Too Noisy??
Tips for reducing background noise in your classroom!
Bring down the noise and bring on the learning!
Did you know...
Background noise makes it hard for everyone to listen (especially when people are talking at the same time) because background noise covers up part of the sounds of the words.
Background noise in the classroom effects students ability to understand speech
Background noise makes listeners tired and lessens their attention spans
Background noise can increase undesired social behaviors due to inattention
Background noise impacts students with hearing loss and non-native English speakers more than other students
Here are a few tips to get you started:
Reduce Hallway Noise
Quiet those desks and chairs!
Fuzzy Feet Chair Glides are an easy way to solve the noise and floor damage caused by the frequent moving of classroom chairs and desks. Chairs and desks move around easily without noise or scratching the floor.
Chair Slippers are applied to the feet of classroom furniture to reduce noise. The rubber core and felt, ball-shaped chair slippers are available in a variety of sizes and colors, and latex test shows that there is no antigenic protein present in these sound attenuators. Samples are available.
These specially designed air-inflated tennis balls are specifically manufactured for durability and sound attenuation in the classroom. HUSHH-UPS carry a 2-year warranty and are available through Sound Listening Environments, Inc.
Quiet Feet was founded by an educational Audiologist to help create better classroom listening environments. Quiet feet are durable and latex free!
But, why not just use tennis balls? *Click here for information on why this is no longer our recommendation for reducing chair noise*
Avoid seats near fans and HVAC units!
Interested in other tips for an accessible classroom?
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