{"title":"Friendship Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"our-class-is-all-heart-bulletin-board-display-a1078","title":"Our Class is All Heart - Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-895  \" title=\"heartbb07\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/heartbb07.jpg\" alt=\"February Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.sbcss.k12.ca.us\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a grant from the San Bernardino County School system, Kathy Van Velzen was charged with the job of designing early childhood thematic units that incorporate the use of technology throughout. We found this adorable bulletin board idea in her \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sbcss.k12.ca.us\/stuServe\/ec_thematic\/aam_bb.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll About Me\u003c\/a\u003e\" unit and thought that it's message of friendship (as well as the heart theme) was a perfect fit for Valentine's Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFriendship Heart Activity\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by scripting student names onto pieces of scrap paper. Ask for a student volunteer, inviting them to come to the front of the class and removing their name from the pile. Place the remaining names into a hat or basket, shake it up, and invite the student volunteer to choose a slip of paper. Record their name and the name that was drawn. Invite the volunteer to take the basket of names to the student whose name was drawn and have them draw their own name. Continue this process until all the names have been drawn. [NOTE: The child whose name is drawn last will, by default, be given the volunteer's name slip.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-897\" title=\"Heart Pairing\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Heart-Pairing.jpg\" alt=\"example pairing list for activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eAfter each student has been \"paired\" with another, have your students write something about their friend. To get things started you might give them a few writing prompts to choose from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I like ____________ because ______________.\" (Example: \"I like  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAshlee S.\u003c\/span\u003e because \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eshe's funny and makes me laugh.\u003c\/span\u003e\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I like to _____________ with ______________.\" (Example: \"I like to \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eplay tag\u003c\/span\u003e with \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAshlee S.\u003c\/span\u003e\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"_____________ is my friend because ___________.\" (Example: \"\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAshlee S.\u003c\/span\u003e is my friend because \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eshe plays with me at recess.\u003c\/span\u003e\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students script these nice messages onto a cutout heart, then take a picture and, once developed, add the photo to the heart. [NOTE: Because these hearts will be used to make a \"train\" on the bulletin board, make sure there is a tab on each side of the heart cutout. See photo below.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-898  \" title=\"hearts07\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/hearts07.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day Heart Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.sbcss.k12.ca.us\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDoily Heart Print Making Crafts\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo spice up the bulletin board, the designer then had students create doily heart prints! Super simple and fun to do, all you'll need are heart doilies, pink and white craft paper, low tack glue sticks, some craft paint in Valentine's Day shades, and small foam roller paint brushes. To begin the craft, invite students to place small dabs of glue onto the doily and lightly press it to the construction paper. Next, have students use the brushes to roll on some paint and finish by peeling off the doilies. Invite students to cut out their heart prints or attach the entire sheet of paper to a piece of construction paper (in Valentine's Day colors of course!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOur Class is All Heart Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White or light pink background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Our Class is All Heart!\" - The designer reinforced the heart theme by displaying the title on a giant red heart cutout, but you could also find other creative ways to display it as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid red and black wavy borders were used to create a layered effect. You might also consider using a Valentine's Day themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a friendship heart \"train\" in the middle of the board using your students' heart cutouts. Then decorate the remainder of the board with their doily heart prints (or other crafts).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102581273,"sku":"A1078","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/heartbb07.jpg?v=1522781686"},{"product_id":"friendship-quilt-wall-display-a1297","title":"Friendship Quilt Wall Display","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3515\" title=\"Friendship Quilt\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Friendship-Quilt.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Friendship Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun community building activity? I {Kayla} teach a preschool class at church and, following a lesson on friendship, my kiddos and I created this friendship quilt to display on our wall. Not only is it an esteem booster - the kids loved reading nice things about themselves - it was a fun way to talk about how each of us is unique and how we all have a special part to play in the classroom, in our homes, and in the community! By themselves, each square is beautiful, but together they create a masterpiece! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"I like my friend because...\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is it great for students to read nice things about themselves, it's also important for your kiddos to practice \u003cem\u003esaying\u003c\/em\u003e nice things about others. To make sure no one was left out, I assigned each child a classmate to write about. I admit, for some, the peer assigned to them was not their 'best friend' in class, but rather an acquaintance and to start, it was a bit difficult to get them going. But with a bit of encouragement, they all caught on pretty quickly. First, we discussed what it means to be a good friend {i.e. good friends share their toys, take turns, use kind words, etc.} and then each child completed the prompt, \"I like my friend because...\", using various graphic art tools to illustrate their quilt square. {I even got to complete a square since numbers were low! :]}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3516 \" title=\"Friendship Quilt Square\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Friendship-Quilt-Square.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Friendship Quilt Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample quilt square\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: I knew my kiddos would need help writing out their ideas, so I created stickers ahead of time for each student... ex. \"I like my friend Marissa because...\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFriendship Quilt\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your kiddos are finished with their quilt squares, use a hole punch and yarn to tie them all together! I decided to create a title for the display using the center quilt square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3518\" title=\"Friendship Quilt Title\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Friendship-Quilt-Title.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten and Elementary Friendship Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample title quilt square\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince we were talking about friendship, I used our focus Bible verse {\"A friend loves at all times.\" Proverbs 17:17}, but you could also find a quote about friendship or simply entitle the display, \"Our Friendship Quilt\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\" x 12\" scrapbook paper in various colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic art tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle hole punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs always, we love hearing your thoughts so be sure to leave us a comment below or catch up with us on Facebook!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141575193,"sku":"A1297","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Friendship-Quilt.jpg?v=1522781915"},{"product_id":"friends-are-flowers-in-the-garden-of-life-spring-display-a1669","title":"Friends Are Flowers in the Garden of Life! - Spring Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-6984\" alt=\"Spring Friendship Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Friends-Are-Flowers-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: otsegocountycoa.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsn't this a sweet bulletin board design for spring? Created by the clients of the \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.otsegocountycoa.org\/May%20Prime%20Times.cfm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOtsego Haus program\u003c\/a\u003e, we're loving the cutesy title and the spring color palette! The best part about this board - it won't take a lot of work to put up, but it's sure to pack a decorative punch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFriends Are Flowers in the Garden of Life!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Friends Are Flowers in the Garden of Life!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring themed bulletin board border or colorful patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draw or enlarge and trace a tree cutout onto brown bulletin board paper. Using bright\/patterned scrapbook paper or crepe paper, create layered blossoms and arrange them on the branches of the tree. [NOTE: \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tatertotsandjello.com\/2012\/03\/make-a-spring-paper-wreath-tutorial.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTatertots and Jello\u003c\/a\u003e provides some fabulous tutorial links!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign extension...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might consider incorporating a writing activity into this design as well; providing students with flower cutouts and inviting them to write what it means to be a good friend, recount a story about their best friend, etc!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734181126169,"sku":"A1669","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Friends-Are-Flowers-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522782155"},{"product_id":"happiness-is-making-new-friends-peanuts-themed-bulletin-board-idea-a7184","title":"\"Happiness is Making New Friends\" Peanuts-Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Happiness is Making New Friends Peanuts-Themed Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/peanuts-new-friends-board.jpg\" alt=\"Peanuts-Themed Bulletin Board for Back to School\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Reader Submission\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this back-to-school bulletin board display created by Stephanie, one of our readers?!? We love the fall setting for back-to-school and who could resist the ever popular Peanuts characters. The saying \"Happiness is Making New Friends\" is welcoming and perfect for making your kiddos feel at home in their new class this fall. Can you believe it - we're already approaching fall and the start of a new year. Time sure does fly by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Happiness is Making New Friends\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall-themed bulletin board paper (Autumn Landscape by Pacon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e No border is necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Happiness is Making New Friends\" - Stephanie found a free Peanuts font online she used to create the speech bubble. You could also purchase letters in the Peanuts font if you'd prefer a larger title across the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Trees - create the trunks and branches using scrunched up brown butcher paper.  2) Leaves - Use leaf accents to decorate the tree and ground (write each students name in a leaf).  3) Characters - Stephanie used a package of Peanuts Wrap-Arounds by Eureka. They're perfect for peaking around the trees and they come in several sizes so you can place the larger characters up front and the smaller characters towards the back for perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734213402649,"sku":"A7184","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/peanuts-new-friends-board.jpg?v=1522782348"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/peanuts-new-friends-board.jpg?v=1530027892","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/friendship-bulletin-board-ideas\/month-may.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}