I Do, We Do, You Do Traffic Light Posters
Editable I Do, We Do, You Do traffic light posters for explicit teaching. Clear visuals to support lesson structure and student expectations.
The I Do, We Do, You Do Traffic Light Posters are visual teaching aids designed to support explicit instruction by clearly showing students where they are in the learning process and what is expected of them at each stage of the lesson.
These posters make the Gradual Release of Responsibility visible, predictable, and easy for students to follow across lessons and subjects.
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Why Use I Do, We Do, You Do Posters?
In explicit teaching, clarity matters. When students understand whether they are watching, practising together, or working independently, lessons run more smoothly and behaviour improves.
These posters help you:
Set clear expectations during each lesson phase
Reduce student confusion about what they should be doing
Support consistent lesson routines
Keep lessons structured without constant verbal reminders
Instead of repeatedly explaining the lesson phase, you can point, reference, and reinforce expectations visually.
What’s Included in the Traffic Light Poster Pack
This resource includes 22 editable visual posters, designed using a traffic light format to clearly distinguish each phase of explicit teaching.
Included Posters:
I Do (Teacher Modelling)
We Do (Guided Practice)
You Do (Independent Practice)
Each phase is represented with colour-coded visuals to support fast recognition and classroom consistency.
How These Posters Support Explicit Teaching
This structure aligns with the Gradual Release of Responsibility used in explicit teaching lessons.
I Do
Use the I Do poster during modelling to signal that students are watching, listening, and thinking. This supports focus during worked examples and teacher explanations.
We Do
Display the We Do poster during guided practice so students understand they are practising together, responding, and participating with support.
You Do
Use the You Do poster to clearly mark independent practice time, reinforcing responsibility and independence.
These visuals reduce uncertainty and support smooth transitions between lesson phases.
How to Use the Posters in Your Classroom
Display posters on the wall or whiteboard
Print and laminate for durability
Use magnets or velcro to switch between phases
Refer to the posters when setting expectations
Keep the same visuals across lessons to build routine
Because they are editable, you can adapt wording or formatting to suit your class or school language.
Editable in Canva
All posters are fully editable in Canva, allowing you to:
Adjust colours or text
Add class or school branding
Resize for different display spaces
You receive a ready-made visual system without starting from scratch.
Who This Resource Is For
This resource is suitable for:
Primary classroom teachers
Secondary teachers using explicit instruction
Intervention and support teachers
Instructional coaches
Tutors and small-group instructors
It can be used across all subject areas.
Access the I Do, We Do, You Do Traffic Light Posters
This resource is included inside the Structured Teaching Portal, alongside lesson templates, modelling tools, guided practice resources, and instructional routines that support every phase of explicit teaching.
