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A “voice box” can be used to capitalize on children’s natural interest in dramatizing. They can all be actors and actresses as they practice reading, counting, sight words, math facts, and other skills with these creative voices. Write the different styles below on index cards and place in a small box labeled “Voice Box.” Invite different children to choose a card and then practice skills in that “voice.”
Three Bears
Speak papa bear style (with a deep voice), mama bear style (with a prissy voice), and baby bear style (with a wee voice).
Underwater
Put your index finger between your lips and vibrate as you talk.
With a Cold
Children hold their nose and read like their nose is stuffed.
Lip Sinc
Mouth the words.
Emotions
Read text with different emotions, such as happy, sad, angry, sleepy, etc. Which one fits the text best?
Pirate
Talk out of the side of your mouth. Grrr, matie!
Typewriter
Pretend to type with your fingers as you move eyes from left to right. Ding, and then “return the carriage” when you get to the end of the line.
News
Talk like a news reporter “on the street.”
Rock and Roll
Pretend to hold guitar and dance and sing.
Put your index finger between your lips and vibrate as you talk.
With a Cold
Children hold their nose and read like their nose is stuffed.
Lip Sinc
Mouth the words.
Emotions
Read text with different emotions, such as happy, sad, angry, sleepy, etc. Which one fits the text best?
Talk out of the side of your mouth. Grrr, matie!
Typewriter
Pretend to type with your fingers as you move eyes from left to right. Ding, and then “return the carriage” when you get to the end of the line.
News
Talk like a news reporter “on the street.”
Rock and Roll
Pretend to hold guitar and dance and sing.
Opera
Extend arms and sing words dramatically.
More!
Let children come up with their own creative voices.
You can download the fluency cards by clicking here:
Extend arms and sing words dramatically.
More!
Let children come up with their own creative voices.
You can download the fluency cards by clicking here:
Here’s a video where you can watch me demonstrate the different styles and strategies. The more dramatic you are, the more your students will get involved.
