Manage Your Classroom With a Classroom Clip Chart

Looking for a simple, effective way to reinforce positive choices in the classroom? A classroom clip chart is a tried-and-true tool for behaviour management in many primary classrooms. This printable chart gives students a visual way to monitor and reflect on their choices throughout the day. Using a classroom clip chart, students clip up for good behaviour and down for choices that need improvement, making behaviour visible, accountable, and manageable.

Assembling The Behaviour Clip Chart 

This printable behaviour clip chart display includes a full set of colour-coded levels with clear, student-friendly language to support daily behaviour tracking. Each level—from “Super Student!” to “Parent Contact”- helps students stay engaged in self-monitoring their actions. Simply print, cut, and assemble the clip chart behaviour chart by taping the sections together along the backside and laminating for durability.

From there, write student names on with clothes pegs and place them in the centre “Ready to Learn” section each day. Now you’re ready to roll out a classroom system that promotes accountability and growth.

Print and Use This Clip Chart Classroom Tool

Need a flexible, reusable tool that can be implemented right away? This clip chart classroom tool is easy to customise and works across all primary year levels. It is available in both editable Google Slides and printable PDF formats. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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