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Self-Control Meters for Volume, Space and Levels of Formality PrintablesSelf-Control Meters for Volume, Space and Levels of Formality Printables
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Self-Control Meters for Volume, Space and Levels of Formality

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If your pupils have difficulty producing the appropriate voice volume in various settings or respecting personal space, refer to this "control-o-meter" device. This resource includes materials to create three meters for you to clearly illustrate when certain behaviors are appropriate, such as when to be playful or calm, or when voice levels are becoming too loud.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

personal space, manners, speaking skills, conversation skills, social skills, life skills, autism

Additional Tags

programs

Instructional Ideas

  • Demonstrate how to use the tool by moving the arrow and audibly changing your voice as you go along
  • Use this printable in additional to verbal prompts in order to support more visual learners

Classroom Considerations

  • Originally designed to support students on the autism spectrum or with Asperger syndrome
  • You will need to laminate the paperwork in this resource and provide bendable metal fasteners to ensure durability throughout the school year

Pros

  • Helps develop an important social skill and life skill
  • Excellent suggestions for teacher use provided through a hyperlink

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.K.1.a SL.1.1.a SL.2.1.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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