North is Up? Chevron Directional Signs to the Rescue!

June 22, 2012 - 16 comments
How many times do you ask your class which was is North and a little kiddo points to the ceiling?

No, North is not up to the sky :)
One piece of classroom decor that is always around are the directional signs: North, South, East & West. I place these on each of the corresponding walls and use them throughout the year.

Included in the packet are the cardinal and ordinal directions:

The other great uses for directional signs?
  • Back to School Room Scavenger Hunt- Where is the attendance sheet? On the West wall!
  • Voting- If you agree, go to the South wall. If you disagree, go to the North wall
  • Multiple Choice- each wall is an answer- GREAT way to check for understanding and get kids moving
  • Splitting up into groups or meeting areas
  • and more!
These match all of my chevron products, including the oh-so-cute Welcome Flag Banner with the lovely chevron background in red, blue, green, teal, orange, gray and purple. Plus, there is a blank background if you would rather print on colored cardstock.


Would you like these directional signs? They are listed now in my TpT Store :)

Hope you are all enjoying your summer!



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16 comments

  1. Mrs. CorbittJune 22, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Am I actually first? Or at least in the first two, that's so awesome (fingers crossed). I would love your directional signs! Thanks so much for the opportunity!

    Nicole
    Tadpole Tidbits
    Nickie1024@gmail.com

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    1. UnknownJune 22, 2012 at 6:51 AM

      I am crossing my fingers too! I would just them them in my class! What a great idea to use them as team meeting places as well.

      Laura
      TIPS: Teach, Inspire, and Prepare Students
      teachinspireprepare@comcast.net

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    2. Stephanie @ 3rd Grade ThoughtsJune 22, 2012 at 7:20 AM

      Thanks, ladies- check your inboxes! I hope you enjoy them :)

      ~Stephanie

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    3. CheriAugust 2, 2015 at 6:58 PM

      Such great ideas. I love the gestures with the rules. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. TiffanyJune 22, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Well I'm not the first two to comment but I so love these. My kiddos have trouble with These and this will be an added addition to the classroom. Thanks for sharing different ways they can be used.

    Tiffany
    tperry0808@gmail.com

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    1. Stephanie @ 3rd Grade ThoughtsJune 22, 2012 at 7:21 AM

      Thanks, for your kind comment, Tiffany! I appreciate it :)

      ~Stephanie

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  3. The Colorful AppleJune 22, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    What a great idea! And they look great too!

    Sara :)
    Livs14@gmail.com
    Smiling In Second Grade

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  4. Monica HornJune 22, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Very Cute! Much better than what is in my classroom! Thanks for making such neat stuff. mhorn@adrianschool.com

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  5. Mrs. SaoudJune 22, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Yay! Thanks for letting me know about the code at checkout on DC. I just updated my post and included and link back to your cute blog. You have some cute stuff going on over here! I'm pinning you now. BTW, I love your permission to pin button. Did you create that?

    ~Cheryl

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    1. Stephanie @ 3rd Grade ThoughtsJune 22, 2012 at 12:36 PM

      I'm so glad it helped and THANK YOU for your sweet comment :) :)

      I found the Pin Me button here: http://www.coloradoweddingphotographer.co/pin-me-one-photographers-take-on-the-pinterest-legal-situation/. It's a fun twist on the original, isn't it :)

      Thanks again and best of luck on your DC project!

      ~Stephanie

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  6. amyJune 22, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    I like your signs! I used them for inside recess as well. We call it N,E,S,W. 1 student would be "It". S/he would sit at his/her desk with eyes closed. The others would quietly and quickly find a wall. The student who was "It" would call out a direction. Anyone along that wall would sit down. The winner was the last one standing. When we were down to 4 students they would have to go to seperate directions.
    Amy
    Where Seconds Count 2nd grade blog

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    1. Stephanie @ 3rd Grade ThoughtsJune 23, 2012 at 2:37 PM

      That's an awesome idea, Amy! Thanks for sharing :)

      ~Stephanie

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  7. WolfeliciousJune 22, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Love these!! Putting them on my wish list.

    April
    Wolfelicious

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  8. Lisa R.June 22, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    These are something that I don't have for my classroom yet that I would love! I'm adding them to my evergrowing wish list too!

    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  9. Amanda MaddenJune 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Haha...that is soooo true about north! :) Just found your blog and am your newest follower!

    Amanda
    Teaching Maddeness

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