Why Your Voice Tone Matters?

“How does the caregiver’s tone of voice impact children’s wellbeing?”

Children are reflections of what we say and do at home and in the classroom. It starts inward with the caregivers being mindful of their tone and word choice to the children. As a Montessori teacher, I attempt to keep my voice consistent in the classroom without expressing frustration or anger (Yes, I do express those at home. LOL). I have observed children “redirect” their peers in situations where I have just done so. It has also encouraged me to look at my tone of voice and body language. I have found that when I talk slower, I am able to think more about each word that I say and how I say it, especially to my young students. It is definitely a challenging but rewarding journey. Particularly as a teacher, my tone of voice is essential not only for speaking to the children in a caring yet authoritative way, but also for treating each child as equal without bias. All of our actions, words, and tones are model behaviors for the children who will be aware of the differences that are present among themselves. When I see multiple children calling out a particular child, first, I remember looking at our actions myself and any other adults in the environment and reflecting on our behaviors. ‘Are the children mimicking what they have seen and heard from other children and us?’

It is critical to continuously look inward and see how we caregivers may have influenced children’s behavior. It is up to us to set it right and treat each child with respect and professionalism. Over the years, I have learned to modify and integrate my voice with my natural speaking tone. Most importantly, I remember to step back and listen to myself and decipher my tone. “How was my voice today?”, ”’When did it slip into my non-Montessori interactions?”, “Why and how did people, especially children, react to it?”. I ask you, my beloved parents, “How were your voices?”

More about “TONE OF VOICE”

https://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2010/02/importance-of-tone-and-voice-level-in.html?m=1



https://www.themontessorinotebook.com/what-i-learned-from-a-speech-coach/