25 Useful Tips To Look After Your Voice

25 Useful Tips To Look After Your Voice.

• Speak in a lower tone when you need to speak louder.
• Don’t use your voice more than you need to.
• Speak at a quieter level during certain classroom activities.
• Plan the day to include voice rest periods, where you can talk less.
•  Speak slowly and clearly so you don’t have to repeat yourself.
• Move away (if possible) from background noise before talking.
• Avoid shouting, use better classroom management techniques.
• When outdoors or in a large area, use a microphone if possible.
• Talk to students when they are quiet.
• Drink lots of water. Hydration is crucial for a voice in heavy use.
• If you have a sore throat or lose your voice please take time off. If you can’t stay    home, use written instructions on the board or screen.
• Use gestures and other signals to gain attention.
• Stand in a central place in your room when giving instructions, so it is easier for your students to hear you without straining your voice.
• Look after your voice by using deep breaths from the chest. Don’t just rely on your throat.
• Be aware of your posture while speaking. Also, don’t speak over your shoulder.
• Sip water, swallow or yawn instead of coughing and clearing your throat.
• Try Manuka honey and lemon in warm water.
• See a speech pathologist or vocal coach if you have any concerns.
• Humming helps to warm up your vocal cords.
• Replace noisy floor surfaces with carpet or mats if feasible.
• Arrange the classroom so students who are likely to need extra attention are at the  front.
• Try to relax when you speak.
• Train your students to listen.
• Drink warm drinks.
• Try Olive Leaf extract, pineapple juice or apple cider vinegar.

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