👍Classroom Hand Signals Cut Down on Interruptions

 Every teacher knows that setting clear expectations is one of the most challenging parts of classroom management. Use these posters at the beginning of the school year to show your students some acceptable ways to ask for assistance.

🤲How Do Classroom Hand Signals Work?

Students can use these to show that they need to use the restroom, have a question, need a pencil, or have a comment to share. This set of posters will reduce classroom distractions and keep your classroom running like a well-oiled machine. We’ve also created the perfect student tool as well! The printable bookmarks are an excellent way to remind your students of what each hand signal means.

Hand Signal Posters and Bookmarks included are:

• Water
• Restroom
• Comment
• Question
• Got It!
• I Need Something
• Not Ready Yet
• Pencil
• Tissue

How to Make the Most of Your Classroom Hand Signals Posters

1. Print the poster on letter-size paper, slip it into a clear sleeve, and use it in your guided groups as a reminder.
2. Print the posters on letter-sized paper and display them in your classroom for daily reminders.

Before You Download

This resource is available as a printable PDF and an editable Google Slides resource file. If you’d like to change what the hand signals mean, select the editable version. Use the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your resource file.

This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a teacher in Florida and Teach Starter Collaborator.