{"title":"3rd Grade Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"my-funtastic-summer-printable-worksheet-a4845","title":"\"My 'FUN'tastic Summer!\" FREE Printable Worksheet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/FUNtastic-Summer-Writing-Printable.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for use during the first week of school, this printable offers a chance for your new kiddos to share about their summer vacation as well as the opportunity for you to assess their writing skills! Not to mention, mounted onto colored construction paper, these colorful worksheets are sure to make a vibrant bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734201770009,"sku":"A4845","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/FUNtastic-Summer-Writing-Printable.jpg?v=1522782278"},{"product_id":"super-fun-cross-curricular-spring-plant-lesson-idea-a7009","title":"Super Fun Cross-Curricular Spring Plant Lesson Idea!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love cross-curricular studies - especially combining literature and science! Applying learned skills\/concepts to more than one subject simultaneously not only creates a more meaningful learning experience, it also creates a more fluid learning environment as classroom activities\/experiments naturally flow into one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlisha, second grade teacher and creator of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thebubblyblondeteacher.blogspot.com\/2013\/04\/plantsflowerslife-cyclesspring.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/a\u003e, paired Lynne Cherry's \"How Groundhog's Garden Grew\" with her science unit on plants\/flowers and it was a huge hit! Check it out...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Groundhog's Garden Grew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/61tXHBuEGqL.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry's tale tells the story of a happy little groundhog who loves to eat fresh vegetables from his neighbor's garden until, one day, a friend shows him the joy of planting his \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e garden. With these new lessons in mind, the story then follows groundhog's gardening journey from start to finish; from seed gathering and planting, to tending the plants and gathering the produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce Alisha and her kiddos read the book, she invites them to discus the problem\/solution of the story. Isn't her anchor chart for the activity adorable!?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearning About Plants\/Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been introduced to the concept of growing fruits and vegetables, the book provides the perfect segue into learning about what plants need to grow and the life cycle of a plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAlisha and her second graders compared what living things (humans\/animals) need...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e...versus the things that plans\/flowers need to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\" caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThen Alisha introduced the life cycle of a plant with this fabulous (and enormous!) display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\" caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe learning experience is so much richer when students are encouraged to apply new concepts\/knowledge across multiple disciplines\/subject areas! And it certainly doesn't hurt when your teacher is super creative and can bring the subject alive with creative lessons\/activities! We just love the anchor charts and colorful visual aids Alisha uses, and highly recommend that you check out her other learning ideas over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thebubblyblondeteacher.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207406105,"sku":"A7009","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cross-Curricular-Plant-Lesson-4.jpg?v=1522782311"},{"product_id":"apostrophe-showers-bring-may-flowers-bulletin-board-idea-a7051","title":"\"Apostrophe Showers Bring May Flowers\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Apostrophe Showers Bring May Flowers Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bulletin-board-apostrophe-showers.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bulletin Board Idea for Grammar\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: K-2 is Splendid!\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this Spring bulletin board that was featured by Mrs. Durning-Leander over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/msdurning.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/apostrophe-showers.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eK-2 is Splendid!\u003c\/a\u003e? An adorable twist on \"April Showers Bring May Flowers\" and an excellent way to review (or introduce) your kiddos to contractions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraction Flowers Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your kiddos with a stem, two leaves and a colorful flower (all precut from construction paper). Then provide each student with a contraction and have them write the contraction in the flower with the parts of the contraction on the leaves. They can then glue their flowers together, just make sure they glue the leaves on the correct sides so you can read the contraction from left to right!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eApostrophe Showers Bring May Flowers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Apostrophe Showers Bring May Flowers\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beehive border (a Spring-themed border would also work)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Grass - cut green bulletin board paper the length of your board and up approximately 5\". Then cut the paper in strips (don't cut all the way to the bottom!) to look like grass.  2) The Flowers - line your students' flower activities along the grass.  3) The Clouds - Cut 3 clouds from white bulletin board paper and write part of the title in each one.  4) The Rain Drops - Cut rain drops from blue construction paper and position them as though they are falling from the title clouds (you could also purchase raindrop accents to save time).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eMrs. Durning-Leander was kind enough to provide her templates as a FREE download in her TPT store (you can find them \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/msdurning.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/apostrophe-showers.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734208978969,"sku":"A7051","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/bulletin-board-apostrophe-showers.jpg?v=1522782321"},{"product_id":"fraction-mania-a-colorful-math-bulletin-board-idea-a7061","title":"\"Fraction Mania!\" A Colorful Math Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fractions-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this gorgeous fractions bulletin board created by Reagan over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tunstalltimes.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/bulletin-boards-bffs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTunstall Times\u003c\/a\u003e! This is a prime example of how classroom decor can be fun \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e educational! Not only does it display her kiddos hard work (always a plus), it also serves as a colorful concept review board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe thought we'd highlight the activities used to create the board even though most of them are paid products! Who knows, they might spark your own creativity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGumball Machines \u0026amp; Pizzas. The colorful gumball machines and fraction pizza crafts come from Amy Lemons of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/stepintosecondgrade.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStep Into Second Grade\u003c\/a\u003e. Against the black background the crafts, they really pop! With the gumball machine, students assemble the machine, decorating it with colored circles, then analyze the 'gumballs' to find the parts of a whole. Similarly, with the fraction pizza, students craft a six-piece pizza and decorate it with toppings, then analyze the toppings - i.e. My pizza is 1\/6 peppers, 3\/6 pepperoni, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRainbow Fractions. Using colorful construction paper, students created a stunning visual representation of the parts of a whole!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find the links to the products at Reagan's blog, but here's a list of the activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut \u0026amp; Paste Fraction Sort. This activity was created by Lindsey of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theteacherwife.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Teacher Wife\u003c\/a\u003e. Students are provided with a labeled table and invited to organize the different fraction types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoe Fractions. Students analyze the shoes of the members of their group; first finding the total pairs of shoes and then determining how many tie, buckle, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName Fractions. Similar to the activity above, students analyze the names of the members of their group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM\u0026amp;M Fractions. Students are provided with a mini pack of M\u0026amp;M candies and are invited to sort, record, and analyze the candies inside to determine the breakdown of colors in the package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFraction Mania Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally, this board is pretty simple to assemble. All you need is black bulletin board paper, a colorful border, and colorful bulletin board letters. The rest of the decoration will come from your students' work!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734209306649,"sku":"A7061","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fractions-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522782323"},{"product_id":"marvelous-multiplication-spring-bulletin-board-idea-a7082","title":"Marvelous Multiplication Spring Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Marvelous Multiplication Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/marvelous-multiplication-board.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Multiplication Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Step Into Second Grade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a way to showcase your student's understanding of multiplication for an upcoming event (say open house or maybe even parent teacher conferences), then check out this Springy bulletin board created by Amy over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/stepintosecondgrade.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/multiplication-madness.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStep Into Second Grade\u003c\/a\u003e. A beautiful display for your classroom board and a great way to get your kiddos involved!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMushroom Multiplication - Student Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your students (or you could have students work in pairs to ensure the mushrooms will fit on the board) with a multiplication sentence to model. Then, have them create a mushroom - the top from assorted color construction paper and the stem from brown construction paper. You could easily find a template online for tracing if you want the mushrooms to look somewhat uniform for your display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the mushrooms assembled, have the students represent the multiplication sentence with white circles and dots drawn on each. Example: 3 x 7 would include three white circles with 7 dots drawn on each circle. To finish it off, have the students create a small foldable to represent the multiplcation sentence in writing with the answer hidden below the flap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Mushroom Multiplication Student Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/marvelous-multiplication-craftivity.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Multiplication Bulletin Board Student Acitivity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Step Into Second Grade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMarvelous Multiplication\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper for the sky and green for the grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvelous Multiplication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep pink solid border or a color that would complement the colors used on the student mushroom activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. Line your student's activities along the bottom of the board on the grass.  2. Create a sun and rays out of yellow bulletin board paper and several clouds (5-6 should do) out of dark blue bulletin board paper.  3. You could also feature additional student multiplication projects in the upper right corner of the board like Amy did. She featured her students projects based on multiplication poems she found in a Scholastic resource book (example shown below):\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Additional Multiplication Student Activities\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/multiplication-student-work.jpg\" alt=\"Student Acitivities on Multiplication\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Step Into Second Grade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor additional creative ideas by Amy, be sure to check out her blog \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/stepintosecondgrade.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStep Into Second Grade\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734210060313,"sku":"A7082","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/marvelous-multiplication-board.jpg?v=1522782328"},{"product_id":"lets-read-a-latte-bulletin-board-idea-a7142","title":"\"Let's Read A Latte\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Let's Read A Latte Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/540713ad8f145-justB.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee-Themed Reading Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eContest Submission\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage your kiddos to read with a clever bulletin board! Perfect for a library or reading center, we love this board's play on the word 'latte' and it's coffee theme. A little fun for the teacher while inspiring the students. It was submitted for a bulletin board contest last year and is a win-win!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLet's Read A Latte\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red bulletin board paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Let's Read A Latte\" (create your own with construction paper to match the example, or use a set of ready letters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wood design border or a complimentary patterned trimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Books - Use actual book jackets or color copies.  2) Coffee Cups - Create the center \"to-go\" cup using white bulletin board paper and the collar using purple paper. Use green and pink bulletin board paper to create each mug (be sure not to attach the top of each cup to the board so you can slide the books behind it). Find clip-art images online and use your classroom projector to trace the images onto the paper.  3) \"B\" Reading Inspiration - Use assorted color construction paper for the background of each statement and orange to surround the letter 'B', also cut from construction paper. Write a motivational word on each (something the students can be or gain while reading - courageous, adventurous, inspired, brave, etc).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePretty simple to set up, but sure packs a cute caffeinated punch!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734212223001,"sku":"A7142","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/540713ad8f145-justB.jpg?v=1522782340"},{"product_id":"the-ants-come-marching-back-to-school-bulletin-board-idea-a7156","title":"\"The Ants Come Marching Back to School...\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"The Ants Come Marching Back to School... Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/541d32da15d15-101898d7e3b91de9c7a721bf229c9085.jpg\" alt=\"Back to School Picnic-Themed Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eContest Submission\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome your students back to school with an inviting and colorful bulletin board display. This picnic-themed idea was submitted for a bulletin board contest last year and would be perfect for your school's entryway or lobby! Cute little ants are used in the example to point students to their new grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"The Ants Come Marching Back to School...\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow bulletin board paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e No border is necessary, but if your board is a little worse for wear you could always use a trimmer in a coordinating color (maybe red and white checked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The ants come marching back to school...HOORAH! HOORAH!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Ants - Find an ant clip art image online you can use for tracing onto black construction paper. Cut the ants out and add the faces with a white marker or chalk. Be sure to add a red arrow above each ant with the appropriate grade (if you're planning to use as directions).  2) Watermelon - Create several slices of watermelon using pink, green and light green construction paper. Don't forget the little black seeds!  3) Announcements - Use the bottom of the board for important announcements.  4) Squares - Complete the board by cutting different sized squares from red, white, green and black construction paper. Place around the board in the corners, around the announcements and along the edges as colorful accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734212812825,"sku":"A7156","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/541d32da15d15-101898d7e3b91de9c7a721bf229c9085.jpg?v=1522782344"},{"product_id":"ideas-for-decorating-and-organizing-your-classroom-a7163","title":"Ideas for Decorating and Organizing Your Classroom","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Ideas for Decorating and Organizing Your Classroom\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/classroom-decorating-ideas.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Decoration Ideas\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Life in First Grade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can't believe we are already approaching the end of July!! Where has the summer gone? If it's finally starting to sink in that the beginning of the school year is right around the corner and you're in a panic thinking about getting your classroom decorated and organized, you can take a breather. There are lots of ideas around the web to provide you with excellent inspiration! We especially loved the ideas featuerd by Leslie Ann at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/lifeinfirstgrade1.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/classroom-decorating-day-ten.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLife in First Grade\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeslie Ann's room is super bright and cheery and she seems to have an organized place to put everything - which we LOVE! Here are a few pictures to give you a taste of her fantastic ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Classroom Entry Decorating Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/classroom-decoration-ideas-hall-display.jpg\" alt=\"Idea for Decorating Your Classroom Door\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Life in First Grade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Classroom Decorating - Reader's Workshop Wall\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/classroom-decoration-ideas-readers-workshop.jpg\" alt=\"Reader's Workshop Wall for Classroom Decoration\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Life in First Grade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Classroom Decorating - Colorful Desk\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/classroom-decoration-ideas-cute-desk.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Desk for Classroom Decoration\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Life in First Grade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eFor additional pictures and ideas for completing your classroom setup, be sure to head over to \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/lifeinfirstgrade1.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/classroom-decorating-day-ten.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLife in First Grade\u003c\/a\u003e to check it out!\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734212911129,"sku":"A7163","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/classroom-decorating-ideas.jpg?v=1522782344"},{"product_id":"awesome-alliteration-activity-super-snazzy-snowmen-a7242","title":"Awesome Alliteration Activity \u0026 Super Snazzy Snowmen!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichelle over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2014\/01\/snowman-alliteration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e put together this super cute lesson idea that pairs alliteration with an adorable snowman craft! After studying various examples of alliteration, have your kiddos try their hand at crafting their own winter poem about snowmen. For younger writers, you might brainstorm adjectives, verbs, etc. that start with \"S\". Older writers can work in pairs or individually. Here are some cute examples from Michelle's fourth graders;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Poem-Example1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Poem-Example2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter writing their poems, they can start crafting...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut a snowman shape from white construction paper - a circle head and trapezoid body - and glue the snowman to a piece of bright blue card stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd an orange construction paper 'carrot' nose and cut a scarf from colored paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rest of the details can be added with a black permanent marker and white crayon. Draw the mouth and arms with the marker and background snowflakes with the white crayon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsn't the finished project super cute!? And they make an adorable bulletin board...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can find this awesome lesson idea and more over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2014\/01\/snowman-alliteration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216122393,"sku":"A7242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Finished.jpg?v=1522782364"},{"product_id":"measurement-and-growth-chart-welcome-bulletin-board-idea-a7351","title":"Measurement and Growth Chart Welcome Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Welcome Bulletin Board Measurement Growth Chart\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/growth%20chart-blogPix.jpg\" alt=\"Grow Chart Welcome Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a fun way to start off the school year with this Giraffe Growth Chart! Your kids will love getting measured at the beginning of the school year and tracking their growth all throughout the year! Everyone will be amazed to see how much they have grown as they also learn about measurements and the role they play in everyday life. The kit comes with fun cut-outs of animals for your kids to see how they measure up to their favorite safari animals, and they might also enjoy comparing their size to items throughout the classroom. You can use this fun measuring chart as a welcome door or bulletin board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings You'll Need to Get Your Measurement Bulletin Board Growing!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a color of bulletin board paper on the background that will make your items stand out. 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