Talk Moves are tools that help teachers differentiate and students participate in discussions. Talk Moves hand gestures help students listen carefully and add input even when they aren’t speaking. Many teachers use Talk Moves to enrich math and ELA discussions. This set of posters and handouts will make incorporating Talk Moves into your classroom routine a breeze!
 
Check out the contents of these Talk Moves Posters:
✏️ ​​8 Hand Signal Posters (11 x 8.5”)
✏️ ​​8 Sentence Stem Posters (11 x 8.5”) - Hang next to or underneath the hand posters.
✏️ ​​Hand Signals & Sentence Stem Cards - Print double-sided on SHORT edge. Cut apart and attach with a metal ring to make a miniature flip book.
✏️ ​​Talk Moves Phone Apps (1/page, 2/page, or 4/page) - Laminate or slide inside a page protector for students to keep in a binder or folder. The full-page phone printout even includes the Talk Moves Sentence Stems along the right-hand side!
✏️ ​​Talk Moves Desk Strips (4/page) - Type students’ names on the strips before printing using the editable PowerPoint template. Then, tape to students’ desks for easy referencing.
✏️ ​​Talk Moves Bookmarks (5/page) - Consider having students mark their place in a textbook using these large bookmarks.
 
All pages come in color and black and white! Consider printing the black and white version on top of colored printer paper to brighten up your room.
 
Use these Talk Moves Posters in so many ways!
✅ Hang the posters on your board.
✅ Keep a talk sheet at your table for small groups.
✅ Put a bookmark in students’ textbooks.
✅ Tape a strip to students’ desks for easy referencing.
✅ Pass out flip cards for partner work.
 
Hear about these Talk Moves Posters from educators like you!
⭐️ “My school started emphasizing talk moves this year. This resource helped me get started. The posters look great on my wall and I love the additional handouts for students.”
⭐️ “This resource is packed full of helpful graphics and posters for using talk moves in your classroom. It’s a must for all teachers!”
⭐️ “You will not regret purchasing this resource. It has so much variety you are bound to find the materials you need to introduce talk moves to your students.”
 
Find answers to your questions about these Talk Moves Posters:
✋ What can I edit in the PowerPoint file?
The PowerPoint file includes the Sentence Stem backgrounds. This means you can create your own sentences on top of the backgrounds and print them for classroom use. You can also type students’ names on top of the desk tags. Please note that the hand symbols, bookmarks, and small cards are not included in the editable file.
✋ Why should I buy this resource?
This set includes a slideshow for introducing Talk Moves to your students which will help every child participate, discuss, and learn.
You can choose from multiple handouts and sizes – desk strips, bookmarks, and more! Colored and black and white versions of every Talk Move poster and handout are included.
You can use Talk Moves with any subject matter and every grade level!