{"title":"Creative Writing Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hang-on-to-your-mittens-its-cold-out-there-winter-display-a4415","title":"Hang On To Your Mittens! - Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Hang On To Your Mittens Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hang-On-To-Your-Mittens-Winter-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" alt=\"Mitten Themed Winter Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another cute mitten themed bulletin board that would make an excellent addition to your winter decor (or compliment your unit study of Jan Brett's popular children's tale, \"The Mitten\")! Simple, colorful, and providing an opportunity for displaying student created elements, we're certain this design will be a hit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStudent Created Elements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few things you might consider...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf pairing this design with your \"Mitten Unit\", have students pretend that, despite the warning to 'hang on to their mittens', they misplace one of their mittens; inviting them to weave their own tale! When finished, have students write their story in mitten shaped booklets and display them on the board. [Variations: 1) Divide students into groups, assign a location where for their dropped mitten (i.e. the cafeteria, the playground, etc.) and have them work together to write a story. 2) Work together as a class to write your own mitten tale, then have each student copy and illustrate the story.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporate a mitten craft into your lesson plans - i.e. mitten symmetry, a mitten glyph, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr, of course, you could simply cut mitten shapes from assorted colors of construction paper, print student names on them, and call it a day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHang On To Your Mittens, It's Cold Out There!\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 \"Hang On To Your Mittens, It's Cold Out There!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mock-up above features Trend's playful snow pals bulletin board set. To create your own snowman, simply cut the basic shape from white bulletin board paper and use construction paper\/background paper scraps to decorate it. [NOTE: If you don't feel comfortable drawing the various parts, you might consider finding black and white clip art that can be printed onto the colored paper and cut out for use or even enlarged and traced to complete the design.] Fill in the empty space with your students' mitten projects!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734195216409,"sku":"A4415","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Hang-On-To-Your-Mittens-Winter-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522782240"},{"product_id":"my-super-first-day-of-school-writing-activity-printable-a4853","title":"FREE \"My SUPER First Day of School!\" Writing Activity \u0026 Printable","description":"\u003cp\u003eDoing a superhero theme this school year? Here's a fun first day activity that your kiddos are sure to enjoy - creating a mini comic strip of the first day of school! While the exercise will challenge your students' creativity, ability to process and sequence events, writing skills, etc., it's also a good 'just-for-fun\/get-to-know-you activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eP.s. The finished comic strips would make a colorful bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734202064921,"sku":"A4853","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/My-Super-First-Day-of-School-Printable.jpg?v=1569291591"},{"product_id":"colorful-back-to-school-diversity-lesson-a7176","title":"Colorful Back-to-School Diversity Lesson!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B2S-Diversity-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMLK Day is often when we talk about diversity, but we think that the beginning of the school year also offers a fabulous opportunity for showing your kiddos how - using the classroom as a small scale example - our differences can enrich our communities and the lives of others! We all have something unique to bring to the table and, as you try to determine and shape a learning environment to fit the personality and dynamic of your new students, celebrating those differences can be a great first step to a successful school year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Crayon Box that Talked Writing Activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B2S-Diversity-Literature-Selection.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlisha over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebubblyblondeteacher.com\/2015\/01\/the-crayon-box-that-talked-update.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/a\u003e created these awesome writing prompt freebies to go with Shane Derolf's \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crayon Box that Talked\u003c\/strong\u003e - a story that teaches kiddos that we need \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e the crayons\/colors in the box and that, when we all work together, the results are sure to be colorful! Her free packet includes;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA poster of the poem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo friendship quote posters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree writing prompts - \"We need many different colors because...\", \"I am special...\", and \"If we were all the same color...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Display Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, these writing prompts can be turned into adorable crafts and classroom displays! Here are two that Alisha and her kiddos have made in years past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B2S-Diversity-Display-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Hand of Friendship Has No Color\".\u003c\/em\u003e The display was created using the \"If we were all the same color...\" writing prompt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/B2S-Diversity-Display-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this display, students created their own crayons and wrote about why they are special. A title like, \"Welcome To A Colorful Year!\" or \"We Are A Colorful Class!\" would tie the display together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734213238809,"sku":"A7176","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/B2S-Diversity-Cover.jpg?v=1522782346"},{"product_id":"life-in-a-snow-globe-winter-writing-craftivity-display-a7235","title":"\"Life in a Snow Globe\" Winter Writing Craftivity \u0026 Display!","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Finished-Collage.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 pairing writing activities with crafts! A little work with a little play; makes for a good balance. Not to mention, the finished products usually make for an awesome classroom display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn search of winter writing prompts, we stumbled across this adorable snow globe writing craftivity shared by Molly over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonswithlaughter.com\/2013\/01\/snow-globes.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLessons with Laughter\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a fantastic addition to your winter lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSnow Globe Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Finished-CloseUp.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snow globes look daunting, but are actually quite simple to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGather your materials. You'll need clear plastic plate, construction paper in assorted colors, white craft paint, q-tips, iridescent glitter, snow glitter*, student photos, craft glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a photo shoot! Invite students to dress up in their winter gear - hats, coats, scarves, gloves, etc. - and pose against a white background as if they're playing in the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvided with a piece of light blue construction paper and clear plastic plate, invite students to trace their plate on the paper and cut out the resulting circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiven a copy of their printed picture, have students cut themselves from the scene and glue their picture onto the construction paper circle. [NOTE: Instruct them to glue the picture off to the side because they still need to fit a snowman in the scene!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with shallow trays of white paint and a q-tip, have students add a snowman shape and dot 'snowflakes' to the scene. Before the paint dries, invite students to add a bit of iridescent glitter to the wet snowman\/snowflakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the paint has dried, students can then add construction paper embellishments to the snowman - top hat, scarf, face, arms, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo create the 'snowglobe effect', have students pour a small pile of snow glitter in the center of their construction paper circle, then add a line of glue around the edge of their plate and press it onto the paper circle. A simple trapezoid shape cut from tan or black construction paper creates a base for the globe and completes the project!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Finished-Collage.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"Life in a Snow Globe\" Writing Prompt\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they create, and later as they admire their handywork, have your kiddos think about what it might be like to spend a day in a snow globe, then invite them write about it! While Molly didn't have room to display the writing prompts with the globe crafts, we love the idea of attaching the finished prompts to the crafts and finding space in the classroom to display them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a peek at her writing prompt display...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Prompt-Display.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCute Snow Globe Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-Writing-Craftivity-Door-Display.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lessons with Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, if you don't have the room, the globes make an adorable door display! All you need is some bright blue bulletin board paper, a complimentary colored\/patterned border, and some snowflake cutouts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooks like a ton of fun! 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