{"title":"Middle School","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"finding-science-in-the-olympics-a1821","title":"Finding Science in the Olympics","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great technique to motivate students to participate in the learning process is to put lessons into context with real world events and examples they can relate to. Sports offer many exciting opportunities for learning about math, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience\u003c\/a\u003e, biology, chemistry, energy, physics, and motion. With the Winter Olympics in full swing, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) has compiled a great resource for teachers desiring to bridge the gap between the classroom and real life. \n\nUsing footage of actual Olympic events, NBC breaks down the actual science behind snowboarding, curling, and many other sports, as well as, details the internal workings of the athletes performing these activities. Students will be surprised to learn that science is an integral part of everyday life. Kelly Tenkely of The Apple suggests this resource becomes more dynamic when used in conjunction with Wallwisher, an online discussion board where students can post ideas and descriptions in one place, or Wordle, a free tool that can be used to build word \"clouds\" from science vocabulary. But of course, these same concepts can be accomplished without a computer. Creative bulletin boards and word webs will fulfill the same purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theapple.monster.com\/training\/articles\/9566-nbc-olympics-science-of-the-olympics\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNBC Olympics: Science of the Olympics - TheApple.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducational carpets\u003c\/a\u003e are great for every classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074007577,"sku":"A1821","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"real-life-heroes-a1837","title":"Real Life Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren need heroes. Whether imagined or real, heroes make children believe that anything is possible. They offer hope and inspire children to look at the world as full of opportunities rather than just a place to exist. Children set heroes apart, recognizing that they are to be looked up to and respected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperman. Batman. Harry Potter. Often, younger children tend to cling to the heroes they encounter in fiction. Of course this is natural and can be beneficial as they teach children to choose right over wrong, that being different is special, and the merit of bravery and courage. But as children mature, little by little, they lose the awe inspired by these fictitious characters and begin to search for real life heroes they can emulate.\n\nAs a teacher, you have a great opportunity to point children in the right direction. Firefighters. Police Officers. Teachers. Doctors. Nurses. Parents. All of these real life heroes work every day to keep our communities safe and shape our future. Invite your students to discuss what makes someone a hero including important qualities, beliefs, and behavior. About.com provides a wonderful lesson about winter Olympians Lindsey Vonn, Shani Davis, Shaun White, and Evan Lysacek, that focuses, not only on their athletic success, but how they have inspired many through their hard work and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildren need heroes. In our world that can sometimes get it wrong, you have the power to teach your students what a true hero looks like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theapple.monster.com\/careers\/articles\/9582-4-career-lessons-from-american-olympians?page=3\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e4 Career Lessons from American Olympians - TheApple.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre your classroom rugs worn down and filthy?  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While many popular family games have switched to electronic money management featuring debit and credit cards to keep with the times, nothing can offer the same educational benefits as actually handling, counting, and managing physical ‘cash’. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2569-giant-classroom-money-kit.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePlay money kits\u003c\/a\u003e are ideal tools for educating children about money. They can be used alone for the purposes of identification and counting or can be incorporated into imaginative play to introduce the concepts of cost and savings.\n\nAdditionally, if you’re wondering what skills are appropriate to focus on, FamilyEducation describes goals to meet for three distinct age categories. For children between the ages of six and ten, it is important to focus on identifying money, making change, being responsible for money, understanding that things cost money, and handling an allowance. Setting goals for saving, understanding the benefits of saving, giving to charity, and shopping wisely are great ideas for eleven to thirteen year olds. In junior high and high school, money concepts to consider include saving for college, getting a job, learning about investments, understanding budgeting, learning about credit cards and other debt, and understanding about the different kinds of taxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/parentella.com\/blog\/parentella\/2010\/have-fun-reinforce-mathematics-learning\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHave fun \u0026amp; reinforce mathematics learning | parentella\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/life.familyeducation.com\/money-and-kids\/money\/47957.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWays to Teach Kids About Money - FamilyEducation.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducational classroom rugs\u003c\/a\u003e can be a great investment for any classroom.  Take a look at our great variety of sizes and colors!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074728473,"sku":"A1844","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"effective-studying-a1885","title":"Effective Studying","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelping students prepare for exams can be rather challenging. Review sessions in class certainly have their merit as do review sheets, but what about when you send your students home? What tips can you give them for effective study sessions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is to create a space specifically for studying. Inform your students that a well-lit room away from distractions such as televisions, gaming systems, or places where people tend to congregate provides the most effective environment for test prep. Tell your students to gather all materials they need before they crack the books: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-202-pens-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epencils\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-231-markers-highlighters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehighlighters\u003c\/a\u003e, textbooks, notes, PowerPoint slides, even a drink of water. It’s amazing how much time can be wasted by being unprepared.\n\nInform your students of helpful study tools that will make their studying more effective. Flip sheets are simple to make and provide a way to keep all material to be learned in one place. All you need is a piece of lined paper folded in half lengthwise (hot dog style). In the first column, place a vocabulary word, term, or concept and on the corresponding line(s) of the second column, write its definition or identifying characteristics. Philip McIntosh and Debbie DeSpirt, Suite101 contributors, have written helpful articles on the importance of flash cards and proper preparation. While you can’t do the work for them, do the best you can to equip your students with the tools for success!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachertipstraining.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/study-card-ideas-for-better-test-prep-and-review\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStudy Card Ideas for Better Test Prep and Review: Use These Flash Card Study Tips to Improve Information Retention\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachertipstraining.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/make_your_own_flash_cards\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMake Your Own Flash Cards: Learning Tool and Study Aid for Students\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat selection and prices on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elearning rugs\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076071961,"sku":"A1885","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"another-flag-creation-a1893","title":"Another Flag Creation","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile many adults get caught up in work or home life and have a tendency to forget, teachers have a unique opportunity to remind students of the greatness of our country and the work of our founding fathers. Janet, a volunteer art teacher in San Diego, offers a way to bring the symbol of our nation to life with this awesome flag mural.\n\nIt may take a bit of prep time, but is well worth it. To begin, connect thirty-two 8.5” x 11” sheets of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-crafting-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e to make a mural that is eight sheets across and four sheets high. The total dimensions should equal 68” x 44”. Draw a pencil version of the United States flag. This can be as detailed as you want. For older students, it would be more challenging if you created a flag that wasn’t stagnant. One with loose folds as it hangs from a flagpole or a depiction of it rippling in the wind are great options in this case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you’ve created the base, assign a specific piece to each student. Provide them with several art mediums including colored pencils, markers, paint, pastels, etc. and allow them to choose how to complete their part of the picture. When taped back together you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece to hang in the hallway or on the wall of your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/artprojectsforkids.org\/kids-flag-art-from-san-diego\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eART PROJECTS FOR KIDS: Kid’s Flag Art from San Diego\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed new \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003erugs for classroom\u003c\/a\u003e circle time?  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Rachel Schaus, an enthusiastic educator, has written a helpful article for teachers who desire to help, but don't know where to start.\n\nRather than reverting to the old standbys \"read it again\" or \"use your head\", Schaus advocates equipping students a proven process for analyzing any problem. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the Problem: Teach your students how to collect relevant data by explaining the problem in their own words, listing relevant facts, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose an Appropriate Strategy: Not all problems, or students for that matter, benefit from using the same solution inducing strategies. Schaus invites students to consider acting it out, choosing an operation,  drawing a picture, employing guess and check, looking for a pattern, making a chart or  table, making an organized list, using logical reasoning, and working backwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolve the Problem\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalyze Results: This can be a crucial step. 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With its unique concepts and magnitude of information, your students may start to feel overwhelmed and even doubt their ability to 'get it'. Janice VanCleave, Science Project Ideas for Kids creator, provides a fun perspective on bringing science to the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVanCleave started with her own ideas on teaching the periodic table of the elements then asked teachers, parents, and students alike to submit their ideas for periodic table games. Amida, a homeschool mom, rose to the challenge, creating a fun, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-117-games-puzzles.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeducational game\u003c\/a\u003e that students will enjoy playing time and again!\n\nAdapted from a mixture of game styles and rules, most of all \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3123-classroom-picture-bingo.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBINGO\u003c\/a\u003e, students create a game card of twenty-five elements chosen from a mixed stack (Amida created cards for the first eighty-nine elements). Clue cards that have been created to match each element in play, are then shuffled and placed in the middle where students take turns drawing on their turn. If the clue matches an element on their game card, the student can turn the piece over. If it doesn't, the card is discarded face up. The next student will then have a choice, they can pick up the discarded clue card if it matches an element on their own game card or draw a new clue. The game is complete when one student has turned over five element pieces in a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out Amida's full post for more suggestions, rules, and printouts! With this game, your students will have fun learning the properties of each element!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/scienceprojectideasforkids.com\/http:\/scienceprojectideasforkids.com\/periodic-table-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Project Ideas for Kids » Blog Archive » Periodic Table Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734077317145,"sku":"A1921","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"making-sense-of-analogies-a1922","title":"Making Sense of Analogies","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile we have been taught to be observant and make connections between objects and concepts, the structure and theory of analogies remains  confusing and, for many, a foreign way of thinking. According to Amy Wilding of Lesson Planet, unlocking the connections between analogy word concepts requires the use of prior experiences, knowledge, perceptions, ingenuity, intuition, and logic. \u003cbr\u003e\n\nWhile most students fail to see the need for such a topic, it is, in fact, vital to success in upper level English classes (high school and college), as well as, standardized testing. Additionally, understanding and working with analogies strengthens skills related to the following areas: \"perception, comparison, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-67-mathematics.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emathematics\u003c\/a\u003e, philosophy, and logic\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this concept tends to receive negative feedback from students, Wilding suggests that effective unit lessons \"make connections with other relatable skills and content areas\" while providing \"practical and easy methods to deconstruct the analogy in order to reveal the relationship of the words\". In her article, Wilding discusses several lesson ideas for making this unit a success. 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Tammy Andrew, educator and Suite101 contributor, sites in her article advocating teen money management courses that \"only 3 states require students to take a personal finance course before graduating\" with 18 others requiring subject appropriate elements to be included in other established courses.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTo fill this current gap in education, Andrew suggests two web-based financial literacy advocates, Jump$tart and MoneySKILL, that offer training and resources for students and educators regarding such topics as career choice, sources of and things that affect income, savings, investing, and money management. While presented in different ways, both address general standards and competencies that every teen should be proficient in before graduating. While MoneySKILL provides self-created learning modules on multiple topics, Jump$tart incorporates resource lists for use in the exploration of subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoney management is an important skill for every teen to master. If you're looking for ways to incorporate these lessons and topics into your schedule, be sure to check out the rest of Tammy Andrew's article, as well as, these wonderful online resources!  Check out our great selection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-169-money.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom money sets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachers-subject-guides.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/personal-finance-curriculum-for-teens\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePersonal Finance Curriculum for Teens: Essential Content for Young Adult Money Management Courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734077841433,"sku":"A1936","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"photo-scavenger-hunt-a1945","title":"Photo Scavenger Hunt","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter being cooped up at their desks or assigned play stations, it's fun to allow your students to let loose from time to time. This activity takes a little extra preparation, but the results are certainly worth the trouble!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin, think up a fun 'treasure' for your students to find. This can be a sweet treat, an award coupon (e.g. free homework pass, extra credit points, etc.), or an element that goes along with the lesson. Because you will have each student, or a group of students, looking for the same treasure, be sure to provide multiple tokens that represent the prize. For example, you may choose to stick 'gold' coins at the end of the hunt with instructions for each student or team to collect one and turn it in to you for their 'treasure'.\n\nIf you're fairly certain of the weather cooperating, you can choose to complete this activity outside for some fresh air and sunshine, or set up clues inside the classroom. Take pictures of specific objects around the playing area and paste them onto clue cards. If you want to be especially tricky, give each team of students a separate set of clues to follow that end up in the same destination. 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If you're bent on creating Easter eggs with your class, but don't relish the mess it will make, here is a great craft submitted to Crafts-For-All-Seasons that your students are sure to enjoy!\n\nBecause it uses straight pins and takes patience, you should be mindful of your student's age, coordination, and skill level. Pins certainly create safety issues and for a neat, well-planned design your students will be working for close to an hour and a half, so this craft shouldn't be used with grades below middle school level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Foam egg\u003cbr\u003e\n- Straight pins (1\/2 inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Small and large sequins (assorted colors)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Clear seed beads\u003cbr\u003e\n- Ribbon\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors for children\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great activity for students to learn about patterns and complimentary colors as they decorate their eggs with rows of sequins and ribbon. Be sure to check out the full post for informative pictures and instructions on how to create this non-traditional Easter egg!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com\/beaded-egg-craft.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBeaded Egg Craft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734079021081,"sku":"A1973","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"creating-little-investigators-a1984","title":"Creating Little Investigators","description":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer Sinsel, contributor to Lesson Planet and elementary math\/\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience teacher\u003c\/a\u003e, has shared an exciting science lesson that incorporates chemistry and forensic science techniques! Not only will your students learn about scientific properties, making careful observations, and explore chemical substances, they'll have a blast doing it!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase I: Chemistry Experiment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause all children love to mix things in order to 'see what will happen', Sinsel suggests directing this curiosity into a constructive chemistry experiment where students must use the power of observation to determine how several powders are similar and how they are different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowders to be tested:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Flour\u003cbr\u003e\n- Baking soda\u003cbr\u003e\n- Salt\u003cbr\u003e\n- Sugar\u003cbr\u003e\n- Corn starch\u003cbr\u003e\n- Baby powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElements to observe:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Color\u003cbr\u003e\n- Texture\u003cbr\u003e\n- Reaction to water\u003cbr\u003e\n- Reaction to vinegar\u003cbr\u003e\n- Reaction to iodine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students, divided into groups of three or four, observe each of these elements and complete a chart of the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhase II: Putting the Experiment to Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following day, have your students enter the classroom to find a 'crime scene'. After briefing them on what happened and giving them a list of prime 'suspects', tell them that the only evidence left behind was a strange white powder and that it is up to them to solve the mystery. Provide each group with a worksheet that provides a place to document the results of evidence testing and room for an official statement on who the perpetrator is. For older, more advanced students, you may even decide to mix powders. Be sure to read Sinsel's post for the full details!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanet.com\/directory_articles\/elementary_science_lesson_plans\/29_March_2010\/305\/science_lessons_that_create_the_right_chemistry\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Lessons that Create the Right Chemistry!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734079414297,"sku":"A1984","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"guidelines-for-project-based-learning-a1989","title":"Guidelines for Project-Based Learning","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile far from a new concept, some teachers are changing their approach to classroom learning. Instead of traditional lectures and testing, teachers are attempting a project-based learning method that makes use of long-term, student-centered, and interdisciplinary learning activities. If you're looking for ways to integrate some of these techniques into your classroom, here are a few helpful guidelines.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetermine the 'take-away' skills then design a project that will meet these goals.\u003c\/strong\u003e This makes sure all the key points have been incorporated and allows time to gather all materials needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook for ways to make even the toughest topics fun.\u003c\/strong\u003e While teachers were once limited by available resources, the advent of the Internet has opened up new possibilities. If you're feeling unimaginative, chances are you'll be able to find material that is age and skill appropriate to add a bit of spice to the lack-luster unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not attempt too many standards at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e While you want to be sure to get the most out of each project, don't make them overwhelming or even stretch yourself thin. Create a system for assessing the difficulty of each standard you wish to incorporate and don't be afraid to revise a project if you feel it will be too difficult to complete in the time provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart small. \u003c\/strong\u003eClassrooms do not transition to project-based learning overnight. Therefore, in the beginning, start small by limiting the scope of each project. There will be plenty of time to add on or revise from year to year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more guidelines, visit Edutopia's \"10 Takeaway Tips for Project-Based Learning\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/maine-project-learning-ten-key-lessons\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e10 Takeaway Tips for Project-Based Learning | Edutopia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our teacher store to get all of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom supplies\u003c\/a\u003e you need!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734079643673,"sku":"A1989","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"fun-with-the-us-census-a1991","title":"Fun with the U.S. Census","description":"\u003cp\u003eStudents are more likely to engage in the lesson when you make it relevant to them, whether that's through personal interests, relating topics to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-351-real-world-math.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ereal world\u003c\/a\u003e events, or even delivering concepts with the help of pop culture. A great way to introduce your students to statistical analysis and data comparison, is to simulate your own classroom 'census'.\n\nThe U.S. Census Bureau offers a down loadable questionnaire that you can print off for data collection. Students need not fill out names or phone numbers, only the information that will be used in the activity. Once the forms have been filled out, tally the numbers including the total number of people along with a total for each sub-category (e.g. age, sex, race, and relationship).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext comes the analysis of these totals. Tom DeRosa, middle school teacher and contributor to Lesson Planet, suggests the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge Data:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Compute the mean, median, and mode\u003cbr\u003e\n- Visually represent the data using a histogram, stem-and-leaf plot, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n- Divide data into ranges (e.g. 0 to 12 years, 13 to 17 years, etc.) and graph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSex, Race, \u0026amp; Relationship Data:\u003cbr\u003e\n- Convert into \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-197-fractions-decimals-percents.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epercentages\u003c\/a\u003e and illustrate using a pie graph\u003cbr\u003e\n- Estimate current population totals using proportions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor extension questions and a more detailed explanation, read the rest of DeRosa's article at Lesson Planet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theapple.monster.com\/training\/articles\/9778-real-life-math-using-the-us-census\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReal Life Math Using the U.S. Census - TheApple.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734079709209,"sku":"A1991","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"art-physics-when-two-worlds-collide-a2038","title":"Art \u0026 Physics: When Two Worlds Collide...","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis activity takes a bit of work to set up, but the results are phenomenal! Tom Hobson, preschool teacher, artist, and creator of the blog Teacher Tom, provides an excellent idea for fun and learning with 'pendulum \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epainting\u003c\/a\u003e!'\n\nTo prepare for the activity, you'll need PVC pipe, string, a plastic cup with a hole poked through the center, and links from a plastic chain. Visit the full post at Tom's blog to see pictures of the 'rig'. This particular set-up has worked exceptionally well for Tom and his students in the past, but you may have your own ideas for supplemental parts, design, etc. Don't be afraid to recycle parts from the classroom or tweak methods for your own use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce set up, dilute several colors of tempera paint (1 part water to every 2 parts paint). When your students are ready to make their masterpieces, plug the hole at the bottom of the cup while you pour the paint into it; about halfway. Then invite a student to come 'give it a swing'. You and your students will be thrilled with the results! For more learning fun, tie this art project into your physics lessons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachertomsblog.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/pendulum-painting.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeacher Tom: Pendulum Painting!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed to stock up on your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003earts \u0026amp; crafts supplies\u003c\/a\u003e? Take a look at our great selection of supplies on our shopping site!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734081314841,"sku":"A2038","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"google-earth-a-great-geography-tool-a2101","title":"Google Earth: A Great Geography Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are endless possibilities for using Google Earth in the classroom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAmerica's Favorite Landmarks \u0026amp; Google Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince Google Earth allows you to explore the world from your computer, have your students take a tour of America's favorite landmarks including, but not limited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiberty Bell\/Independence Hall - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatue of Liberty\/Battery Park - New York, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJefferson Memorial - Washington, DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Canyon - Grand Canyon, Arizona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Rushmore - Keystone, South Dakota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Gate Bridge - San Francisco, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearl Harbor - Honolulu, Hawaii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpire State Building - New York, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter taking a remote tour of the landmark, have your students decide which they like best, then research its history, how it has evolved through the years, etc. For a more rounded worldview, have your students complete this same task with the \"Seven Wonders of the World\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Topics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesson Planet's teacher contributor Karen Ganzel has put together a  wonderful geography lesson plan using Google Earth and other fun, attention-getting resources. Be sure to check out her full article at Lesson Planet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other great \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-101-geography-resources.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egeography resources\u003c\/a\u003e check out our online supply store!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734083444761,"sku":"A2101","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"how-to-expand-your-students-vocabulary-a2112","title":"How to Expand Your Students' Vocabulary","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes building \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-298-vocabulary-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003evocabulary\u003c\/a\u003e comprehension and exposure requires less complexity than you think. Carolyn Lingenfelter, a seventh and eighth grade \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-32-language-arts.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elanguage arts\u003c\/a\u003e teacher, offers some practical ways to get your students involved and learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLingenfelter suggests starting each week with a new activity sheet entitled \"Words of the Week\". At the beginning of each class period, present your students with a new word. As Chris Anderson commented, a year's worth of vocabulary can be planned in advance to ensure a logical progression and\/or relatedness. Additionally, word choices can be correlated with specific objectives (e.g. literacy topics or themes covered, linguistic origins, parts of speech, other subjects of study, etc.).\n\nAfter presenting the vocabulary word of the day, discuss the word's definition. 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Throw in questions like: \"What is the origin of the word?\", \"What are related words?\", etc. and provide bonus points for correct answers here as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have to develop your own system of awarding bonus points (e.g. five points = one full point to be added to your grade, etc.) so that things don't get out of hand, but the extra \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-374-incentive-charts-pads.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eincentive\u003c\/a\u003e will get your students involved and learning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nea.org\/tools\/tips\/Words-of-the-Week.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNEA - Growing Vocabulary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734083837977,"sku":"A2112","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bringing-history-to-life-with-art-a2118","title":"Bringing History to Life with Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're finding your history lessons a bit drab, spice things up by studying and re-creating the art of ancient civilizations. Not only will your students experience other cultures 'first-hand', you'll breed a new enthusiasm for history (or at the very least you'll catch their attention)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are some different ways to study the art of the ancient world:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThematically\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003c\/strong\u003ecompare and contrast specific themes or genres presented in the art (e.g. funerary, political, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronologically\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - compare and contrast art evolution within a specific culture or across several different cultures. Be sure to explore the historical, technological, etc. causes of these changes. As a way to bring all the information together, create a visual timeline, printing pictures and writing short artist bios. This will take the chronological study a bit farther, allowing you to compare and contrast various eras, skill\/technique progression, and styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeas for re-creating the art of the ancient world:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your student choose their favorite artist and re-create one of their paintings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo show that your students have understood a specific artist's style, ask them to create their own picture using the skills and techniques of the artist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut on a wax museum for the school. Have students dress up and pose as different sculptures or paintings from various cultures, eras, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanet.com\/directory_articles\/history_lesson_plans\/04_May_2010\/393\/art_of_ancient_civilizations\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running low on arts \u0026amp; crafts supplies, be sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eonline school supply store\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084034585,"sku":"A2118","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ancient-history-blends-with-art-in-these-cave-style-paintings-a2148","title":"Ancient History Blends with Art in These Cave Style Paintings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cave-painting-one.jpg\" alt=\"Cave Style Painting\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpose your students to ancient cave paintings with these great projects from ARTolazzi and Lines, Dots, and Doodles. One site decided to explore the first-ever cave paintings found in Lascaux, France incorporating \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-87-world-history.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eworld history\u003c\/a\u003e and art, while the other site focused on the cave paintings of the Anasazi Indians, incorporating \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-81-state-studies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eU.S. history\u003c\/a\u003e and art. However you prefer to do the project, they're sure to make great classroom decorations and learning aids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Gray \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003edrawing paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-291-pastel-sets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola pastels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-95-sidewalk-chalk-paper-chalk.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaper chalk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8007-sponge-ums-3-x-4-sheets-6.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSponge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Spray bottle\u003cbr\u003e\n- Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/cave-painting-two.jpg\" alt=\"Cave Style Painting with Handprint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by 'aging' the drawing paper by tearing along the edges and crumbling the paper. Next, provide your students with card stock and invite them to create their own animal stencils. Remind them that they will be using their cave paintings to tell a story and to plan their stencils accordingly. Also, encourage them to experiment with different types of stencils. Show them that when they create an animal, they can separate the actual animal shape from the card stock for tracing and outlining, but they can also tape the original card stock back together and use the paper, minus the animal shape, to create solid prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the stencils made, have them create their picture story using chalk, pastels, paint \u0026amp; sponges to create symbols and animal renderings from the stencils. Invite them to use color and imagination! You may also find it helpful for them to write a short description of what's happening in their creation on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/linesdotsanddoodles.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/cave-paintings-4th-grade.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLines, Dots, and Doodles: Cave Paintings, 4th Grade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085083161,"sku":"A2148","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/cave-painting-one.jpg?v=1522781580"},{"product_id":"helping-your-students-become-great-scientists-a2157","title":"Helping Your Students Become Great Scientists","description":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer Sinsel, elementary \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience\u003c\/a\u003e teacher and Lesson Planet guide, maintains that students become good scientists when they master the following \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003escience process skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassify\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience Journal Writing Prompt: Observations vs. Inferences\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlace the picture of an object up on the front screen and invite your students to make a list of things about the photo. For example, showing the picture of an adult black labrador retriever, your students might list:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is an animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dog is black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dog is susceptible to fleas and ticks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe\/she probably likes water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dog has brown eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dog is wearing a blue collar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe\/she is not a puppy.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter they have finished, invite your students to share their findings with the students sitting around them, instructing them to highlight any of the listed items that can be determined directly through the use of one or more of the five senses. Explain to them that these are known as 'observations' (e.g. we can see that the dog is black and that it is wearing a blue collar) whereas the rest are most likely 'inferences', or reasonable explanations for what we have observed (e.g. we observe that the dog is an animal and therefore is most likely susceptible to fleas, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScience Journal Writing Prompt: Observing \u0026amp; Measuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your students with a sample, it could be a leaf, an insect, a shell, etc., and ask them to write down their observations. Set out several \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5096-classroom-basic-ruler.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebasic rulers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-18417-magnifying-glass-2-inch-diameter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emagnifying glasses\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4061-bucket-balance.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebalance scale\u003c\/a\u003e, and other devices for observing and measuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more lesson ideas on predicting, classifying, and communicating, check out the rest of Sinsel's post!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanet.com\/directory_articles\/elementary_science_lesson_plans\/13_May_2010\/410\/teaching_science_process_skills\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Science Process Skills\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085476377,"sku":"A2157","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"advertising-classroom-events-volunteer-openings-a1011","title":"Advertising Classroom Events \u0026 Volunteer Openings Fall Leaves Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115\" title=\"Don't Leave Things to Chance\" alt=\"Classroom Management Fall Themed Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dont-Leave-Things-to-Chance.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: BoardsGalore.com | Alta McDaniel\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the simplest bulletin boards are the best! Alta McDaniel, creator of the bulletin board design and contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boardsgalore.com\/alta_mcdaniel.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBoardsGalore.com\u003c\/a\u003e, used a rich fall theme to inform church attendees of the important facts: what, where, and when! You can do the same for parents, fellow staff members, and students in your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Informational Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green bulletin board paper (or another fall color).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Don't LEAVE Things to Chance - Get Involved This Fall!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall leaf or other fall-themed bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create several large leaf patters from card stock. Trace these shapes onto construction paper in fall colors (e.g. red, orange, yellow, brown, green), cut them out, and use a black Sharpie marker to write upcoming events, dates, and times on each leaf. Important dates might include: parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings, field trips, classroom parties, standardized testing dates, classroom plays\/open house, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you keep \u003c\/em\u003eyour\u003cem\u003e students and parents up-to-date? Leave us a comment! We'd certainly love to hear about it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com where you can get all kinds of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool supplies for teachers\u003c\/a\u003e as well as fun educational toys like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-238-hand-puppets-finger-puppets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehand puppets for children\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-307-pretend-food.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplay food sets\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085607449,"sku":"A1011","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dont-Leave-Things-to-Chance.jpg?v=1522781582"},{"product_id":"patriotic-bug-repellent-a2163","title":"Patriotic Bug Repellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis craft from Brenda Ponnay at Alphamom can serve many purposes. First, it will provide your older kids with a fun task to complete. Second, these cute candles will provide great patriotic decorations for your 4th of July celebration (or other such holidays!). Third, they serve as festive bug repellent. And fourth, if you wish, they make great gifts for your party guests!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatriotic Citronella Candles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit Ponnay's full post at Alphamom for a list of supplies and tips on where to find them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking sure that your canning jars are well washed and fully dried, place a dab of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehot glue\u003c\/a\u003e inside the jar at the center of the bottom. Carefully, place the wick tip into the glue (pressing down with the end of a pencil), wrap it around a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-202-pens-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estandard pencil\u003c\/a\u003e when dry, then cut it off any excess and secure the cut end to the pencil with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-94-tape-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etape\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a knife and cutting board, cut your old \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola crayons\u003c\/a\u003e (without the wrappers) into small shavings. Ponnay suggests preparing five to six red crayons and four to five blue crayons for a nice rich color. CAUTION: An adult should complete this task or properly supervise older children when completing this step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide your wax into thirds, placing the wax into spouted measuring cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting the other two measuring cups aside, add the red crayon shavings to the first measuring cup and microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring in between. Once fully melted, add three to four drops of real citronella oil and stir. Pour the melted red wax into your prepared canning jars. Ponnay suggests dividing the jars into four sections therefore the red wax will fill one-fourth of the jar. Let the wax cool completely, then repeat the process with plain wax for a white stripe and blue crayon shavings for the blue stripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the candle has cooled completely, remove the wick from the pencil and trim it so that it sticks out from the wax about 1\/4-inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you desire, create labels for the canning jar lids and give these patriotic bug repellents out as parting gifts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['Patriotic-Bug-Repellent','http:\/\/alphamom.com\/family-fun\/holidays\/fourth-of-july-citronella-candles\/']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return go('Patriotic-Bug-Repellent');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFourth of July Citronella Candles | Alphamom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085869593,"sku":"A2163","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"independence-day-odds-and-ends-a2164","title":"Independence Day Odds and Ends","description":"\u003cp\u003eSearching through the archives of projects, posts, and inspiration, I realized that there were several 4th of July crafts I didn't have a chance to publish before the holiday. In case you'd like to plan ahead for next year, or use these crafts for another patriotic holiday or purpose, I decided to compile them in a short post for your perusal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHILDHOOD MAGIC: Star Lantern Tutorial (unfortunately this page no longer exists so we removed the link)\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFeedback for this craft is usually great, although I wouldn't expect it to be a hit with young children. The directions can be somewhat tedious to follow making these star lanterns a bit more challenging, but the end product is superb for household decoration, cookout props, and much more!\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCasa Camacho: Handprint Fireworks...! (unfortunately this page no longer exists so we removed the link)\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you're looking for a project that appeals to all ages, these handprint fireworks are sure to do the trick! The directions are simple, you only need five items, and the finished product looks great tacked to the wall, hung from the ceiling, or strung together to create a festive garland!\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makeandtakes.com\/crafty-4th-of-july-firework-pom-poms\" target=\"blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty 4th of July Firework Pom Poms | Make and Takes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has become tradition to celebrate Independence Day with family gatherings, food, fireworks, and parades. This craft from Make and Takes is a great way to show some patriotic spirit and keep the little ones occupied during the festivities! Charge them with the task of being the \"Fourth of July Cheer Squad\" and they'll excitedly wave these firework pom poms all through the night!\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/allsorts.typepad.com\/allsorts\/2010\/06\/starspangled-pinspinners-for-this-fridays-freebie.html\" target=\"blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eallsorts: Star-spangled Pinspinners for a Stars \u0026amp; Stripes Party!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis pinspinner provides the perfect compliment to any Independence Day party! Use it as a centerpiece, a party gift for the kids, or a yard decoration. Not only will it provide a splash of color to the scene, it's easy to assemble so everyone can be included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for these fantastic crafts? Visit MPM School Supplies for a great selection of quality products at affordable prices!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085902361,"sku":"A2164","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ping-pong-ball-obstacle-course-track-a2169","title":"Ping Pong Ball Obstacle Course \u0026 Track","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany moms and teachers save craft items they think they'll use at the time, then find they have an overflowing art cabinet at the end of the year full of mismatched recyclables and art bits. Michelle, creator of the blog Scribbit, offers a great project that will clean out your supply of extra craft rolls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supply list is simple. All you need are the empty wrapping paper, paper towel, and toilet paper rolls you've stashed away, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekid scissors\u003c\/a\u003e, adhesive-backed magnet strips, and ping pong balls. With these simple supplies in hand you're ready to create a fantastic ping pong ball obstacle course and race track!\n\nSimply use your craft scissors to cut the empty tubes in half lengthwise, make length adjustments if needed, then stick a magnet to the back and arrange the pieces \"obstacle course style\" on a magnetic surface. Since the track is fully adjustable, students will be able to test and modify their designs as they go simply by placing the ping pong ball at the top and noting its progress through the course. This activity is sure to provide hours of fun for students of all ages!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['Ping-Pong-Ball-Track','http:\/\/scribbit.blogspot.com\/2010\/06\/summer-kid-crafts-make-some-tracks.html']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return goTop('Ping-Pong-Ball-Track');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScribbit | A Blog About Motherhood in Alaska: Summer Kid Crafts: Make Some Tracks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086164505,"sku":"A2169","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"advertising-classroom-jobs-through-want-ads-a1017","title":"Advertising Classroom Jobs Through Want Ads Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-204 \" title=\"Help Wanted Bulletin Board\" alt=\"Back to School Classroom Management Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Help-Wanted-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: forums.atozteacherstuff.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassroom jobs are a great way to get your students involved, instill a sense of pride in the classroom, and delegate some of the time-consuming tasks busy teachers can't fit into their schedule. Miss Amy, a fifth grade teacher from Arkansas and avid member of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/forums.atozteacherstuff.com\/showthread.php?t=65153\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA to Z Teacher Stuff Forums\u003c\/a\u003e, decided to put a new spin on this classroom management, offering up want ads for open classroom positions providing students with a descriptive list of the jobs that needed to be taken care of and allowing them to volunteer for the ones that fit their skill sets and interests. The best part is, the board is simple to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHelp Wanted Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classified ad section of your local newspaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Help Wanted\" or \"Classroom Classifieds\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain black bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e On white card stock carefully script or use word processing software to print the job titles you wish to have filled (i.e. Substitute Liaison, Clutter Controller, Librarian, Lunch Box Carrier, etc.). Add a construction paper border to match. On a separate piece of card stock script or print how many positions are available, how long the position will be, and a short description of the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you still need to make certain that each student participates, provide them with \"application\" forms to turn in during the first week of school. Have each student list their top three job choices and explain why they feel most qualified for these positions. Carefully explain that you'll be assigning positions on a first-come first-served basis, but as you plan out the school year job chart, be sure each student gets to complete at least one job they requested. Not only will this give your students a look into the \"real world\", it will give them a sense of pride and responsibility in keeping the classroom running efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's \u003c\/em\u003eyour \u003cem\u003etake on classroom jobs? Should they be assigned or chosen by the student? Do you think they should be mandatory or voluntary? Leave us a comment with your thoughts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eShop for all of your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-34-teacher-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and classroom needs at our online store, MPM \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchool Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e. We have an incredible selection of products, great prices, and impeccable customer service!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086426649,"sku":"A1017","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Help-Wanted-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781587"},{"product_id":"sports-themed-classroom-helper-board-a1021","title":"Baseball Themed Classroom Helper Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-227  \" title=\"We All Pitch In\" alt=\"Classroom Management Baseball Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/We-All-Pitch-In.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsnaylorsclassroom.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn every classroom there are jobs and duties that students can complete to give \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e a break and also to inspire them to take ownership of the room. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsnaylorsclassroom.com\/Bulletin%20board%20ideas.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Naylor\u003c\/a\u003e has created an adorable baseball-themed classroom helper board that will help you stay organized and add a splash of color to your classroom walls! With this bulletin board, your students are sure to \"pitch in\" where you need them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBaseball-Themed Helper Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We All Pitch In In _______________ (e.g. Kindergarten, Second Grade, etc.)\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports-themed bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Baseball Diamond. On light brown bulletin board paper construction paper, draw a fan shape, modifying the lower corner to create a circle instead of a point. Mrs. Naylor cut a diamond out of the center of the fan to create a \"grassy\" infield when placed on top of the green background, but this is optional. If you should choose to cut the center out, also create a second, smaller circle to be placed in the middle of the cutout as the pitcher's mound.  From white card stock or white construction paper, make home plate, the three bases, long thin strips to act as the baseline, and a small thin rectangle as an accent for the pitcher's mound. When the pieces are properly placed, glue them together and place the entire baseball field in the middle of your bulletin board. 2) The Baseball Gloves. You will need as many gloves as you have duties for your students to complete. Either purchase prefabricated glove cutouts, draw and trace your own, or use computer clip art to print and cut glove shapes onto brown construction paper. Label each glove with a different classroom job and arrange them around the baseball field on the bulletin board. 3) The Baseballs. Purchase prefabricated baseball cutouts or create your own using white card stock and a red marker (laces). Write individual student names on each baseball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the school year, whoever has volunteered or been assigned a certain classroom job, place their baseball in the designated glove. This is a cute idea that your students are sure to love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e assign student helpers? Let us know by leaving a comment!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online store, MPM School Supplies, where you can get everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteaching supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-54-classroom-decorations.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-447-daycare-cribs.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003edaycare cribs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids pretend play\u003c\/a\u003e toys!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087278617,"sku":"A1021","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/We-All-Pitch-In.jpg?v=1522781592"},{"product_id":"nature-drawings-under-magnification-a2225","title":"Nature Drawings Under Magnification","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacquelien of Kids Artists shares a wonderful art exercise that will help teach your upper elementary students about detail and perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDrawing paper\u003c\/a\u003e (or an art journal)\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-79-experiment-equipment.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMagnifying glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with art journals, colored pencils, and a magnifying glass, take your students on a nature walk around the school yard. Invite them take a look at the world around them from a different \"perspective\" - investigating how grass, trees, insects, etc. look through a magnifying glass. After taking time to explore, encourage your students to pick an object or scene from nature that they'd like to sketch. \n\nHave them draw everything normally then choose one part to draw under magnification (e.g. a student might choose to capture the the grass and trees at the edge of the school property, then explore the detail of individual blades of grass, drawing them as they would look if seen under a magnifying glass). For better transition between the two elements, invite your students to include the magnifying glass in their sketch. Students can use these art journal sketches as practice for a larger version that you can frame and place around the classroom!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088392729,"sku":"A2225","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"we-are-jumping-into-fall-a1027","title":"We Are Jumping Into Fall! Watercolor Fall Leaves Craft \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-296\" title=\"We are Jumping into Fall!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/8-squirrel.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Leaves Preschool Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall has officially arrived and, for most teachers, the time has come to refresh back-to-school displays and classroom decorations with the vibrant colors and themes of autumn. Here is a cute decorative board that your students will have a blast helping you make!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Leaf Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with several fall leaf templates created from card stock, there are several ways in which you can tackle making fall leaf crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the templates to trace and cut leaves from paper towel or coffee filters. Provide your students with washable markers in fall colors (e.g. yellow, red, orange, green, and brown) and invite them to color the paper towel or coffee filter leaves. Encourage them to explore patterning and color mixing as they design each leaf. When finished, place the leaves on a newspaper covered surface, prepare a spray bottle with clean water, and spritz them with water. Your students will be excited to see that, as the water soaks into the leaves, the colors spread and mingle creating a tie dye effect! Let the leaves dry overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace and cut leaves from watercolor paper. Provide your students with watercolor paint and kids paint brushes, inviting them to paint colorful fall leaves. Set aside overnight to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn sheets of card stock, use a marker and the fall leave templates as a measuring tool to create several small boxes. Provide your students with old magazines and invite them to cut out swatches of fall colors (reds, yellows, oranges, greens, and browns). With a glue stick or a bottle of Elmer's school glue and a paint brush, instruct your students to collage these magazine pieces in the squares on their card stock. Set aside to dry. When the glue has set, have your students use the fall leaf templates to trace and cut out leaves from the collaged squares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may even consider having your students complete each of these crafts throughout the week and then using all of them to create the bulletin board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"We Are Jumping Into Fall!\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We Are Jumping Into Fall!\" or \"______________ (e.g. Mrs. Nelson's Class, Our Preschoolers, etc.) Are Jumping Into Fall!\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the border plain or consider adding a fall leaf trimmer, solid fall-colored border, or continuing the leaf\/acorn cutouts around the edge as a mock border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Squirrel. Tape several pieces of white construction paper together and use an overhead projector to enlarge and trace the shape of a squirrel onto the paper. If you don’t want to mess with a projector, you can also freehand it. Use markers, paint, or oil pastels to color the squirrel and add detailing. Place the squirrel in the center of the board. 2) The Leaves. Use your students fall leaf crafts. Make a large pile at the bottom of the bulletin board and place several others around the board to create an illusion of leaves eddying down from the trees. 3) The Other Details. Think about adding acorn and pine cone cut outs to complete the fall scene. You could create templates from card stock, tracing them onto brown construction paper or card stock, or you might be able to find a black and white clip-art image online or through your word processing software that could be printed onto colored card stock then cut out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis board will remind your students of the fun that autumn brings! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e decorate for fall so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. Whether you need \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehomeschool supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool furniture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-54-classroom-decorations.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, or pretty much any other educational supplies, we've got you covered!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088589337,"sku":"A1027","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/8-squirrel.jpg?v=1522781600"},{"product_id":"interactive-bulletin-boards-get-students-involved-a1035","title":"Interactive Bulletin Boards Get Students Involved!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7442\" alt=\"Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Interactive-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nWhen it comes to classroom decoration, nothing gets students involved like an interactive display! Usually made of materials that move or that provide students with a hands-on experience, when developmentally appropriate, these classroom displays can help the formation of many skills including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-to-right discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-to-one correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter and number recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall muscle coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachel Stepp, author and contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/newsletter.schoolbox.com\/2010\/08\/07\/create-an-interactive-bulletin-board\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Learning Experience\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests capitalizing on these very benefits and gives a wonderful example of how to create an interactive learning \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-441-bulletin-boards-cork-board.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board\u003c\/a\u003e!\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7443\" alt=\"Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Interactive-BBI-Closeup.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInteractive Bulletin Board Components\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stepp suggests using this component to pre-assess your students knowledge about a subject or unit. Post a fact and invite students to move a clothespin (or other marker) labeled with their name to a \"yes\" or \"no\" column. If you think that students won't want to answer honestly (let's be honest, no one likes to admit that they don't know something), provide unlabeled markers to assess the class \u003cem\u003eoverall\u003c\/em\u003e. If you find that 75% of the class is unfamiliar with a certain topic, then you can be sure to hit that information a bit harder than some of the other material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenge Questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Help your students to think about the unit material on a deeper level by posting challenge questions. Provide a pocket containing paper for students to write their answers on and another for their submissions. While participation can be optional, reward students who submit the correct answer. Knowing that there is a reward for correct answers (especially if it's a 'good' prize like a free homework pass or several bonus points) will prompt students to put more time and effort into crafting their answers and, even if they don't end up with the right answers, preparing these written statements will improve writing skills, grammar, problem solving skills, and force them to think about the material being learned!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion of the Day.\u003c\/strong\u003e Craft a review question from the previous day's material and invite students to weigh in. Discussing the question, the different answer selections (if you choose to provide a multiple choice question), and reinforcing learning objectives is a great way to start the morning routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInteractive Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Title each interactive activity you choose to include (e.g. \"Question of the Day\", \"Did You Know?\", etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightly patterned, solid, or themed bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create interactive stations for each activity using brightly colored construction paper and matching pocket folders. For exercises that require students to \"vote\" create sets of markers labeled with student names. Stepp suggests using clothespins that students can clip on the appropriate answer column or craft sticks for students to place in answer envelopes. For durability laminate all pieces and make sure it's easy to change out questions and possible answers. Place a small magnet or Velcro dot at each of the designated question and answer spaces so they can be changed out each week or day. You might also consider finding small clear envelopes that can remain attached to the activity board so that questions and answer selections can be interchanged easily by pulling one piece of paper out and sliding another in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love Stepp's ideas to get students involved in the classroom, but we'd certainly like to hear what you think too so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom supplies\u003c\/a\u003e? Check out our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. We offer everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom furniture\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-98-teacher-resource-books.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteaching resource books\u003c\/a\u003e, at affordable prices!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090260505,"sku":"A1035","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Interactive-BBI.jpg?v=1522781611"},{"product_id":"shoot-for-the-moon-motivational-bulletin-board-a1039","title":"Shoot For the Moon Motivational Space Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-403 \" title=\"Space Inspirational Bulletin Board\" alt=\"Rocket Moon and Stars Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Space-Inspirational-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Izzyshare.com | Krissy Venosdale\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrissy Venosdale, Missouri teacher and creator of this dynamic motivational bulletin board featured on Izzyshare, believes that, if they put their minds to it, any one of her students can accomplish great things. The awesome part - she reminds her students daily with this sensational classroom display. While this one might take you a bit of extra time to create, it'll set the tone for a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egreat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e year - you can count on it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShoot For the Moon Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black background paper or fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Shoot For The Moon - Even If You Miss, You'll Land Among Stars!\" \u0026gt;\u0026gt; Venosdale used word processing software, fanciful fonts, and brightly colored paper to achieve this look, but you could certainly use a traditional letter trace-and-cut method too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because there's so much going on with the board, the creator used a plain white scalloped trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Rocket. Create the rocket from a large piece of cardboard. Cover it with bright fabric scraps, pieces of crafting paper, or bulletin board paper. Be sure to add a viewing \"window\" as well as other fun embellishments! 2) The Stars. Create several sizes of star templates by hand, using these to trace and cut star shapes to decorate the board, find a black and white clip art print online or with word processing software printing various sizes onto white card stock and cut out, or (if you have one) use a die cut machine to create star cutouts. 3) Rope Lighting. This feature is obviously optional. You could find a thick piece of cording, paint it, and attach it to the board to add a bit of extra color or create a border for the message using star cutouts, etc., but if you happen to have rope light, this can be attached to the board using push pins (sandwich the cord between two of them - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003edon't puncture the light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e) and you'll have to use black fabric to cover the bulletin board in order hide the extension cord needed to make the lights fully functional, but it's certainly well worth the effort! [NOTE: We didn't realize this, but you can also get battery powered rope lights! That would certainly be more convenient!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Venosdale obviously put a great deal of thought into this one and it shows! The display turned out spectacular and provides a wonderfully positive message for her students all year long! Be sure to check out the other \"snapshots\" of her classroom at Izzyshare!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e think, so leave a comment below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehome school supplies\u003c\/a\u003e or supplies for your classroom? Check out our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com where we offer everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool furniture\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-43-pocket-charts-cards.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epocket charts\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091276313,"sku":"A1039","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Space-Inspirational-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781617"},{"product_id":"give-people-something-to-be-thankful-foryou-a1052","title":"Give People Something To Be Thankful For...You! Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-523  \" title=\"Give People Something to Be Thankful For\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Give-People-Something-to-Be-Thankful-For.jpg\" alt=\"Character Building Motivational Turkey Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lessonplans.btskinner.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't just decorate for the holidays this year - \u003cem\u003einspire\u003c\/em\u003e your students to build good character!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonesty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerseverance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf Discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooperation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this simple Thanksgiving-themed bulletin board display from Tonya D. Skinner of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessonplans.btskinner.com\/bboard.html#autumn\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin Boards for Business\u003c\/a\u003e, you're sure to be well on your way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBuilding Character Bulletin Board\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 \"Give People Something To Be Thankful For...YOU!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skinner used a solid brown wavy trimmer, but you might consider a harvest- or Thanksgiving-themed bulletin board border as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Turkey. Create a turkey body, neck, and head from brown bulletin board paper. You can freehand the cutout or you might be lucky enough to find a a black and white clip art print or image to \"blow up\" using an overhead projector. Add detailing with assorted colors of construction paper or card stock - a buckle hat, feet, a beak, and wattle. 2) The Turkey Feathers. Cut feathers from assorted colors of construction or bulletin board paper. Use a permanent marker to script a good character trait onto each feather. 3) The Details. Create leaf cutouts from construction paper and affix them randomly around the edges of the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students build good character traits - one feather at a time - with this holiday bulletin board from Bulletin Board for Business!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear what you think, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eBrowse our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com where you can save on everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount school furniture\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-82-inspirational.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSunday school supplies\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096486425,"sku":"A1052","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Give-People-Something-to-Be-Thankful-For.jpg?v=1522781648"},{"product_id":"printed-leaf-art-project-a2249","title":"Printed Leaf Art Project","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/503948581.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow leaves\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2004 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for John Talbot\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/20683202@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJohn Talbot\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Yellow leaves'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/20683202@N00\/503948581\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the last bits of fall are slipping away to herald in snow and colder weather, before the Thanksgiving holiday arrives, try squeezing a bit more \"autumn\" out of the year with a last leaf printing project (let's face it - a whole \u003cem\u003eyear\u003c\/em\u003e is a long time to wait for this beautiful season to make its way around again!). Jacquelien, art teacher and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsartists.blogspot.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Artists\u003c\/a\u003e, offers just the project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Dried, pressed leaves\n- Black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaint sponges\u003c\/a\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This project will only work if fall leaves have been collected ahead of time, dried, and pressed (i.e. between heavy books, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Printing: Basic Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the back of a dried, pressed fall leaf (the side with the raised stem and veins) with white tempera paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully place the painted leaf on the black construction paper or card stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a clean sheet of paper towel on hand to cover the leaf, carefully pressing down on the towel and leaf with a flat palm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat this process until you have the desired number of leaf prints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacquelien suggests sponge painting the background with a cool color then coloring the leaf prints with colored pencils (in fall colors!) once the white paint has dried. You'll end up with a magnificent project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsartists.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/printed-leaves.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Artists: Printed leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096584729,"sku":"A2249","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/503948581.jpg?v=1522781649"},{"product_id":"bright-wishes-for-the-holidays-a1053","title":"Bright Wishes for the Holidays - Christmas Lights Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-626  \" title=\"Bright Wishes\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bright-Wishes.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Lights Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: TeachingHeart.net | Colleen Gallagher\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you're transitioning your classroom decorations from Halloween and harvest, think about creating a bulletin board that will last all through Christmas and into the new year! Featured by Colleen Gallagher at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/bboard.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachingHeart.net\u003c\/a\u003e, this vibrant display features Christmas lights, students' holiday wishes, and just the right amount of Christmas cheer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBright Wishes Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of the board used white bulletin board paper, but you might consider using a light blue or green bulletin board paper just to spice things up even more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Bright Wishes for the Holidays!\" - The bulletin board creator used word processing software to create the title, but you could also use traditional bulletin board letters too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a homemade Christmas light border using colored construction paper or card stock and a black permanent marker. Begin by designing a card stock light bulb template. Use this to trace and cut out Christmas lights in assorted colors. Don't forget the small gray connector pieces at the bottom! [NOTE: You might also be able to find a black and white clip-art print online or through your word processing software that can be used to print the light bulb shapes directly onto colored card stock to be cut out.] To resist wear and tear (and ensure that the border can be used over and over!), be sure to laminate the bulbs. To construct the border, use a black permanent marker to draw a curly line around the edge of the display, then staple or tape the bulbs on the \"string\". You might also consider purchasing pre-made holiday light bulb cutouts, a Christmas lights border, or even stringing up \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e Christmas lights around the bulletin board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use construction or bulletin board paper in assorted colors to create large light bulb cutouts - one for each student. Have students pen their holiday wish onto a light bulb (younger students will need your assistance), then display the bulbs throughout the holiday season. Depending on the size of your display, you'll have to rotate the bulbs at the beginning of each week until each students' wish has been displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what you think, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eBrowse our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. 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We even offer a great selection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend and play\u003c\/a\u003e toys and the incredibly popular kid's ride-on toy, the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/plasmacar\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplasma car\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097403929,"sku":"A1053","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bright-Wishes.jpg?v=1522781654"},{"product_id":"dont-get-snowed-under-a1056","title":"Don't Get Snowed Under…Winter Snow Bulleitn Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-653  \" title=\"Don't Get Snowed Under\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dont-Get-Snowed-Under.jpg\" alt=\"Motivational Winter Sledding Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lessonplans.btskinner.com | Tonya Skinner\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all it's beauty, winter can be a tough time for many teachers. The season is full of distractions! In November and December, students are distracted by the coming holidays and time off school, and in the months leading to spring students are distracted by their pent up energies and wishes for the freedom that warmer weather brings. With a room full of distracted students, it's hard to keep them motivated and focused on the tasks at hand. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessonplans.btskinner.com\/bboard.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTonya Skinner\u003c\/a\u003e has designed a fun, winter-themed bulletin board to remind students not to fall behind on their work \u003cem\u003edespite\u003c\/em\u003e the distractions of the season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDon't Get Snowed Under... Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fashion a sky from bright blue bulletin board paper and a sledding hill from white bulletin board paper. NOTE: You might need two layers of white paper in order cover the blue entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Stay On Top Of Your Work...Don't Get Snowed Under!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skinner's bulletin board display features a solid red wavy bulletin border. You might also consider a winter-themed bordette or trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Students. Skinner's board portrays two different types of students; those that stayed current on their assignments\/studies and those who have put everything off. You can freehand the bulletin board characters onto white card stock or construction paper and use graphic art tools to color them in, or create the characters from pieces of colored construction paper. The students who have chosen to give into the distractions of the season, find themselves \"floundering\" in the snow, while the student who has kept up with their studies waits at the top of the hill - book in hand - to sled down in a sleigh! 2) The Sleigh. You can freehand this onto red construction paper or you might be able to find a black and white clip art image online or though your word processing software and print it directly onto colored card stock. 3) The Snowman. Use construction paper to cut out and assemble a snowman to place at the bottom of the hill. 4) The Snowflakes. Create a template from card stock, using it to trace and cut snowflakes from white and gray construction paper, or find a black and white clip art image and print it directly onto colored card stock. 5) The Clouds. Create a template from card stock, using it to trace and cut several clouds from white construction paper, or find a black and white clip art image and print it directly onto card stock. You might also consider using cotton balls to create fluffy clouds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003ekeep your students motivated during the monotonous winter months? We'd love to hear about it! Thanks so much for stopping by!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeducational supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for your classroom? Why not check out our online store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com, where you can save on everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-450-kitchen-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplay kitchens for kids\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSunworks construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097502233,"sku":"A1056","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dont-Get-Snowed-Under.jpg?v=1522781655"},{"product_id":"frostys-baby-picture-a1062","title":"Frosty the Snowman's Baby Picture Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-800\" title=\"Frosty's Baby Picture\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Frostys-Baby-Picture.jpg\" alt=\"Frosty the Snowman Winter Bulletin Board Decoration Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not sure where I saw this - I'm still digging to find the original creator so if anyone can help me give credit where credit is due I would be thrilled - but I'm sure that this simple, festive bulletin board display would compliment your holiday classroom decor, provide students and staff with a giggle, and take a minimal amount of time and effort to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrosty's Baby Picture Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eDark blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Frosty the Snowman's Baby Picture!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder: \u003c\/strong\u003eWinter-themed border, glittery snowflake cutouts, or baby pictures of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use white and light blue (in place of black) background paper to create a \"polaroid\" photo. Cut a single snowflake from white bulletin board paper and mount it to the blue paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what you think of the design so be sure and leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099271705,"sku":"A1062","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Frostys-Baby-Picture.jpg?v=1522781666"},{"product_id":"hand-print-snowmen-ornaments-a2261","title":"Hand Print Snowmen Ornaments","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meetthedubiens.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/handprint-snowman-tree-ornaments.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2285 \" title=\"Jill Dubien Handprint Ornament\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Jill-Dubien-Handprint-Ornament.jpg\" alt=\"ball ornaments with hand print snowmen\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Meet the Dubiens | Jill Dubien\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChristmas and ornaments just go together! Most teachers, when brainstorming gift ideas for their little \"elves\" to make for their parents, remember just that! And while they can certainly try some of the more traditional ornament crafts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2260\/5-homemade-craft-stick-ornament-ideas\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Stick Ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.5orangepotatoes.com\/blog\/2009\/12\/03\/cinnamon-applesauce-ornaments\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCinnamon \u0026amp; Applesauce Ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.filthwizardry.com\/2008\/12\/salt-dough-ornaments.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSalt Dough Ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...and have great success! (Seriously, check out those links for some awesome projects!) Jill Dubien, mother and creator of the blog Meet the Dubiens, has brought ornament crafts to a whole new level with this hand print snowman ball ornament!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore-bought ball ornaments (in assorted colors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8269-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint pens (for detailing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor directions, pictures, and project tips, be sure to visit Dubiens' full blog post. In a nutshell, your students will use the white paint to place a full hand print onto their ornament (be sure to keep the plastic ornament trays for drying), then use paint pens to create a snowman from each of their fingers. For small children, we suggest you call in cavalry. While they're certain to be able to complete the first step, the paint pen detailing may be beyond their skill level so ask for the help of room mothers, older student aides, or other teachers on the floor (this could be a fun floor\/collective craft) to help you finish the crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider inviting an older art class to come to the room for a special \"art session\" where each of your students is assigned to an artist and can dictate design (i.e. hat colors, scarf design, etc.) while the older student creates the snowmen. In this way, your students will feel like they're playing a bigger part in creating the ornament, will practice articulating ideas and giving specific directions, as well as learn to work with colors (in an artistic sense!) and a partner. Not only will this benefit the younger children, it can be a great exercise for the older students too (one that their art teacher might not be able to pass up!)! However you decide to do it, if you're attempting this craft with younger students, make sure you get help or it could turn into a lot of work for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe just love this non-traditional ornament craft and hope you check it out - along with all the other great ideas at Meet the Dubiens!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099730457,"sku":"A2261","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Jill-Dubien-Handprint-Ornament.jpg?v=1522781668"},{"product_id":"a-lesson-from-crayons-a1068","title":"A Lesson From Crayons…Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-843 \" title=\"Crayon Bulletin Board\" alt=\"Crayon Poetry Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Crayon-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/artteacheradventures.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatie Morris, elementary art teacher and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/artteacheradventures.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/crayon-bulletin-board.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAdventures of an Art Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this gorgeous bulletin board that can be used \u003cem\u003ein any classroom, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003efor any age group,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e year round\u003c\/em\u003e (...now \u003cem\u003ethat's\u003c\/em\u003e the holy grail of bulletin boards!). Surprisingly, the display is quite simple to complete and brings with it a charming message: it takes \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e kinds to fill a box of crayons and, just like the crayons, each student's unique qualities are essential to the classroom and the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Shane DeRolf and later published in the children's story \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crayon Box That Talked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the featured poem celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity - perfect for a unit on peace, tolerance, and diversity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe could learn a lot from crayons:\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e some are sharp,\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e some are pretty,\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e some are dull,\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e some have weird names.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll are different colors,\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e but they all have to learn to live\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e in the same box.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Lesson From Crayons Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eInstead of messing with background paper, Morris decided to paint the actual bulletin board with leftover craft paint and added detailing, shadowing, etc. with crayons. For those less 'artsy', consider papering the board the traditional way with orange bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use DeRolf's poem. Because there were too many letters, Morris printed the poem onto computer paper and used different fonts to jazz it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightly patterned bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create crayons by free-handing them onto 12 x 18 pieces of construction paper or finding a black and white clip art crayon to enlarge and trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100910105,"sku":"A1068","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Crayon-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781675"},{"product_id":"solving-equations-super-bowl-interactive-display-a1069","title":"Solving Equations: Super Bowl Interactive Bulletin Board Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-850  \" title=\"Solving Equations Super Bowl\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Solving-Equations-Super-Bowl.jpg\" alt=\"Math Interactive Super Bowl Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/faculty.kutztown.edu\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Super Bowl XLV nears, this festive board designed by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/faculty.kutztown.edu\/schaeffe\/BulletinBoards\/Kerchner\/Info.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKutztown University\u003c\/a\u003e's Jeff Kerchner would make a great addition to \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e classroom. While his display targets seventh and eighth grade math students, you could certainly tweak it a bit to make it appeal to different age groups, subjects, and units!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSolving Equations: Interactive Exercise\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerchner first printed and laminated the logo of each NFC (National Football Conference) and AFC (American Football Conference) football team in the playoffs (six teams in each of the conferences) as well as a \"play book\" for each. [NOTE: Kerchner created this in 2006 so the teams included in your interactive display will be different than his!] Each team's play book, whether offensive or defensive, was composed of six different equations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-849  \" title=\"Super Bowl Viewing Window\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Super-Bowl-Viewing-Window.jpg\" alt=\"Super Bowl Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/faculty.kutztown.edu\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRules of Play:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChose one NFC team and one AFC team to compete in the Super Bowl. Begin by placing each team's football at the top of the board and inserting each team's play book into the display's viewing windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift the viewing window flaps to reveal four \"plays\" for each team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolve the equations in each \"play\", showing all work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd up the results of all four \"plays\" to see which team is the winner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, remember, the game to be played is only limited by your imagination!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuper Bowl Interactive Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile decoration and color scheme is largely up to you and your tastes, here's what Kerchner chose (I'm assuming he's a Philadelphia Eagles fan!):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the left half of the board with teal bulletin board paper (top to bottom) and the right half with white background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Solving Equations Super Bowl\" and labels for both offense and defense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kerchner used a plain white bulletin board trimmer, but you might also consider a football-themed border as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Conference \u0026amp; Team Footballs. Visit NFL.com to download copies of the logos for each conference as well as each team in the playoffs, printing them onto card stock. Attach each conference logo to a card stock football and attach to the board. Cut and laminate the individual team logos, separate them into conferences, and create a labeled envelope to store each set. Attach the envelopes at the bottom of the board. 2) The Viewing Windows. See Kerchner's full post under \"Special Construction\". Attach a viewing window to each side of the board and place a football cutout above each one. 3) Playbooks. Use word processing software - adding a heading (i.e. \"Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Playbook\"), the team's logo, and six equations or \"plays\". Be sure to keep the margins, font sizes, and other document settings the same so that each playbook will fit the viewer window. Print, separate by teams by conference, and place in labeled envelopes. Attach the envelopes at the bottom of the board. 4) The Details. Add some festive star cutouts around the title, etc. to complete the board! And don't forget to add an envelope, etc. for student submissions!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the teal, white, and black color scheme, it looks like Kerchner was an Eagles fan, but as mentioned before, you can certainly change the design and game to meet the needs of your classroom! Overall, we think this is a great bulletin board display idea - it takes into account current events and provides an interactive activity to further your students' learning!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101106713,"sku":"A1069","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Solving-Equations-Super-Bowl.jpg?v=1522781677"},{"product_id":"super-students-bowl-bulletin-board-a1070","title":"\"Super Students Bowl\" Football Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-855 \" title=\"Super Bowl Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Super-Bowl-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Super Bowl Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.educationworld.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another great bulletin board just in time for the Super Bowl! Designed by the creators at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.educationworld.com\/a_curr\/bullboard\/bullboard026.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation World ®\u003c\/a\u003e, you can tailor this display to inspire teamwork, recognize excellence, teach new concepts, and\/or motivate your students to make it through what can seem like the \"doldrums\" of the winter season! Be sure to visit the full post for ideas and inspiration! ...And, even if you haven't decided on an interactive component just yet, the board still looks great as a way to recognize each of the \u003cem\u003esuper students\u003c\/em\u003e that make up your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuper Bowl Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e For this design, you'll have to do a bit of measuring. Cover the entire board with light green background paper, then divide your board (across its entire length) into 18 sections of equal size, marking the spaces with small hash marks. Next, you'll need a section of darker green bulletin board paper (enough to cover half of your bulletin board). On this length of paper, measure out nine equal sections. [NOTE: Each of these nine sections should be the same size as a marked section on the bulletin board.] Use scissors to separate each strip of paper, then attach them to the board to create the striped appearance of a football field. Use a white paint pen to add the detailing - the yard lines, numbers, and hash marks. You should end up with a custom (handmade!) football field background that can be removed as a whole and used again!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"SUPER Students BOWL!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e No border is necessary, but if you have room around the edge (and won't cover up any of the numbers, etc.), consider adding a football- or sports-themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Student Markers. Create football or helmet cutouts - one for each of your students. Freehand the objects or find a black and white clip art print through your word processing software or online to enlarge and trace. If you have plans to create teams, make sure you make the helmets two different colors. Use a black permanent marker to script each student's name onto a football-themed cutout. 2) The Scoreboard. Cut two large rectangles from black bulletin board paper. To make it seem like an authentic scoreboard, use yellow circle stickers to form the words \"Team 1\" and \"Team 2\" (or each team's name if they've been allowed to name themselves!). Since the scores will change throughout the unit\/month\/term, create removable score tiles. All you'll need to keep on hand are several squares of black construction paper and more yellow circle stickers to form the numbers and change them out as needed - adhering the score tile directly to the black rectangle \"scoreboard\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love the idea of creating interactive boards to create a sense of teamwork, competition, and fun! We'd love to know what you think of the board so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101368857,"sku":"A1070","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Super-Bowl-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781678"},{"product_id":"the-many-languages-of-love-valentines-door-display-a1075","title":"The Many Languages of Love - Valentine's Day Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-882   \" title=\"Valentine's Door\" alt=\"February Valentine's Day Door Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Door.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/inlinethumb29.webshots.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your Valentine's day decor pop this year with a festive door display -  like the one we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/inlinethumb29.webshots.com\/31004\/1409214184070112138S500x500Q85.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWebshots\u003c\/a\u003e. Created for the middle school classroom, the board features Valentine's most popular candies (conversation hearts, of course!), several common candy phrases, and their translations in a host of foreign languages! With this design, you'll bring a bit of color \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e culture to your students this Valentine's Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Culture of Valentine's Day\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider tacking on a social studies lesson to compliment the display - having students research how Valentine's Day is celebrated in other countries (past and present day). For example, in Japan, gifts - usually chocolate - are only given by the woman and there are two types of chocolate gifts - those of 'obligation' (given to bosses, father-in-laws, etc.) and those of 'true love' (given to boyfriends and spouses).  In Italy and Britain, it was believed that the first man an unmarried woman were to see on Valentine's Day (or a man that looks like him) would marry her within a year so it became tradition for unmarried women to be awakened before sunrise on February 14th in order to stand at their window and watch the men pass by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eValentine's Day Door Display\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\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Many Languages of Love\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed sparkle glitter bulletin board trimmer or Valentine's Day themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Three-Dimensional Heart. Cut a large heart from red background paper. Line the edge of one side of the heart with a thin line of glue, attach it to the door, and hold. You might consider adding a few staples for added stability. Crumble pieces of recycled newspaper or purchase quilt\/comforter batting from your local craft store, using it to stuff the heart cutout, then glue\/staple the other side of the heart to the door display. The staples can then be covered by outlining the heart with red glitter. 2) The Conversation Hearts. Create a card stock template using it to trace and cut conversation hearts from various colors of construction paper. Use markers to script common candy phrases onto the hearts (i.e. \"Be Mine\", \"You're Cool\", \"Love\", etc.). Use an online translator to translate the phrases into several foreign languages and script these onto heart cutouts as well. The matches should be placed side by side on the board. [NOTE: You might also make this an interactive door display by mixing up the phrases and translations and inviting your students guess which go together as well as which language is presented!] 3) The Details. Create smaller heart cutouts (both solid and outline) in Valentine's day colors - red, pink, and white - to decorate any open spaces and accent the candy hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! As always, your comments are welcomed and appreciated!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101925913,"sku":"A1075","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentines-Door.jpg?v=1522781682"},{"product_id":"math-conversation-hearts-bulletin-board-a1076","title":"Math Conversation Hearts Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-886   \" title=\"Heart Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Heart-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"February Valentine's Day Math Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/community.scholastic.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt's always nice when you can coordinate your Valentine's Day decor with unit material and lessons. Heather Florkowski, educator and member of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/community.scholastic.com\/scholastic\/board\/message?board.id=bulletinboards\u0026amp;message.id=26\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic Community\u003c\/a\u003e, decided to spice up her normal conversation heart theme with math terms and concept review - providing colorful classroom decorations for the holiday \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e a learning tool for her students!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eConversation Heart Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFlorkowski created custom conversation hearts with a card stock heart template and construction paper in assorted Valentine's Day colors (i.e. dark pink, light pink, red, and purple). Using a marker and glitter glue pens, she scripted various math terms on the heart cutouts including - radius, difference, fraction, area, stem and leaf plot, quotient, diameter, etc. These cutouts were then pasted onto heart doilies and attached to the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHer students were then given a term to review and research - asked to find the definition, create a visual depiction of the term, and use the term in a sentence. The final \"reports\" were then mounted onto construction paper (matching that of the conversation heart) and used as an educational tool for the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eConversation Heart Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight pink bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Captivating Conversation Hearts\" - Florkowski opted to script the title onto paper with markers and glitter glue pens, then mount the title onto several conversation hearts. You could also use traditional trace and cut letters with complimentary colors of construction paper or store bought lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florkowski used small heart doilies, but you might also consider a Valentine's Day themed bulletin board border or a solid trimmer in a complimentary color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the vocabulary conversation hearts and your students' 'reports'!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is such a simple way for students to review important unit terms, get some writing practice (as they construct sentences), learn about the nuances of researching a concept, and still make the walls look great for the holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear your thoughts about the board so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102024217,"sku":"A1076","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Heart-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781682"},{"product_id":"adorable-free-printable-valentines-a2271","title":"Adorable - FREE! - Printable Valentines!","description":"\u003cp\u003eValentine's Day is fast approaching and if you want a your kiddos valentines to\u003cem\u003e look\u003c\/em\u003e crafty without spending oodles of time actually \u003cem\u003ecrafting\u003c\/em\u003e them, look no further! Here are some unique {printable!} designs that are sure to be the talk of the party!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.livinglocurto.com\/2009\/01\/valentine-freebies\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2382 aligncenter\" title=\"owly valentines living locurto\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/owly-valentines-living-locurto.jpg\" alt=\"owl themed valentines\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWe found these adorable owl-themed valentines at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.livinglocurto.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiving Locurto\u003c\/a\u003e! Be sure to check out the matching bookmarks too - they'd make great party favors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2383\" title=\"woodyouvalentine mmmcrafts\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/woodyouvalentine-mmmcrafts.jpg\" alt=\"squirrel printable valentine\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/mmmcrafts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems that animals are all the rage! This squirrel-themed valentine comes courtesy of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mmmcrafts.blogspot.com\/2009\/01\/well-wood-you.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emmmcrafts\u003c\/a\u003e - it's unique, quirky, and utterly adorable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/therubberpunkin.blogspot.com\/2010\/01\/be-mine-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2384\" title=\"valentines rubber punkin\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/valentines-rubber-punkin.jpg\" alt=\"printable valentines\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eIf you're looking for a more traditional {yet trendy!} look, we found this super cute set of valentine printables at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/therubberpunkin.blogspot.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Rubber Punkin\u003c\/a\u003e. Friends and family alike will love getting one of these fun cards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cottage-industrialist.com\/blog\/2009\/1\/15\/free-printable-valentines.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2385\" title=\"roar dino valentine\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/roar-dino-valentine.jpg\" alt=\"dinosaur printable valentine\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThis dinosaur-themed valentine printable from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cottage-industrialist.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCottage Industrialist\u003c\/a\u003e is a little less girly, but cute all the same! The hand-drawn look gives it a kid-like appeal and we're certain your kids will love it - boys \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e girls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.skiptomylou.org\/2008\/02\/06\/id-snap-at-the-chance-to-be-your-valentine\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2386\" title=\"pillow-box-alligator-010\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pillow-box-alligator-010.jpg\" alt=\"printable alligator valentine template\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThis alligator project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.skiptomylou.org\/2008\/02\/06\/id-snap-at-the-chance-to-be-your-valentine\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSkip to My Lou\u003c\/a\u003e brings printable valentines to a whole new level! We love every gorgeous detail - from the pillow box body to the clever message!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kate.net\/holidays\/valentine\/cards.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2388\" title=\"kate valentines cards\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/kate-valentines-cards1.jpg\" alt=\"animal themed printable valentines day cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eWe found these great animal-themed valentines at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kate.net\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKate.net\u003c\/a\u003e. The cutesy graphics and clever messages make them a perfect option for any Valentine's Day party! {We especially love the whale and the owl!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/secret-agent-josephine.com\/blog\/2009\/02\/06\/free-valentines-for-you\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2389\" title=\"animal valentines secret agent josephine\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/animal-valentines-secret-agent-josephine.jpg\" alt=\"printable valentines\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/secret-agent-josephine.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSecret Agent Josephine\u003c\/a\u003e is the creator of these adorable mini-valentines. The vibrant colors, kid-friendly animals, and simple message will make Valentine's Day a snap {as well as a whole lot prettier!}!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bunnycakes.typepad.com\/bunny_cakes\/2009\/01\/class-valentines.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2396\" title=\"zebra valentines\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/zebra-valentines1.jpg\" alt=\"printable zebra valentines cards\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eHere's a great zebra-themed design from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bunnycakes.typepad.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBunny Cakes\u003c\/a\u003e! Again, the message is simple - making them perfect for both girls \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e boys - while the graphics offer a unique alternative to traditional pre-fab cards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bunnycakes.typepad.com\/bunny_cakes\/2009\/01\/sweetheart-valentines-day-classroom-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2390\" title=\"conversation heart valentines\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/conversation-heart-valentines.jpg\" alt=\"conversation heart printable valentines\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eAnother more traditional approach to valentines, these conversation heart cards also came from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bunnycakes.typepad.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBunny Cakes\u003c\/a\u003e! We love the dot borders, the traditional colors, and the fun messages - and your kids will love them too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thirtyhandmadedays.com\/2011\/01\/valentines-day-i-wheelie-like-you\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2392\" title=\"i wheelie like you\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/i-wheelie-like-you.jpg\" alt=\"printable valentine\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eIf you're looking for something other than valentine cards - look no further! This adorable car-themed design from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thirtyhandmadedays.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e30 Handmade Days\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect fit. What can we say? We \"wheelie\" like this idea!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caddress style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHappy Valentine's Day!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/address\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102384665,"sku":"A2271","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/owly-valentines-living-locurto.jpg?v=1522781685"},{"product_id":"how-to-make-a-paper-snowflake-tutorial-display-a1083","title":"How to Make a Paper Snowflake Winter Bulletin Board Tutorial","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-957 \" title=\"How To Make A Paper Snowflake\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/How-To-Make-A-Paper-Snowflake.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Interactive Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nataliesap\/3098884475\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for season-worthy decorations that will also provide classroom fun in the months to follow? Try this 3D snowflake tutorial designed by Natalie, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/classrmdisplays\/pool\/with\/2128133613\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassroom Displays\u003c\/a\u003e group member on Flickr. Best used for upper-elementary students and beyond, set this display up in the art center and it will inspire creativity all season long. [NOTE: You might also consider changing the tutorial every two weeks or so - inviting students to try new types of snowflakes and other winter crafts by following directions!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnowflake Tutorial Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Make Your Own ______________ (i.e. 3D paper snowflake, ink blot penguin, etc.)!\" - The title will change with each self-directed art project you invite your students to make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter-themed trimmer or complimentary solid color border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete each project, using a camera to capture each step in the process. Print each picture onto 5\" x 7\" (or larger) photo paper and mount them onto colored card stock or construction paper. Under each photo, script or use word processing software to print a simple explanation for each part of the project. Number each step and mount to the bulletin board in sequence. Add several project examples around the board as a visual. For example tutorials on making 3D paper snowflakes (like those on the board!) visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWikiHow\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/perspicacious.org\/2005\/12\/17\/make-a-snowflake\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePerspicacious.org\u003c\/a\u003e for instructions, pictures, and even a video!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102614041,"sku":"A1083","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/How-To-Make-A-Paper-Snowflake.jpg?v=1522781686"},{"product_id":"rescue-tired-words-interactive-classroom-word-wall-a1084","title":"\"Rescue Tired Words\" - Interactive Classroom Word Wall!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-964   \" title=\"Interactive Word Wall\" alt=\"Literacy and Writing Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Interactive-Word-Wall1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.cherylsigmon.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen writing, we \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e can find ourselves in a vocabulary \"rut\" - using the same words and expressions over and over again. For young writers with a limited vocabulary, this problem can seem to be magnified. Elementary teacher and contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cherylsigmon.com\/fun3.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCheryl Sigmon's Website\u003c\/a\u003e for educators, Laura Croglio, decided to provide her students with a way to \"rescue\" these overused vocabulary words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow The Word Wall Works\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCroglio began by choosing twelve of the most overused vocabulary words in her classroom, making a list of possible synonyms for each. During writing exercises, when her students encounter one of the \"tired\" words, she invites them to visit the word wall where they can peruse synonyms, pick a word that fits into their writing, then take it back to their seat to ensure proper spelling as well as provide them an opportunity to copy the word into their personal dictionary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo continue the \"tired\" theme, Croglio includes a cute poem at the top of her board, imploring her students to rescue the overused vocabulary words who just want to \"go to sleep\":\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTired Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Tired words want to go to sleep.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet them rest! Don’t make a peep!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTry to use a synonym instead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet those tired words stay in bed!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInteractive Classroom Word Wall\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top half of the bulletin board with yellow bulletin board paper and the bottom half with white bulletin board paper. The yellow paper will act as the \"fitted sheet\" on the bed and the white will be the base of the \"quilt\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the title of the poem - \"Tired Words!\" - We love how Laura displayed the title\/poem on a pillow cutout! How clever!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe original design does not make use of a border, but you might consider adding a complimentary solid color trimmer, language arts themed border, or even a brightly patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e To create the word \"quilt\", fashion an envelope or \"pouch\" for each overused vocabulary - cut rectangles from brightly colored construction paper or card stock and attach three sides to the board or purchase actual library pockets from your local office supply store. Script the overused word onto white card stock or use word processing software to print labels and add a label to the front of each envelope. Additionally, create a word label for each synonym to be placed inside the appropriate envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this interactive word wall idea because it's easy to assemble, can be customized to fit the needs of your classroom, and will most certainly improve your students' writing and vocabulary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to hear what you think of this display and our website, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102712345,"sku":"A1084","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Interactive-Word-Wall1.jpg?v=1522781686"},{"product_id":"facebook-themed-weekly-schedule-classroom-display-a1090","title":"Facebook Themed Weekly Schedule Classroom Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1005\" title=\"Facebook-Weekly-Schedule-Bulletin-Board\" alt=\"Facebook Technology High School Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Facebook-Weekly-Schedule-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile there seems to be a plethora of decoration ideas for the early childhood classroom, most middle and high school teachers find themselves up to their own devices. Well, here's an idea that we think will be a hit in \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e secondary classroom! Since you can't pull most middle and high school students away from their phones and social media sites, why not join them and add a bit of the same spirit in the classroom? This bulletin board display takes a traditional {boring!} weekly schedule and turns it into a fun Facebook themed classroom planner that your students are sure to love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFacebook Schedule Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire bulletin board with white background paper, adding a blue strip at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the top left corner (on the blue strip) add a subject heading using white bulletin board lettering. The top right corner is reserved for your room number. You'll also need to create a page title (i.e. \"Mrs. Nelson's Class Schedule\", etc.) to go on the white background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reconstruct the elements of a real Facebook page...\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1008\" alt=\"facebook themed bulletin board idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Facebook-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Profile Picture.\u003c\/em\u003e Add a picture of yourself in the top left part of the page (under the blue bar).\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1009\" alt=\"facebook themed weekly schedule classroom display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Facebook-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecent Photo Bar.\u003c\/em\u003e The new Facebook profile design displays several recent photos. Add photos of the classroom, students, activities, etc. to show students what classroom life is like. These photos can be rotated throughout the year.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1010\" alt=\"facebook bulletin board classroom display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Facebook-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFacebook Friends.\u003c\/em\u003e In this case you'll be labeling your space \"Students\" instead of \"Friends\" - adding a photo of each of your students and penning their name next to it.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1011\" alt=\"facebook themed high school classroom display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Facebook-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFacebook Wall.\u003c\/em\u003e The Facebook wall is used for communications between friends. Here, you'll use the space to communicate the weekly schedule with your students. Consider creating recognizable icons for homework, quizzes, exams, class projects, activities, etc. In this way, students will be able to visually discriminate between each entry (as well as its relative importance) with just a glance at the board. It might be a good idea to construct this display around a white board or dry erase poster so that it's easy to change the agenda each week, but you could also use word processing software or pen the assignments onto pieces of paper to attach to the board as well. The icons could be attached to the board using magnets or Velcro strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis, of course, is just a computer generated \"snapshot\" of the board. You might need to tweak it in order to fit the theme to your classroom space (i.e. your student's pictures as well as the recent photo section will likely be smaller, etc.). Overall, the theme is the important part and we think it will go a long way to making the classroom an inviting place to learn for older students!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103138329,"sku":"A1090","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Facebook-Weekly-Schedule-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781689"},{"product_id":"iphone-themed-classroom-display-a1091","title":"iPhone Themed Classroom Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1018 aligncenter\" title=\"iPhone-Bulletin-Board\" alt=\"iPhone Technology High School Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/iPhone-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eLooking for colorful, \u003cem\u003erelevant\u003c\/em\u003e decorations for your middle or high school classroom? It's the era of iPods, smart phones, and social media, so why not bring a bit of technology and pop culture into your decor. Here's an example of an iPhone themed classroom display. Use this display to assign classroom jobs throughout the year. Create a review board by adding icons that display important facts throughout each learning unit. Design an interactive board by scripting questions on each icon, inviting students to answer the question in a journal or notebook for credit. Provide motivation throughout the year by scripting inspirational quotes on each icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eiPhone Themed Classroom Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a rounded rectangle with gray bulletin board paper. Overlay with a second, slightly smaller rounded rectangle made of black bulletin board paper. The goal is to leave a border of gray around the black rectangle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies depending on how you plan to use the board. Since it is designed to recreate the home screen on an iPhone, you might consider adding an \"i\" in front of the title (e.g. \"iHelp\" for a classroom helpers board, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create colorful rounded square icons from construction paper. Script classroom positions\/student names, unit facts, or questions on each icon depending upon how you plan to use the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate your middle or high school classroom, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103367705,"sku":"A1091","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/iPhone-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781690"},{"product_id":"positive-behavior-management-bulletin-board-a1094","title":"Positive Behavior Management Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1049 \" title=\"Bucket-Filler-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bucket-Filler-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Behavior Management Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Are you a bucket filler?\" While that might ring a bell for \u003cem\u003esome\u003c\/em\u003e, many of you may have absolutely \u003cem\u003eno clue\u003c\/em\u003e where I'm going with this {and that's okay}! :) Rachelle, first grade teacher and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/are-you-bucket-filler.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this fantastic positive behavior management bulletin board display {as well as some nifty FREE printables!} based on Carol McCloud's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave You Filled A Bucket Today?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bulletinboardideas.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/12\/files\/2011\/02\/Have-You-Filled-A-Bucket-Cover.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1053\" title=\"Have-You-Filled-A-Bucket-Cover\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Have-You-Filled-A-Bucket-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"Carol McCloud's Have You Filled A Bucket Today Cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMcCloud's Message\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the book, students are shown how rewarding it is to show others {daily!} kindness, respect, and appreciation. The metaphor of \"fillers\" and \"dippers\" provides children with a visual of how our behavior and words - good and bad - affect the people around us as well as ourselves. As McCloud says, \"Bucket fillng is easy. It doesn't cost any money. It doesn't take much time. It doesn't matter how young or old you are. Bucket filing makes everyone feel good\". And, in a classroom where kindness, other-centeredness, responsibility, respect, generosity, and fairness are seen, your students are sure to grow as students and individuals. Rachelle's bulletin board provides a \"bucket\" for each student as well as positive message forms that classmates can use to \"fill\" them throughout the week. In addition to these messages, student behavior and actions are monitored in class for \"filling\" or \"dipping\" qualities. Along with positive message forms, you might consider creating teacher awards to be filled out when a kind act is witness. In this way, students will know that \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e are noticing their positive \u003cem\u003ebehavior\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBucket Filler Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Have You Filled A Bucket Today?\" - Rachelle provides a free printable that can be downloaded and mounted onto brightly patterned scrapbook or wrapping paper as a heading for the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightly colored trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Class Bucket. Purchase an inexpensive pail, decorating the outside with a second printed title that has been mounted on scrapbook or wrapping paper. Place Rachelle's free printable bucket forms inside the pail for students to access during the school day. These form provide a place for students to write whose bucket they'd like to fill, add a message, and sign their name.  2) The Student Buckets. Cover library pockets with scrapbook or wrapping paper, attach Rachelle's free bucket clip art, and script each student's name onto a pocket. Mount the pockets directly to the board. When a bucket filling form has been completed {or a kind act has been witness by the teacher and a special award is filled out}, these can be placed directly into the student's \"bucket\" to be collected each Friday. Be sure to visit Rachelle's site for more detailed pictures and the form download!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7581-fadeless0174-textured-pastels-48-x-50-vanilla.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eVanilla background paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-135-bulletin-board-borders.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board border\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/are-you-bucket-filler.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePrintable title, clip art, and forms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful scrapbook or wrapping paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a SPECTACULAR idea {be sure to follow Rachelle's links to find out more about this positive behavior management tool}, but would love to know what you think, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734103695385,"sku":"A1094","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bucket-Filler-BBI.jpg?v=1522781693"},{"product_id":"effective-strategies-for-motivating-reluctant-readers-a2283","title":"Effective Strategies for Motivating Reluctant Readers","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3337615282.jpg\" alt=\"Reading\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2009 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Easa Shamih\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/29695407@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEasa Shamih\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Reading'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29695407@N00\/3337615282\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you can certainly try to point them in the right direction, the truth is, you can't \u003cem\u003emake\u003c\/em\u003e your students passionate about reading. And unfortunately {this is going to haunt all the perfectionist, control freaks out there}, \u003cem\u003ethere is no such thing as a perfect reading program\u003c\/em\u003e. As Laura Chandler - author, teacher, and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lauracandler.blogspot.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLaura's Voice\u003c\/a\u003e - writes,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There’s no one way to teach reading that will meet the needs of every  kid in your class. Children are too different, and their needs are too  diverse...\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo where does that leave you {the exhausted teacher who just wants to see your students have successful and fulfilling experiences with reading!}? In her newest post, Chandler discusses just this dilemma, laying out several strategies for motivating your reluctant readers. Of course, not \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e of these ideas will boost your students into immediate reading bliss, but as you try some of these new strategies, you may just unearth the middle ground, where reading assignments are met with less groans and more open minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a little sneak peek at a few of Chandler's strategies...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePique their interest by reading aloud {theatrically, of course, and with as much silliness as you can muster!}. In other words, draw them in. Weave a tale of intrigue using various voices and characterizations that leave them wanting more. While a performance arts class at your local community college would be a bit much, Chandler suggests practicing by reading for a small child to get comfortable {who \u003cem\u003ehasn't\u003c\/em\u003e pulled out all the stops for a captivated two-year-old?}. The concept is one and the same, show them how much fun \u003cem\u003eyou're\u003c\/em\u003e having and the rest will follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet them read nontraditional literature - graphic novels, magazines, blogs, etc. If books {for whatever reason} aren't the student's fancy, be open to the idea of pursuing other opportunities for reading practice!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...of course you'll have to visit Chandler's blog for the full post {and ten other effective strategies for motivating your reluctant readers!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lauracandler.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/12-ways-to-motivate-reluctant-readers.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLaura's Voice: 12 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Readers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104743961,"sku":"A2283","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3337615282.jpg?v=1522781699"},{"product_id":"vampire-library-symbol-halloween-display-inspiration-a1101","title":"Vampire Library Halloween Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Mary Ann Mulroe, librarian at Heritage Middle School in Lansing, IL submitted several \u003c\/em\u003efantastic\u003cem\u003e Halloween themed bulletin boards via our \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mpmwebworks.com\/contact\/?regarding=201\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e\" page. Be sure to put these designs in your inspiration folder for next year as the creative twists on traditional Halloween themes and vibrant color schemes are sure to make your classroom decor the best of the hall!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1099 aligncenter\" title=\"Scare-Up-A-Good-Book\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Scare-Up-A-Good-Book.jpg\" alt=\"October Halloween Reading and Literacy Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eScare Up A Good Book\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost everyone is familiar with the universal symbol for library. Give it {and your classroom library!} a little twist this Halloween season, using Mary Ann's creative adaptation to turn the reader into a vampire with fangs and collared cloak!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tan bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Scare Up A Good Book\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a large rounded rectangle from white background paper {the shape should resemble a sign} Using the cutout to trace a cut a rounded border from black bulletin board paper. Using the library symbol as a model {and measuring it to make sure it will fit in the sign \"frame\"}, create the basic reader and book shape - freehand the cutout onto black bulletin board paper or you might consider finding a print online to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system. Before cutting, add a stand-up collar to the back of the figure to create the vampire cloak. Draw a vampire head {or find a free pumpkin carving stencil online to trace onto black background paper}, then assemble the pieces inside the black and white frame to create the finished Halloween-themed symbol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think the bulletin board is super creative and translates well into classroom decor, not just library decor! Thank you Mary Ann for your wonderful submissions - we're sure they'll inspire some fantastic bulletin board displays this Halloween!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104842265,"sku":"A1101","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Scare-Up-A-Good-Book.jpg?v=1522781699"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/crayon-beads-1.jpg?v=1530027776","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/grade-middle-school\/brand-supplyme.oembed?page=9","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}