How We Get Home Dismissal Chart - Australiana Classroom Decor

The final bell is about to ring, and suddenly you're answering the same questions again. "Am I a walker today?" "Who's picking me up?" "Where do I go?" When every student has a different dismissal routine, those last few minutes of the day can quickly become chaotic. That's exactly where a How We Get Home display becomes an essential classroom tool.

This printable How We Get Home Dismissal Chart provides a clear visual reminder of how each child gets home, helping home time run more smoothly for everyone. With printable, editable pieces and flexible display options, you can create a system that suits your classroom while keeping important dismissal information easy to reference throughout the day.

Part of the Australiana classroom decor collection, this resource features native flora, gum leaves, and earthy tones that bring a calm, homey feel to your classroom display.

Ideal For:

• Creating smoother end-of-day dismissal routines in preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms
• Supporting student independence during pack-up and home time
• Organizing dismissal information in an easy-to-reference classroom display

What’s Included in the Australiana How We Get Home Dismissal Chart:

📂 Ready-to-print PDF file & editable Canva template

• How We Get Home header (2 designs, full and half-page sizes)
• 8 Dismissal round transportation signs for clip chart display: Bus, Walk, Car, Daycare, Club, After School Program, Bike, Gate
• How We Get Home charts with and without lined writing spaces (2 designs)
• Backpack tags in multiple colors and ink-saving options
• Editable headers, charts, transportation signs, and backpack tags for easy customization

Why You’ll Love This How We Get Home Dismissal Chart:

• No-prep PDF and editable template help you set up your dismissal display quickly
• Edit the wording to match your school's dismissal procedures and terminology
• Easily adapt for bilingual classrooms or alternative languages
• Use the pieces with clothespins, backpack tags, whiteboards, or laminated displays
• Helps preschool and elementary teachers, aides, and substitutes manage dismissal
• Lifetime access & free updates

✨ Complete your classroom setup with our Australiana Classroom Decor Bundle. This resource is included in the bundle, which features Australia’s native flora and fauna, and matching classroom resources to support organization, management, and a calm, homey learning space.

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How to Edit the Template:

• Open the PDF from the 'Editable' folder. You’ll see a button that says "Open Canva Template"—just click it to get started.
• No Canva Pro? Everything works perfectly with the free version.
• You can edit the text however you like—change the wording, switch up the fonts, adjust the size or colors, and even use another language.
• The design elements (like clipart and layout) are locked in to keep the look polished and consistent

Please note that this is a downloadable digital file available immediately after purchase. You’ll receive an email with a download link right after checkout. If you’re logged into your account, your downloads will also be available in your Order History.

To open the file: You will need 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 can be edited in Microsoft PowerPoint or with a free Canva account. Be sure to check the product description to confirm which editing format is included. You’ll need access to either Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, or both to customize the text. For PowerPoint, you can access a free trial here.

Please ensure the software you will use to open the files 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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Miss Jacobs Little Learners Pty Ltd