Help students with speaking and listening rules in the classroom by displaying these simple and concise set of posters.
Speaking and Listening Rules – Classroom Posters
This set of posters has been created by a teacher to help students develop essential speaking and listening skills with this set of bright and engaging classroom posters! Featuring clear and simple Listening Rules and Rules for Speaking, these posters provide a visual reminder of key expectations for effective communication in the classroom.
Listening Rules – Stay Focused and Respectful
Encourage active listening with a step-by-step guide on how to listen attentively.
The Listening Rules poster include:
- Listen carefully
- Look at the speaker
- Be Respectful
Perfect for whole-class discussions, partner work, and group activities, these posters reinforce the importance of respectful and engaged listening.
Rules for Speaking – Communicate Clearly and Confidently
Support students in developing strong speaking skills with clear guidelines on how to express themselves effectively.
The Rules for Speaking poster reminds students to:
- Take turns speaking
- Use a clear voice
- Stay on topic
- Be Respectful
- Use full sentences
- Ask and answer questions
These posters are ideal for morning meetings, literacy lessons, oral presentations, and small group work, ensuring students understand how to speak and listen effectively in any setting.
Develop Good Speaking and Listening Skills Today!
Whether you’re teaching early years, primary, or ESL learners, these Speaking and Listening Rules posters provide a consistent and supportive reference for students.
Display them in the classroom to create a respectful and communicative learning environment where every voice is heard!
Use the dropdown menu to choose between the easy to print PDF or the editable Google Slides.
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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