PYP Transdisciplinary Themes Posters (Set of 6)

This printable poster set is designed to support teaching and learning of the six transdisciplinary themes within the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Transdisciplinary themes are the foundation of the PYP curriculum. Making these themes visible in the classroom helps students understand the purpose of learning and how units of inquiry are connected to real-world contexts.

These posters support students in developing clarity about what they are learning and why it matters.

What’s Included

This printable poster set includes the 6 PYP transdisciplinary themes:

• Who We Are
• Where We Are in Place and Time
• How We Express Ourselves
• How the World Works
• How We Organize Ourselves
• Sharing the Planet

Each poster presents the theme title along with student-friendly guiding statements/questions to support understanding and inquiry.

Designed for IB PYP Classrooms

These posters help you move beyond decoration → into intentional teaching tools.

They support teachers to:

• Build clarity of unit purpose from day one
• Strengthen connections between units and real-life contexts
• Reinforce transdisciplinary understanding across subjects
• Support student agency in making learning connections

Use them where students actually engage — not just display.

How to Use in the Classroom

If you just “put them on the wall”, you’re wasting them. Use them actively:

• Refer to the theme at the start of every unit
• Connect daily learning back to the theme
• Use during reflection: Which theme are we exploring? How?
• Let students identify real-life examples linked to the theme
• Anchor your inquiry wall with the relevant theme poster

The goal: students should name the theme independently, not just see it.

Product Specifications

• Poster Ratio: 2:3 (scales proportionally)
• Recommended Print Size: 12 × 18 inches
• Compatible Sizes: A3 / A4 (with slight margins)
• Resolution: 1800 × 2700 pixels (high resolution)
• File Format: High-quality PDF (non-editable)
• Recommended Paper: 250–300 GSM matte

Print Guidance

• Use matte paper to avoid glare
• Laminate for long-term classroom use
• Place at student eye level for interaction

Download Access Policy

This is a digital product with 1 week download access from the date of purchase.

Download and store securely within the access period.

Important Notes

• Digital download only (no physical shipping)
• Non-editable file
• Colour may vary based on printer and paper

Disclaimer

This resource is independently created to support IB PYP educators.
It is not endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization.