{"title":"Interactive Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"whose-tracks-are-these-a1034","title":"Whose Tracks Are These? Footprint Craft \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-364 \" title=\"Whose Tracks Are These - Jacie Feinberg\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Whose-Tracks-Are-These-Jacie-Feinberg.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Interactive Winter Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Classroom Displays and Bulletin Boards | Jacie Feinberg\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cute display by Jacie Feinberg, contributor to the website \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/my.att.net\/p\/s\/community.dll?ep=87\u0026amp;subpageid=281713\u0026amp;ck=\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassroom Displays and Bulletin Boards\u003c\/a\u003e, shows that interactive bulletin boards can be fun for kids \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e adults! Pulling from her winter animal unit, Feinberg had her students make their own \"tracks\", then hid each students' picture underneath their footprints and invited parents to guess which prints belonged to their child. Students had a great time creating the board and the use of bright classic colors makes this a great addition to the classroom for any season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Whose Tracks Are These?\" Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover the floor of your crafting area with newspaper or a drop cloth. Set up chairs in a circle around the protected area and set two sheets of white drawing paper at each chair. Have students pick a partner and paint station. With paint brushes and shallow dishes of washable paint in assorted colors, have students take turns painting each others' feet and guiding them to the drawing paper to create footprints. (NOTE: The 'unpainted' should prepare wet and dry paper towels from the washing station to assist their partner in cleaning the paint off.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with large, 12\" x 18\" sheets of construction paper. Have students fold the paper in half (\"hamburger style\"), cut out their dried footprints, and glue them onto the front of the folded paper (fold at the top). Feinberg had students match the construction paper to the paint color which looks fantastic! Inside the construction paper \"folder\", have students glue a picture of themselves and script their name at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhose Tracks Are These? Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Whose Tracks Are These?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain blue scalloped bulletin board trimmer or complimentary patterned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great thing about this board is that it gets both students and parents involved! Although, you could also create an animal print board to supplement the theme using this same concept. Print out photos of actual animal tracks for the front then have students flip the construction paper up to find out what animal the prints belong to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what you think about this board, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supply\u003c\/a\u003e store to save on all of your classroom supplies, including things like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTru-Ray construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-512-classroom-banners.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeducational classroom banners\u003c\/a\u003e, and much more!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089736217,"sku":"A1034","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Whose-Tracks-Are-These-Jacie-Feinberg.jpg?v=1522781607"},{"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":"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":"playing-with-shadows-interactive-groundhog-day-display-a1082","title":"Playing With Shadows - Interactive Groundhog Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shadow-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"February Interactive Groundhog Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary 2nd is Groundhog Day and, while it may not be up for \u003cem\u003etoo\u003c\/em\u003e long, this fun interactive shadow matching display would still make for a great holiday activity! We couldn't find pictures of the full board, but hopefully you'll be able to use our drawings and examples for inspiration when creating your own board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShadow Matching Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shadow-BB.jpg\" alt=\"groundhog day shadow matching bulletin board idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate cutouts for matching - either freehand them or find black and white clip art images online or through your word processing software to print directly onto construction paper. Since Punxsutawney Phil decides whether spring comes early or winter stays, find objects that go with each season. We added a flower, raindrop, umbrella, and leaf for spring, along with a snowman, mittens, scarf, and sled for winter. And, of course, don't forget to include a groundhog cutout!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a shadow for each cutout - either trace each object onto black construction paper or use a computer program to fill in the black and white images and print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shadow-BB-1.jpg\" alt=\"groundhog day shadow matching bulletin board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the \"shadows\" onto construction paper and place on the bulletin board - winter objects on the \"winter side\" and spring objects on the \"spring side\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shadow-BB-2.jpg\" alt=\"groundhog day shadow matching bulletin board idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd velcro dots to both the shadows and the object cutouts, place the cutouts in a large envelope at the base of the board, then invite your students to match the cutouts to their shadows!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shadow-BB-3.jpg\" alt=\"groundhog day interactive shadow matching bulletin board idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInteractive Groundhog Day Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the left half of the board with dark blue background paper and the right half with light blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Playing With Shadows\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original display doesn't have a border, but you might consider adding a trimmer in a complimentary color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Groundhog Hole. Create a mounded hill with brown bulletin board paper and attach to the center of the board. Add an \"opening\" using a black marker and attach the groundhog \"shadow\". 2) The \"Winterscape\". Use brown background paper to create a barren winter tree. Add this to the left edge of the board. With white bulletin board paper or cotton batting, create snow drifts around the tree and groundhog hill, then using the cotton or some white paint, add a frosting of snow to the tree branches. To complete the \"winterscape\", add gray and white construction paper snowflake cutouts to the dark blue sky, then attach the winter \"shadows\". 3) The \"Springscape\". Create a second tree from brown bulletin board paper, using several shade of green construction paper to fill it in with spring leaves. Using the same green paper, add a fringe of grass around the tree and groundhog hill, then attach the spring \"shadows\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students are sure to have fun with this Groundhog Day matching game! Do you have any special traditions for Groundhog Day? We'd love to hear about them, so be sure to share your thoughts, traditions, and ideas in the comment section below!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102417433,"sku":"A1082","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shadow-Bulletin-Board.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":"dr-seuss-bingo-bulletin-board-display-a1095","title":"Dr. Seuss BINGO Bulletin Board Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1060 \" title=\"Seuss-Bingo-Board\" alt=\"Dr. Seuss March Read Across America Literacy and Reading Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Seuss-Bingo-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/genevadesigns\/4422796003\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2nd, Tiffany {Sage Valley Middle School librarian} imagined this \u003cem\u003efantastic\u003c\/em\u003e B-I-N-G-O bulletin board display and brought it to life with the help of her library assistant, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/genevadesigns\/4422796003\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMary Kay\u003c\/a\u003e, and student TAs. Not only does the board provide a dynamic decoration for the classroom, it displays part of the famous author's library of works while doubling as an interactive game board. Simply brilliant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDr. Seuss Bulletin Board B-I-N-G-O\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 \"B-I-N-G-O\" - The letters on the original board were cut from several colorful book pages, etc. that displayed samples of Seuss's quirky characters.\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 24 of Seuss's book covers printed in black and white. Student TAs used graphic art tools to add some color detailing to the prints and make them pop. The center space features a birthday cake print with \"Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!\" scripted on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe day of Seuss's birthday, students were given a miniature version of the bulletin board {there were multiple variations, of course!} and small beans to mark the spaces as the book titles were read out! A dynamic decoration, tribute to the author, and fun classroom game all wrapped up in one - it can't get any better than that!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003eincorporate your favorite Seuss books for his birthday and Read Across America - let us know by leaving a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104023065,"sku":"A1095","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Seuss-Bingo-Board.jpg?v=1522781694"},{"product_id":"lion-lamb-interactive-bulletin-board-a1103","title":"Lion \u0026 Lamb Interactive March Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1111 \" title=\"March-Interactive-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/March-Interactive-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"March Spring Interactive Weather Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.preschoolplaybook.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteractive bulletin boards make great free play activities, supplements to unit lessons, and fantastic classroom decor. We found \u003cem\u003ethis\u003c\/em\u003e idea at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolplaybook.com\/2009\/03\/bulletin-board-for-march.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Playbook\u003c\/a\u003e. Of course, it's still looks 'unfinished', but that's the beauty of the board - students will actually do all the work, completing the display as the month progresses and as they learn about the weather {and the legend of the lion and the lamb of course!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFine Motor Skills {and Other Interactive Options!}\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrish {creator of the bulletin board} originally intended for the interactive display to help her students develop fine motor skills. Specifically, she hoped it would help them learn to tear paper - as skill she witnessed them struggling with. Of course, the board can be tailored to all skill levels and needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students practice scissor skills by cutting strips of paper for the lion's mane as well as small pieces of cotton batting {or construction paper} to decorate the lamb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the board as a review\/learning wall, providing strips of orange construction paper (lion) and thin cotton rounds (lamb) for students to print various facts they've learned, write questions, create drawings, etc. and place on the animal cutouts. Since this is not a traditional interactive board, provide incentives for participation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMarch Interactive 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 \"March...Comes In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb\" - Trish used word processing software to create and print the title, but you can also use traditional bulletin board letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weather or spring themed bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your classroom projector system and a clip art print found online to create large animal cutouts - trace the lion onto yellow background paper and the lamb onto white background paper. Outline important detailing {eyes, ears, mouth, etc.} with markers and mount to the bulletin board. Trish decided not to, but you might consider adding an outline where the lion's mane should go {i.e. provide your students with a defined area to decorate}. Pen or print a sign at the bottom of each animal cutout - \"please make my mane\" under the lion and \"please make me wooly\" under the lamb - and mount an envelope of the appropriate decorating supplies under or next to each animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe concept of this board is great! We love the idea that the picture  won't fully emerge until your kiddos jump in and get decorating! And, as  with any board, you determine the style of the board, adding your own ideas, inspirations, and 'flavor' to the design :)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105366553,"sku":"A1103","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/March-Interactive-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781702"},{"product_id":"catch-the-literacy-bug-spring-reading-bulletin-board-a1131","title":"\"Catch the Literacy Bug!\" - Spring Reading Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1476\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/catch-the-literacy-bug.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Reading Early Childhood Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.nfb.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lively bulletin board from the National Federation of the Blind's monthly publication, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nfb.org\/images\/nfb\/Publications\/bm\/bm11\/bm1103\/bm110301.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Braille Monitor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, with its brightly colored butterflies and plethora of insects, is perfect for spring\/summer reading programs and seasonal classroom library decorations! While the original board incorporates braille alphabet butterflies, you can choose to keep it the same {adding in a lesson on disability awareness, etc.} or alter the butterflies to display larger letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLiteracy Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Catch the Literacy Bug!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid green trimmer or spring themed bullet board border. Along the bottom border, attach a long strip of Velcro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. From recycled corrugated cardboard cut and shape the pieces into a tree trunk and branches, mounting it to the left side of the bulletin board. From black construction paper, cut a large oval to place in the center of the tree trunk, twisting a long scrap of natural butcher paper to trim the \"hole\" in the tree. Cut leaves from green felt or construction paper, arranging them at the top of the trunk and on the branches. 2) The Butterflies. Find several butterfly templates online {like these - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.learner.org\/jnorth\/tm\/symbolic\/SMDesigns.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/melstampz.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/butterfly-template-tutorial-like-one-on.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.obsessionwithbutterflies.com\/img\/crafts\/butterfly-template.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #3\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cakecentral.com\/gallery\/127783\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #4\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.}, using them to trace and cut butterfly cutouts from craft or construction paper in assorted colors - 26 in all. Glue a jumbo craft stick \"body\" to the center of each butterfly, cutting a black chenille stem in fourths and, after curling the tops, attaching two stem \"antennae\" to the top of each craft stick. Using craft pom poms or circles cut from textured craft paper, arrange a braille letter onto each butterfly or print the letters of the alphabet onto colorful paper, cut them out, and paste them onto the wings of the butterflies. Attach the butterflies to the board using Velcro dots. 3) The Insects\/Critters. Along with the butterfly letters, the original board features smaller butterfly cutouts, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_Elf_General_Egg_Carton_Catepillar.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eegg carton caterpillars\u003c\/a\u003e, a bird sitting in the tree, and {even though it's not a critter} a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.imaginechildhood.com\/imagine-childhood\/2009\/08\/nets-for-butterflies-and-other-friendly-insects.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly net\u003c\/a\u003e! You might also consider adding other interesting creatures like chenille stem earthworms, egg carton spiders, pom pom caterpillars, bottle top ladybugs, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's great about this board, since the letter butterflies are attached with Velcro, it becomes interactive! Students will LOVE arranging the butterflies on the strip at the bottom to create different words!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe thank you for visiting our site and would love to know what you think of it, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110445593,"sku":"A1131","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/catch-the-literacy-bug.jpg?v=1522781732"},{"product_id":"mother-goose-interactive-bulletin-board-a1135","title":"Mother Goose Interactive Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1704\" title=\"StarBB\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/StarBB.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Literacy Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhether you're looking for a bulletin board to go with your nursery rhyme\/Mother Goose unit or just a fun interactive display for the coming month, this 'star studded' design is certain to be a perfect fit! Featuring \"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star\", this board will help your students strengthen letter recognition, build vocabulary, and work with beginning letter sounds while also providing some color to your classroom walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInteractive Star 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 \"Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, colorfully patterned border, or star trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Alphabet Stars. Begin by creating two card stock star templates, one slightly bigger than the other. Use the smaller of the two to create yellow star cutouts and the larger template to create cutouts from orange construction paper. Mount the yellow star onto the orange one and script a letter of the alphabet in the center. Add some fun borders around the edges of the stars if you desire, then arrange the cutouts haphazardly around the board and place one side of a small Velcro dot on one of the corners.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1705\" title=\"StarBB1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/StarBB1.jpg\" alt=\"Alphabet Star Cutouts\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e2) The Object\/Word Stars. Brainstorm a list of words\/objects that start with each letter of the alphabet. Create a third star template {smaller than the first two}, using it to trace and cut star shapes from yellow construction paper, then script one word onto each or find, print, and paste an image of the object onto the cutout. Add the other side of a Velcro dot onto the back of each star and set these in a small basket or envelope at the bottom of the bulletin board. To play, students will attempt to match the object\/word stars to the alphabet star with the appropriate beginning letter.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1706\" title=\"StarBB6\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/StarBB6.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool and Kindergarten Literacy Interactive Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\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-6551-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-153-bulletin-board-letters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24772-stars-n-swirls-terrific-trimmers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStar trimmer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-9951-swirls-pop-its-border.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolorful pattern bulletin board border\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6000-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5996-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-765-velcro.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eVelcro dots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo\u003c\/em\u003e you \u003cem\u003emake use of interactive bulletin boards? We'd love to know how you do it, so be sure to leave us a comment in the section below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111035417,"sku":"A1135","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/StarBB.jpg?v=1522781735"},{"product_id":"spring-has-sprung-seasonal-bulletin-board-display-a1136","title":"Spring Has Sprung Seasonal Bulletin Board Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1712\" title=\"Spring_Has_Sprung_2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring_Has_Sprung_2.jpg\" alt=\"Flower Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhen it comes to spring\/summer classroom decor, vibrant color is the name of the game. {Well, actually, that might just be a given when decorating for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e time of year!} This gorgeous flower bulletin board from McKinley Early Childhood Center evokes thoughts of warm sunshine, rich soil, and bustling wildlife, making it a great addition to your springtime classroom decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Spring Has Sprung\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Spring Has Sprung!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Flowers. Find several black and white clip art prints online to enlarge and print onto card stock to create templates. Use these to trace and cut flowers of various sizes and designs onto construction paper in assorted colors. Arrange the blossoms on the board, adding green construction paper stems and leaves where appropriate. 2) The Insects. In the spirit of spring, the board features various colorful insects. You can create these in the same way as the flowers, finding black and white clip art images to print onto colored paper, or consider the following options {to add a bit of \"pizazz\" to your board}...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Butterfly. Try coffee filter butterflies from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/honeybunchhomecompanion.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/all-aflutter-butterfly-crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehoneybunch home companion\u003c\/a\u003e, sandwich bag butterflies from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.create-kids-crafts.com\/butterfly-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecreate-kids-crafts\u003c\/a\u003e, or scrapbook paper 'fan' butterflies from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acornalcove.blogspot.com\/2009\/07\/fun-butterfly-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAcorn Alcove\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bee. Try thumbprint bees from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/fingerprint-busy-bees.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e or pom pom and pipe cleaner bees from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/pom_pom_fuzzy_bee-e1088.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Caterpillars. Try egg carton caterpillars from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_Elf_General_Egg_Carton_Catepillar.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Elf\u003c\/a\u003e, pom pom caterpillars from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/bugs\/caterpillar.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e, or apple print caterpillars from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidspot.com.au\/kids-activities\/Art-and-Craft+1\/Apple-print-caterpillar+10567.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKidSpot.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ladybugs. Try recycled bottle top ladybugs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftsbyamanda.com\/2010\/04\/recycled-ladybug-jar.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts by Amanda\u003c\/a\u003e or foam ladybugs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crafty-crafted.com\/announcement\/craft-demonstration-parenthots-family-day-2\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty Crafted\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You might consider turning this into an interactive science display where students can arrange labels next to the appropriate plant\/insect parts to create scientific drawings\/diagrams!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe just love the use of color in the board! Thanks for stopping by and, as usual, we'd love to hear from you! Consider leaving us a comment in the section below or connecting with us on Facebook!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111658009,"sku":"A1136","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring_Has_Sprung_2.jpg?v=1522781739"},{"product_id":"interactive-spring-bulletin-board-display-a1137","title":"Interactive Spring Bulletin Board Idea for Father's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1723\" title=\"fathers day bull board1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fathers-day-bull-board1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring or Summer Father's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.vickymoore2.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing colorful neck ties for Father's Day, this fun bulletin board featured by second grade teacher Vicky Moore at her classroom site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vickymoore2.com\/bulletin_boards.cfm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Moore's Busy Bees\u003c\/a\u003e, offers a great \"pattern\" for creating an interactive spring display. Along with its cute design, the ability to tailor the mainpulatives and concepts to meet the learning needs of your classroom make the possibilities for this bulletin board positively endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Manipulative\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Father's Day in mind, the original creator decided to use neck ties, but you might also consider using t-shirts, swimsuits\/swim trunks, or flip flops for a generic spring\/summer theme. Since Mother's Day is also celebrated in spring, you might use aprons, oven mitts, gardening gloves, or floppy straw hats to add a 'womanly' flair. That's what makes this board so fantastic. You can put it up at the beginning of spring and, with simple changes, can tailor it to suit the various holidays that come along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Concept\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePatterning.\u003c\/em\u003e Create solid color, or even patterned manipulatives from scrapbook or crafting paper, inviting your student to clip them onto the clothesline using various simple and complex patterning sequences - AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, AAB\u003cem\u003eAAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABB\u003cem\u003eABB\u003c\/em\u003e, AABB\u003cem\u003eAABB\u003c\/em\u003e, and ABCD\u003cem\u003eABCD\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSequencing.\u003c\/em\u003e Using a story you've been studying or a scientific cycle, paste a picture or a short description of each main event\/step and invite your students to place these in the correct sequence. For example, when studying the life cycle of a butterfly, script or find a picture of eggs, a caterpillar, a chrysalis, and a butterfly {these are obviously very simplistic, but you get the gist}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCounting or Alphabet Practice.\u003c\/em\u003e Script a number or letter onto each manipulative, inviting your students to clip them in the correct order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVocabulary Review.\u003c\/em\u003e Script focus vocabulary words onto each manipulative providing students with short descriptions\/definitions to match to the appropriate word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSimple Math Problems.\u003c\/em\u003e Script a practice math problem onto each manipulative inviting students to complete\/write their answers on a supplemental worksheet or match answer cards to each problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, the possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Interactive Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire board with blue bulletin board paper, adding a strip of green to the bottom third to look like grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Title will vary depending upon the holiday\/concept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Clothesline. Cut a recycled wrapping paper roll in half, painting both sections with brown craft paint and, when dry, punching a hole through one end of each. Mount the paper rolls to the bulletin board using craft glue and push pins {on the inside of the tubes} to anchor them in place on opposite ends of the display. Measure and string a piece of yarn between the two \"poles\", threading the ends through the pre-punched holes and tying them in a knot. For visual interest, leave some slack in the string to create a curved look. 2) The Manipulatives. Create manipulatives {neck ties, flip flops, t-shirts, etc.} from construction paper or 'lightweight' scrapbook paper. The goal is to keep the manipulatives as light as possible. If making the display interactive, write or paste the appropriate information to each, then clip the manipulatives to the \"clothesline\" using wooden or plastic clothespins. 3) The Finishing Touches. Create several cloud shapes from white construction paper or background paper. Add several construction paper birds, butterflies, and flowers to the scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e attempt to incorporate interactive bulletin boards into your classroom? We'd love to know how, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111854617,"sku":"A1137","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fathers-day-bull-board1.jpg?v=1522781740"},{"product_id":"diy-texture-words-book-a2319","title":"DIY Texture Words Book","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/texture-words-book.jpg\" alt=\"Toddler and Preschool Science Sensory Texture Book\" title=\"texture-words-book\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2725\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: newhouseproject.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnrich your kiddos vocabulary and provide them with a unique sensory experience with this homemade texture words book designed by Kristen Sutcliffe of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/newhouseproject.com\/2009\/10\/06\/new-craft-project-texture-words-book\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNew House Project\u003c\/a\u003e. Soft. Smooth. Wrinkly. Squishy. The list of possibilities is only limited to the various papers, fabrics, and other household items you can find to represent them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your child(ren)\/students have had practice {and fun!} with the book, consider using the pages or the remaining materials to create a matching activity. Place the book pages - minus the texture words - onto a bulletin board. Provided with an envelope of texture word labels, invite your students to first feel the material on the page, then match to it the appropriate label. Attach part of a Velcro dot to the back of each label and to the bottom of each texture page to help your students make matches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112116761,"sku":"A2319","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/texture-words-book.jpg?v=1522781742"},{"product_id":"word-family-flower-garden-interactive-literacy-bulletin-board-a1154","title":"Word Family Flower Garden - Interactive Literacy Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spring or Summer Kindergarten Literacy Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Word-Family-Flowers-BBI-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these vibrant \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3396\/word-family-flowers\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eword family flower printables\u003c\/a\u003e from Annie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/moffattgirls.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/word-family-flower-printables.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Moffatt Girls\u003c\/a\u003e and couldn't help creating our own interactive word family garden bulletin board! Fantastic for the early childhood classroom, this is a great literacy\/early reading display to keep on hand for spring or summer. Simply attach the laminated flower cutouts to the bulletin board with Velcro dots and invite your kiddos to practice reading each word family as they pick a beautiful 'bouquet' of blossoms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWord Family Flower Garden\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds of the bulletin board with aqua or sky blue bulletin board paper and the bottom third with green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Word Family Flower Garden!\", \"Growing Strong Readers!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Fence. Freehand or find a clip art image of a picket fence to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system onto white bulletin board paper. Attach the bottom of the \"fence posts\" where the blue and green of the background meet. Create field grass from scraps of green bulletin board paper or construction paper to be fastened to the board by the fence. 2) The Word Family Flowers. Download Annie's fantastic printables; use the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lunapic.com\/editor\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLunaPic Online Photo Editor\u003c\/a\u003e to vary the flower color, print the colorful blossoms onto card stock, cut out and laminate. Attach these to the board, around the fence and in the \"grass\", using Velcro dots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have room, consider adding some puffy white clouds to the \"sky\" above the fence and even some cutesy butterflies flitting about. [NOTE: The photo above is not of the complete bulletin board idea, but we figured you'd be able to get the gist!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLunaPic Online Photo Editor Tutorial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you've edited photos before, or not, LunaPic is super easy to use! We put together a photo tutorial to show you how to change the colors of the flowers. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemember, Annie's flower download will come in PDF format. For LunaPic to work, you'll need to save each of the word family flowers as images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We converted each of the PDFs into JPEG images, but LunaPic may support other extensions - we just haven't played around enough to know. Should you need the photos in the tutorial enlarged, just click on them to view the full size image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-5.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-6.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-8.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-9.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-A.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor help with color options and HEX codes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-E.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-F.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-G.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We always love hearing your feedback, so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734118703129,"sku":"A1154","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Word-Family-Flowers-BBI-1.jpg?v=1522781782"},{"product_id":"graffiti-wall-classroom-decor-that-gets-students-involved-a1180","title":"Graffiti Wall - Classroom Decor That Gets Students Involved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2424\" title=\"Graffiti-Wall\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Graffiti-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"Interactive Middle and High School Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your students involved in the classroom discussion {and classroom decorating!} with a fresh, fun interactive \"graffiti wall\"! Yes, we \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e understand that you students are in middle and high school, so they'll likely need some 'guidance'\/reminders on graffiti that's 'appropriate for the classroom', but we're confident that most of your students will be able to handle participating responsibly! Here's what we envision...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGraffiti Wall\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing fancy. Simply paper an empty bulletin board with black background paper and set out some neon\/metallic paint pens. Since it's a graffiti wall {emphasis on the \u003cem\u003egraffiti\u003c\/em\u003e} try your hand at stylizing a title using the paint pens or make a mini poster using word processing software like we did! Here's what we did:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound an appropriate background image\/wallpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloaded several free graffiti fonts from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.graffwriter.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGraffWriter\u003c\/a\u003e {We chose Magik Marker™ and 08 Underground™}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping the specific class in mind {for our example we chose AP English}, we complied a list of concepts, topics, authors, literature selections, themes, etc. to be studied throughout the year and created a word wall\/collage to superimpose on the background image {e.g. morality, hubris, poverty, individualism, William Shakespeare, etc}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGave the poster a title - \"Graffiti Wall\" - and purpose statement - \"...a collaborative collection of ideas, insights, and reflections.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the wall and purpose properly identified, during the year, students can then use the empty space and the paint pens to respond to the day's lesson or a specific focus question you want them to reflect on {in words, pictures, symbols, etc}. To motivate your students to include well thought reflections - check the responses at the end of each day, choose the best, take a photo of it, and use your projector system to have a 'big reveal' at the beginning of the next period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6345-art-kraft-roll-48-x-200-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734123192345,"sku":"A1180","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Graffiti-Wall.jpg?v=1522781808"},{"product_id":"fabulous-faces-interactive-back-to-school-bulletin-board-a1184","title":"\"Fabulous Faces!\" - Interactive Back To School Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fabulous-Faces-BBI\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2475  \" alt=\"Back to School Elementary Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fabulous-Faces-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eAdapted using art selections from artabroad.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found the original idea for this bulletin board over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/artabroad.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/who-am-i-third-grade-self-portraits.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt Abroad\u003c\/a\u003e, a blog created by elementary art teacher, Stephanie Melachrinos, and thought it would be a fantastic interactive \"welcome back\" bulletin board and \"get-to-know you\" activity for your new students {the whole \"two birds with one stone\" saying comes to mind!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere's the gist...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the fabulous art lesson at Art Abroad to have your kiddos make self-portraits with paper on the first day of school {or with the help of their parents at \"Meet the Teacher\" night!}. Select several of the finished portraits to display on your bulletin board, along with a number, one through _____ {depends on how many posters fit on your bulletin board}. Create a worksheet, like the example below, inviting your students to fill in the names of their classmates. Display a second group of portraits the next day and repeat the activity until every student's portrait has been displayed. This is a great way for your kiddos to learn each others' names, as well as start to put names with faces! \u003cimg title=\"Fabulous-Faces-BBI-Handout\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2478\" alt=\"Back To School Activity for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fabulous-Faces-BBI-Handout.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Fabulous Faces!\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange bulletin board paper (or another complimentary color of your choice!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Fabulous Faces of _______________ [Kindergarten, Mrs. Nelson's Class, etc]!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple complimentary solid color border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' self-portraits!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange bulletin board paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulletin board letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack solid wavy trimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction paper in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe appreciate your visit and would love to hear your thoughts about our site so leave us a comment below! :)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e*          *          *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP.s. Here's a picture of Stephanie's original display that inspired the design above...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"DSC_0498\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2487\" alt=\"Art Room and Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DSC_0498.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: artabroad.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe tacked a name card under each picture, creating flaps for students and teachers to flip up after they'd made a guess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734124666905,"sku":"A1184","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fabulous-Faces-BBI.jpg?v=1522781814"},{"product_id":"shark-bites-versatile-ocean-themed-bulletin-board-a1193","title":"\"Shark Bites!\" - Versatile Ocean Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/hartville-elementary-school.jpg\" alt=\"Hartville Elementary School\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis past week, I had the extreme privilege of visiting my childhood elementary school to check out the newest and best in classroom decorations! Despite their busy schedules - meetings and last minute preparations before school started \u003c\/em\u003ethe next day\u003cem\u003e - the gracious teachers at Hartville Elementary welcomed me into their colorful and engaging world; a world in which they will spend countless hours the next 180 days, impacting the lives of the children in our community. I thank you all for dedicating your lives to helping our children grow, both as students and individuals. Here's to a brilliant school year, ladies and gents! {And thanks a million for allowing me the opportunity to visit your classrooms! I had a blast!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*          *          *\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" title=\"Shark-Bites\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shark-Bites.jpg\" alt=\"Shark Themed Elementary Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lisa Dailey\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile third grade teacher, Miss Dailey, uses this bulletin board to record her students' lunch choices for the day, if you don't need a lunch board, you can tweak it to fit your needs...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate an interactive bulletin board to go with your one of your centers. Here's an example of a word family bulletin board that would be a perfect compliment to your literacy center.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2612\" title=\"Shark-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shark-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign a \"daily schedule\" bulletin board to let you students know what to expect at the beginning of each day. Laminate fish cutouts and use a dry erase marker to script daily activities, then simply wipe them off at the end of the day to make room for the next day's exercises.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2613\" title=\"Shark-4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shark-4.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Management Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the board as a classroom helpers chart. Create smaller sharks, scripting the names of each available job on or near the cutouts, and assign student(s) for each role. [Students' names or numbers would be scripted on the fish cutouts, of course.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a behavior board using shark cutouts of different colors. Fish cutouts scripted with your students' names or numbers are then moved from shark to shark throughout the day {if needed!}.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2616\" title=\"Shark-5\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shark-5.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Classroom Management Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShark Bites Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies depending upon intended use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid black wavy trimmer.\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-7665-rainbow-kraft-roll-36-x-100-aqua.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAqua bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3718-playful-uppercase-lowercase-ready-letters-combo-packs-black-4.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack bulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1265-black-terrific-trimmers0174.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack wavy trimmer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-217-bulletin-board-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebackground paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love bulletin boards that can serve multiple purposes! Thanks so much for visiting ~ be sure to leave us a comment! We are always happy to get your feedback =)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734125617177,"sku":"A1193","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shark-Bites.jpg?v=1522781819"},{"product_id":"trick-or-treatsmell-my-feet-interactive-halloween-bulletin-board-a1211","title":"Trick or Treat...Smell My Feet! - Interactive Halloween Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2834 \" title=\"Trick-or-Treat-Halloween-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Trick-or-Treat-Halloween-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow utterly adorable is this Halloween bulletin board design from Kacey at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/doodlebugsteaching.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/trick-or-treat-smell-my-feet-bulletin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDoodle Bugs Teaching\u003c\/a\u003e?! Not only do we love the interactive component {and are certain your kiddos will too!}, the poem is a definite 'attention getter' and the student-created elements are sure to be right up every busy teacher's alley! {On a side note...isn't 'busy teacher' kind-of a misnomer? That's pretty much a given, right?!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrick or Treat Interactive Bulletin Board\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 It's a rhyme actually...and Kacey adorably scripted it onto a piece of black background paper with chalk!\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Trick or Treat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #993366;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Smell my feet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #99cc00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Can you guess who's\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e under the sheet?!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary purple wavy trimmer or Halloween themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your kiddos make simple construction paper ghosts, mounting them with a single line of glue along the top of the cutout onto a piece of black construction paper. Have students paste a picture of themselves underneath the ghost \"flap\". This creates the interactive component of the bulletin board - students are charged with the task of guessing which of their classmates is beneath the 'sheet'!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe thought this was a simple and fun way to add some color to your walls this Halloween season! We guarantee your students will have a blast too =)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127812633,"sku":"A1211","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Trick-or-Treat-Halloween-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781832"},{"product_id":"bee-themed-community-building-bulletin-board-a1212","title":"Bee Themed Community Building Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2841\" title=\"Bee-Team-Building-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bee-Team-Building-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: msdurning.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this bulletin board created by Ms. Durning of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/msdurning.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/we-all-bee-long-in-2nd-grade.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSecond Grade is Splendid\u003c\/a\u003e! The cutesy play on words and the fun community building exercise offer a great way to remind your students that they're a special part of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"We All Bee-long\" Bulletin Board\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 \"We All Bee-long in ____________ [Second Grade, Room 203, Mrs. Nelson's Class, etc.]!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeycomb\/bee themed trimmer. You might also consider using a fun colorful pattern border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Bee Hive. Create hexagons from yellow construction paper or card stock, one per student, inviting each of your kiddos to decorate a cutout. Arrange these on the bulletin board to create the 'bee hive'. 2) The Bees. Fill the board with bee cutouts, each scripted with a student's name. Find a clip art image to print onto card stock, create a card stock template to trace\/cut construction paper shapes, or purchase bee accents from your favorite teacher supply store.\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-7676-rainbow-kraft-roll-36-x-100-sky-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSky blue bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-14370-ready-letters-red-4-venture-uppercase-lowercase-combo.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-13912-pop-apart-border-bees-honeycomb-36-inches-long.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBees and honeycomb pop-apart border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7192-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYellow construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-847-card-stock.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e, and\/or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1348-bees-mini-cut-outs.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebee accents\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128107545,"sku":"A1212","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bee-Team-Building-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781834"},{"product_id":"oh-good-graph-interactive-math-bulletin-board-idea-a1214","title":"\"Oh Good Graph!\" - Interactive Math Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2855 \" title=\"Oh-Good-Graph\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Oh-Good-Graph.jpg\" alt=\"Interactive Elementary Math Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tunstalltimes.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReagan Tunstall, first grade teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tunstalltimes.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/oh-good-graph.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTunstall's Teaching Tidbits\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this fun graphing activity and bulletin board to get her kiddos interested in graphing standards. We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the use of personal data {providing a personal connection to the activity and a great way for students to get to know each other}, the cutesy title, and the use of student picture manipulatives to fill in the graphs. All it all, we know this is sure to be a hit in \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInteractive Graphing Bulletin Board Idea\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 \"Oh Good Graph!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black polka dot trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003eUse background paper in various colors and a permanent black marker to create graphs - pie charts, bar graphs, Venn diagrams, etc. Add titles with adhesive poster letters or use word processing software to create and print them. Reagan creates five different graphs...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bar graph to record student pets - dogs, cats, fish, and hamsters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pie chart to organize favorite colors - red, pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Venn diagram to determine who has siblings - just brothers, just sisters, both brothers and sisters, or no brothers and sisters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bar graph to find out favorite foods - hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, or pizza.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Venn diagram to find out student weather preferences - hot weather, cold weather, or both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nTo make the graphs more interesting, where able, Ms. Tunstall added clip art pictures of the various choices {i.e. a sun for \"Hot weather\", a hamburger, etc} along with the appropriate labels. Again, create the labels by printing them onto the paper with permanent marker, using word processing software, or creating them with letter stickers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-217-bulletin-board-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-14219-letters-spumoni-uppercase-black-4-up-punctuation-numerals.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e or computer created labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-14131-black-mini-polka-dots-bulletin-board-border.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack polka dot border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10280-black-spumoni-letter-stickers-uppercase-black-spumoni-letter-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAdhesive poster letters\u003c\/a\u003e or computer generated labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-757-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epermanent marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious clip art images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fun way to teach math standards, as well as help your kiddos get to know each other! Do\u003c\/em\u003e you \u003cem\u003euse interactive bulletin boards in your classroom? We'd love to hear your ideas! Leave us a comment below or email us at:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ebbideas {at} mpmwebworks {dot} com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128304153,"sku":"A1214","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Oh-Good-Graph.jpg?v=1522781835"},{"product_id":"winter-interactive-snowman-bulletin-board-a1246","title":"Winter Interactive Snowman Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3109\" title=\"Snowman-Matchup\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowman-Matchup.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Interactive Math Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteractive bulletin boards are a great way to maximize decorations, learning exercises, and classroom space! Here's a winter inspired matching style bulletin board that can be tailored to fit whatever concept you're covering - the example shows how your kiddos can practice counting and build numeral recognition!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you begin...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll want to determine ahead of time how you plan to use the bulletin board so you know how many pieces you'll need to plan for - snowmen as well as accessories. For instance, the example board features numerals 1 through 12. Students are invited to count the number of buttons on each snowman cutout, find the corresponding numeral hat in the envelope, and place it on the snowman's head. You could take this a step further, having students review number words too. Simply script the number words onto another accessory - a vest, scarf, mittens, etc. - for more matching fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the board for sight word practice - scripting focus words onto the snowmen cutouts and having students match word or letter accessories to the proper \"Frosty\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor younger learners, provide a bit of letter matching {upper case to upper case, lower case to lower case, or upper case to lower case} having students match alphabet hats to the proper snowman cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might even consider scrapping the interactive learning component and adapt the bulletin board to create a winter themed \"Classroom Helpers\" display - the snowmen display the various classroom duties and the hats, labeled with student names, show who is responsible for that particular job for the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInteractive Snowman Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the bottom two-thirds of the board with white bulletin board paper, using scissors to create an uneven edge at the top. Cover the top third of the bulletin board with sky blue paper - finishing off the \"snowy\" landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Snowman Match-up!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary red trimmer or winter themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find a snowman template online, preferably one with lots of accessories. We like this paper doll template from Danielle's Place - it offers two hat styles, a vest, a scarf, etc. that work well if you want your students to match more than one element. Printing the snowmen bodies onto white card stock and the other elements onto paper of assorted colors. [NOTE: Before printing the shapes, you might consider using word processing software to add the job titles, counting circles, sight words, or other desired learning element. Or, once they're printed and cut out, you can use a permanent marker to script the elements onto the cutouts.] Laminate all of the finished elements to reduce wear and tear, then arrange around the bulletin board. Place the loose pieces - the hats, scarves, etc. - into different envelopes and attach the entire envelope to the bottom of the board. For fun, consider adding some cotton balls at the bottom of each snowman cutout for visual interest!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132924441,"sku":"A1246","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snowman-Matchup.jpg?v=1522781863"},{"product_id":"be-a-detective-interactive-bulletin-board-idea-a1264","title":"Be A Detective - Interactive Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3245\" title=\"Detective-Interactive-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Detective-Interactive-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: frogsandcupcakes.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a little excitement to your classroom decor this winter season with an interactive 'detective' board like this one from Janaye, fourth grade teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/frogsandcupcakes.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/math-detectives.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTales of Frogs \u0026amp; Cupcakes\u003c\/a\u003e! Whether you have your students help your create the riddles or come up with your own, we're certain this board will cause a buzz!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBe A Detective Interactive Bulletin Board\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 \"Be A Detective!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color or patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a large magnifying glass using brown and white bulletin board paper {or poster board and markers}, using a black marker to script the directions for the bulletin board...\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Can you solve the riddle on each magnifying glass? Lift the flap once for a clue and twice for the solution!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nPrint smaller versions of the magnifying glass onto card stock in various colors, creating two extra \"glass\" circles from white printer paper for each. Script your prepared riddles onto the first set of circles, a clue to the riddle onto the second set of circles, and finally, script the solution to the riddle onto the magnifying glass cutout. Assemble the riddle magnifying glasses and arrange them on the bulletin board. Add mystery themed clip art around the board if you desire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6549-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-lite-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLite blue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6562-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6358-art-kraft0174-paper-rolls-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7861-playful-uppercase-lowercase-ready-letters-combo-packs-yellow-4.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYellow playful bulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24757-sassy-sprockets-border.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSassy sprockets bulletin board border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4827-array0174-card-stock-assorted-10-colors-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock in assorted colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-10476\/be-a-detective\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view suggested products for this bulletin board!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136037401,"sku":"A1264","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Detective-Interactive-BBI.jpg?v=1522781882"},{"product_id":"our-knowledge-is-piling-up-winter-bulletin-board-idea-a1265","title":"Our Knowledge is Piling Up! - Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3250\" title=\"snowflake-bulletin-board-display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/snowflake-bulletin-board-display.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten and Elementary Winter Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: daniellesplace.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this cute winter themed bulletin board at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/daniellesplace.com\/html\/winter_crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDanielle's Place\u003c\/a\u003e {a fabulous resource for early childhood crafts!} and thought it might offer a fun way to help your students keep track of everything they've learned during the winter months! You might even consider making it a rotating part of your classroom duties - assigning one student per subject to summarize and record the week's lessons on a snowflake to place on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOur Knowledge is Piling Up\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds of the bulletin board with sky blue bulletin board paper and the bottom third with white background paper to create a 'snowscape'. 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If you're looking for a fun, colorful design for February, that fits in with your lesson goals too, consider using this as inspiration for designing your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e interactive board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eValentine Volume\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, Mrs. K invited her students to design their own Valentine candy box from graph paper, determining how many chocolates {brown Unifix cubes} would fit in their box and writing the answer on the back of the \"box\". Next, she labeled each candy box submission, created a corresponding answer key, and displayed the boxes on the bulletin board. Students were then challenged to determine the number of chocolates that fit in each of the candy boxes, recording their answers on a piece of paper, and checking their work using the answer key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might not be studying volume at the moment, but your kiddos would certainly have fun with a candy themed interactive activity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount and record the number of chocolates in each candy box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch the candy word cards to the appropriate word family candy box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolve and record the answer to the various comparative math problems {i.e. Candy Box A has ____________ {more than, less than, the same as} Candy Box E}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eValentine Volume Interactive Math Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Valentine Volume!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valentine's Day themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The decoration depends on the type of interactive activity you plan to use. For the Valentine Volume board, Mrs. K used her students' paper candy boxes, as well as an actual Valentine heart shaped candy box to add a bit of visual interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137643033,"sku":"A1274","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentines-Volume-BBI1.jpg?v=1522781892"},{"product_id":"who-am-i-celebrating-black-history-month-a1277","title":"Who Am I? - Celebrating Black History Month","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3330\" title=\"Who-am-I1-300x225\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Who-am-I1.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Black History Month Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gigglepotz.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary is \u003cem\u003eBlack History Month\u003c\/em\u003e and we think this interactive display from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gigglepotz.com\/2010\/01\/31\/black-history-month\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGigglepotz\u003c\/a\u003e is a great way to introduce your students to some of the influential men and women throughout the years. Before beginning the unit, have your students check out the pictures and read the various clues, writing down who they think each famous figure is. Have them complete the same exercise again, \u003cem\u003eafter\u003c\/em\u003e the unit is over, to assess how much they've learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Am I?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White or light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Who Am I?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black history themed bulletin board border or complimentary solid color\/pattern border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find an image or coloring page of each influential figure, adding a colorful paper border as well as an identifying number or letter to each photo, and arrange the pictures on the bulletin board. 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As a new teacher, paired with an even newer assistant teacher, we had grand ideas that our beginning of the year talks about the displayed church approved rule sheets would get our kiddos' attention, effectively squelching any desire to misbehave in the classroom or during chapel. However, it hit me later, after continued behavioral infractions, that the students weren't actually connecting with the printed rule sheets or even with my attempts to verbally 'review the rules'. Don't get me wrong, my kids are smart and they \u003cem\u003eknow\u003c\/em\u003e how they're supposed to behave in chapel. What they needed was a way to take ownership of the behavior expectations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the above poster. I didn't want to continue simply reading \u003cem\u003eat\u003c\/em\u003e them; rather I wanted them to participate in the process. So I added some graphic \"cues\" and the results were great! Each class, on our way to chapel, I invite the kiddos to read the poster with me. For some, who haven't had much experience with reading, this is a huge achievement and you can tell they get a boost of confidence! I have noticed that there is most certainly a difference between simply hearing something versus reading it yourself; participation invites connection! At some point, I'm sure we'll be able to skip the poster, but I find they behave so much more respectfully when they have a fresh reminder of what is expected of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[On a side note ~ one little girl's father was late picking her up and, after she had assisted me where she could in my post-class clean-up, I encouraged her to visit the library or select a puzzle to do. On her way, I noticed that she'd stopped by the new poster and was reading it to herself! 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Not only does it look amazing, we love that Kristi's design was interactive, featuring tweets\/clues about different children's books which students were invited to use to guess each book title. Featuring tweets that incorporate definitions, math problems, or even simple questions, the board doubles as a fun beginning of the year\/icebreaker activity that will help you assess how much your students remember\/know about the subject matter to be covered during the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe're all a-'Twitter' about books!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies depending upon your needs!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary colorful patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Birds. Find a simple bird pattern {we used the search term 'bird pattern' in Google and found several viable options}, using it to trace and cut bird bodies and wings from construction paper and\/or scrapbook paper in assorted colors and patterns. For visual interest, create several sizes and, when assembling the birds, use different color combinations to make each cutout pop. Arrange the cutouts around the bulletin board. We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e how Kristi created 'power lines' at the top of the board to set some of the birds on! We're not sure exactly how she created them, but we imagine you could draw them on with a black permanent marker or glue pieces of black ribbon to the paper as well. 2) The Tweets. Use word processing software to type each 'tweet' in a speech bubble. Again, for visual interest, create speech bubbles of various sizes and shapes. Print and cut the bubbles, attaching them to the board by each bird cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153732121,"sku":"A1364","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/6831230482_52762da25d_b.jpg?v=1522781989"},{"product_id":"whos-who-back-to-school-interactive-bulletin-board-a1367","title":"Who's Who? - Back-To-School Interactive Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4099\" title=\"Whos-Who\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Whos-Who.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Back To School Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: bodineschoolideaexchange.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your new students have likely grown up with each other, test how much they \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e know with this fun back-to-school icebreaker and bulletin board from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bodineschoolideaexchange.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/middle-schools-whos-who-bulletin-board.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInside Bodine\u003c\/a\u003e! Not only will you get to know a little more about your students, we think this is a great way to build community and set the tone for a fun year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho's Who Icebreaker Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a mini-questionnaire, inviting them to answer 3-4 questions - i.e. \"If you could work at any job, what would it be?\", etc. Collect the papers and transfer each student's answers to colored sticky notes. [NOTE: Assign a different color sticky note to each question and be sure to keep each student's answers separated.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePass out a set of answers to each student and task them with determining who the answers belong to based upon their knowledge of their classmates. Invite them to place the sticky notes on the bulletin board under the student's name. Once each student has had a chance to guess, reveal the correct answers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho's Who Interactive Bulletin Board\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 \"Who's Who?!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use marker, electrical tape, thin ribbon, etc. to create a grid on the bulletin board. Be sure to create enough 'boxes' for each student in your class. Label each space in the grid with student names using letter stickers or computer generated labels. Finally, have your students add their sticky notes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734154354713,"sku":"A1367","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Whos-Who.jpg?v=1522781992"},{"product_id":"vote-for-your-favorite-book-election-themed-library-bulletin-board-a1514","title":"Vote For Your Favorite Book! - Election Themed Library Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/voteforbooks.jpg\" alt=\"November Election Day and Government Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.alsc.ala.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this display featured by Abby, librarian in Southern Indiana and blogger at the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.alsc.ala.org\/blog\/2012\/09\/on-display-in-the-childrens-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAssociation for Library Service to Children {ALSC} Blog\u003c\/a\u003e, was originally designed for use in the library, we think it would make a fabulous interactive classroom decoration for the weeks leading up to the 2012 election. 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Whether your students will be voting for their favorite book or other 'candidates' that go along with your chosen theme, be sure to find book covers, pictures, or clip art of each 'candidate' to display on the bulletin board. If needed, add labels beneath each picture. [NOTE: You might also include a short profile of each candidate to help your students make an informed decision.] 2) The Election Theme. 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With its social studies and math connections, as well as its sweet treat taste-testing component, we know this exercise will be a hit with both you and your kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhich Cookie Do You Like Best?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Favorite First Lady Cookie!\", \"Which Cookie Do You Like Best?\", \"Vote For Your Favorite Cookie!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Candidates. Print a copy of Jessica's First Lady cookie recipes onto white card stock, mounting each onto a piece of colored construction and adding a photo of the cookie or a handmade construction paper cutout of the cookie. 2) The Election Theme. It looks like Jessica used the Patriotic Stick Kids bulletin board set from Creative Teaching Press and Carson Dellosa's Vote! chart, however you can certainly create your own look with a different store-bought patriotic bulletin board set, printed clip art, or handcrafted elements! 3) The Election Results. Jessica provides printable ballots {provided you use the same cookies\/recipes!} for your students to fill out and turn in once they've had a chance to sample each of the cookies. 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Simple, yet profound, the exercise invites students to think about and describe what peace means to them; an important theme that weaves its way through Martin Luther King, Jr's infamous speech and goes hand in hand with diversity, freedom, and equality. With its colorful sticky notes and contrasting lettering the display is visually appealing and, as a school-wide project, the mural is sure to promote a sense of community. 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We love how the Halloween scrapbook paper pops on the black background and aren't those footprint ghosts super cute?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFootprint Ghost Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with black construction paper, a shallow dish of white paint, and a paint brush - have students create a print of their foot on the paper. Set the prints aside to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the meantime, have a photo shoot with your kiddos. Invite them pose with a sign\/banner of their name (or add that in later when editing the photos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold sheets of Halloween themed scrapbook paper in half lengthwise creating a side-open card. Cut out the dried footprint ghosts, adding them to the front flap and decorating them with special embellishments. [Kristyn added bows to the girl ghosts and top hats\/wiggle eyes to the boy ghosts.] On the inside flap, glue student pictures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen added to the board, students, parents, and staff will only see the footprint ghosts and to lift the flap to see who is hiding beneath!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePeek-A-Boo! Smell My Feet! Guess Who Is Under The Sheet?!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black background paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Peek-A-Boo! Smell My Feet! Guess Who Is Under The Sheet?!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary colored trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrange your kiddos' ghost crafts around the bulletin board. Add pumpkin cutouts to any empty spaces. It looks like Kristyn collaged orange pumpkin cutouts with the scraps of assorted Halloween scrapbook papers, but you could purchase pumpkin accents from your local teacher store or use other crafts your kiddos have done!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734193512473,"sku":"A1812","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/peekaboo1.jpg?v=1522782229"},{"product_id":"how-to-catch-a-turkey-thanksgiving-activity-bulletin-board-a4408","title":"How To Catch A Turkey! - Thanksgiving Activity \u0026 Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/How-To-Catch-A-Turkey-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"How To Catch A Turkey Sequencing Activity and Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining a group activity with a festive bulletin board display, if you're looking for any last minute holiday decorations, this cute idea is something you might consider!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollaborative Sequencing Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide your kiddos into small groups and invite them to brainstorm as well as write out the final process they would use to catch a turkey. While you can have them use any format you'd like, we chose the common 'first, next, then, last' approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs groups, invite students take turns sharing their ideas with the class and, at the end of the presentations, have your kiddos vote on which process they think would work the best. Display this process on the signs made for your bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Catch A Turkey!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"How To Catch A Turkey!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Turkey. Find the clip art image of a running turkey and use your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace the turkey shape onto brown background paper. Cut out the shape - creating a silhouette - and affix it to the center of the bulletin board. 2) The Sequencing Signs. We found this super cute free border (we can't remember where and desperately want to give credit for it so if you're the designer, or you know who is, please let us know so we can link to the source!) and used it, along with brightly colored paper, to make signs. Simply use a black permanent marker to write the steps onto each sign. [NOTE: You could also laminate the signs and write on them with dry erase markers - that way you can use them again and again!] 3) The Sequence Labels. While you can create your own, we liked the paisley accents that matched the border used in the design and thought they worked great as labels! They just add an extra pop of color. 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While originally designed as a way to help students practice multiplication and division, we love that, because of its simplicity, it can be tailored to fit lots of different learning goals!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMath Adventures!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire board with white bulletin board paper. Cut a strip of blue background paper, using scissors to scallop the top edge, and arrange it along the bottom edge of the bulletin board to create the 'ocean\/waves'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Math Adventures!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean themed trimmer or complimentary colored\/patterned bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linda used Mardel's \"Ready, Set, Sail\" bulletin board set to create this design. Whether you purchase a similar set or find clip art online that can be used to create your own, you'll need the following elements to recreate the design - a large ship on which to write the learning goal, mini ship accents on which to write specific problems, and to fill any blank space, other nautical themed accents like a compass, a ship's wheel, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202327065,"sku":"A4861","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/math-adventures-bulletin-board.jpg?v=1522782282"},{"product_id":"falling-into-area-interactive-math-bulletin-board-a5866","title":"\"Falling Into Area\" Interactive Math Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg align=\"center\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Falling-Into-Area-Interactive-Math-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" title=\"Fall High School Interactive Math Bulletin Board Idea\" alt=\"Fall High School Interactive Math Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for the fall season, this interactive math bulletin board created by Kutztown University's \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/faculty.kutztown.edu\/schaeffe\/bulletinboards\/Ebling\/Info.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMissy Ebling\u003c\/a\u003e and targeted toward high school geometry students not only offers a fun change of pace if you're looking for a unique lesson on area, but, with its colorful and festive design, it also provides inspiration for \u003cem\u003eother\u003c\/em\u003e fall themed interactive bulletin boards - those targeting different age groups and skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFalling Into Area\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 \"Falling Into Area\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Missy created her own border using red, orange, yellow, and brown construction paper and a leaf shaped paper punch. Create your own trimmer or decorate the board with a purchased border in a complimentary color or fall pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Math Problems. Missy created 16 different problems, arranging them on the board and then hiding them beneath fall themed cutouts created from construction paper - i.e. pumpkins and candy corn. The fall elements were then numbered, corresponding to the problems found beneath them as well as the place on the answer sheet where students were invited to write the solutions. To complete the exercise, students removed the fall elements (attached to the board with Velcro strips), solved the area problems found beneath the cutout, and recorded their answers on the appropriate answer line on their worksheet. 2) The Leaves. Any blank space on the board was decorated with the leaf cutouts left over from creating the border. Create your own leaf cutouts from construction paper - drawing the shapes freehand or finding a template online - or simply purchase accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202621977,"sku":"A5866","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Falling-Into-Area-Interactive-Math-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522782283"},{"product_id":"are-you-ready-for-some-mathball-interactive-math-bulletin-board-idea-a6904","title":"\"Are You Ready for Some MATHball?\" - Interactive Math Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Are You Ready for Some MATHball? Interactive Math Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mathball-Interactive-Math-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" alt=\"Interactive Bulletin Board Idea for Math\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Kutztown University R.S. Schaeffer Math Department\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith football season heading into the playoffs, now is your chance to take advantage of this football-themed interactive bulletin board idea provided by Shaunna from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/faculty.kutztown.edu\/schaeffe\/BulletinBoards\/Knepp\/Info.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKutztown University R.S. Schaeffer Math Department\u003c\/a\u003e! Kill two birds with one stone with a bulletin board decoration AND a clever game to play with students to review important concepts you've been working on in class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAre You Ready for Some MATHball? Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green bulletin board paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Are You Ready for Some MATHball?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports-themed border; or keep it clean like the example and leave the border out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1) The Field.\u003c\/em\u003e Draw the field onto the green paper using a white paint pen. Be sure to write in the corresponding yards so students will know where they stand! Then, cut the goal posts and the words \"MATHBALL?\" out of white bulletin board paper. \u003cem\u003e2) Footballs and Helmets.\u003c\/em\u003e If you're short on time, purchase a set of football accents. Or, if you prefer, you could find clipart images online, or create your own. You will need 2 footballs (one for each team) and several helmets for decoration (try decorating the helmets based on a big game that's coming up, or on two local teams). \u003cem\u003e3) Score Keeping.\u003c\/em\u003e Use three white envelopes to \"house\" the game questions (or you could use white card stock to create your own). Be sure to write the number of yards on each envelop so students know how many yards they are going for (5, 10 and 15). To add a little pizazz to the envelopes, write the number of yards on a football jersey cut-out!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlaying the Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide into two teams (the size of the teams can vary from one-on-one, to a few people on each team, all the way to half the class per team). After you've created teams, make sure each student gets a worksheet to complete and hand in at the end (this way every student participates and practices). A copy of the worksheet can be found \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/faculty.kutztown.edu\/schaeffe\/BulletinBoards\/Knepp\/Info.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Have students write down how many yards the question was worth and the work they did to answer it (make sure to keep the questions asked in order to correspond with their answers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the game with a traditional coin toss (both teams will begin on the field at the 50 yard line facing their goal). The team who wins the coin toss (say Team A) picks first and gets to choose how many yards they want to go for (the higher the number of yards, the tougher the question). Read the question aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the Team A answers correctly, they get to move their football the corresponding number of yards. It's now Team B's turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf Team A gets the question wrong, Team B then has a chance to \"intercept\" the ball by answering the question. If they get it correct, Team B gets to move their football the corresponding number of yards. If they get the question wrong, the ball is considered a dead ball. Team B gets to go again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue playing this way until the game is complete. Set a time for the game (it can be however long you'd like) and whichever team has scored the most touchdowns in the end wins the game! After each touchdown the team should begin again on the 50 yard line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part about this game is that it's versatile! You can easily create the questions based on whatever concepts you have been covering in class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelpful Hint: Tell students a touchdown will be deducted from their score anytime a team member becomes disruptive. Losing points should be a nice motivator for behaving properly during the game!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734203801625,"sku":"A6904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mathball-Interactive-Math-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522782291"},{"product_id":"i-mustache-you-a-question-interactive-bulletin-board-a7121","title":"\"I 'Mustache' You A Question...\" Interactive Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/540891dc58d1f-008.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003econtest submission\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fun is this bulletin board idea!? If you're into the mustache theme or are simply looking for a clever way to incorporate an interactive bulletin board into your classroom, this design (submitted in last year's back-to-school bulletin board contest) is sure to be a winner! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is your favorite...? [book, subject, pizza topping, etc.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat were you surprised to learn about...? [the rainforest, plants, geometry, etc.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich do you like better?...[fiction or nonfiction, sledding or swimming, etc.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a \u003cem\u003efew\u003c\/em\u003e of the ways you could use the board throughout the year! And, whether they're answering a poll question or demonstrating their learning in a particular area of study, your kiddos are sure to love writing their answer on the white board and posing for a picture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eI 'Mustache' You A Question...\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I 'Mustache' You A Question...\" - We love how an actual mustache cutout was used in place of the word, 'mustache'!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustache themed border or complimentary patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Truly this board is super simple to put together! You'll just need the mustache shape (mentioned above) made from black bulletin board paper or construction paper to complete the title, a laminated pieced of construction paper to display the questions on, and props for the photo booth - i.e. a small mustache cutout on a dowel rod and a dry erase board\/marker. To use this interactive design, simply print a question onto a piece of card stock, attach the piece of paper to the display for students to see\/think about, then take photos of your kiddos with their answers. The printed pictures will then be arranged in the blank space! 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