Have you ever used collaborative posters in your classroom? They’re a great way to foster teamwork and a sense of unity among students! These posters can also encourage kindness and gratitude, serve as a formative assessment tool, and help you get to know your students better. Check out this article for more details!
USE COLLABORATIVE POSTERS TO GET TO KNOW YOUR STUDENTS
A great way to get to know your students at the start of the school year is with a Getting to Know You collaborative poster. Each student decorates a puzzle piece with symbols and details that represent who they are. This engaging art project is perfect for the first few days of school! As students work on their pieces, you can walk around, chat with them, and use their designs as conversation starters. Don’t forget to create your own puzzle piece, too—it’s a great way to connect with your students!
The central message reminds the class that although you are all individuals, together you form a complete and awesome class!
ENCOURAGE A GROWTH MINDSET AND COLLABORATION
The Pacific Islands Growth Mindset Collaborative Poster is a fantastic way to promote teamwork and unity in the classroom. Each student decorates one or two puzzle pieces, and together, the class assembles the full poster.
This unique design features authentic Polynesian patterns from Samoa, Tonga, the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau. At the heart of the poster is the Samoan proverb:
“O le tele o sulu e maua ai figota,” which can be interpreted as:
“Through collaboration, the most difficult challenges can be overcome.”
“Our strength does not come from us alone but from many.”
What a powerful message to inspire and encourage your students!
PROMOTE A CULTURE OF ENCOURAGEMENT
The Secret Santa Christmas Collaborative Poster is a wonderful way to celebrate kindness, encouragement, and teamwork during the holiday season.
In this activity, each student is assigned a classmate as their “Secret Santee” and decorates a puzzle piece with uplifting words about them. Once all the pieces are completed, the class assembles the collaborative poster—creating a meaningful and visually beautiful reminder of the power of encouragement and unity.
DISPLAY NEW LEARNING AT THE END OF A UNIT
The Anzac Day Collaborative Poster is a meaningful summative assessment activity to wrap up an Anzac Day unit. Each student completes a puzzle piece, summarizing their knowledge and understanding of Anzac Day. This poster is also editable—you can open it in PowerPoint to add your own questions or instructions, tailoring it to your classroom needs. I’d love to see how you bring this activity to life in your classroom!
