Classroom boards

To ensure classroom boards are consistently updated, visually appealing, and serve as an effective communication and educational tool for parents, children, and staff.

Scope:

This SOP applies to all classroom teachers and assistant teachers responsible for maintaining bulletin boards and parent boards in all Young Innovators Academy classrooms.

Types of Boards:

1. Parent Board (Mandatory)

   • Located near the classroom entrance.

   • Used for parent communication and documentation display.

2. Curriculum/Instructional Board

   • Displays current theme, learning objectives, and children’s work.

3. Interactive/Child-Focused Boards

   • May include visual schedules, classroom rules, word walls, or charts.

Board Requirements:

1. Parent Communication Board

• Must Include:

  • Weekly lesson plan (posted by Friday evening for the upcoming week)

  • Monthly newsletter (posted by the 1st of the month)

  • Daily schedule

  • Weekly classroom updates or announcements

  • Teacher names and photos

  • Licensing/Accreditation notices (if required)

• Updated: Weekly

• Monitored by: Assistant Director

2. Curriculum & Learning Board

• Must Include:

  • Current theme or unit

  • Learning objectives tied to developmental domains

  • Student work samples (rotated weekly) Art, STEM. Project based Learning///

  • Labels or captions explaining the activity and skills targeted

  • Photos of children engaged in learning activities

• Updated: At least bi-weekly

• Monitored by: Curriculum Coordinator

3. Child-Focused Boards (Optional/Encouraged)

• Examples:

  • Behavior charts

  • Feelings wheel

  • Classroom jobs

  • Calendar/time/weather charts

• Updated: As needed

• Purpose: Foster child engagement and classroom culture

Design Guidelines:

• Use clear labels and professional-looking print (typed or neatly handwritten).

• Ensure boards are neat, colorful, and child-friendly.

• Avoid clutter—follow a consistent layout or theme.

• Use children’s names and photos to personalize displays.

• Ensure displays are at eye-level for intended audience (children or adults).

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Responsibilities:

Compliance Monitoring:

• Classroom checks are conducted weekly.

• Incomplete or outdated boards will result in a documented corrective action.

• Exceptional boards may be highlighted in staff meetings or newsletters.

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Attachments/Checklists:

• Weekly Lesson Plan Template

• Monthly Newsletter Template

• Parent Board Compliance Checklist

• Classroom Display Planning Sheet