Must Haves Whiteboard Planner: Build Your Custom Classroom Command Center
Setting up your classroom whiteboard is one of the most important (and overlooked!) parts of your classroom design. Done well, it becomes the visual anchor of your entire room — a space that communicates structure, routine, and readiness.
That’s exactly why we created the Must Haves Whiteboard Planner — a free printable PDF designed to walk you through every decision step-by-step so your whiteboard becomes a powerful classroom command center.
Why You Need a Classroom Whiteboard Planning Guide
Teachers juggle hundreds of decisions every day. When it comes to your classroom setup, making all those choices at once can be overwhelming — especially with customizable products like our Must Haves Bundle that include text, color, and layout options.
That’s why planning ahead is everything. The Whiteboard Planner makes it easy to:
-Brainstorm your subject headers, routines, and learning targets
-Choose a color system that brings clarity to your students
-Match products to your teaching style without second-guessing
-Visualize your setup before ordering a single cling
This 11-step printable guide will help you make confident decisions and design your whiteboard like a pro. Inside, you'll find:
Step-by-step prompts for:
-Choosing your font and color palette
-Using our Color Palette Builder to create your classroom color scheme
-Mapping out your Daily Schedule, Calendar, Behavior Tracker, and Visual Cues
Brainstorming space for:
-Your classroom subjects and routines
-Commonly used whiteboard elements (learning targets, bellringers, vocabulary, etc.)
-Visual flow and layout on your whiteboard
Bonus! Test Layouts in Google Slides
You’ll also get a link to our editable Google Slides version, where you can drag and drop product pieces — to scale — for a standard 4x6' whiteboard.
How to Save Time with Static Cling Whiteboard Labels
The Must Haves Bundle is designed to save teachers time with ready-to-use, personalized static cling labels — no printing, cutting, or laminating required. This planner amplifies that time-saving benefit by:
-Helping you avoid order overwhelm
-Clarifying what you really need
-Giving you all the answers you need to place your order
Ready to plan your perfect whiteboard?
Download the FREE Must Haves Whiteboard Planner PDF
Whether you’re setting up over summer break or refreshing mid-year, this planner will help you get organized, feel confident, and build a whiteboard that works harder for you.