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Our class goals poster (free printable, numbered goals)

Numbered goals for the whole class, each with a short line on how we will know we have met it. Write the goals with your class, type them in and pin the poster by the door.

Printed on the sheet. Leave it empty to write by hand.
Goal | how we will know
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Our Class Goals, page 1Our Class Goals1Read every dayWe add our minutes to the class chart2Help each otherWe ask and answer in kind words3Finish what we startWork is checked before it is turned in4Learn from mistakesWe say what we would try next timeWe set these goals together.

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About this sheet

Rules tell a class how to behave; goals tell it what it is aiming for. This poster is for the second kind. Each goal gets a number, a short statement and a smaller line beneath it saying how the class will know it has been reached, which turns a wish into something children can check. Up to six fit in the banded frame, and the heading and footer are yours to change. The strongest goals come from a class discussion rather than a teacher's list, so write them on chart paper first, agree on the wording together, then type the final version here and print it for the wall.

Grades: Pre-K to 8. Best in: August, September, January.

How to use it

  1. Hold a short class talk, agree on a few goals, and type each one with its how-we-will-know line, separated by a bar.
  2. Print the poster in color on letter or A4, or in black and white for a display that children trace and decorate.
  3. Hang it where everyone sees it, and read it together at the start of each month to decide what has been met.

Five ideas for class

  1. Revisit the poster on the first Monday of each month. Cross off a goal that was met, and choose a fresh one to replace it.
  2. Give each goal a matching jar or chart on the wall, so progress toward the aim is something the class can watch grow.
  3. Ask children to write one personal goal on a sticky strip under the class goals, so the poster connects to each learner.
  4. Share the poster at family night, then ask families to name one goal they would add from the home point of view.
  5. Use only two or three goals with younger children, in words they chose, and add a small drawing beside each one.

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Questions

How is this different from the class rules poster?

Rules describe everyday behavior. Goals describe what the class is working toward and how you will tell it got there, so they change during the year.

How many goals fit?

Up to six, though four reads best. Each goal has a main line and a smaller line, and the text shrinks to fit when the goals are long.

Can I leave out the how-we-will-know lines?

Yes. Type just the goal and skip the bar and second part. The numbered goal prints alone, but the second line makes it easier to measure.

How do I save it as a PDF?

Choose Print, then pick “Save as PDF” as the printer. Only the sheet prints: the page around it is hidden. You can also save a sheet as a PNG image under the preview.

Can I print it in black and white?

Yes. Switch to Black and white beside the sheet: fills turn white and lines turn black, so it saves ink and photocopies cleanly.

Is what I type saved or sent anywhere?

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