{"title":"New Year's Day","description":"","products":[{"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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One preschool teacher decided to create a plain snowy landscape along with a generic heading and let her students do the rest. The result - minimal time and effort for a great looking display! Here's a look at the featured crafts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSeason's Greetings Craft Ideas\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDay 1: Snowflake Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a thin piece of white craft paper and a pair of safety scissors. Demonstrate how to fold the paper, then how to cut designs into it. This can sometimes be a hard concept to grasp, so have extra paper on hand and have plenty of helpers on hand for guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate paper punch snowflakes like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/12\/hole-punch-snowflakes.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students create craft stick snowflakes. There are some great designs at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/handmadebeginnings.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/button-snowflakes_08.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHandmade Beginnings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mooreminutes.com\/2010\/12\/month-where-every-day-is-counted-by.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMoore Minutes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessonplans.craftgossip.com\/simple-popsicle-stick-snowflake-poem\/2009\/11\/29\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Gossip\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftideas.info\/html\/popsicle_stick_snowflake_c.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with card stock snowflake cutouts and invite them to: sponge paint them with white craft paint mixed with glitter or collage them with small pieces of white tissue paper and spray them with glitter hair spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate puffy snowflakes like the ones here at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2010\/12\/puffy-snowflakes.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 2: Reindeer Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a pencil, have students trace and cut out their hand print from brown construction paper. Invite them to draw a face on their palm using a black marker and glue a large pom pon nose to create hand print reindeer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate reindeer from craft sticks like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/rudolph-and-company-ornaments-811544\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDisney FamilyFun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycle used light bulbs to reproduce this reindeer craft at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/lightbulbcrafts\/a\/LightBulbReindeer.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAbout.com Family Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with construction paper and other craft supplies in order to make these hand and foot print reindeer found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazingmoms.com\/htm\/christmas-crafts-for-kids-paper-reindeer.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmazing Moms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 3: Snowman Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a snowman template from card stock. With markers and construction paper in assorted colors, have students trace and cut out each piece of the snowman, assemble, and add detailing (e.g. face, buttons, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a card stock snowman cut out. Invite them to collage it with cotton balls or marshmallows then decorate it using a scarf, hat, etc. made from construction paper or felt sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate craft stick snowmen like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mama-jenn.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/snowman-banner-craft-craft-stick-style.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMama Jenn\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate snowmen from recycled water bottles and tissue paper like these from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kckpl.lib.ks.us\/ys\/CRAFTS\/recycledbottle.HTM\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKansas City Public Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with paper plates and create snowmen like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/winter\/paper-plate-snowman.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSeason's Greetings Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top half of the bulletin board with light blue background paper. Design a \"snowy landscape\" on the bottom half using white bulletin board paper. [NOTE: You might need several layers of white paper to get the proper coverage.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Season's Greetings\" or \"Merry Christmas\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of the display used a solid color trimmer in blue, but you might also consider a winter-themed border or even a garland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis student-created bulletin board will certainly save time during one of the busiest seasons of the year and will compliment your other Christmas decor as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear what you think about our site so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099763225,"sku":"A1063","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Seasons-Greetings-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781668"},{"product_id":"keys-to-a-successful-new-year-a1257","title":"Keys To A Successful New Year","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3193 \" title=\"Keys-New-Year\" alt=\"Elementary Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Keys-New-Year.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.boardsgalore.com | Faith Watt\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaith Watt, featured designer at Boards Galore, designed this great bulletin board for the new year! We think it would be a great way to re-focus students returning from the Christmas break - and \u003cem\u003ekey\u003c\/em\u003e to helping them stay on track!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKeys To A Successful New Year\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulletin board paper in the color of your choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Keys To A Successful New Year!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or fun pattern trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind various key templates online, printing them directly onto yellow card stock or using them to trace and cut key shapes from paper. Use a permanent marker to script a personal tip or trick for finishing out the school year right on each cutout - come to class prepared, turn in your homework, participate, help others, etc. Arrange these around the bulletin board as reminders for your kiddos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134857753,"sku":"A1257","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Keys-New-Year.jpg?v=1522781874"},{"product_id":"launching-a-colorful-new-year-a1260","title":"Launching A Colorful New Year!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bulletin board idea from Mrs. Drake of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hummingbirded.com\/bulletin-boards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHummingbird Educational Resources\u003c\/a\u003e would work well for both a back-to-school or New Years theme! We love opportunities for displaying student photos and the clusters of actual balloons make for a fabulous 3D effect!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBalloon Photo Shoot\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang a piece of sky blue bulletin board paper as a backdrop, then take pictures of your student as they pretend to be lifted into the air by the large bunch of balloons they're holding onto. Print 4\" x 6\" prints of the pictures {cropping if necessary} to use when decorating your board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLaunching A Colorful New Year\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Launching A Colorful New Year!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Sky. Create clouds from white bulletin board paper or card stock, arranging these around the bulletin board. 2) The Balloons. Position all of the printed pictures around the board, using a black marker or pieces of black yarn to create the bunch of balloon strings each student is holding on to. Inflate regular party balloons {so that they have a diameter of about 2\" or so}, clustering them above the strings\/pictures to make it look like the kiddos are 'flying away'!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e[NOTE: We don't yet have a picture of this bulletin board, but we're working on it!]\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135545881,"sku":"A1260","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"free-printable-resolutions-for-the-new-year-a2411","title":"FREE Printable! Resolutions for the New Year","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3537 \" title=\"new_year_resolution\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/new_year_resolution.jpg\" alt=\"New Years Printable Activity for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thirtyhandmadedays.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMique of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thirtyhandmadedays.com\/2011\/12\/new_year_resolution\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThirty Handmade Days\u003c\/a\u003e created this lovely New Years resolution printable that would make a great family or classroom exercise in the coming weeks. It's always fun to take stock of what the past year has held and look forward to what you want the new year to bring. Not to mention, the 'bio' section makes this a super cute keepsake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution Scrap Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider making this an annual tradition for your family, placing all of your resolutions in a scrap book of sorts. As the year passes, update resolution pages with notes of success, samples of skills learned, photos of goals being met, etc. Through the years, this can be a fun book to revisit to see how each member of the family has grown and changed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the free download, be sure to visit Thirty Handmade Days and get started on your own New Years resolutions!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135873561,"sku":"A2411","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/new_year_resolution.jpg?v=1522781881"},{"product_id":"were-not-dragon-our-feet-in-2012-motivational-bulletin-board-idea-a1266","title":"Motivational Bulletin Board Idea - We're Not 'Dragon' Our Feet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3254\" title=\"Dragon-BBI\" src=\"https:\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dragon-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"New Years Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe got this great idea from Marika, participant in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/reallyroper.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/bulletin-board-saying-party.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReally Roper\u003c\/a\u003e's bulletin board saying party! With the beginning of a new year, encourage your students to pull through the winter 'blahs' by recognizing great effort and those students who aren't 'dragon their feet'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe're Not 'Dragon' Our Feet Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lite blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We're Not 'Dragon' Our Feet in...!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful print bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find a dragon clip art image online, using your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace the shape onto white bulletin board paper. Paint the cutout and, when dry, use a black permanent marker to re-trace the shape and add detailing as desired. Mount the dragon cutout in the center of the bulletin board and arrange student work and projects around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136594457,"sku":"A1266","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dragon-BBI.jpg?v=1522781885"},{"product_id":"new-year-clean-slate-new-years-bulletin-board-idea-a1594","title":"New Year, Clean Slate! - New Years Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-6097\" alt=\"Back To School or New Years Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/New-Year-Clean-Slate.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pinterest.com | Cassandra Garza\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassandra Garza posted this fun bulletin board design several weeks ago and we think it would make a fantastic addition to your classroom decor for the new year! With themes perfect for the classroom as well as the New Years holiday, we love how the inspirational message reminds your students that it's never too late for improvement! A product of our choices, the return from winter break offers a great opportunity to encourage your students to take advantage of the 'fresh start'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNew Year, Clean Slate!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald green bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"New Year, Clean Slate!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black wavy trimmer or chalkboard themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a chalkboard cutout to place in the center of the bulletin board; cutting a medium-sized rectangle from black bulletin board paper and mounting it onto a slightly larger rectangle cut from light brown bulletin board paper to create a 1-inch border. Add a piece of 'chalk' cut from white construction paper. Repeat the process on a smaller scale, using black and white construction paper, to create a 'miniature chalkboard' for each student in the class. Print a student's name onto each mini board and arrange around the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You might consider covering the bulletin board in white bulletin board paper, so that you can use green construction paper on the miniature chalkboards for a more 'realistic' chalkboard feel! However, as is, they mimic dry erase\/white boards which works too!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734172114969,"sku":"A1594","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/New-Year-Clean-Slate.jpg?v=1522782102"},{"product_id":"noisemaker-crafts-for-new-years-eve-a2606","title":"Noisemaker Crafts for New Years Eve!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4849\" alt=\"New Years Eve Crafts for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Raisin-Box-Noisemakers2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: alphamom.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there are oodles of New Years craft and decorating ideas over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/2012\/11\/01\/new-years-eve-crafts\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed Ted Art\u003c\/a\u003e, we were especially drawn to the various noisemaker crafts Maggy featured in her, 30 New Years Eve Crafts \u0026amp; Activities for Kids, post last month! What child \u003cem\u003edoesn't\u003c\/em\u003e like to make noise?! While store-bought noisemakers would work just fine, there's just something about involving the kiddos in the crafting process and, of course, the finished products are perfect for helping your family herald in the new year! The best part is the featured crafts require little to no preparation, making use of recycled materials from around the house and supplies scrounged up from your craft closet. The New Years Eve holiday can seem to stretch on, especially for younger children, and having one of these fun crafts to work on is sure to help pass the time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the noisemaker craft features and lots of other great activities to do with your kiddos this New Years Eve, be sure to visit Red Ted Art!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734172213273,"sku":"A2606","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Raisin-Box-Noisemakers2.jpg?v=1522782102"},{"product_id":"new-years-multi-skill-printable-pack-from-3-dinosaurs-a3620","title":"New Years Multi-Skill Printable Pack from 3 Dinosaurs!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2840\" alt=\"New Years Themed Preschool Printables\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/newyears-pack.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.3dinosaurs.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the New Years holiday with this adorable {FREE} printable pack from Cassie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.3dinosaurs.com\/printables\/packs\/newyears.php\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e3 Dinosaurs\u003c\/a\u003e! With 50+ pages, there are tons of activities that are sure to be a hit with your preschoolers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary\/word recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrewriting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdering skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginning letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize sequencing\/sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord\/sentence building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelling time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few of the skills\/concepts explored by the worksheets in Cassie's New Years pack! Our favorite activity is the party hat size sorting! With the colorful, cutesy clip art and the sorting mat, simply laminate the pieces and you'll have an instant January math center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: The pack was created for students ages 2 through 8 so use your discretion to find activities appropriate to your kiddos' skill level! 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The positive message reminds your students that the sky's the limit and we think it would be great if you paired it with a goal setting activity for the the new year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoals for 2013\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-6105   \" alt=\"New Years Writing Activity, Craft, and Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hot-Air-Balloon-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample hot air balloon craftivity\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to reflect on what they did well in the first half of the year as well as take a look at areas where they might need improvement. Reading comprehension. Turning in homework on time. Whatever it might be, have your students write down two or three specific things they'd like to work on the last half of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo display their new goals for 2013, have your students complete a hot air balloon craftivity. We linked to a fun template that we created for a previous post {you can find the full feature here --\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/up-up-and-away-summer-bulletin-board-idea-a1167\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUp, Up and Away! | Summer Bulletin Board Idea\u003c\/a\u003e}. Our only suggestion would be to use the template to create miniature booklets where, when folded along the side or top, the balloon serves as the cover and the inside can be used to display student goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSoaring To New Heights in 2013!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet background paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Soaring To New Heights in 2013!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary patterned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display your students' hot air balloon crafts and their goals for the last half of the school year!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734172377113,"sku":"A1595","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Soaring-To-New-Heights-in-2013.jpg?v=1522782103"},{"product_id":"100-days-smarter-skys-the-limit-100th-day-bulletin-board-a1600","title":"100 Days Smarter, Sky's The Limit! - 100th Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCelebrating the 100th day of school is a not only a fun way to break up the monotonous winter months between the new year and spring break, but it also provides a great opportunity for building early math skills! If you're planning to go all out for your classroom celebration, here are a few bulletin board designs you might consider incorporating...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-6203\" alt=\"New Years and 100th Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/100th-Day.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Kristen Whyte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/265712446734426464\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKristen Whyte\u003c\/a\u003e shared this fun design that a volunteer room mother created for her classroom last year and we love all of the details; especially the handmade number cloud border! The best part is this bulletin board offers a dual purpose. With all the intricate detailing you might wish to get extra mileage out of the design. If that's the case, you might consider putting the board up after the new year and changing out the title between events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor example,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoaring Into The New Year!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoaring To New Heights In 2013!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlying High This New Year!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sky's The Limit in 2013!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e100 Days Smarter...\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\" data-mce-mark=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"100 Days Smarter... The Sky's The Limit!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloud themed trimmer or do-it-yourself border created with numbered cloud cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Balloons. Find a black and white clip art image of a hot air balloon {like the one pictured below}, printing the image onto colored paper of various colors and cutting out the shapes. [NOTE: To replicate the original board, separate the balloon and basket, using a single hole punch and short pieces of yarn to tie them back together. 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Again, find a black and white clip art image online {a simple Google search should net you various options}, printing the shape onto colored paper, and cutting\/assembling the pieces as desired. 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You'll need each student to fill out an activity sheet (we provide a free one below in the event you're interested!) and you'll also need photo of each student pretending to blow a bubble. The photos might be the hardest to coordinate, but since you're looking for a close-up and will be printing the photo in black and white, the background doesn't actually matter. 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A reflection bulletin board is a great way to get your kiddos to share some of their personal \"magical moments\" from the past year as well as engage them in the process of setting new goals for what they'd like to accomplish in the coming year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMagical Moments of 2013!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Magial Moments of 2013!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star pattern trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Top Hat \u0026amp; Wand. Draw or trace a large top hat shape onto black bulletin board paper. Cut out the shape, using purple construction paper (or the color of your choice!) to create the \"silk lining\" on the inside of the hat and the outside \"band\". For the wand, simply cut a long thin strip of black construction paper, adding a short strip of white construction paper to both ends. 2) The Stars. Provide each of your students with a yellow star cutout and invite them to write on it one of the milestones they reached in 2013, their favorite memory from 2013, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734196363289,"sku":"A4441","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Magical-Moments-New-Years-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522782247"},{"product_id":"all-about-the-chinese-new-year-lesson-printable-a4444","title":"All About The Chinese New Year - Lesson \u0026 Printable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Chinese New Year Graphic Organizer Printable\" class=\"printable\" alt=\"Chinese New Year Graphic Organizer Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chinese-New-Year-Graphic-Organizer-Printable.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning to incorporate the Chinese New Year into your January lesson plans? 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We love the play on words (and the nod to technology!), the fact that it offers a glimpse into the various traditions students and their families take part in during the holiday, and the idea that students take time to think about the coming year and write about several goals they'd like to work toward! Not to mention, this would make a great January bulletin board idea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo complete the activity...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint the iPad template onto black construction paper. [NOTE: Because the lines aren't super thick, you might have to have your students trace over them with a black permanent marker.] For sturdiness, print the activity sheets, one for each student, onto white card stock and have your students take time to fill them out using markers, colored pencils, colorful gel pens, etc. Once filled out, have students cut the page out and glue it to the construction paper iPad shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734196461593,"sku":"A4442","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/New-Years-Writing-Printable.jpg?v=1522782247"},{"product_id":"bursting-with-new-years-resolutions-activity-bulletin-board-a4448","title":"Bursting with New Years Resolutions Activity \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"New Years Writing Activity and Bulletin Board\" alt=\"New Years Writing Activity and Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bursting-With-Resolutions-Activity-and-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new year offers a chance to wipe the slate clean and start fresh with a new perspective! If you're looking for a fun opportunity to get your kiddos engaged in the goal-making process after winter break, this bubble gum themed New Years resolution activity is sure to be right up your alley (and their's too!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Please excuse the horrible quality of the photo above! We hope you'll still be able to get the gist!\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBubble Gum Photo Shoot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe suggest completing this first part of the activity several days before putting the whole craft together so that you have time to get the pictures printed and ready to go. The gist, get close-up photos of each student pretending to blow a bubble. [NOTE: Since they're close-ups you won't need a special background. 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The result; students look like they're blowing a bubble!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese projects, especially when colorful page borders and other bright accents are added, would make an excellent January bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734196527129,"sku":"A4448","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bursting-With-Resolutions-Activity-and-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522782247"},{"product_id":"chinese-lantern-counting-printable-a4445","title":"Chinese Lantern Counting Printable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Chinese New Year Lantern Counting Activity and Printable\" alt=\"Chinese New Year Lantern Counting Activity and Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Chinese-New-Year-Counting-Activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity - a perfect addition to your Chinese New Year lesson plans - incorporates traditional Chinese symbols in order to help your kiddos practice counting and strengthen number recognition skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity preparation...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload an envelope template and the activity printables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint the envelope template onto red card stock. 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Not only are the smiley snowmen and snowflakes perfect for the season, we love the title's play on words. And, with a simple change of title, this board would be perfect to get you through until Spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnowflake Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to get your students involved, you could have them make the snowflakes instead of buying background paper that already includes them like in the picture above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some ideas for you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students break out the folded white paper and scissors for classic snowflake cut-outs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a supply of beads in various wintry colors (white, silver, clear, blue) and a set of white chenille stems, you could create cute beaded snowflakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Q-tips into varying sizes and apply a little glitter to the tips for added sparkle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrange 4 craft sticks into a snowflake shape, cover them with craft glue and add a little fake snow to create the same lifelike snowflakes found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com\/blog\/2009\/12\/snowflake-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a...Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Snowflake Winter Craft Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/confessions-of-a-homeschooler-snowflake.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Snowflake Craft Idea for Winter\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"It's a BRR-illiant New Year\" Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you don't have much time you can simply use a winter themed roll of bulletin board paper, otherwise, to create your own background first cover the board with light blue bulletin board paper. 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What we love about this idea is that you can tailor it to the age of your kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCompleting the Dragon Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're like me, and all artistic talent seems to have skipped right on over you, you'll want to find a dragon clipart image online that you can use for tracing the dragon's head, tail, legs and mane!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a white piece of 9\" x 12\" construction paper. Give each student a piece of yellow and orange construction paper (or you can use any color of your choosing) and have them trace and cut out two handprints from each color. Then, have them cut out the rest of the dragon pieces to complete the body (we recommend having the pieces already traced onto the correct color of construction paper to save time). 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What a powerful visual aid reminding students that true peacemakers care enough to take action!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Will You Make 2015 Better?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal blue or specialty 'night sky' bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"How Will You Make 2015 Better?\" - Also included and a main focal point of the board\/title, is Dr. Seuss' quote;\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUnless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,\n        nothing is going to get better. It's not.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' resolutions, written on star cutouts, to create the border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Lorax. 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This will help encourage your students to \"Awaken the Force\" and be better role models to their friends and family members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStar Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut sheets of colored construction paper of choice to create background for each star.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students paste a star on a sheet of colored paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave each student come up with a way they can \"Awaken the Force\"..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite the word on the star or bottom of the paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAwaken the Force Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with green bulletin board paper or the star background bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"How will you Awaken the Force for Good!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a star-themed bulletin board trimmer or a complimentary solid color border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' stars to cover board. 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We have provided three different printable versions to choose from: \"Happy New Year\", one with the new year, one with the previous year, and a blank template for your kids to get creative and create their own! You can really get creative with any of these three versions by adding your own decorations like garland around the bottom, a sparkly pom pom on the top, glitter or jewels. 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