"Think Before you Speak" Anchor Chart

Promote a positive classroom environment with this 'Think Before You Speak' anchor chart—a powerful visual tool to encourage respectful and thoughtful communication among students. This laminated poster serves as a gentle, consistent reminder of your classroom expectations, helping students pause, reflect, and make better choices with their words.

Featuring the THINK acronym (True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind), this anchor chart supports social-emotional learning (SEL) by reinforcing self-control, empathy, and emotional awareness. Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle school, or high school, this chart is an effective way to handle interruptions, reduce unkind comments, and build a stronger classroom culture—without always needing to say a word. Just point to the chart and let it do the talking!

Perfect for:

• Classroom behavior management

• Morning meetings and SEL discussions

• School counselors and therapists

• Calm-down corners and mindfulness spaces

• Homeschool learning environments

Durable and easy to display, this laminated classroom poster is a must-have resource for any teacher focused on fostering kindness, communication skills, and respectful dialogue.