Looking for a visual way to reinforce classroom expectations? These printable anchor charts are the perfect companion to your first day of school routines!
Designed for grades 2–5, this 2-page PDF includes clean, easy-to-read posters that outline what a good student and a good teacher look like, sound like, do, and don’t do. Categories are ready for your class input during your first day of school expectations discussion.
Perfect for printing in A3 (or enlarged to poster size), these charts support student-led conversations around classroom behavior and help build a respectful, collaborative learning environment from day one.
What’s Included:
- 1 “What a Good Teacher Does” Poster
- 1 “What a Good Student Does” Poster
(Both organized by Looks Like, Sounds Like, Does, and Doesn’t Do) - High-resolution PDF, ready to print in A3 or scale to fit your classroom needs
Why You’ll Love It:
- Supports visual learners and classroom routines
- A great companion to our First Day Expectations Activity
- Ideal for bulletin boards, classroom contracts, behavior walls, or SEL discussions
- Saves you time—just print, add your students suggestions, and hang!
✅ Use this resource to:
• Reinforce expectations daily
• Support classroom management plans
• Involve students in building a positive class culture
• Anchor your classroom norms visually all year long
Want more? Pair these anchor charts with our full First Day of School Expectations Activity and reflection worksheets for a complete back-to-school lesson!








