Classroom News Template – Make News Telling in the Classroom Easy and Engaging

Looking for a fun and functional way to bring news telling in the classroom to life? This Classroom News Template is the perfect tool to encourage student voice, strengthen communication skills, and keep families in the loop. Whether you’re launching a weekly classroom news segment or building speaking and listening skills, this flexible template has you covered.

A Creative Way to Share Classroom News

Our classroom news template is designed to make reporting, sharing, and celebrating classroom life simple and enjoyable. Use it for:

• Weekly student-led news bulletins
• Whole-class news sharing during morning meetings
• Literacy activities focused on real-life writing
• Home-school communication in an engaging format

Why Teachers and Students Love This Classroom News Template

• Pre-filled sections for events, birthdays, reminders, and student highlights.
• Supports collaborative roles like editor, reporter, and photographer.
• Strengthens writing, speaking, and listening through real-world use.
• Promotes ownership and pride in classroom happenings.
• Perfect for early years and primary year levels.

Whether you’re encouraging news telling in the classroom as part of literacy lessons or using the classroom news template to keep families informed, this resource builds confidence, connection, and creativity.

Download this Classroom News Template Today!

Bring the buzz of a real newsroom into your classroom—download this Classroom News Template today and start celebrating the stories that matter most to your students!

Available to download as an easy to print PDF or editable Google Slides using the arrow beside the download button.

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

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