What is an anchor chart?

An anchor chart is an instructional tool, so named because it serves to “anchor” the learning in students’ brains. With each key lesson you teach, you can create an anchor chart with your students detailing the most important content.

What is a grammar anchor chart?

Anchor charts are similar, but usually have either visual elements or an interactive portion that has been created usually during the lesson. Perhaps a few words are showing, and you and your students add drawings or words to it together. The “do it together” aspect of grammar anchor charts helps students “anchor” or retain information better.

What is a student anchor chart?

Student anchor charts, also known as math strategies posters, are great for going over the important math vocabulary words in a unit. When using them with your students, you can prepare the anchor chart with just the boxes and words ahead of time. Then, give each student their mini anchor chart for them to complete with you.