Yes, I know today
is Sunday, but I wanted to put this little bee in your head for this week. Is the noise level escalating in your
classroom as you near the holidays?
Try “Whisper Wednesday” and it will be like a day at the spa. (Well, not exactly, but it will
surprise you how soothing it can be.)
Before the
children leave Tuesday explain that tomorrow will be “Whisper Wednesday” and
that you will only use whisper voices in your classroom all day. (I might make up a little story about
an elf telling me to do that because he has such big ears and loud noises
really bother him!) Make a sign
for your door that says “Welcome to Whisper Wednesday. Please put on your whisper voice before
entering today!” Greet the
children at the door by whispering, “Good morning! I’m so glad you’re here today!” Sing, talk, read, and whisper through the day.
You might enjoy
Whisper Wednesday so much you will want to continue doing it every Wednesday in
the New Year.