The Noise-O-Meter will help student gauge what their voices should sound like. For example, while we are playing a game they should use their inside voice. When they are completing seatwork, students should use a whisper voice. During a test there should be no voices.
I also have the letters N-O-I-S-E, if I have to remind the class to lower their voices I will take a letter away. The class will be able to earn letters back. If it gets down to N-O, this means no recess that day.
Also, I use quiet critters during no-talking times. If a student talks they will lose their quiet critter. If a student keeps their quiet critter they earn a sticker or stamp when the no-talking time is up!
Miss Conroy's 1st Grade Class 