Anchor Charts Teacher Checklist

An anchor chart is a reference poster that captures key thinking from a lesson so students can use it on their own; it is a learning tool, not decoration. Use this checklist as you plan, build, and review your charts. It walks you through purpose and clarity, accurate and grade-level content, building the chart with students so they take ownership, and design that is easy to read and access, which matters especially in ASL/English bilingual classrooms. It also prompts you to keep charts current and useful, and to ask whether students can use them without your prompting.