Widgets
Checklist
The checklist widget is a simple tool that lets you display a step-by-step list for your students to follow. As students complete each task, they can tick off the items, making it easy for everyone to see what’s done and what’s next.
Teachers use checklists to help students stay organized during lessons, group work, centers, or daily routines. It works well for independent work, project days, or anytime you want students to track their progress visually.
Ways teachers use it
- List steps for a science experiment so students follow the process in order.
- Outline independent reading tasks during literacy rotations.
- Display a morning routine checklist for students to follow as they arrive.
- Guide group work by listing project milestones to track progress.
- Show cleanup steps at the end of class so everyone knows what to do.
How to set it up
- 1Sign in to your Edform teacher account.
- 2Open or create a classroom screen for your lesson.
- 3Click 'Add widget' and select 'Checklist' from the manage category.
- 4Type your steps or tasks into the checklist fields.
- 5Project your screen for the class. Students tick off items as they complete each step.
Tips
- Keep each checklist item clear and brief so students understand what to do.
- Use checklists for routines that repeat, like morning procedures or cleanup.
- Let students suggest checklist items if you’re working on group projects.
- Pair the checklist with a timer to help students manage their time for each step.
Questions teachers ask
Can students tick off checklist items themselves?
On a shared classroom screen, students can tick off items as a group. For individual checklists, you can display the checklist and have students mark their own copies.
Is the checklist visible on all devices?
The checklist is visible on any device where you project your Edform classroom screen, including interactive whiteboards and computers.
Can I save and reuse my checklists?
Yes, you can save your screen sets with checklists and reuse them for future lessons or routines.
Templates with this widget
Pre-K (ages 3–5)
Morning meeting for pre-K (ages 3–5)
A gentle morning meeting screen for pre-K with routine, date, time, and a question for little learners.
Kindergarten to 2nd grade
Morning meeting for kindergarten–2nd grade
A welcoming, interactive morning meeting screen for K–2 with date, time, checklist, and student word cloud.
Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
Morning meeting for grades 3–5
A welcoming morning meeting screen for grades 3–5 with routine steps, time, and a daily question.
Grades 6-8 (ages 11–14)
Morning meeting for grades 6–8
A ready-to-use morning meeting template for grades 6–8 with routines, timer, and interactive question.
Grades 9–12 (ages 14–18)
Morning meeting for grades 9–12
A ready-made morning meeting screen for high school: routines, today’s date, timer, and word cloud for student input.
Pre-K (ages 3–5)
Transition time for pre-K (ages 3–5)
A calming, visual screen to help pre-K students move smoothly between activities.
Kindergarten to 2nd grade
Transition time for kindergarten–2nd grade
A ready-to-use classroom screen for smooth transitions in grades K–2, with a timer, checklist, traffic light, and friendly instructions.
Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
Transition time for grades 3–5
A ready-to-use screen to guide grades 3–5 through smooth, calm transitions with a timer, checklist, and clear steps.