{"title":"Elections Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"elect-to-read-election-themed-reading-bulletin-board-a1437","title":"Elect To Read! - Election Themed Reading Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4591\" title=\"Election\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Election.jpg\" alt=\"Government and Social Studies Election Themed Reading Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: digipapergirl.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo highlight the coming election, Erica Nunez, designer over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/digipapergirl.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/elections-bulletin-board.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDigiGirl Paper Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e, and the decorating crew of Miami Lakes K-8 created this colorful board for their library and we think it would make a great board for the classroom as well! Featuring photos of the candidates, election vocabulary, and even a fun ballot box - this is a fun way to teach your students a little more about the electoral process and instill in them the importance of doing their civic duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eElect To Read!\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 \"F'READ'OM! Elect To Read!\", \"2012 Election Headquarters\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Election Word Wall. The original design displays Scholastic Teaching Resources' election word wall mini bulletin board set {shown below}.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4589\" title=\"Election-BB-Set\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Election-BB-Set.jpg\" alt=\"Election Bulletion Board Set\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eHowever, using word processing software, you can certainly create and print your own vocabulary words, printing them onto card stock and arranging them around the board. 2) The Election Symbols. The symbols on the original board also come from Scholastic Teaching Resources' election word wall mini bulletin board set - the party symbols, the White House, the Statue of Liberty, etc. You could also find images online to print onto card stock, cut out, and display. 3) The Current Candidates. In addition to important election symbols and vocabulary, we love how Erica and the decorating team added a 'current events' twist, displaying pictures of the candidates. They used Scholastic News' feature of the presidential candidates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734158352409,"sku":"A1437","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Election.jpg?v=1522782017"},{"product_id":"vote-for-your-favorite-book-election-themed-library-bulletin-board-a1514","title":"Vote For Your Favorite Book! - Election Themed Library Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/voteforbooks.jpg\" alt=\"November Election Day and Government Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.alsc.ala.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this display featured by Abby, librarian in Southern Indiana and blogger at the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.alsc.ala.org\/blog\/2012\/09\/on-display-in-the-childrens-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAssociation for Library Service to Children {ALSC} Blog\u003c\/a\u003e, was originally designed for use in the library, we think it would make a fabulous interactive classroom decoration for the weeks leading up to the 2012 election. Whether they vote on their favorite book or another topic of your choice, this is a great opportunity to teach your students {with a hands-on example!} about how the electoral process works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: We love that, as in real life, the patrons at NAFCPL were provided with book 'candidates' that were new to them and, in order to make an informed decision, had to actually read the books to find out what they were about, forming an opinion based on what they read.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVote For Your Favorite Book!\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 \"Vote For Your Favorite Book!\" - or, of course, a title that fits your election theme!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Candidates. Whether your students will be voting for their favorite book or other 'candidates' that go along with your chosen theme, be sure to find book covers, pictures, or clip art of each 'candidate' to display on the bulletin board. If needed, add labels beneath each picture. [NOTE: You might also include a short profile of each candidate to help your students make an informed decision.] 2) The Election Theme. Fill the empty space on the board with election related cutouts - patriotic stars, a ballot box, ballots, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163464217,"sku":"A1514","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/voteforbooks.jpg?v=1522782048"},{"product_id":"we-vote-forcharacter-election-themed-character-building-bulletin-board-a1513","title":"We Vote For...Character! - Election Themed Character Building Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5230 \" title=\"vote\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/vote.jpg\" alt=\"November Election Day and Character Building Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: corneroncharacter.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbara Gruener over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/corneroncharacter.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/our-character-candidate.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Corner On Character\u003c\/a\u003e is at it again with this fabulous election day themed bulletin board! Inspired by their recent Red Ribbon\/Character Counts! week themes and the coming election, Barbara created this board to encourage the students at her school to think about the values and attributes that are important in a 'character candidate'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere are a few of their ideas...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur character candidate helps people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur character candidate is patriotic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur character candidate is courageous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur character candidate has a positive attitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think this is a \u003cem\u003efabulous\u003c\/em\u003e way to communicate with students and families the values \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e school family think are important in a character candidate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe Vote For...Character!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We Vote For...Character!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Election themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut simple star shapes from white card stock, printing the characteristics, values, and attributes important to your school!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163890201,"sku":"A1513","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/vote.jpg?v=1522782051"},{"product_id":"which-cookie-do-you-like-best-election-themed-bulletin-board-a1515","title":"Which Cookie Do You Like Best? - Election Themed Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5241 \" title=\"Election-Cookie-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Election-Cookie-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"November Election Day and Social Studies Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: jessicaywinston.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to Monday's feature, this adorable election themed bulletin board designed by Jessica, second grade teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jessicaywinston.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/favorite-first-lady-cookie.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. Winston's Blog\u003c\/a\u003e, provides a fabulous hands-on exploration of the electoral process! With its social studies and math connections, as well as its sweet treat taste-testing component, we know this exercise will be a hit with both you and your kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhich Cookie Do You Like Best?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Favorite First Lady Cookie!\", \"Which Cookie Do You Like Best?\", \"Vote For Your Favorite Cookie!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Candidates. Print a copy of Jessica's First Lady cookie recipes onto white card stock, mounting each onto a piece of colored construction and adding a photo of the cookie or a handmade construction paper cutout of the cookie. 2) The Election Theme. It looks like Jessica used the Patriotic Stick Kids bulletin board set from Creative Teaching Press and Carson Dellosa's Vote! chart, however you can certainly create your own look with a different store-bought patriotic bulletin board set, printed clip art, or handcrafted elements! 3) The Election Results. Jessica provides printable ballots {provided you use the same cookies\/recipes!} for your students to fill out and turn in once they've had a chance to sample each of the cookies. Once all votes have been cast, tally the results and display them in graph form on the bulletin board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163955737,"sku":"A1515","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Election-Cookie-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522782051"},{"product_id":"look-whos-running-for-5th-grade-election-themed-bulletin-board-idea-a1516","title":"Look Who's 'Running' For 5th Grade! - Election Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5252\" title=\"Election-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Election-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"November Election Theme Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teachingdugout.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated to go along with their election theme, we thought this simple bulletin board designed by Stephanie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachingdugout.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/b2s-bulletin-board-and-book-love.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFifth Grade Dugout\u003c\/a\u003e would be a great way to tie the coming 2012 election into your classroom decor! It's festive and patriotic, and we're certain yours students will get a kick out of seeing their name on the 'official ballot'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5251\" title=\"Star-Student-Ballot\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Star-Student-Ballot.jpg\" alt=\"November Election Theme and Government Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLook Who's Running!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Look Who's Running For ________ [Fifth Grade, Star Student of 203, Math Maven, etc]!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Official Ballot. Use word processing software and a piece of white poster board to create an oversized \"official ballot\" - featuring the names of each of your candidates and a short, one-liner that qualifies them for the 'position'. {This is a fun way to share something special and, perhaps not well known, about each of your kiddos!} Mount this to the middle of the bulletin board. 2) The Election Theme. Decorate the rest of the board with election and patriotic themed elements - a ballot box, the American flag, stars, ballots, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734164250649,"sku":"A1516","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Election-BBI.jpg?v=1522782053"},{"product_id":"10-great-election-themed-bulletin-board-ideas-a1517","title":"10 Great Election Themed Bulletin Board Ideas","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5262\" alt=\"Social Studies and Election Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/electionwriting.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.scholastic.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've featured several great election themed bulletin board ideas this week! However, if you're still looking for a unique design to use this election season, Meghan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/teachers\/top-teaching\/2012\/10\/presidential-election-kids-election-lessons-and-bulletin-boards\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic\u003c\/a\u003e has compiled a fabulous list of election themed activities and boards that are sure to be a great addition to your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur favorite? It's hard to choose just one! We love the \"If I Were President...\" narrative writing activity and board {pictured above} and we also think Ms. Miller's idea for teaching her third graders that there are always two sides to every argument is a great option for election time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full article - including lots of great pictures and ideas for bringing the 2012 election to your classroom - be sure to visit Scholastic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734164348953,"sku":"A1517","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/electionwriting.jpg?v=1522782053"},{"product_id":"if-i-were-president-presidents-day-bulletin-board-a1620","title":"If I Were President... - President's Day Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-6455 \" alt=\"President's Day and Election Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/If-I-Were-President-Classroom-Display.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rachelle Davis\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for President's Day or perhaps an election year, this display created by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/238198267761223565\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRachelle Davis\u003c\/a\u003e not only provides a festive holiday decoration for your classroom or hallway, but doubles as a fun writing activity for your students! We love the contrast of the student silhouettes on the colored construction paper and the writing paper, with the Presidential Seal, offers a fun and authentic element to your kiddos' prompts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresidential Silhouettes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two ways {that we know of} to create silhouettes...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Old School Way}\u003c\/em\u003e. Use a projector, casting each student's shadow on the wall, tracing the silhouette onto a piece of black paper with a white colored pencil, and cutting it out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e{More Technologically Advanced Way}\u003c\/em\u003e. We found this tutorial, created by Julia of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.everydaymomideas.com\/2011\/01\/simple-4-step-photo-editing-silhouette.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEveryday Mom Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e, that shows how to use a free photo editing software to create silhouettes in 4 easy steps. If you're tech-savvy and don't have time to do more than take your students pictures during class time, you might want to check it out!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIf I Were President...\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"If I Were President...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you've created a silhouette for each of your students, glue them to pieces of colored construction paper - red, white, or blue. As they dry, mount each student's writing prompt\/paper to a piece of black construction paper and attach the pages to the bottom of the appropriate silhouette. Arrange the finished prompts on the bulletin board in the color pattern - red, white, blue, red, white, etc. [NOTE: Once they've penned their final draft onto the provided prompt paper, students can assemble the silhouette craftivity so all you'll have to do is arrange them onto the bulletin board!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734175916057,"sku":"A1620","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/If-I-Were-President-Classroom-Display.jpg?v=1522782125"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/voteforbooks.jpg?v=1530028018","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/elections-bulletin-board-ideas\/month-february.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}