{"title":"4th Grade Math Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"reaching-new-heights-with-fractions-a1000","title":"Reaching New Heights with Fractions - Math Bulletin Board \u0026 Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-5 \" title=\"High-Flying Fractions\" alt=\"Math Fractions Classroom Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fraction-Kites.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.izzyshare.com | Betsy McKnight\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, children are introduced to fractions when they reach second grade and continue building upon the basics throughout elementary school. Of the concepts they are exposed to during their elementary mathematics careers, this can be one of the most elusive, confusing, and challenging topics! Here is a great activity posted by Betsy McKnight at Izzyshare that will visually demonstrate the concept and provide a colorful spring-themed bulletin board for your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFraction Kite Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a sheet of blue construction paper, assorted colored crafting papers, and Crayola markers. Instruct them to create kite shapes from the colorful papers, then cut them apart, creating and labeling equivalent fractions (e.g. if a student cuts their kite into three strips, each piece equals one-third and should be designated with \"1\/3\"). Have your students create three or four kites, using school glue to adhere them to the blue background and markers to create 'tails'. If you're feeling \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e adventurous, get out the yarn and have your student make three-dimensional kite tails. Finally, cut clouds from white construction paper and finish out the sky scene!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFraction Kite Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper or blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"High-Flying Fractions\" or \"Reaching New Heights with Fractions\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a cloud-themed bulletin board trimmer on the sides and top, and a grass big border at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eComments? Questions? Improvements? We'd love to hear what you think about this idea and other suggestions you might have for bringing fraction fun into the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit MPM School Supplies, our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, today! There you will find over 25,000 educational products including things like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend play toys\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-450-kitchen-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etoy kitchens\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084231193,"sku":"A1000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fraction-Kites.jpg?v=1522781574"},{"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":"spring-circle-tree-a-geometry-bulletin-board-idea-a7070","title":"\"Spring Circle Tree!\" A Geometry Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Geometry-Circle-Tree-Display.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love when learning and creativity come together to make an eye catching display\/bulletin board! Case in point - this cute spring circle tree put together by Molly, fourth grade teacher and creator of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonswithlaughter.com\/2012\/05\/circle-tree-and-area-perimeter-robots.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLessons with Laughter\u003c\/a\u003e, and her students! During their geometry unit, she decided to put her kiddos learning to good use and had each of them create circle 'leaves' for the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCircle 'Leaves'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Geometry-Circle-Tree-Display1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents first used a compass to draw and cut a circle shape from green construction paper. Next, to demonstrate their learning, students;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrew and labeled the center, a diameter, a radius, and a chord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexplored how they could calculate the diameter of a circle if they only had the value of the radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo add a bit of visual interest and get their projects ready for the tree, Molly had her students back their circles with lime green paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Circle Tree\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 None needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color\/patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1)The Tree. Cut a piece of brown bulletin board paper into several 12\" to 16\" sections. Lightly crumble the sections to create a texture look then attach them to the board, one of top of the other, to create the trunk of the tree. [NOTE: For a more three-dimensional look, add pieces of scrunched tissue paper behind the paper to make the trunk pop out from the board.] Cut smaller sections of the brown paper, crumbling and twisting them to create 'branches', and attach them to the trunk. Finally, finish off the tree by adding tissue paper 'blooms' and your students' circle 'leaves'! 2) The Birdhouse. Use construction paper to fashion a birdhouse. If you want a more detailed element, you might consider looking through some clip art for ideas\/templates. However, Molly's simple shape birdhouse (basically a square, triangle, and heart) does the trick and it would be super easy to make! 3) The Extras. Scraps of white bulletin board paper or construction paper can be fashioned into a picket fence and green paper can be used to create a strip of grass along the bottom!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734209568793,"sku":"A7070","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Geometry-Circle-Tree-Display.jpg?v=1522782325"},{"product_id":"area-perimeter-robots-math-activity-bulletin-board-a7071","title":"\"Area \u0026 Perimeter Robots\" Math Activity \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Area-Perimeter-Robots-Display.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another fun activity and display from Molly, fourth grade teacher and creator of \u003ca target=\"http:\/\/www.lessonswithlaughter.com\/2012\/05\/circle-tree-and-area-perimeter-robots.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLessons with Laughter\u003c\/a\u003e! In the same vein as her \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/7070\/spring-circle-tree-a-geometry-bulletin-board-idea\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003espring circle tree\u003c\/a\u003e, this display provides an opportunity for her students to demonstrate\/apply their learning as well as personalize the classroom a bit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArea \u0026amp; Perimeter Robots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding her kiddos with grid paper and size specifications, Molly tasked her students with the job of designing a robot to meet the specifications called for! This activity not only encourages problem solving and critical thinking skills, but it also is a phenomenal way to assess your students' grasp of the concepts! And, since students get a bit of creative license when decorating their robots, it's also a great way to engage their imagination!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few close-ups of the robots!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Area-Perimeter-Robots-Example1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Area-Perimeter-Robots-Example2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Area-Perimeter-Robots-Example3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Area-Perimeter-Robots-Example4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArea \u0026amp; Perimeter Robots\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid green background paper. You might also consider a fun lightly patterned gift wrap or fabric!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Area \u0026amp; Perimeter Robots!\". Nothing like calling it what it is! Of course, if you can think of a fun\/witty title, that would work too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color\/patterned border or robots themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' robot projects! 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