Do you ever feel like your classroom rules just blend into the background? We’ve all been there. Students might glance at your “Be Kind” or “Raise Your Hand” posters on day one… and then never look at them again.

But what if your classroom reminders were so fun (and a little witty) that kids actually wanted to read them? That’s where ChatGPT can be a total game-changer. With a little help from AI, you can create literary-themed posters that tie in your favorite books and characters while reinforcing your classroom expectations.

Here’s how you can do it without adding one more thing to your already packed to-do list.

1. Pick a theme your students love

Start with what your students are already into. Are they obsessed with The Summer I Turned Pretty? Do they quote Percy Jackson nonstop? Or maybe you want to go with a classic like Harry Potter.

You can also pick a genre, like mystery or fantasy, and tie each rule to a fitting character or storyline. The goal is to connect your class rules to something your students actually care about.

2. Let ChatGPT rewrite your rules

Here’s where the fun starts! Take your usual class rules and ask ChatGPT to reword them in a literary or character-driven voice.

Try prompts like:

“Rewrite my classroom rules as if they were being said by Lara Jean from To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.”
“Give me five short, funny slogans for class rules inspired by The Hunger Games.”
“Make my classroom expectations sound a little sarcastic but still school-appropriate, using characters from Percy Jackson.”

Example:
Rule: Respect others
ChatGPT might suggest:

“Channel your inner Lara Jean and keep it kind—even on a bad hair day.”

Short, snappy, and way more memorable.

3. Turn them into eye-catching posters

Once you have your slogans, it’s time to design! Tools like Canva, Adobe Express, or even Google Slides work perfectly.

A few tips:

Pair each slogan with a graphic or illustration that hints at the book or character.
Keep the text big and bold so it’s easy to read across the room.
Stick with colors and fonts that match the vibe—bright and playful for YA, dramatic and moody for dystopian, etc.

4. Add a little interaction

Want to make your posters even more engaging? Add QR codes that link to a short book trailer, author interview, or even a student poll: “Which character would break this rule first?”

And don’t be afraid to rotate your posters every few weeks to keep things fresh.

5. Bring your students into the process

If you really want buy-in, ask your students to help choose the characters or slogans! They can:

Suggest which characters would represent each rule.
Vote on their favorite poster designs.
Even help you brainstorm new ideas.

Students are way more likely to follow the rules if they’ve had a hand in shaping how they’re presented.

A sample prompt to get you started

“Write five classroom rule posters inspired by The Hunger Games. Use a slightly sarcastic but school-appropriate tone. Each should be one sentence long and tie a rule to a character or event from the series.”

In just seconds, you’ll have ready-made text that you can tweak, personalize, and turn into posters your students will actually notice.

Why this works

Classroom rules don’t have to be boring! When you tie them to pop culture or books your students love, you’re making them feel relevant—and a little bit fun.

Plus, it’s one less thing you have to write from scratch. ChatGPT can give you a starting point, and you can edit as much or as little as you want.

How to Use ChatGPT to Create Fun, Literary-Inspired Classroom Posters