pass the toy microphone around the rug. Each student stands up and projects their name and favorite color. Back-row classmate helpers show thumbs-up when volume is clear.
• You Do (Independent): Hand out the "Microphone Pass" slips. Students stand on the sharing line and deliver a short weekly highlight using Level 3 volume while the audience maintains Level 0.
Speaker Cues
"Chin Up!": Keeping the chin parallel to floor projects sound directly to listeners instead of dropping sound to feet.Lion's Roar vs. Lion's Proud Talk: Tell kids Level 3 is like a lion proud-talking to their pack, not roaring loudly in anger.
Circle Time Speakers • Lesson Plan Page 1 of 2
Microphone Volume Check
Speaker Voice Detector!
Sound Detectives
Name:
Date:
Look at each story. Color the correct bubble to show if we need a Level 3 Strong Speaker voice or another level!
🙋♀️🎤
Sharing at Show & Tell
Talking so the entire rug can hear you.
Level 2
Level 3
🤫
Telling a Partner Secret
Only your neighbor can hear your voice.
Level 1
Level 3
🏫💬
Answering Teacher's Question
Speaking loud and proud from the back row.
Strong Voice Slides Sound Detectives
Lesson 3 • Circle Time & Sharing
Strong Voice Speakers!
Let's learn how to speak proud and clear at Level 3 so everyone in our rug circle can hear our stories!
Press Space or Arrow Keys to Advance Slide 1 of 5
What is Level 3?
Our Speaker Goal
Loud and Proud, Never Shouting!
Level 3 is our strong sharing voice. It is big enough to travel to the back row, but sweet enough to protect our ears.
It is NOT shouting (Level 4), but it is proud and confident.
Where we use Level 3:
🙋♂️
Answering the Teacher
🎤
Show & Tell Sharing
📢
Class Circle Rug Time
Ask students to project a friendly "Hello friends!" at Level 3 together! Slide 2 of 5
Speaker Tricks!
Vocal Projection
🦒
The Chin Parallel Check
Keep your chin level and parallel to the ground (like a proud giraffe). This shoots your voice forward to the back row!
Try it! Look straight ahead!
🦁
The Lion's Proud Talk
Speak using your chest breath, like a proud lion talking softly to their family. No screaming or roaring!
Take a deep breath and share!
Lead students in the "Giraffe Chin" and "Lion's Breath" posture exercise! Slide 3 of 5
What Level Is It?
Scenario
🙋♂️🎨🎤
Sharing Your Drawing
You stand up in front of the carpet circle to show everyone your wonderful rocket drawing. You want everyone to hear.
Show fingers to vote!
3 Level 3 (Strong Speaker)
Correct!
1 Level 1 (Whisper Voice)
Too quiet!
Explain why Level 3 is key so helpers in the back can hear clearly! Slide 4 of 5
Loud & Proud Oath
Class Promise
"I am a Circle Time Speaker!"
I promise to stand tall with my chin up.
🦒📢🦁
Have the entire class raise their right hand and repeat the Circle Time Speaker Oath! Slide 5 of 5
Circle Speakers Story and Game Printable Read-Aloud • Social Story
Leo's Lion Microphone
Sound Detectives
🦁
Part 1: The Tiny Whisper
Today was circle time, and Leo was so excited to show his shiny green toy frog! He stood in his carpet spot, but his chin was pointing down at his shoes. "This is my froggy..." he whispered at Level 1. In the back row, Maya and Ben strained their ears. "We can't hear you, Leo!" they sighed.
🦒
Part 2: The Proud Giraffe Chin
Miss Cooper handed Leo a shiny pretend microphone. "Leo, lift your chin up straight like a proud giraffe!" she smiled. "Keep your back straight and let your voice slide forward!" She explained that circle speakers use Level 3: Strong Voice! It's not screaming, but it is proud and clear.
📢
Part 3: Clear as a Bell
Leo stood tall. He pointed his chin at the back row, held his toy mic, and let out a proud lion's breath. "His name is Ribbit, and he leaps super high!" he projected at Level 3. Maya and Ben smiled and clapped. Everyone in Room 4 heard the secret frog story perfectly!
Discussion Starters
Why couldn't Maya and Ben hear Leo in Part 1?
What did Miss Cooper tell Leo to do with his chin?
What voice level does a proud circle speaker use?
Circle Time Speakers • Social Story Page 1 of 2
Activity • Circle Time Game
Strong Speaker Board Game
Print & Play
🎲 Roll a die. Move spaces. If you land on a proud Level 3 speaker posture, move ahead 1 space! If you land on a quiet Level 1 whisper when sharing, go back 1 space!
Step 1 🏁 START!
Step 2 🦒
Chin level and parallel. Move ahead 1!
Step 3 🧎♂️
Whispering at show-and-tell. Go back 1!
Step 4 📢
Strong Level 3 projection. Move ahead 1!
Step 5 🦁
Lion's proud deep breath. Move ahead 1!
Step 6 📢🏃♂️
Screaming Level 4 inside. Go back 1!
Step 7 🦒⭐
Back straight and confident. Move ahead 1!
Step 8 🏆 WIN!
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Whisper Zone Activity Lesson Guide • Whisper Zone Secrets
Level 1 Whisper Secrets
Grade: Kindergarten
Objective
Define & use Level 1 voice
Target & Locations
Level 1: Cozy Corners, Library
Duration
30 Minutes
Step 1
What is Level 1 (Whisper Voice)?
Gather students on the rug. Explain that Level 1 (Whisper Voice) is our soft, breathy spy voice. Teach the Soft Puff Check: hold a hand in front of mouths and whisper "secret" — they should feel a warm puff of air, but their throats should not vibrate or hum.
Step 2
Where We Use It & Why It Matters
• Where: Cozy reading corners, library book baskets, hallway secrets, or talking quietly to the teacher while friends are working.• Why: It respects our classmates' concentration so they can learn. It also keeps our room calm and helps protect our quiet secrets from being overheard!
Step 3
Gradual Release Whisper Training (15 Mins)
• I Do (Model): Whisper a secret color word to a helper student. Show how keeping mouths close to neighbors' ears lets you share secrets beautifully with zero throat-vibration buzz.
• We Do (Guided): Arrange students in partners on the carpet. Play "Whisper Telephone". Partner A whispers a silly phrase (e.g., "blue frog") to Partner B. Seated neighbors should hear nothing!
• You Do (Independent): Send teams to book bins or carpet squares. They practice "Partner Reading" whispering descriptions of illustrations. Teacher monitors and scans for quiet, breathy tones.
Cozy Whisper Book Connections
"The Quiet Book"
By Deborah Underwood
Captures all the different cozy, whisper-soft moments in a child's day.
"Quiet Bunny"
By Lisa McCue
Bunny discovers that his own quiet, rustling whispers are beautiful and special!
Whisper Zone Secrets • Lesson Plan Page 1 of 2
Secret Agent Training
Whisper Mission Log!
Sound Detectives
Name:
Date:
Did you complete these whisper missions with your partner? Color the stars to get your badge!
👂💬
The Secret Passcode
Whispered a secret word perfectly to your partner.
📚🤫
Cozy Corner Reading
Shared a picture story using only Level 1 whispers.
🔍🔎
The Secret Agent Test
Whisper Secrets Slides Sound Detectives
Lesson 4 • Whisper Zones
Whisper Secrets!
Let's learn how to talk in a super-soft spy voice at Level 1 so only your close partner can hear!
Press Space or Arrow Keys to Advance Slide 1 of 5
What is Level 1?
Our Secret Goal
Soft as a Bumblebee Hum!
Level 1 is a breathy whisper. It stays completely quiet. Only your partner sitting on the rug next to you can hear your secrets.
It doesn't vibrate your neck and has zero classroom hum.
Where we use Level 1:
📚
Cozy Library Book Nook
📖
Partner Reading Time
🧸
Cozy Classroom Corners
Ask students to cup hands to ears and try a whisper together! Slide 2 of 5
Whisper Checks
Self-Regulation
🌬️
The Soft Breath Check
Hold a hand close to your mouth. When whispering, you should feel a soft puff of warm air, but hear no throat voice hum.
Try it! Feel the warm air!
🕵️♂️
The One-Friend Target
Look at your partner. Can they hear you? If a third neighbor is listening and hears your words, your volume is too high!
Whisper only to your teammate!
Demonstrate the "One-Friend" whisper to helpers! Slide 3 of 5
What Level Is It?
Scenario
🛋️📚🤫
Reading on Cozy Rug
You are sitting on a fluffy pillow in the library corner with your partner. You want to share a picture story.
Show fingers to vote!
1 Level 1 (Whisper Voice)
Correct!
3 Level 3 (Speaker Voice)
Too loud!
Explain why whispering is perfect for libraries to stay cozy and quiet! Slide 4 of 5
Quiet Agent Promise
Class Promise
"I am a Whisper Agent Master!"
I promise to check my vocal throat hum.
🤫📚🕵️♂️
Have the entire class raise their right hand and repeat the Whisper Agent Oath! Slide 5 of 5
Whisper Story and Game Printable Read-Aloud • Social Story
The Whisper Agents
Sound Detectives
🦉
Part 1: The Giant Echo
Dan and Sam were sitting on the fluffy carpet cushions in the library corner. They found a cool book about giant dinosaurs! "LOOK AT THAT T-REX!" Dan called out at Level 3. In the reading nook next door, other friends were trying to focus. "Shh," whispered the librarian. The boys saw their friends sigh and cover their books.
🕵️♂️
Part 2: Secret Agent Breaths
Miss Cooper walked over on marshmallow toes. "My secret agents," she whispered, "are you ready to lock in your Level 1 voices?" She taught them the soft puff test. "If you feel a warm puff of air on your hand, but no vocal buzz, you're at Level 1!" Whisper voices keep library nooks cozy.
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Part 3: Cozy and Quiet
The boys tried it. Dan pointed to the green dinosaur: "He is so big!" he whispered at Level 1. Sam smiled and whispered back: "He is super cool." Their voices were as soft as bumblebees. Their friends could read in peace, and the library nook felt incredibly quiet, safe, and happy!
Discussion Starters
Why was Dan's voice too loud for the library in Part 1?
What trick did Miss Cooper teach the boys to test their whisper?
How does whispering help other friends who are trying to read books?
Whisper Zone Secrets • Social Story Page 1 of 2
Activity • Whisper Board Game
Whisper Agent Board Game
Print & Play
🎲 Roll a die. Move spaces. If you land on a correct Level 1 whisper choice, move ahead 1 space! If you land on a too-loud Level 3 shouting voice inside reading zones, go back 1 space!
Step 1 🏁 START!
Step 2 🤫
Breathy whisper in cozy nook. Move ahead 1!
Step 3 📣
Yelling to classmate across library. Go back 1!
Step 4 🌬️
Soft puff test completed successfully. Move ahead 1!
Step 5 🦉
Partner reading at Level 1 whisper. Move ahead 1!
Step 6 📢
Level 3 voice in quiet reading corner. Go back 1!
Step 7 🕵️♂️
Quiet agent badge won at center table. Move ahead 1!
Step 8 🏆 WIN!
Whisper Zone Secrets • Whisper Game Page 2 of 2
Recess Voice Transition Lesson Guide • Recess Run Cheering
Outdoor Voice & Transitions
Grade: Kindergarten
Objective
Transition 4 to 0/2 volumes
Target & Locations
Level 4: Playground, Field
Duration
30-40 Minutes
Step 1
Meet Level 4 Outside! (10 Mins)
Gather students on the carpet. Explain that Level 4 (Outside Voice) is for running, playing tag, and cheering on the grassy field. It's too big and happy for our classroom walls, but it's perfect for outdoors!
Step 2
The Squeezed Sponge Check (10 Mins)
Explain the "vocal sponge" concept: we can absorb and hold loud noises inside ourselves when sitting indoors, and physically "squeeze out the sponge" when running on the grass so our throats get a happy release.
Step 3
Gradual Release Voice Transition (15 Mins)
• I Do (Model): Stand at the threshold door of the school. Model stepping across the door frame. While outside, cheer loudly at a Level 4. Step inside, look down, dial your imaginary chest button to 0, and walk silently.
• We Do (Guided): Play "The Voice Sponge" on the playground grass. Lead the class in jumping up and shouting (squeezing out the loud sponge). When the whistle blows, they immediately freeze and return to Level 0.
• You Do (Independent): Have students cross the "Magic Threshold" into the building line. Each student must dial down from a Level 4 outside to a silent Level 0 or a soft Level 2 table voice inside.
Transition Prompts
"Dial It Down": Have students mime a big turning knob on their collarbone, twisting it down from "4" to "2" or "0" while whispering "Click... click... click".Squeeze and Release: Have students physically clench their fists tight to "hold the loudness" and release it into the sky before stepping indoors.
Recess Run Cheering • Lesson Plan Page 1 of 2
Indoor vs. Outdoor Choices
Sound Scale Explorer!
Sound Detectives
Name:
Date:
Look at each school place. Color the circle to show if it is an Inside (Level 2) or Outside (Level 4) space!
🛝🤸♀️
Recess Climbing Gym
Playing with many friends in the fresh air.
Level 2 (Inside)
Level 4 (Outside)
🎨🧩
Classroom Art Station
Painting a picture at your table desk.
Level 2 (Inside)
Recess Voice Slides Sound Detectives
Lesson 5 • Recess & Playground
Playground Voices!
Let's learn when it is safe and healthy to use Level 4, and how to dial it back down when stepping indoors!
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What is Level 4?
Our Outside Goal
Scream & Shout, Let It Out!
Level 4 is our outdoor recess voice! It's for yelling, cheering, and laughing as loud as we can.
But we can only use it on the grassy field. It's too big and noisy for the classroom!
Where we use Level 4:
🛝
Jungle Climbers
🏃♂️
Playground Tag Games
⚽
Outdoor Soccer Field
Ask students to imagine they are running on the grass and make a quick Level 4 cheering noise! Slide 2 of 5
Transition Checks!
Self-Regulation
🧽
The Squeezed Sponge
When you play recess, your voice sponge is full of loud waters. Squeeze it out tight by shouting on the grass! Then, dry the sponge before stepping indoors.
Try clenching and releasing fists!
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The Magic Threshold Dial
The school door is a Magic Volume Changer! Before you step over the metal door frame, turn your chest dial from "4" all the way down to a silent "0".
Mime spinning your dial: 4.. 2.. 0!
Practice twisting the imaginary chest dials together! Slide 3 of 5
What Level Is It?
Scenario
⚽👟🏃♂️
Playing Soccer on Grass
You are running outside on the school soccer field. Your friend is passing you the ball and you want them to kick it!
Show fingers to vote!
4 Level 4 (Outside Voice)
Correct!
2 Level 2 (Table Talk)
Too quiet!
Discuss why calling out loudly is perfectly safe and fun outdoors! Slide 4 of 5
Playground Promise
Class Promise
"I am an Outdoor Volume Master!"
I promise to squeeze my vocal sponge outside.
🛝🚪🤫
Have the entire class raise their right hand and repeat the Recess Transition Oath! Slide 5 of 5
Recess Story and Game Printable Read-Aloud • Social Story
The Great Recess Release
Sound Detectives
⚽
Part 1: Squeezing the Loud Sponge
When the recess bell rang, Leo sprinted out onto the green grass of the school soccer field. His throat was full of happy shouts! "PASS IT OVER HERE! KICK IT!" he screamed at Level 4. Miss Cooper smiled from the bench. She called it "squeezing out the loud sponge." Letting out loud shouts outside keeps our voices healthy and happy!
🧽
Part 2: The Sponge is Dry
Suddenly, the transition whistle blew. It was time to go inside. Leo's friend Ben was still yelling about soccer. Miss Cooper gathered the class at the school door threshold. "Recess runners, our loud sponges are empty and dry now. Time to dial your chest buttons down to a silent Level 0!"
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Part 3: Crossing the Magic Door
Leo spun his imaginary collar dial: "Click... click... click... 0." He crossed the metal door frame. The hallway was peaceful and calm. Ben forgot to dial down and whispered loudly, but Leo put a finger to his lips. They walked back on marshmallow toes. Squeezing out the loudness outside let their brains focus beautifully inside!
Discussion Starters
Why is Level 4 shouting perfectly healthy and good to do outside?
What is the "loud sponge" concept that Miss Cooper shared?
What should we do with our imaginary volume dial before walking inside?
Recess Run Cheering • Social Story Page 1 of 2
Activity • Recess Transition Game
Sponge Squeeze Board Game
Print & Play
🎲 Roll a die. Move spaces. If you land on a correct recess volume choice (yelling outside, silence inside), move ahead 1! If you land on shouting inside class, go back 1 space!
Step 1 🏁 START!
Step 2 ⚽
Cheering at Level 4 outside. Move ahead 1!
Step 3 📣🏫
Level 4 shouting inside classroom. Go back 1!
Step 4 🧽
Squeezing vocal sponge outdoors. Move ahead 1!
Step 5 🚪🤫
Dialing down to 0 at building door. Move ahead 1!
Step 6 🏃♂️🧱
Chasing and shouting inside block centers. Go back 1!
Step 7 🚶♂️
Walking past quiet rooms silently. Move ahead 1!
Step 8 🏆 WIN!
Recess Run Cheering • Recess Board Game Page 2 of 2
Cafeteria Chat Activity Lesson Guide • Cafeteria Chat Masters
Lunchroom Table Talk
Grade: Kindergarten
Objective
Maintain Level 2 amidst din
Target & Locations
Level 2: Cafeteria Tables
Duration
30 Minutes
Step 1
The Noisy Echo Test (5 Mins)
Gather students around. Explain that the cafeteria is huge and loud, which makes our brains want to speak at a Level 3 or 4. But if we do, the room gets too noisy! The secret is staying at a Level 2 Table Talk voice.
Step 2
The Lean-In & Chewing Rules (10 Mins)
Teach kids the "lean-in" trick to restrict sound boundaries.Level 0 (Silent Voice) !
Step 3
Gradual Release Cafeteria Chat (15 Mins)
• I Do (Model): Sit at a table. Model chewing silently (Level 0) with mouth closed. Swallow. Then lean in close to speak quietly at Level 2: "Can you please pass the apples?"
• We Do (Guided): Practice "Cozy Table Talk" on the rug with paper plates. Students take a bite of an imaginary cookie, chew silently at Level 0, swallow, and then share a favorite fruit at Level 2.
• You Do (Independent): Conduct real lunchroom practice. Use the "Green Cup Goal". Monitor students to ensure they are at Level 0 while chewing, and Level 2 while talking!
Lunchroom Success Cues
"Chew at Zero": Remind students of the rhyming chant: "Chew at Zero, Swallow fine, then Level 2 is Table time!" Praise the Quiet Table: Award "Lunchroom Hero" stickers to tables that keep their green cups face up the entire lunch period.
Cafeteria Chat Masters • Lesson Plan Page 1 of 2
Lunchroom Helpers
Peaceful Cafeteria!
Sound Detectives
Name:
Date:
Look at each cafeteria lunch action. Color the smiling face if it keeps the lunchroom calm (Level 2), or the thinking face if it is too loud!
🍎💬
Leaning in to Whisper
Asking your table neighbor for an apple slice quietly.
😊 🤔
📣🍕
Shouting Across Tables
Cafeteria Chat Slides Sound Detectives
Lesson 6 • Cafeteria & Lunchroom
Cafeteria Chat Masters!
Let's learn how to keep our voices at a cozy Level 2 Table Talk even in a loud, echoing lunchroom!
Press Space or Arrow Keys to Advance Slide 1 of 5
Level 2 in Noisy Places
Our Dining Goal
Keep It At Your Own Table!
The lunchroom has high echoing ceilings. When many kids talk, the room gets super loud!
If we use Level 2, our voices stay strictly inside our own table space so everyone can eat in peace.
Where we use Level 2:
🥪
Lunch Dining Tables
🥤
Buying Food in Line
🧩
Classroom Snack Breaks
Ask students why shouting to another lunch table makes eating hard! Slide 2 of 5
Sound Diner Tricks!
Self-Regulation
🥪🗣️
The Lunch Tray Lean
Lean your head slightly over your food plate! Leaning closer lets your table partners hear your Level 2 table talk perfectly.
Try leaning forward together!
🤐🥗
Chew at Level 0!
When food is in your mouth, you MUST be at Level 0 (Silence) ! Talking while chewing can make you choke, and sprays crumbs onto your friends.
Chew in silence, swallow, then talk!
Explain how chewing at Level 0 keeps us safe from choking and shows sweet manners! Slide 3 of 5
What Level Is It?
Scenario
🥪🤐🍎
Chewing a Sandwich
You just took a huge, delicious bite of your cheese sandwich. Your classmate asks you what your favorite game is.
Show fingers to vote!
0 Level 0 (Silent Chewing)
Correct!
2 Level 2 (Table Talk)
Choking Danger!
Always chew at Level 0, swallow fine, then talk at Level 2! Slide 4 of 5
Sound Diner Promise
Class Promise
"I am a Cafeteria Chat Master!"
I promise to chew silently at Level 0.
🥪🤐🟢
Have the entire class raise their right hand and repeat the Cafeteria Chat Master Oath! Slide 5 of 5
Cafeteria Story and Game Printable Read-Aloud • Social Story
The Sound Diner Challenge
Sound Detectives
🥪
Part 1: The Echoing Din
When Room 4 stepped into the big lunchroom, it was filled with noise! The background hum was huge. Ben sat down with his pizza slice. To ask Sam for some milk, he opened his mouth and yelled across the table: "HEY! PASS THE MILK!" at Level 3. Pizza crumbs sprayed onto Sam's tray! Sam made a sad face.
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Part 2: The Double Lunchroom Rules
Miss Cooper came over and sat at their table. "My Sound Diners," she smiled, "we have a double rule for eating! When chewing food, mouths must be at Level 0 (Silence) to chew safely without choking. Once you swallow, you can talk at Level 2 (Table Talk) !"
😊
Part 3: Green Cups Up
Ben tried the double rule. He took a bite of pizza, chewed silently with closed lips at Level 0, and swallowed. Then, he leaned slightly forward over his tray and spoke softly at Level 2: "Can you please pass the milk, Sam?" Sam smiled, passed the milk, and their table cup stayed green-side up the entire lunch!
Discussion Starters
What happened in Part 1 when Ben spoke with food in his mouth?
What are the two volume numbers we use during lunchtime?
Why is it a safety rule to be at Level 0 while chewing?
Cafeteria Chat Masters • Social Story Page 1 of 2
Activity • Cafeteria Diner Game
Sound Diner Board Game
Print & Play
🎲 Roll a die. Move spaces. If you land on a polite & safe dining volume choice, move ahead 1! If you land on a chewing-talking or screaming choice, go back 1 space!
Step 1 🏁 START!
Step 2 🤐
Chewing food at a silent Level 0. Move ahead 1!
Step 3 📣🥧
Talking with a mouth full of pie. Go back 1!
Step 4 🍲
Leaning over lunch tray to speak Level 2. Move ahead 1!
Step 5 🟢
Table cups stay green-side up. Move ahead 1!
Step 6 📢🥤
Shouting to teammate across three tables. Go back 1!
Step 7 😊
Swallowing food, then sharing story Level 2. Move ahead 1!
Step 8 🏆 WIN!
Cafeteria Chat Masters • Diner Board Game Page 2 of 2
Rug Focus Activity Lesson Guide • Silent Safety Heroes
Silent Safety Master
Grade: Kindergarten
Objective
Use Level 0 for safety directions
Target & Locations
Level 0: Drills, Hallway, Carpet
Duration
30 Minutes
Step 1
What is Level 0 Silence? (5 Mins)
Gather students on the carpet. Explain that Level 0 (Silent Voice) means our mouths are completely locked and our vocal cords are at complete rest. Mime locking your mouth with an imaginary key and throwing it away!
Step 2
Why Silence is a Safety Skill (10 Mins)
Explain that during emergency drills (fire drills, lockdowns), we must maintain absolute silence. This is a safety skill so we can hear directions from teachers, our principal, or emergency helpers immediately.
Step 3
Gradual Release Safety Training (15 Mins)
• I Do (Model): Mime hearing a mock "Fire Alarm". Instantly close your mouth, freeze your hands in your lap, and look straight ahead at the door, completely silent.
• We Do (Guided): Play "The Safety Freeze". Have kids play with blocks at Level 2. Call out: "Safety Check, Level 0!" Students must instantly freeze, lock mouths at 0, and listen.
• You Do (Independent): Conduct a mock fire drill exit. Line up at the door and walk silently (Level 0) out to the safety line on the field.
Safety Silence Book Connections
"Officer Buckle and Gloria"
By Peggy Rathmann
Officer Buckle shares safety rules, showing why listening carefully to safety directions is super important!
"The Ant Hill Disaster"
By Julia Cook
A sweet story written to ease drill anxiety. Teaches why "quiet readiness" is a superpower that keeps everyone safe.
Silent Safety Heroes • Lesson Plan Page 1 of 2
Silent Safety Stars
Silent Safety Hero!
Sound Detectives
Name:
Date:
Did you keep your mouth at Level 0 (Silent Mouse) during our safety drill? Color a star for each success!
Day 1 Silent Drill
Day 2 Silent Line
Day 3 Silent Rug
Day 4 Fast Freeze
Day 5 Quiet Ear Hero
Silent Safety Heroes • Tracker Sheet Page 2 of 2
Rug Focus Slides Sound Detectives
Lesson 7 • Silent Safety
Silent Safety Heroes!
Let's discover what Level 0 is, where we use it, and why absolute silence is our most important school safety skill!
Press Space or Arrow Keys to Advance Slide 1 of 5
What is Level 0?
Our Silent Standard
Absolute Silence, Zero Whispers!
Level 0 is complete silence. We lock our mouths with an imaginary key, and our vocal cords rest with zero vibration.
It means no humming, no giggling, and no whispering. It is superhero focus mode!
Where we use Level 0:
🚶♂️
Hallway Walking Lines
💤
Carpet Listening Rug
🚨
Emergency & Safety Drills
Have children practice zipping their mouths and turning keys to activate Level 0! Slide 2 of 5
Why is it for Safety?
Crucial Listening
🚨📢
Hearing Safety Alarms
During fire drills or emergency practices, we need absolute silence so we can hear safety buzzers, speaker announcements, or instructions immediately.
Silence helps us react fast!
👩🏫🎒
Listening to Your Teacher
If there is a real problem, your teacher's voice is the most important map in the school. Being at Level 0 keeps your ears ready for safety guides!
Your teacher keeps you safe!
Discuss why locking mouths is a key skill to protect the whole class during a drill! Slide 3 of 5
What Level Is It?
Scenario
🚨🎒🧱
A Safety Fire Drill Starts
You are building with blocks at your table. Suddenly, the loud fire drill buzzer sounds. You must line up immediately.
Show fingers to vote!
0 Level 0 (Complete Silent Hero)
Correct!
1 Level 1 (Whisper Voice)
Too loud!
Praise students who select Level 0. Safety drills require absolute silence! Slide 4 of 5
Silent Safety Hero Pledge
Class Promise
"I am a Silent Safety Hero!"
I promise to lock my mouth at Level 0 during drills.
🤫🚨⭐
Have the entire class raise their right hand and repeat the Silent Safety Hero Pledge! Slide 5 of 5
Silent Safety Story and Game Printable Read-Aloud • Social Story
The Lost Silence Key
Sound Detectives
🚨
Part 1: The Surprise Buzzer
Suddenly, a loud buzzer sounded in the hallway! BZZZ! BZZZ! It was a fire drill. Maya jumped up. She wanted to yell: "What is that sound? Let's run!" at Level 3. Her table partner began to cry because the noise was so sudden. Room 4 was confused and didn't know what to do.
🤫
Part 2: The Secret Silence Key
Miss Cooper put a finger to her lips. She silently mimed locking her mouth with an imaginary key and tossing it away. Level 0: Silent Safety! She showed the class that being silent is a superpower that protects us because it lets our ears hear exactly what safe direction to follow.
⭐
Part 3: Silent Safety Heroes
Maya locked her mouth at Level 0. She took her crying friend's hand. Together, they walked in the line like silent ninjas on marshmallow toes. Because everyone was at Level 0, they heard Miss Cooper's quiet instructions perfectly, exited the door safely, and stood tall as real Silent Safety Heroes!
Discussion Starters
Why did Maya want to shout in Part 1 when the alarm sounded?
How does being completely silent at Level 0 help keep us safe?
What silent hand signals can we use to comfort a friend during a drill?
Silent Safety Heroes • Social Story Page 1 of 2
Activity • Safety Cooperative Game
Silent Safety Hero Game
Print & Play
🎲 Roll a die. Move spaces. If you land on a correct Level 0 safe choice, move ahead 1! If you land on a loud yelling choice during safety drills, go back 1 space!
Step 1 🏁 START!
Step 2 🤫
Zipping lips and holding Level 0. Move ahead 1!
Step 3 📣🚨
Screaming or yelling during a fire drill. Go back 1!
Step 4 🎒
Listening to teacher directions at Level 0. Move ahead 1!
Step 5 ⭐
Standing tall and frozen like a safety hero. Move ahead 1!
Step 6 📢😜
Giggling and making noise in line. Go back 1!
Step 7 👣
Walking with marshmallow toes outside. Move ahead 1!
Step 8 🏆 WIN!
Silent Safety Heroes • Safety Board Game Page 2 of 2
Voice Level Review Sheets Unit Review Guide • Levels 0-4
Master Review Guide
Grade: Kindergarten
Objective
Evaluate levels 0-4 usage
Assessment Type
2-Part Review Sheets
Duration
30-40 Minutes
Step 1
Vocal Warm-Up (5 Mins)
Gather students on the carpet. Quick-flash fingers representing 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, and have students immediately mimic the corresponding sound checks (throat hums, marshmallow toes, giraffe chins, and table-box leans) to prime their memory of the scale.
Step 2
Is It the Right Sound? (10 Mins)
Practice modeled review. Whisper: "Mia is reading in the cozy library corner. She speaks at Level 4. Is that the right sound?" Have students make sad faces or shout "No!" in whispering voices. Contrast with appropriate behaviors.
Step 3
Independent Assessment (20 Mins)
Send students to desk tables. Complete **Part 1 (Dialogue Decisions)** and **Part 2 (Sound Level Matchers)** sheets. For Kindergarten students who cannot read yet, read the dialogue prompts and scenarios aloud to the whole group, pacing them step-by-step.
Detective Unit Completion
Upon completing this final review packet, have students take the official Sound Detective oath! Award each student a printed "Voice Level Master" badge or sticker to celebrate their self-regulation victory.
Volume Review Detectives • Teacher Guide Page 1 of 4
Part 1 • Dialogue Decisions
Which Level belongs?
10 Points
Name:
Date:
Listen to the dialogue! Color the bubble of the perfect voice level number.
1. Ladybug Secret:"Look, she has six black dots, she is so gentle!"
0 1 2
2. Block Centers:"Pass me three red bricks to build the bridge!"
1 2 3
3. Soccer Field:"I am open! Pass the ball so I can score!"
2 3 4
4. Safety Drill:"Freeze, stand silently now."
0 1 2
5. Proud Show & Tell:"This is my shiny blue dump truck!"
2 3 4
6. Birthday Secret:"My mom is baking pink cupcakes."
0 1 2
7. Sharing Supplies:"Can you please pass the green marker?"
Voice Level Review Slides Sound Detectives
Lesson 8 • final Unit Review
Master Review Detectives!
Let's put on our spy glasses and review all Voice Levels (0 to 4) to graduate as official Sound Detectives!
Press Space or Arrow Keys to Advance Slide 1 of 5
The Master Sound Scale
Recap
🤫
Level 0
Silent
No talking at all. Sleeping mouse.
🐝
Level 1
Whisper
Quiet spy secrets. Warm breath check.
🧱
Level 2
Table Talk
Small group play. Stay inside your elbow box.
📢
Level 3
Strong
Circle time sharing. Whole class can hear.
⚽
Level 4
Outside
Playground screaming and cheering.
Review the full finger-signal scale from 0 to 4 together! Slide 2 of 5
Dialogue Check-In!
Practice 1
🤫💬🏫
Leo's Secret Word
Leo leans over to his teammate on the rug and says:
Show fingers to vote!
1 Level 1 (Secret Whisper)
Correct!
3 Level 3 (Strong Speaker)
Too loud!
Secrets are always shared at Level 1 to keep rooms cozy! Slide 3 of 5
Behavior Check-In!
Practice 2
🥪🗣️🍕
Tom's Cafeteria Shout
Tom is chewing on a pizza slice. He opens his mouth and yells across three tables at Level 3 to ask for a napkin.
Show fingers to vote!
No! (Incorrect Behavior)
Correct!
Yes! (Correct Behavior)
Choking Danger!
Chew at Level 0, swallow, and lean in to talk at Level 2 table talk! Slide 4 of 5
Master Detective Graduation
Class Promise
"I am a Certified Master Sound Detective!"
I promise to monitor my sound scale daily.
🤫🐝🧱📢⚽⭐
Congratulations! Celebrate by awarding printed Sound Detective Badges! Slide 5 of 5
