I'll be honest... the whole "Voice Level 1, 2, 3" system never really worked in my classroom.
Why? Probably because it’s not something students naturally relate to in their everyday lives. It always felt a bit abstract... and let’s be real, kids don’t walk around saying, “I’m using Voice Level 2 right now!” 😅
So I started thinking... When are students actually aware of how loud they’re being?
The answer? Out in the real world.
They all know you’re supposed to be silent at the movies. They whisper in coffee shops. They talk at a normal volume at restaurants. And they’re loud and free at concerts and recess.
💡 That’s when the lightbulb went off.
Let me introduce you to the newest game-changing resource in my classroom:
✨ Voice Level Mode Posters ✨
Each poster is themed around a familiar setting that students already understand, making it so much easier for them to self-regulate their volume:
🎬 Movie Theater Mode – Silent
☕ Coffee Shop Mode – Whisper
🍽️ Restaurant Mode – Conversational
🎤 Concert Mode – Outdoor Voice
Ready to ditch the daily volume reminders and bring calm to your classroom?
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They’re fun, engaging, and (best of all) actually work.
Plus—the descriptions are editable so you can customize the wording to fit your own classroom style.
Pro tip: Try playing a setting ambience video, like a cozy coffee shop with jazz music, while students work. They’ll love the vibe, and it subtly reminds them to keep their voices at the expected volume!