Silent fox gesture

The silent fox gesture is supposed to be a sign of non-verbal communication.

If the noise level within a classroom rises above a certain level, the teacher can raise their hand and show the silent fox.

[1] It is intended to encourage the students to do the same as the fox, which is to listen closely and to stop speaking.

[2][3][4] The silent fox is also used in speech therapy, and often used in family homes and in group counseling or therapy to calm down the competitive speaker environment.

This has a positive effect on decreasing cluttering, especially in younger children.