Figurative Language Posters - Dreamy Space Theme

Help your students understand and identify figurative language with this ready-to-use and visually calming poster set. Figurative language can be a challenging concept to grasp for young learners, especially when they’re learning different types at once—similes, idioms, hyperboles, and more. 

These printable Figurative Language Posters break down each concept using simple definitions and examples, providing your students clear, accessible reference tools right from your ELA anchor chart wall or English bulletin board.

Designed in pastel-pop colors with dreamy, space-themed headers and starry accents, these posters simplify complex concepts without overwhelming learners. The set includes editable, bilingual-friendly templates so you can tailor wording to your grade level or translate terms—saving prep time and supporting diverse learners.

What’s Included in the Dreamy Space Figurative Language Posters:

• • 18 “Figurative Language” Header options in full and half-page (Printable PDF)

• • 2 Design Options:
    • • With child-friendly clipart
      • Text-only for a clean, minimalist look
    • 20 Figurative Language Posters (Printable PDF)
    • 10 Figurative Language Posters:
      • Figurative language definition
      • Alliteration
      • Similes
      • Metaphors
      • Idiom
      • Hyperboles
      • Personification
      • Clichés
      • Proverbs
      • Onomatopoeia
    • Clear definitions and example sentences for real-world applications.

• • Text-editable Canva Template: Blank headers and posters for adding your own text, bilingual needs, or custom lessons.

Why You’ll Love These Dreamy Space Figurative Language Posters:

• • Ready to use – Instantly print and display in your classroom
  • Customize easily with Canva’s free version – No paid subscription required
  • Editable & bilingual-friendly – Perfect for multilingual and inclusive classrooms
  • Visual anchor for abstract concepts – Helps students remember examples and definitions
  • Flexible formats – Use them as anchor charts, small-group visuals, or reference cards
  • Calming space theme – Designed to inspire curiosity without overstimulating

This teaching resource is part of the Dreamy Space English Posters Bundle and pairs perfectly with the Dreamy Space Classroom Decor Bundle for a consistent, imaginative, and organized classroom setup.

How to Use These Figurative Language Posters in Your Classroom:

• • Display on your literacy wall, ELA bulletin board, or reading corner
  • Refer to them during figurative language lessons or writing instruction
  • Print smaller versions for student desks or notebooks
  • Edit the Canva template to adjust terminology or create matching classroom visuals

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Dreamy Space English Posters Bundle

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Dreamy Space Number Line

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Please note, this is a downloadable, digital file that you can access immediately after purchase.

To open the files you will be required to have a PDF Reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. 

To edit: If the product description stipulates that the file is editable, it will be editable only in Microsoft PowerPoint. You will need to have access to Microsoft Powerpoint to be able to type in your text. You can access a free trial here. 

‘Editable’ refers to the *text* within the file being customisable. Images and colour palettes are not editable. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit.

Please ensure your PDF reader and MS PowerPoint software is up to date to avoid compatibility issues.

Purchase of this resource entitles the purchaser to reproduce pages in limited quantities for single classroom or homeschool use only, and strictly prohibits any commercial use.

Duplication for a friend, another staff member, or the entire school without the purchase of an additional license is not permitted.

Copying any part of this resource and/or placing it on the internet in any form (even a personal or classroom website/school server) is a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

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