Voice levels
What is level one of the voice scale?
A whisper
Sometimes when we get excited, upset, or frustrated, my voice gets louder
True!
What are some tips for staying calm?
Slow down my words, press hands together, take a break, and try again.
We are at a movie theater, and the trailers are on.
Level one: whisper
We are at a store or restaurant.
Level three: normal talking
What is level two of the volume scale?
Quiet talking
Everyone gets too loud sometimes.
True!
How can you use calm words?
Expressing feelings, being clear, asking for help, and staying calm even through emotions.
We are playing outside
Level four: loud voice.
We are at the library
Level one: Whisper
What is level three of the voice scale?
Normal talking
If you use a calm voice, people will not understand you.
False! The power of calmness can actually help others understand you better, and can make a conversation easier.
Self control is...
Strength!
There is an emergency
Level five: Yelling
Level four: loud talking
What is level four on the voice scale?
Loud talking
If my voice gets louder, I will keep it loud.
False! I can check my volume, by asking myself what voice my number is at right now on the volume scale.
What are some benefits of using a calm voice?
People understand me better, problems get solved faster, I have more confidence, and others feel comfortable around me.
I am talking to my friend in their house
Level three: normal voice
You are talking to a friend at TNT before the class starts.
Level three: Normal talking
What is level five on the voice scale?
Yelling
False, we should be using level three, normal talking.
Just by noticing my voice level...
I am growing and improving my self control!
We are at a doctor's office
Level two: Quiet voice
You are talking to Myla at the office during your session.
Level three: Normal voice