Selecting motivational posters for classrooms

When selecting motivational posters to be placed in classrooms, the first and probably the most important thing you would need to consider is the audience. In most cases, these posters are meant for high-school students to help build self esteem and encourage them in their class work. Most teenagers are known to give in to peer pressure in an attempt to conform to standards set by their friends, some of which can have negative consequences. Having content-rich motivational posters in classrooms can be a starting point in helping these young people to cherish their unique qualities and build positively on them. 

Content is key when selecting motivational posters for classrooms. The message should be such that students can relate to directly. This requires that the message be clear, distinct, direct and plain. Kids and teenagers love things they can understand and relate to. Therefore, the contents of the posters should not be demanding or difficult to comprehend.

An example of what can be considered to be in the category of ideal classroom motivational posters would be one that contains a message such as: "It is not what name others call you that matters, but what name you respond to that truly determines who you are". Such a message can help young people build character and self esteem, and would thus be good to have in classrooms. 

Another very interesting motivational poster for classrooms is one that talks about service with the words: "Everybody Can Be Great. Because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve ... You don't have to know about Plato and Aristotle to serve ... You don't have to know Einstein's theory of relativity to serve ... You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by Love." If there is one thing young people dislike, it is a message that kindles out the hope of limitless aspirations they dream about. Thus, reiterating simple facts on motivational posters, such as that they have limitless potentials is an ideal way to get them motivated and spur them into action. 

There are hundreds of other motivational posters that you will find ideal for classrooms. Note also that posters could be used to reflect occasions. For instance, a poster that talks about service would be ideal to have in the classroom just before kids go on holiday because, it could spur some of them into doing some volunteer work or community service rather than hanging out with friends all day. While in the long run, it's up to  teachers and principals to decide what kinds of motivational posters to have in classrooms in their schools, we do hope that the information presented here provides a bit of insight as to selecting suitable motivational posters for classroom use.

We would like to thank Motivation Posters.com  for permitting us to use quotations from posters on their site. Consider visiting their site to have a look at their motivational posters collection. You can also check out our feature on motivational posters.

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October 2004