{"title":"Kindergarten Winter Bulletin Board Ideas","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"welcome-to-our-winter-wonderland-a1004","title":"Welcome to Our Winter Wonderland Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-30 \" title=\"Gingerbread Door\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Door1.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Christmas Door Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.izzyshare.com | Ms. Ashlee\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to make a splash this Christmas season? Here is an inventive door decoration posted by Ms. Ashlee at Izzyshare! With a few classroom supplies, you \u003cem\u003etoo\u003c\/em\u003e can create this festive gingerbread house and be the talk of the hall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eGingerbread House Door Decor\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by papering the door (and two extra feet on either side) with brown paper. Add a window to each section, crafting it from yellow paper and using white accents to make the frames. If you desire, pull large cotton balls apart and glue them to the window ledges to create the appearance of frost. Use white paper to create snow accents where the brown 'house' meets the ground and, on either side of the house structure, place two candy-cane poles as accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow it's time to move to the roof. Cut seventeen large circles from assorted colors of construction paper or craft paper placing them in two rows (8 on top and 9 on bottom) to create a patterned roof. Outline the colorful circles with white paper cut into wavy strips (about 8 inches wide). Add a gingerbread to the door and a welcoming message (e.g. \"Welcome to Our Winter Wonderland\") and you will have created a festive door decoration for the Christmas season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre there ways to improve upon this decoration? Be sure to tell us about it below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734073745433,"sku":"A1004","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Door1.jpg?v=1522781511"},{"product_id":"christmas-brings-elves-swirls-of-color-a1054","title":"Elves \u0026 Presents Winter Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-633 \" title=\"December Elf Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/December-Elf-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Christmas Elves Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lilteacher.com | Renée Glashow\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Christmas season brings with it vibrant colors, sensational characters, and a sense of anticipation, making decorating for this holiday exciting and fun! Here's a fantastic (and festive!) Elf-themed display from Renée Glashow, educator and creator of the site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lilteacher.com\/bulletinboards.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMiss Renée’s Kindergarten Pad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChristmas Gift Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo duplicate the crafts made by Miss. Glashow's students, provide each child with a square or rectangular piece of construction paper or card stock as well as squeeze bottles of paint. Invite students to fold their \"present\" in half, creasing it, then decorate only one side using the bottles of paint. Encourage them to make various designs with the paint (i.e. large and small dots, squiggle lines, swirls, zig zags, etc.). For best results, have students use one color at a time. When finished with the color, demonstrate how to re-fold the paper along the crease, press firmly, and unfold to reveal the \"mirrored\" design. Invite students to repeat this process with each different color. When their prints have dried, provide students with gift bows and tags to complete their Christmas gifts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou might also consider:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with scraps of colorful wrapping paper to collage onto their gift cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving students collage their gift cutouts with scraps of art tissue paper (in assorted colors) that have been rolled into balls or bunched up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSwirls of Color 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 \"Holiday Gifts in SWIRLS of COLOR, Bring Joy to One Another\" - Miss. Glashow printed the title onto a scroll cutout to be \"held\" by the elves, but you could also use traditional letters or word processing software to create the lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter or Christmas-themed bulletin board border with a homemade icicle border (made from white bulletin board paper) to be hung at the top of the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Elves. These simple elf shapes are fairly easy to freehand; all you need are a few basic shapes. For the girl elf you'll need - one triangle body, two long, thin rectangle legs, two rectangle arms, one large circle head. For the boy elf all you need to do is swap out a large rectangle for the body and keep the other shapes the same. Add pointed elf shoes, hands (optional), hair, elf ears, a face, and an elf hat and you're set! You can draw all this on white bulletin board paper and color it in, or create the pieces from colored construction paper and use markers to add embellishments where needed. 2) The Gifts. Use your students' creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this design by Miss. Glashow! So festive and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by and be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eTake a look at our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher store\u003c\/a\u003e, mpmSchoolSupplies.com. 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Featured by Colleen Gallagher at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/bboard.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachingHeart.net\u003c\/a\u003e, this vibrant display features Christmas lights, students' holiday wishes, and just the right amount of Christmas cheer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBright Wishes Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of the board used white bulletin board paper, but you might consider using a light blue or green bulletin board paper just to spice things up even more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Bright Wishes for the Holidays!\" - The bulletin board creator used word processing software to create the title, but you could also use traditional bulletin board letters too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a homemade Christmas light border using colored construction paper or card stock and a black permanent marker. Begin by designing a card stock light bulb template. Use this to trace and cut out Christmas lights in assorted colors. Don't forget the small gray connector pieces at the bottom! [NOTE: You might also be able to find a black and white clip-art print online or through your word processing software that can be used to print the light bulb shapes directly onto colored card stock to be cut out.] To resist wear and tear (and ensure that the border can be used over and over!), be sure to laminate the bulbs. To construct the border, use a black permanent marker to draw a curly line around the edge of the display, then staple or tape the bulbs on the \"string\". You might also consider purchasing pre-made holiday light bulb cutouts, a Christmas lights border, or even stringing up \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e Christmas lights around the bulletin board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use construction or bulletin board paper in assorted colors to create large light bulb cutouts - one for each student. Have students pen their holiday wish onto a light bulb (younger students will need your assistance), then display the bulbs throughout the holiday season. Depending on the size of your display, you'll have to rotate the bulbs at the beginning of each week until each students' wish has been displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what you think, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eBrowse our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. 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Penguin Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-638 \" title=\"Slide Into A Good Book\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Slide-Into-A-Good-Book.jpg\" alt=\"Penguins Sledding Winter Reading Themed Bulletin Board \" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teacherhelp.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun way to spice up your classroom library or reading corner this winter? Try this cute bulletin board from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherhelp.org\/bulletin.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eResources for Christian Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e - not only will it inspire your students to pick up a good book, it'll provide a dynamic decoration during the \"theme-slump\" between the winter holidays and spring! And, to inspire even \u003cem\u003emore\u003c\/em\u003e excitement, get your students involved in making the classroom display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePenguin Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate penguin templates from card stock. Provide students with black, white, and orange construction paper, inviting them to trace, cut out, and glue the pieces together to create their own construction paper penguin. If you prefer \"out-of-the-ordinary\" penguin crafts, try one of the following options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse paper plates to design penguins like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftjr.com\/preschool-christmas-crafts-paper-plate-penguin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Jr\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign footprint penguins like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/animals\/footprint-penguin.asp\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycle old light bulbs with these fun light bulb penguins at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/penguincrafts\/ss\/lbpenguin.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAbout.com: Family Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse up old egg cartons creating these cute penguins from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/egg_carton_penguin_craft-e200.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSlide Into A Good Book Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight blue and white background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Slide Into A Good Book\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of this display decided not to use a border, but you might consider a winter-themed bulletin board border or a solid color bulletin board trimmer in a complimentary color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration: \u003c\/strong\u003e1) The Snowflakes. Create a snowflake template from card stock. Use it to trace and cut out snowflakes from white and gray construction paper. You might also be able to find a black and white clip art print online or through your word processing software that can be printed directly onto white and gray card stock and cut out. 2) The Sledding Hill. Use white bulletin board paper to \"build\" a sledding hill that starts at the left and slopes to the right. 3) The Sledding Penguins. Use your students' penguin crafts, adding colorful sleds to complete the image. Create several penguin cutouts sledding down the hill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate your library or reading corner for the school year? We'd love to hear your about your ideas so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eTake a look at our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supply\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com, where you can save on everything from a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom rug\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-238-hand-puppets-finger-puppets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplush hand puppets\u003c\/a\u003e for kids!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097436697,"sku":"A1055","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Slide-Into-A-Good-Book.jpg?v=1522781654"},{"product_id":"have-a-sweet-christmas-a1058","title":"Have A Sweet Christmas! Peppermint Candy Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-716 \" title=\"Have a Sweet Christmas\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Have-a-Sweet-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Candies Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: myteacherpages.com | Vicky Moore\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas is the time of year for family, food, and fun - and don't forget the sweet treats! Vicky Moore, California first grade teacher and creator of the teacher page \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.myteacherpages.com\/webpages\/vmoore3\/bulletin_boards.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Moore's Busy Bees\u003c\/a\u003e, shares a great holiday themed bulletin board she found at\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/my.att.net\/p\/s\/community.dll?ep=87\u0026amp;subpageid=85299\u0026amp;ck=\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e Classroom Displays and Bulletin Boards\u003c\/a\u003e that appeals to the eyes \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the sweet tooth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChristmas Candy Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part about this bulletin board is that you can have your students do most of the work! Provide each student with a 4\" x 1\" Styrofoam craft disc. Invite them to trace the disc onto a piece of white card stock, cutting out the circle. Using red card stock or construction paper, have students cut strips of paper, gluing them to the paper circle to create stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the glue has set, have students trim off the edges of the paper strips leaving behind a red and white striped circle - reminiscent of a Christmas mint. Armed with glitter glue, a photo, and other craft materials, invite students to personalize their candy pieces - adding their picture and scripting their name. Have students mount the decorated paper circle to the Styrofoam disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing pre-cut pieces of clear cellophane wrap, instruct students to place their \"mint\" in the center (face\/striped side down), fold the wrap over the disc, then twist the excess cellophane on either side (as close to the candy as possible). Secure the sides with rubber bands. Have students hide the rubber bands with pre-cut red ribbon. They can knot it, tie it in a bow, curl the edges - whatever suits their fancy! [NOTE: For a more varied look, have students make green mints too! Or, if you don't plan to use student pictures, provide red and green cellophane wrap for extra color and variation.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Sweet\" Christmas Bulletin Board\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 \"Have A 'Sweet' Christmas!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas-themed border, trimmer, or bordette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' handiwork!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce craft time is over, \"building\" this bulletin board display is a breeze! Not only will you be left with a fun (personalized) display for the holidays, your \u003cem\u003estudents\u003c\/em\u003e will be doing the bulk of the work during one of the busiest seasons of the year. Fun for them, and a break for you - sounds like a win-win!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for visiting our site! We certainly couldn't do it without crafty teachers like Mrs. Moore! We'd love to know how \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate for the holidays and how you keep it stress free, so leave us a comment below.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097829913,"sku":"A1058","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Have-a-Sweet-Christmas.jpg?v=1522781657"},{"product_id":"hes-makin-a-list-door-display-a1060","title":"He's Makin' A List... Christmas Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-751 \" title=\"He's Makin His List\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/hesmakinhislist.jpg\" alt=\"Santa's List Christmas Classroom Door Decoration Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: dltk-teach.com | Wren\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWren, preschool teacher and featured Christmas display designer at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\/boards\/viewerschool\/hesmakinhislist.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Teach\u003c\/a\u003e, created this cute door display to help her students get into the holiday spirit! Super simple to create, your students will \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e seeing their name as they walk in the door each morning (and will certainly be excited to see it on Santa's \u003cem\u003eNICE\u003c\/em\u003e list!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNice List Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a rectangular sponge or recycled chalkboard eraser to create \"bricks\" on a piece of white bulletin board paper. You could also cut bricks from red construction paper and glue them to the background paper. Once dry, fit the paper to the door, cutting around the door knob and any windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"He's Makin' A List...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original design does not incorporate a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Santa's List. Cut a long strip of white bulletin board paper (about the width of a paper towel roll), rolling it up to look like a scroll. Secure the roll with a rubber band and leave the paper to sit overnight to get an authentic scroll \"curl\". Unravel the paper roll, leaving excess paper at both the top and bottom, and script the names of your students on the \"list\". Secure the list to the door. If the excess scroll does not want to stay in place, consider wrapping it around an empty paper towel roll - you'll get the curl at both the top and bottom, making it look like a long list of names, as well as the structure needed to keep the paper in place. 2) The Embellishments. Wren suggested adding a cutout Santa or elf for more festive flair. You might also consider adding a decorated Christmas tree - having students create a personalized ornament - or a fireplace, mantle, and stockings to complete the door display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOverall, the design is cute and will get your students in the mood for Christmas! Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave us your comments below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098419737,"sku":"A1060","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/hesmakinhislist.jpg?v=1522781660"},{"product_id":"rudolph-in-the-dark-a1061","title":"Rudolph in the Dark - Christmas Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-759\" alt=\"funny Christmas bulletin board showing Rudloph in the dark\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rudolph-in-the-Dark.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eThis elementary teacher was tired of intricate, time-consuming bulletin boards so she developed a funny (and very simple!) holiday-themed display that turned out to be a hit! Not only will this design save valuable time during the busiest season of the year, it's perfect for the artistically talented and artistically \"challenged\" alike and will provide both students and staff with a good laugh! [NOTE: This is a computer generated version of the bulletin board. We were unable to get a picture of the actual display.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRudolph in the Dark Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Rudolph in the dark...Merry Christmas!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of this bulletin board display used extra garland. You might consider adding lights to the garland to create an extra bit of flair or adding any of the following: a pre-made winter-themed border, homemade Christmas light cutouts, homemade snowflake cutouts, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a Styrofoam coffee cup to trace and cut out a circle from red construction paper. Mount the circle in the center of the board and you're finished!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love anything that will simplify the holidays. This board submitted to DLTK-Teach does just that! Do \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e have any easy {staple!} decorations? We'd love to hear about them, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eShop for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount teacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e at our online store, 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-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience teaching supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-67-mathematics.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emath teacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098812953,"sku":"A1061","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rudolph-in-the-Dark.jpg?v=1522781663"},{"product_id":"frostys-baby-picture-a1062","title":"Frosty the Snowman's Baby Picture Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-800\" title=\"Frosty's Baby Picture\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Frostys-Baby-Picture.jpg\" alt=\"Frosty the Snowman Winter Bulletin Board Decoration Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm not sure where I saw this - I'm still digging to find the original creator so if anyone can help me give credit where credit is due I would be thrilled - but I'm sure that this simple, festive bulletin board display would compliment your holiday classroom decor, provide students and staff with a giggle, and take a minimal amount of time and effort to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrosty's Baby Picture Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eDark blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Frosty the Snowman's Baby Picture!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder: \u003c\/strong\u003eWinter-themed border, glittery snowflake cutouts, or baby pictures of your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use white and light blue (in place of black) background paper to create a \"polaroid\" photo. Cut a single snowflake from white bulletin board paper and mount it to the blue paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what you think of the design so be sure and leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099271705,"sku":"A1062","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Frostys-Baby-Picture.jpg?v=1522781666"},{"product_id":"seasons-greetings-a1063","title":"Season's Greetings Winter Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-814\" title=\"Season's Greetings Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Seasons-Greetings-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Christmas Rudolph and Snowman Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn many cases, simple bulletin boards are the best! One preschool teacher decided to create a plain snowy landscape along with a generic heading and let her students do the rest. The result - minimal time and effort for a great looking display! Here's a look at the featured crafts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSeason's Greetings Craft Ideas\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDay 1: Snowflake Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a thin piece of white craft paper and a pair of safety scissors. Demonstrate how to fold the paper, then how to cut designs into it. This can sometimes be a hard concept to grasp, so have extra paper on hand and have plenty of helpers on hand for guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate paper punch snowflakes like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/12\/hole-punch-snowflakes.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students create craft stick snowflakes. There are some great designs at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/handmadebeginnings.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/button-snowflakes_08.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHandmade Beginnings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mooreminutes.com\/2010\/12\/month-where-every-day-is-counted-by.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMoore Minutes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessonplans.craftgossip.com\/simple-popsicle-stick-snowflake-poem\/2009\/11\/29\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Gossip\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftideas.info\/html\/popsicle_stick_snowflake_c.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with card stock snowflake cutouts and invite them to: sponge paint them with white craft paint mixed with glitter or collage them with small pieces of white tissue paper and spray them with glitter hair spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate puffy snowflakes like the ones here at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2010\/12\/puffy-snowflakes.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 2: Reindeer Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a pencil, have students trace and cut out their hand print from brown construction paper. Invite them to draw a face on their palm using a black marker and glue a large pom pon nose to create hand print reindeer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate reindeer from craft sticks like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/rudolph-and-company-ornaments-811544\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDisney FamilyFun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycle used light bulbs to reproduce this reindeer craft at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/lightbulbcrafts\/a\/LightBulbReindeer.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAbout.com Family Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with construction paper and other craft supplies in order to make these hand and foot print reindeer found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazingmoms.com\/htm\/christmas-crafts-for-kids-paper-reindeer.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmazing Moms\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 3: Snowman Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a snowman template from card stock. With markers and construction paper in assorted colors, have students trace and cut out each piece of the snowman, assemble, and add detailing (e.g. face, buttons, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a card stock snowman cut out. Invite them to collage it with cotton balls or marshmallows then decorate it using a scarf, hat, etc. made from construction paper or felt sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate craft stick snowmen like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mama-jenn.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/snowman-banner-craft-craft-stick-style.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMama Jenn\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate snowmen from recycled water bottles and tissue paper like these from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kckpl.lib.ks.us\/ys\/CRAFTS\/recycledbottle.HTM\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKansas City Public Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with paper plates and create snowmen like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/winter\/paper-plate-snowman.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSeason's Greetings Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top half of the bulletin board with light blue background paper. Design a \"snowy landscape\" on the bottom half using white bulletin board paper. [NOTE: You might need several layers of white paper to get the proper coverage.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Season's Greetings\" or \"Merry Christmas\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of the display used a solid color trimmer in blue, but you might also consider a winter-themed border or even a garland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis student-created bulletin board will certainly save time during one of the busiest seasons of the year and will compliment your other Christmas decor as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear what you think about our site so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099763225,"sku":"A1063","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Seasons-Greetings-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781668"},{"product_id":"mitten-tree-winter-display-a1064","title":"Mitten Tree Winter Classroom Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-819 aligncenter\" title=\"Winter Mitten Wall Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Mitten-Tree-Display-e1292601061341.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhile we \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e associate winter with Christmas and New Years, for teachers who don't have time to change their bulletin board displays multiple times during the season, a simple winter-themed display works well because of it's versatility and \"built in\" festivity! This kindergarten teacher decided to combine her seasonal wall display with her lesson on mitten patterning and the results are fantastic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMitten Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo duplicate the original craft, create a card stock mitten template for students to trace onto craft paper. Armed with washable markers in assorted colors, have your students practice making their own patterns and designs on the mittens. This might also be a great time to throw in a lesson on color theory (e.g. complimentary colors, primary v. secondary colors, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou might also consider...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with card stock mitten cut outs, paper punches, and festive yarn for a pre-decorating lacing activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating \"hand print\" mittens by covering the child's hand with craft paint, making a print onto card stock, then using the print as a guide to draw a mitten. Add glitter to the wet paint and provide other craft supplies for students to use in decorating the final mitten shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with card stock mitten cut outs, small pieces of colored art tissue paper, and school glue, inviting them to make colorful (patterned!) mitten collages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMitten Tree Winter Wall Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original display did not have a specific background color, but you might consider creating a snowy landscape with light blue and white bulletin board paper or using a complimentary (festive!) color like red or green to frame the cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Our Mitten Tree\" or a cute saying like \"Our mittens warm our hands, but family and friends warm our hearts!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original display did not have a border, but you might consider a winter-themed trimmer or solid border in a complimentary color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Create a tree from a brown paper roll (background paper or craft paper). This can be done free-hand or you might be able to find an image online that can be \"blown up\" with a projector and traced. Pull cotton balls apart and glue them to the branches and add other detailing to the tree with markers (i.e. bark, knots, holes in the tree, etc.). 2) The Mittens. Hang your students' crafts on the tree!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis wall display is simple, festive, and will last through the entire winter! What are \u003c\/em\u003eyour \u003cem\u003efavorite winter decoration ideas? Let us know in the comment section below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100025369,"sku":"A1064","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Mitten-Tree-Display-e1292601061341.jpg?v=1522781670"},{"product_id":"happy-holidays-winter-display-a1065","title":"Happy Holidays Winter Snowman and Tree Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Happy Holidays Winter Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Happy-Holidays.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree and Snowman Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picture is a bit blurry (so it might be hard to make out \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e the details), but we're certain that this simple, yet unique winter display would make a great addition to \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e classroom! It's not holiday specific - so the board could be put up early December and kept up through the new year - and its simplicity allows for easy creation and decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHand Print Christmas Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the original display makes use of an adult hand print, we suggest getting your \u003cem\u003estudents\u003c\/em\u003e involved in the craft. So that it doesn't take away from precious class time, as the end of November nears, set up a \"tree making station\" in the art center where students can come during free time or between activities to create hand print \"branches\". Consider providing several shades of green construction paper for visual interest (you might also consider fun scrapbook or crafting paper with muted patterns). For a special twist, provide garland and ornament making craft supplies as well. The original design features an undecorated tree, but we think it could be fun to add some sparkle and pizazz!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHere are links to some great ornament crafts:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2260\/5-homemade-craft-stick-ornament-ideas\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e5 Homemade Craft Stick Ornament Ideas! | MPM School Supplies Blog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftideas.info\/html\/fun_foam_stocking.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFun Foam Stocking | Craft Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.examiner.com\/family-entertainment-in-raleigh\/crafts-for-kids-how-to-make-reindeer-handprint-ornaments\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReindeer Hand Print Ornament | Raleigh Family Entertainment | Examiner.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider having students create a garland of thumbprint Christmas lights to \"string\" on the tree, like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/meetthedubiens.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/thumbprint-christmas-lights.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMeet the Dubiens\u003c\/a\u003e. Start with a roll of adding machine tape, use a green marker to draw the string, and then create the lights. Once dry, cut out the light strands (carefully!) and arrange on the tree!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHappy Holidays Winter Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a winter 'snowscape' - covering the top half of the bulletin board with lite blue background paper and the bottom half with white paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Happy Holidays!\" or another generic greeting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original design does not incorporate a border, but you might consider a winter themed bulletin board border or a complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Snowman. Cut pieces of white construction paper into 2\" strips (cutting widthwise, not lengthwise). Use these to create a paper chain. [NOTE: You'll need a decent size chain to create a full size snowman. For reference, the largest circle of the snowman's body will take about 35 links.] The snowman will then be made from interconnected chain spirals.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Paper Chain Snowman\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Chain-Snowman.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing how to make a paper chain snowman\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe picture above, shows how the paper chain can be manipulated to form a snowman. There will be one point of overlap between the second and third circle, but overall, the chain flows uninterrupted from circle to circle. Use assorted colors of construction paper to create the snowman detailing - hat, scarf, eyes, carrot nose, mouth, buttons, arms, mittens, etc. 2) The Christmas Tree. Use your students' branches and tree trimmings. Add a construction paper trunk and star and you'll be set!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this simple, festive holiday display is the perfect solution to your busy schedule and an ideal compliment to your winter decor! Let us know what \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003ethink by leaving a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100320281,"sku":"A1065","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Happy-Holidays.jpg?v=1522781672"},{"product_id":"hes-making-his-list-a1066","title":"He's Making His List…Santa Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-832\" title=\"He's Making His List\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hes-Making-His-List.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Santa Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWe featured a similar door display, but thought it might be nice to see the theme adapted for a classroom bulletin board display! This McKinley Early Childhood kindergarten teacher didn't disappoint! With a spectacular tissue tree, yarn bows on the presents, and a complete list of \"nice\" students, this bulletin board was a holiday hit!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHe's Making His List... Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original creator used lite blue bulletin board paper, but you might also consider using a light colored, 'muted' pattern of Christmas gift wrap or light green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"He's Making His List...Checking It Twice!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original creator used a red solid color trimmer, but you might also consider using a winter-themed bulletin board border or garland strung with actual lights!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Santa Claus. Santa can be created with simple construction paper shapes. You'll need: 1 medium peach oval for the head, 1 large red rectangle for the body\/coat, 1 large red circle cut in half for the collar, 1 medium red rectangle cut in half for the legs, 2 small red trapezoids for the sleeves, 1 small peach circle cut in half for the hands, and 8 mini ovals for the fingers (actual size will depend on the size of the hands). Here's a look at what your shape Santa will look like before adding the details. \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-833\" title=\"Shape Santa\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shape-Santa.jpg\" alt=\"Santa made from shapes\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eCreate a Santa hat from red construction paper as well as two boots and a thin belt from black construction paper. The next step is to draw a face using markers or craft paint and add the cotton ball detailing. Places to add cotton balls: along the edge and at the tip of the Santa hat, around Santa's mouth creating a mustache and beard, at the edge of the sleeves, along the edge of Santa's coat, and along the hem of the pants. The last step is to add the list (and the finger ovals). 2) The List. Cut a long piece of white bulletin board paper. Script your students names down the page with black permanent marker and attach the list (along with Santa's fingers where they line up with his hands) on the board. 3) The Tree Skirt. Cut a large oval from red construction paper and mount it in the lower right corner of the bulletin board. 4) The Christmas Tree. Create the shape of a Christmas tree using brown bulletin board paper. Cut strips of tissue paper in assorted colors of green then tie a knot in the center of each strip so that it looks like a bow tie. Arrange these \"ties\" on the brown Christmas tree shape and attach it to the board (the tree should overlap the tree skirt so that only half of it can be seen). Add a brown construction paper trunk.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-834\" title=\"Tissue Christmas Tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tissue-Christmas-Tree-e1292951844907.jpg\" alt=\"Green Tissue Paper Christmas Tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e5) The Presents. Create several gift wrapped packages. Consider using actual wrapping paper and ribbon to create packages in various shapes and sizes. For the finishing touch, once the packages have been glued to the tree skirt, add a row of cotton balls around the edge of the tree skirt and you're set!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile this bulletin board might take some extra work, it looks great and will add a festive touch to your classroom decor! Do you think it's worth it to spend some extra time on intricate decorations during the holidays or prefer more simple solutions (...because you're busy enough!)? Share your thoughts below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100680729,"sku":"A1066","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Hes-Making-His-List.jpg?v=1522781674"},{"product_id":"penguins-on-parade-a1071","title":"Penguins On Parade Winter Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Penguin-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Penguin Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stacycakes\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003efantastic\u003c\/em\u003e penguin-themed bulletin board was designed by preschool teacher \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stacycakes\/2186768336\/in\/photostream\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStacy Antonelle\u003c\/a\u003e. The foil background provides a bit of glitz and glam to a dreary winter classroom, while the student-made penguins are just adorable (to say the least!). Throw this board up at the beginning of December and you'll have festive decor for the entire season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePenguin Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAntonelle had her preschoolers create inkblot penguins. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2268\/penguin-inkblot-painting\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHere are the basics\u003c\/a\u003e if you plan to recreate them for your own board! You might also consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese adorable handprint penguins we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cereschildcare.com\/winter.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCeres Childcare \u0026amp; Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Scruncy penguins\" like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/paper_plate_scrunchy_penguin.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActivity Village\u003c\/a\u003e - made from paper plates and art tissue paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate and marker penguins like this cute project from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftjr.com\/preschool-christmas-crafts-paper-plate-penguin\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftJr\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis creative construction paper collage penguin craft we found at Kolcraft's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kolcraft.com\/blog\/tag\/winter-crafts-for-kids\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBaby Matters Blog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePenguins on Parade Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top half of your bulletin board with light blue background paper. Use crinkled sheets of aluminum foil on the lower half of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Penguins on Parade\" - Antonelle scripted the title onto a cute 'wooden' sign, but you could also use traditional trace and cut lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin- or winter-themed bulletin board border or a complementary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Penguins (on Parade). Use your students' adorable crafts. 2) The Snowscape. Add some white and gray snowflake cutouts as well as a few icicles hanging from the top of the board and you're set!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this bulletin board design by Stacy Antonelle is just spectacular - and that it will make a great addition to any classroom! Thanks for visiting us! Be sure to leave us a comment below :)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101336089,"sku":"A1071","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Penguin-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781678"},{"product_id":"were-as-unique-as-snowflakes-winter-bulletin-board-a1073","title":"We're As Unique As Snowflakes Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/full\/Were-As-Unique-As-Snowflakes-Winter-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"We're As Unique As Snowflakes Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Were-As-Unique-As-Snowflakes-Winter-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" alt=\"Motivational Snowflake Winter Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.mrsgiese.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this adorable (and inspirational!) bulletin board on the classroom blog of fifth grade teacher Stephanie Giese and thought - with its uplifting message, its colorful design, and its display of student work\/pictures - it would make a perfect addition to \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e classroom this winter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnowflake Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate traditional snowflake cutouts with folded paper and scissors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign beaded snowflakes from silver chenille stems and an assortment of white, clear, light blue, etc. beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint craft sticks, then arrange and glue them into a snowflake shape. For added fun, coat the snowflakes with fake snow like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/snowflake-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate snowflakes from q-tips, adding a layer of glitter or fake snow to each unique creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAs Unique As Snowflakes Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"We're As Unique As Snowflakes!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a snow- or winter-themed bulletin board trimmer or a complimentary solid color border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' snowflake crafts, adding the child's picture and name as finishing touches. You might also consider adding a few extra simple snowflake cutouts (made from white and gray construction paper) if there's blank space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to know what \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edo to get your classroom ready for winter, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101729305,"sku":"A1073","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Were-As-Unique-As-Snowflakes-Winter-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522781681"},{"product_id":"its-snow-secret-winter-bulletin-board-display-a1074","title":"It's Snow Secret... Winter Classroom Bulletin Board Display","description":"\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-873   \" title=\"It's Snow Secret\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Its-Snow-Secret.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Snowman Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this next winter bulletin board at Colleen Gallagher's free teacher resource, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/snowsecret.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Heart\u003c\/a\u003e, where it was submitted by North Carolina school receptionist Catherine Moore. The three-dimensional snowmen are stellar and the positive message is sure to promote a sense of unity and teamwork in the classroom. It's 'snow' secret...we give this board two thumbs up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"It's Snow Secret...\" Winter Bulletin Board Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with blue background paper. On the bottom third, use scrunched white bulletin board paper to create a snowy landscape (snowscape).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"It's Snow Secret... ___________________!\" (e.g. We Make A Great Team!, Mrs. Nelson's Students Are Brrr-rilliant!, Mrs. Nelson's Class Is The Best!, We're Great Workers!, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create your own icicles border using long strips of fringed aluminum foil or consider using a winter- or icicle-themed bulletin board border from your favorite teacher supplies provider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Snowmen. Use white bulletin board paper to create the bodies of each snowman. Cut three circles for each figure, then crumble up the paper and stuff cotton batting (or wads of paper) between the circles and the board to add a three-dimensional effect to the snowmen. With scraps of construction paper or fabric, create hats, scarves, arms, buttons, and faces for each snowman. 2) The Snowflakes. Create a card stock snowflake template - drawing the figure free hand or finding a black and white clip art image online or through your word processing software. Trace and cut several snowflake cutouts from white and gray construction paper. Optional: add a bit of glitter or fake snow to the cutouts for extra flair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: You might also consider incorporating a bit of fake craft snow in the snowscape background and on the snowmen for added effect!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101860377,"sku":"A1074","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Its-Snow-Secret.jpg?v=1522781681"},{"product_id":"our-class-is-cool-winter-bulletin-board-a1077","title":"Our Class is Cool Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ourclassiscool.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Penguin Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an adorable winter-themed bulletin board that is sure to be a hit in your early childhood classroom! Use it during your unit on winter animals or the arctic, use it to supplement a lesson on shapes, or throw it up as adorable classroom decor - however you decide to use it, the board will brighten your classroom walls and provide your students with a positive message!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePenguin Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWren, teacher at Landmark Preschool and bulletin board idea contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\/boards\/viewerschool\/ourclassiscool.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Teach\u003c\/a\u003e, designed the penguin crafts to help her kiddos review ovals. In fact, the arctic creatures featured on her board - with the exception of their hair bows or bowties - are made entirely from construction paper ovals. Here are some other penguin crafts you might consider using as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInk Blot Penguins. We've featured these once before, but they're just too adorable to pass up! The trick is symmetry - students fold a piece of paper in half creating a crease and add carefully placed blobs of paint to one side of the crease. Refolding the paper, students are then asked to work the paint between the two layers of paper out as well as toward the crease. When the paper is unfolded once more, they'll be astonished to find they've created a penguin shape! {For step-by-step instructions and pictures, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2268\/penguin-inkblot-painting\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart Penguins. Wren had her students practicing ovals, but other shapes work too! Since \u003cstrong\u003eValentine's Day\u003c\/strong\u003e is nearing, try creating penguins from different size hearts. {You can find an example over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-holidays.com\/valentines\/mheartpenguin.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Teach\u003c\/a\u003e!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenguin Glyph. To add in more math concepts and help your students learn how to follow directions, create a penguin glyph for students to use when creating their winter creatures. {Find inspiration and examples at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/penguinsunit.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachingHeart.net\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mathwire.com\/themes\/themepen.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMathwire.com\u003c\/a\u003e!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOur Class is Cool Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a snowy landscape - covering the top two-thirds of the board with dark blue bulletin board paper and using white background paper to create snowy hills and valleys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Our Class is Cool!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snowflake trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Penguins. Use your students' creations! 2) The Snowflakes. Create several snowflake templates from card stock to trace onto white, ivory, and gray construction paper or find a black and white clip art image to print directly onto the paper. Cut out and arrange on the board. Consider adding glitter to the cutouts to make them pop!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102089753,"sku":"A1077","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ourclassiscool.jpg?v=1522781682"},{"product_id":"will-phil-see-his-shadow-groundhog-day-bulletin-board-a1081","title":"\"Will Phil See His Shadow?\" - Groundhog Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Will he see his shadow\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Will-he-see-his-shadow.jpg\" alt=\"February Groundhog Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Christmas countdown is over, it can feel as if there's nothing to look forward to until spring. Help bridge the gap between the winter holidays and spring break with this adorable Groundhog Day themed countdown from Pam, teacher and contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\/boards\/viewerschool\/groundhogsday.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Teach\u003c\/a\u003e's bulletin board page, where upon their arrival back at school students can anticipate the sighting of Punxsutawney Phil on February 2nd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Will Phil See His Shadow?\" Bulletin Board\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 \"Will Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?\" (beginning of the year till Feb. 1st) -after the event, change the title to read \"Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver sparkle border or another complimentary color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e1) The Landscape. Use crumbled art tissue paper in assorted colors to create the sun, several clouds in the sky, and Punxsutawney Phil's mound of dirt. Add a bit of natural (color) raffia to the top of Phil's hole. 2) The Countdown Signs. Create signs to place around Phil's \"home\" - these can be made from construction paper or printed onto computer paper and attached to chenille stems.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\/boards\/viewerschool\/groundhogsday.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/groundhogday2.jpg\" alt=\"groundhog day bulletin board idea details\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: DLTK-Teach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInclude a clock, a countdown sign to be changed every day (i.e. \"Do Not Disturb for ____ More Days!\"), and another sign that reads \"Phil's Hill!\". On February 2nd, the countdown signs will be replaced with a groundhog cutout (since Phil has officially been stirred from his slumber) and a \"Yes\" or \"No\" sign, depending on whether or not Phil has seen his shadow. If the answer is yes, attach a sign that reads, \"That means six more weeks of winter!\". If the answer is no, attach a sign that reads, \"That means spring is coming soon!\". Below is an example of the board after Groundhog Day:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-teach.com\/boards\/viewerschool\/groundhogsday.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/groundhogday3.jpg\" alt=\"groundhog day bulletin board idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: DLTK-Teach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n3) The Extras. Pam also had her students complete a groundhog coloring page which she mounted onto construction paper and placed in the gaps on the bulletin board. You might also consider having your students create small art projects to display on the countdown wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102155289,"sku":"A1081","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Will-he-see-his-shadow.jpg?v=1522781684"},{"product_id":"wishing-for-spring-rainbow-blizzard-display-a1099","title":"Wishing For Spring \"Rainbow Blizzard\" Classroom Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1085 \" title=\"RainbowBlizzardBBMarFav8\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/RainbowBlizzardBBMarFav8.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool March Spring Rainbow Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kinderteacher.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wish the photo quality of this \u003cem\u003evibrant\u003c\/em\u003e bulletin board display was a little clearer, but you can certainly get the gist! Linda Critchell, former kindergarten teacher and creator of the site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderteacher.com\/MarFavIdeas.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderTeacher.com\u003c\/a\u003e, shares this brilliant idea for all those still stuck in the winter blues, but wishing for spring! The rainbow theme also makes it a nice fit for St. Patrick's Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRainbow Blizzard Craft\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board design features a fun poem as well as the colorful snowflakes it inspires! Here are a few ideas for creating vibrant flakes for your display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with large coffee filters and markers. Invite them to color the filter, spritzing it with water and setting it aside to dry when finished. The water will diffuse the color throughout the filter paper providing the perfect base for colorful paper snowflakes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar to the suggestion above, provide students with saturated liquid watercolors and watercolor paper. Have your students paint the entire surface and let dry. The resulting vibrant 'material' will make for excellent paper snowflakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a large paper plate, craft paint in assorted colors, and circular sponge paint brushes. Invite your students to create a crease through the middle of their plate (by folding it in half), then use the sponge brush and paint to decorate one side of the plate. When satisfied, demonstrate how to fold the plate (paint side in), press gently, and peel back to reveal an exact symmetrical print. When the paint has fully dried, refold the plate and use craft scissors to trim a fun edge around the snowflake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students collage card stock snowflake cutouts with small squares of art tissue paper in assorted vibrant colors. Demonstrate how to shape the tissue square around the end of a pencil or roll it into a loose ball to create a fun, textured flake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate sensory snowflake cutouts {like the Easter eggs found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.gummylump.com\/2011\/03\/textured-easter-eggs-sensory-art-kids.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGummyLump.com\u003c\/a\u003e} with chenille stems, colored cotton balls, buttons, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are numerous ways to create colorful snowflakes - just let your creativity be your guide! And, of course, don't miss out on the opportunity to discuss symmetry while creating!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRainbow Blizzard Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinda has graciously put together a March themed idea\/lesson pack for busy teachers like yourself which includes the instructions, banner, etc. for this bulletin board, as well as tons of other educational and fun activities to use during the month of March! Be sure to visit her site for the details and to peruse the projects!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf this bulletin board display doesn't bring a bit of cheer to your classroom, we don't know what will! It may be just what you need to take the edge off those winter blues! As always, thanks for stopping by! We love getting your comments so be sure to drop us a line below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104612889,"sku":"A1099","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/RainbowBlizzardBBMarFav8.jpg?v=1522781698"},{"product_id":"i-like-winter-hot-cocoa-bulletin-board-a1240","title":"\"I Like Winter...\" Hot Cocoa Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3069\" title=\"i-like-winter-because-21234633\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/i-like-winter-because-21234633.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Writing Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.amazing-preschool-activities.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you believe it's almost December?! We feel a little funny switching gears - talking about snow and Christmas when it's not even Thanksgiving yet - but it pays to be prepared! We found this bulletin board idea over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazing-preschool-activities.com\/i-like-winter-because.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmazing Preschool Activities\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a fun transition board\/activity as the winter season draws near!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"I Like Winter\" Hot Cocoa Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your students with a square of colored paper and matching mug handle cutout. Once assembled, provide your students with some decorating inspiration - bring in a selection of your favorite holiday mugs or pull some pictures from the internet to help your kiddos decide what they'd like on their mug. Then get started, providing your students with colorful, patterned craft paper, scissors, glitter, glue, and other craft embellishments. [NOTE: Don't forget the mini marshmallows and wisps of gray \"steam\" for the top!] As the projects dry, have your students brainstorm a list of things they like about winter, selecting their very favorite and penning it onto an index card or specialty paper to display with their mug of hot cocoa!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"I Like Winter\" Hot Cocoa 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 \"I Like Winter Because...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or winter themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' cocoa crafts and finished writing prompts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132006937,"sku":"A1240","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/i-like-winter-because-21234633.jpg?v=1522781858"},{"product_id":"snow-ology-winter-bulletin-board-idea-a1241","title":"Snow-ology - Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3083 \" title=\"Snow-ology\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-ology.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Science and History Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Glyph Girls\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow stinkin' cute is this winter bulletin board {and snowman\/woman glyph crafts} from first grade teacher and creator of the site, \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/glyphgirls.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/Snowmen\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlyph Girls\u003c\/a\u003e, Kelley Smith?! What a fabulously fun way to herald in the season of snow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnow-ology\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind various interesting facts about snow to share with your students...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basics - where it comes from\/how it's formed, the uniqueness of snow crystals, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a little humor if you wish - maybe a funny reminder not to eat yellow snow or how to avoid the cartoon scissor-like-slip-and-fall when encountering slippery patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven bring in a bit of history into it - get stats for the worst snowstorm in your area, bringing in a visual so students can see how high the snow was, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType these various facts up, mount them onto cute patterned scrapbook paper, and display them on the bulletin board - taking time to introduce a new one every day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnow People Glyphs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you could come up with your own, Kelley actually offers her snowman glyph project for a reasonable price at her \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Snowmen-at-Night-Glyph-with-Writing-Options-170481\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachers Pay Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e store! Included in the packet are the patterns and writing activities that go with the bulletin board. How great is that!? We think these projects turned out utterly adorable and can't wait to try them out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnow-ology Winter 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 \"Snow-ology!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e We love the layered border and how Kelley stuck with the black and white tones!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create snow people of your own to decorate the board! Cut large circles\/ovals out of white bulletin board paper, stacking them and using a combination of markers and colored construction paper to add detailing to the cutouts - arms, legs, a face, a hat\/bow, etc. Place the large snow people on the board, add your snow-ology fun facts, and you're set for a fun winter tradition!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132039705,"sku":"A1241","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snow-ology.jpg?v=1522781858"},{"product_id":"if-i-lived-in-a-snow-globe-winter-bulletin-board-idea-a1242","title":"If I Lived in a Snow Globe... - Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3088\" title=\"Snow-Globe-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Globe-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"Writing Winter Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this snow globe bulletin board from Kindergarten teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/snowman-fun.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDeanna Jump\u003c\/a\u003e?! Not only will it provide your classroom with festive seasonal decor, the design also offers fabulous writing and crafting exercises for your kiddos! {...Plus, your students do all the decorating!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIf I Lived in a Snow Globe...\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by inviting your students to finish the writing prompt, \"If I Lived in a Snow Globe...\", crafting fun stories of the things they would do, see, hear, etc. Next, have them select their favorite \"scene\", providing students with light blue construction paper circles and inviting them illustrate it. Be sure to have them use lots of white craft paint and iridescent or silver glitter to create the snowy environment!! Create \"bases\" for the snow globes from black construction paper and have your kiddos write a short sentence describing the scene captured in their snow globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnow Globe Bulletin Board Idea\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 \"If I Lived in a Snow Globe...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' writing prompts\/crafts! If you have room, consider creating a giant snow globe with light blue and black bulletin board paper, drawing your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e scene in the globe!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132138009,"sku":"A1242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snow-Globe-BBI.jpg?v=1522781858"},{"product_id":"dont-feed-the-reindeer-christmas-door-display-a1243","title":"\"Don't Feed the Reindeer!\" - Christmas Classroom Door Decoration Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3093 \" title=\"Reindeer-Stable-Christmas-Door-Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Reindeer-Stable-Christmas-Door-Display.jpg\" alt=\"Early Childhood Christmas Door Display Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.ironcountymcf.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOk, so we weren't going to post any Christmas bulletin boards until \u003cem\u003eafter\u003c\/em\u003e Thanksgiving, \u003cem\u003eBUT\u003c\/em\u003e we ran across this fabulously adorable reindeer door display on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/90775748708771559\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePinterest\u003c\/a\u003e and couldn't hold out! Created as part of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironcountymcf.com\/doorcontest.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIron County Medical Care Facility's\u003c\/a\u003e holiday door decorating contest, we thought it would make a great addition to \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom this Christmas - it's humorous, festive, and sure to brighten the hallway!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDon't Feed the Reindeer Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: Cover the top third of the door with green bulletin board paper and the bottom two-thirds with red bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"Reindeer Stable...DON'T Feed Reindeer!\" - We just \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e how the original creator has one of the reindeer covering up the \"DON'T\" on the sign - making it read, \"Feed Reindeer\"! Either create the signs using your computer or paint them onto pieces of white bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder: None needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: 1) The Stable Door. Cut long strip of white bulletin board paper, adding a border to the red background paper to make it look like a barn door. Use the strips to add an \"X\" in the middle as well. 2) The Stable Plaque. We love how the original design makes it look like sticks have been tied together to create the plaque. Cut skinny, uneven strips of brown construction paper or bulletin board paper, fitting them around a scrap of white bulletin board paper {or your computer printout of the sign text} to create the plaque. As a finishing touch, draw and cut \"X\" shapes from tan construction paper {using black marker to trace them} and place them at the intersection of each \"stick\" to make it look like they're roped together. 3) The Reindeer. Freehand the reindeer heads onto brown bulletin board paper {they look like large squash!}, adding circle eyes and noses. Again, we love how the original design has the middle reindeer, who is covering up the sign, looking \"innocently\" off to the side. Create the body of the middle reindeer - using the head to determine where the \"shoulders\" should be and then basically cutting out an \"X\" shape for the crossed legs. Add antlers - drawing them freehand or finding a template online to trace and cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132301849,"sku":"A1243","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Reindeer-Stable-Christmas-Door-Display.jpg?v=1522781859"},{"product_id":"have-a-ball-christmas-bulletin-board-idea-a1244","title":"\"Have a Ball...\" - Christmas Ornaments Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3097 \" title=\"Christmas Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Early Childhood Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: twothingsincommon.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a festive twist to your decorations while keeping classroom displays relevant to your lessons with a fun ornament board like this one created by Jami, fourth grade teacher and guest writer at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/twothingsincommon.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/teacher-tips-on-snow-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTwo Things in Common\u003c\/a\u003e. With its simple design, it can be customized to fit any unit or concept and the ornaments can display teacher designed facts\/diagrams or student created information {done as part of a review exercise}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it works fabulously as a review\/information bulletin board, you might also consider...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the board to keep track of your kiddos holiday reading accomplishments {i.e. every time they read a book, they get to add a sparkly sticker or gem to their ornament} - \"Reading is a Ball!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigning a personalized ornament for each student, including a picture and a nice message from the teacher - \"You're A Ball To Have in Class!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdating your student helper bulletin board for the Christmas season - \"We Have A Ball Helping Out!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfusing your behavior management bulletin board with a festive theme - \"We're Having A Ball Being Good!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChristmas Ornament 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 Select a title based on your intended use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut circle ornaments {or include various shapes as desired} from card stock in assorted colors. From a variety of sparkly\/colorful ribbon, cut a piece of ribbon for each ornament, being sure to cut them at different lengths. Arrange the ribbon on the board, attaching the pieces to the top of the bulletin board and adding an ornament cutout at the end of each piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132531225,"sku":"A1244","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781860"},{"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":"nativity-scene-mural-christmas-bulletin-board-idea-a1247","title":"Nativity Scene Mural - Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3117 \" title=\"Nativity-Scene-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Nativity-Scene-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Nativity Scene Mural and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | Jo Place\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this awesome nativity scene bulletin board while perusing Pinterest - it comes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/justusthree\/2096983925\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJo Place\u003c\/a\u003e and her awesome kiddos! We love the mix of textures, colors, and the fact that it offers a collaborative project for your students to work on leading up to Christmas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNativity Mural Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with the royal blue bulletin board paper then, using scissors, cut a large sloping piece of natural butcher paper {leaving the top edge uneven} to create a mountain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Unto Us A Child Is Born!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide your kiddos with paper of different colors, patterns, textures, etc. and have them create the nativity elements - the town of Bethlehem, the stable, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the wisemen and their camels, the host of angels, and the shepherds with their flock. This is a fun way to get your students involved and tap into their creativity!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132957209,"sku":"A1247","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Nativity-Scene-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781863"},{"product_id":"twas-the-night-before-christmas-holiday-bulletin-board-a1248","title":"T'was the Night Before Christmas - Holiday Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3121  \" title=\"Christmas-Poetry-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3093596627_75516302cf_o.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Literacy and Poetry Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | mtsofan\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love bulletin boards that are inspired by children's literature and poetry. This design, based on the popular poem by Clement Clarke Moore, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT'was the Night Before Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a great mixture of teacher and student created elements! John, pastor and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fishingdeeper.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFishing Deeper Water\u003c\/a\u003e, featured this in his \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mtsofan\/3093596627\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlickr\u003c\/a\u003e photostream and we think it would make a great addition to your classroom decorations this holiday season!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eT'was the Night Before Christmas 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 \"The Children Were Nestled All Snug in Their Bed...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Bed Frame. Create headboards from brown bulletin board paper, adding a rectangle \"frame\" underneath. Either freehand the shapes or find a clip art image online to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system. 2) The Quilt. Create \"quilts\" for the beds by cutting assorted colors of bulletin board paper into large strips and pasting them together. Add fun colored cutouts to the stripes {perhaps including a patterning lesson for the kiddos} and mount them on the \"frames\". 3) The Pillows. Stuff large pieces of white bulletin board paper with crumpled newspaper, cotton, or another material so they look like pillows and place them at the top of the beds. 4) The Children. Provide each of your students with a paper plate, inviting them to decorate it to look like their head. Mount these on the pillows to complete the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133186585,"sku":"A1248","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3093596627_75516302cf_o.jpg?v=1522781864"},{"product_id":"christmas-gingerbread-village-light-up-holiday-display-a1249","title":"Light-Up Gingerbread Village -  Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Gingerbread-Village-Christmas-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Light-Up Gingerbread Village Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-Village-Christmas-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" alt=\"Student Craft Winter and Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | Nienke Krook\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this 3D holiday display from Nienke Krook, teacher and creator of the blog, Red Colander. We found the design in her Flickr photostream and thought it would be a great way to brighten up \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGingerbread Houses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does the board offer colorful decoration, it also provides your students with the opportunity to craft some fun and imaginative gingerbread houses. To start, have each student bring in a small recycled box {i.e. cracker box size} and use a marker to plan out windows, the door, and the roof. Have a parent volunteer or classroom helper use scissors or an X-acto craft knife to cut out the box design, then arm your kiddos with construction paper, art tissue paper, stickers, glitter glue pens, scraps of aluminum foil, fabric\/felt remnants, and other craft embellishments to decorate their gingerbread houses!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: We found a fun way to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2255\/homemade-christmas-cards\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003edecorate gingerbread houses\u003c\/a\u003e using colorful office labels - check it out! And don't forget to take a look at some of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-9673\/gingerbread-house-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003erecommended products\u003c\/a\u003e for this craft!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChristmas Gingerbread Village\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a mountain snowscape - covering the top third of the bulletin board with royal blue background paper and the bottom two-thirds with white bulletin board paper {shaping the top of the white paper with scissors to look like uneven mountain peaks}. Add cotton batting for a fun 3D snowscape, if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Season's Greetings!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter themed trimmer or solid metallic border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Gingerbread Houses. Use your students' crafts, stringing strands of white Christmas lights through and between them to create a glowing Christmas village! 2) The Trees. Cut small, medium, and large triangles from different shades of green construction paper, using these to create tiered \"evergreen\" trees. Decorate the trees with scraps of construction paper in assorted colors, glitter glue pens, stickers, etc. and arrange them around the board. You might also create trees from other shapes - like these circle trees from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/holiday\/christmas\/easy-family-get-together-food--crafts--more\/?page=3\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eParents.com\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133547033,"sku":"A1249","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-Village-Christmas-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522781867"},{"product_id":"having-some-reindeer-fun-christmas-bulletin-board-idea-a1250","title":"Having Some Reindeer Fun! - Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3144\" title=\"Reindeer fun bulletin board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Reindeer-fun-bulletin-board.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Rudolph Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littleilluminations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holiday season is a great time for fun, student created bulletin boards! We found this adorable design over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littleilluminations.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/holiday-bulletin-boards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Illuminations\u003c\/a\u003e, blog created by early childhood teacher, Ayn Colsh, and think it would make a fun hallway\/door decoration for Christmas. Not only does it provide a fun snowy day craft for your kiddos, it's sure to be enjoyed by parents, peers, and others who venture down the hallway!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHand Print Rudolf Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart by having a photo shoot with your kiddos, taking head shots of each of your students. Do this several days in advance so that you have time to get prints made and have them ready for assembly. A 4\" x 6\" print would probably work best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, providing students with sheets of white card stock, brown craft paint in shallow dishes, and paint brushes - have your kiddos help each other paint their entire hand and create prints on the card stock {both left and right hands}. Setting the prints aside to dry {and taking a trip to the bathroom or classroom sink to wash up}, invite students to cut out their head shot and paste a glittery red craft pom pom to their nose. By this time, the hand prints should be dry for students to cut out and glue to their photo to create \"antlers\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYour students will love seeing themselves dressed up like Rudolph!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eReindeer Fun 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 \"Having Some Reindeer Fun!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas themed trimmer or fun pattern border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' Rudolph crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133809177,"sku":"A1250","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Reindeer-fun-bulletin-board.jpg?v=1522781868"},{"product_id":"stocking-stuffers-christmas-bulletin-board-idea-a1251","title":"Stocking Stuffers - Classroom Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3155\" title=\"finals_stocking_stuffers\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/finals_stocking_stuffers.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas High School Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.reslife.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulletin board was featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.reslife.net\/html\/bboard_1208a.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eReslife.net\u003c\/a\u003e, created for a college dorm by resident assistant, LaShae’ Birt. While it works great for the older crowd, we think it can be adapted to fit \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e classroom this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaShae’ 'stuffed' the stockings with tips and tricks to help students prepare for final exams. This would work great in a high school setting - preparing for exams, standardized tests, even preparing for college! It could also work for the younger set. Use the design to help you update your classroom helpers board. Create an interactive attendance board where students move their name cutouts to a stocking. There are tons of possibilities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStocking Stuffers 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 \"_____________ [Final Exam, College Prep, etc.] Stocking Stuffers!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create stocking cutouts from red card stock or construction paper arranging them around the bulletin board and adding cotton balls to the top for a fun effect. Use paper scraps, glitter glue pens, and other craft embellishments to decorate the stockings {optional}. Find candy cane, ornament, and\/or gingerbread men templates online, printing them onto colored card stock and using permanent markers to script your list of tips \u0026amp; tricks, student names, etc. onto them. If creating movable parts - attach the cutouts to the bulletin board with adhesive magnet strips, Velcro dots, or another fastener that allows the pieces to be moved around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134005785,"sku":"A1251","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/finals_stocking_stuffers.jpg?v=1522781869"},{"product_id":"grinch-inspired-christmas-bulletin-board-a1252","title":"Grinch Inspired Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3158 \" title=\"grinch\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/grinch.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Early Childhood Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.clayton.k12.ga.us | Judy Serritella\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no denying this display from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.clayton.k12.ga.us\/edusvc\/instruct\/bulletinboards\/holidaysandseasons.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJudy Serritella\u003c\/a\u003e at Lovejoy High School grabs your attention! With the bold red and white stripes, the cutesy Christmas lights border, and a favorite Christmas character, this board would make a great decorative addition to any early childhood classroom this holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGrinch Inspired Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire bulletin board with white background paper. Using scissors, cut wide strips of red bulletin board paper, mounting them onto the board to create \"stripes\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Hope Your Christmas is Grinch Free!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut Christmas light bulbs from card stock, attaching them to a piece of thin black ribbon or a long strip of black bulletin board paper and arranging them around the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Free hand a Christmas tree shape onto green bulletin board paper and attach it to the center of the bulletin board. Since her focus was on the book and movie, Judy decorated the tree with pictures of book jackets, but you could also create card stock ornaments, lights, and garlands to put on the tree. 2) The Presents. Cut various shaped packages from wrapping paper! Add ribbon and place at the bottom of the tree. 3) The Grinch. All you see is the Grinch's arm, so begin by creating the hand from green construction paper {find an image online to trace or copy} and the arm of a Santa suit from red and white construction paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134038553,"sku":"A1252","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/grinch.jpg?v=1522781870"},{"product_id":"winter-snowman-incentive-bulletin-board-a1253","title":"Winter Snowman Incentive Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3163   \" title=\"Snowman-Contest\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snowman-Contest.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Snowman Behavior Management Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: csdlibraries.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudent thrive when they have clear cut and visible goals that they can work towards. Used before or after the holidays, this fun winter incentive board featured at CSD Libraries Blog {created by Butler Elementary's library media specialist, Debbie Tyler} is a great way to get your kiddos excited about classroom happenings... and maybe even inspire a bit of a contest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eQuietest Snowman Contest\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDebbie and her fellow library media specialists used the board to encourage positive library behavior. On their visits to the library for four weeks, each class would be carefully observed to see if they followed all the rules and were on their best behavior. If they succeeded, their class earned a snowman piece, which was displayed proudly on the board. At the end of the four weeks, those classes that earned all of their snowman pieces, received a prize!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDebbie commented that the kids loved seeing their snowman \"grow\" each week! We also think it's a fun way to spur friendly competition between classes {or classmates}. Great for encouraging positive behavior in the classroom, you could also use it for...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccelerated reader programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra credit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomework completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd any other things you can come up with!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWinter Incentive 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 \"Quietest Snowman Contest!\", \"Our Snowmen Are Bookworms!\", \"Hardworking Snowmen!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter themed border or complimentary solid black trimmer. To add a bit of visual interest, Debbie also added a fun sparkly white Christmas garland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using white card stock, create a snowman cutout for each student. To make building easier, Debbie made sure each snowman was comprised of four distinct pieces - the three circles that make up the body as well as the hat. She pre-decorated each head circle with eyes, carrot nose, and mouth, and each \"torso\" with a scarf, buttons, and arms using construction paper in various colors. To give students an idea of what they're working for, create a large snowman from white bulletin board paper, decorating it with construction paper to match the smaller cutouts. Arrange the large snowman in the center of the bulletin board and add small white \"snow drifts\" labeled with student names around the bulletin board. As students earn their pieces {for good behavior, for reaching their weekly reading goal, etc.}, their snowman will be built on the drift with their name!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134169625,"sku":"A1253","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snowman-Contest.jpg?v=1522781870"},{"product_id":"family-matters-most-christmas-bulletin-board-a1255","title":"Family Matters Most - Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/Family-Matters-Most-Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Bulletin Board: Family Matters More Than Presents On Christmas\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Family-Matters-Most-Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Family Matters Most Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we {attempt to} slow down during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, we are reminded of the blessing of our family. Invite your kiddos to reflect on the love and support they get from family members with this adorable activity and bulletin board idea from Kathleen of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/santa-and-his-reindeer.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePresents\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a piece of red or green construction paper. Invite them to fold it in half and decorate the front to look like a present, using scraps of ribbon and construction paper as well as other craft materials\/embellishments - glitter glue pens, art tissue paper, craft poms, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the present, have students draw a picture of their family and pen or paste the caption, \u003cem\u003e\"This is my family. They fill my heart with love.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFamily Matters Most Christmas 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 \"Gifts and presents can make us boast, but family is what matters most!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a solid red wavy trimmer around the board, adding poinsettia flowers made from red and yellow construction paper for some visual interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' present crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134530073,"sku":"A1255","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Family-Matters-Most-Christmas-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781872"},{"product_id":"tis-the-season-christmas-bulletin-board-a1256","title":"T'is The Season! - Christmas Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3185 \" title=\"Christmas-Tree-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Tree-Bulletin-Board-e1323972901527.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree Preschool Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.brilliantbeginningspreschoolutah.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiss. Morgan over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.brilliantbeginningspreschoolutah.com\/2011\/12\/december-bulletin-board-christmas-tree.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrilliant Beginnings Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e had her students pitch in and help create their colorful classroom Christmas tree display - and we think it turned out great! It certainly won't take long to create and it's super festive, making it the perfect decoration for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom this busy holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGlitter Ornaments\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with festive construction paper {various shades of red and green and\/or patterned paper, if desired} as well as a pair of scissors, inviting them to cut out an ornament shape - a circle, an oval, a teardrop, etc. Next, using glitter glue pens, scraps of colored\/patterned craft paper, and any other supplies you wish to include, have your students decorate their ornament cutouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eT'is the Season Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"T'is The Season!\", \"Happy Holidays!\", \"Holiday Greetings!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder: Holiday themed trimmer or complimentary solid color printed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: 1) The Tree. Instead of using the patented evergreen tree, Miss. Morgan and her students adapted their Thanksgiving tree {a bare winter tree} into a decorative masterpiece. Create your own by drawing or tracing the image of a tree trunk and bare branches onto a large piece of brown bulletin board paper. Mount in the center of the bulletin board space. 2) The Ornaments. Add your students' colorful creations, rounding out the collections with a yellow construction paper star at the top. 3) The Presents. Create several packages to set under the Christmas tree using red, white, and green construction paper. Or, consider using actual wrapping paper squares, ribbon, and bows!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734134824985,"sku":"A1256","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Tree-Bulletin-Board-e1323972901527.jpg?v=1522781874"},{"product_id":"santa-classroom-helpers-positive-behavior-management-board-a1258","title":"Santa Classroom Helpers \u0026 Positive Behavior Management Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3202\" title=\"Santa-Behavior-Incentive-Door\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Santa-Behavior-Incentive-Door.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Elementary Behavior Management Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: krazyforkindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you refresh your classroom helper and behavior management bulletin boards with festive decorations for the holidays? If you do, here's an adorable Santa themed door design from Suzan at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/krazyforkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/december-math-stations.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKrazy for Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e that offers a fun twist... and a great economics lesson!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHe Knows If You've Been Bad or Good\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach day, students are invited to earn \"Santa bucks\" by completing all assigned classroom duties, following classroom rules, helping their classmates, and the like. Once all students have left for the day, Suzan tallies the amount of \"pay\" each student has earned that day and places it in their goody bag on the display. At the end of the season, she sets up a \"Santa Shop\" where students can turn in the monies they've earned for treats and trinkets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think this is a great way to inspire your kiddos to take their duties in the classroom seriously, reward positive behavior, and teach students how an economy works {i.e. we trade our time for money\/something of value, then trade these for things we need\/want}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSanta Classroom Helper \u0026amp; Behavior Management 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 \"He Knows If You've Been Bad or Good!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas themed trimmer or complimentary solid color printed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e1) The Santa. For an easy decoration, print a coloring page of Santa's head, using markers to color it in and add cotton balls to his beard for some visual interest. 2) The Bags. Purchase inexpensive holiday treat bags from your local craft store {or Walmart!}, scripting a student's name onto each. 3) The Santa Bucks. Use word processing software to create your own \"Santa bucks\" like these at Diva Girl Parties and Stuff...\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3197\" title=\"santabucks\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/santabucks.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Behavior Management System and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.diva-girl-parties-and-stuff.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n...or you could draw your own, copying the \"money\" onto brightly colored card stock. 4) The Snowflakes. Decorate the empty space on the board with snowflakes cut from white card stock - either find snowflake templates online to print and cut or fold and cut your own designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135119897,"sku":"A1258","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Santa-Behavior-Incentive-Door.jpg?v=1522781876"},{"product_id":"stained-glass-winter-tree-bulletin-board-a1259","title":"Stained Glass Winter Tree Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3208\" title=\"Stained-Glass-Trees\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Stained-Glass-Trees.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pamsdrawingboard.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful stained glass trees from Pam at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pamsdrawingboard.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/stained-glass-trees.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBack To The Drawing Board\u003c\/a\u003e were originally designed as part of a greeting card, but we think if you enlarge the scene, it could make a fabulous winter bulletin board design for your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStained Glass Winter Tree Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top third of the bulletin board with sky blue background paper and the bottoms two-thirds with white bulletin board paper to create a 'snow-scape'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Winter is SNOW Much Fun!\", \"We Love Winter!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or winter themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Trees. Collage large squares of art tissue paper in assorted colors onto white background paper, cutting large triangle shaped trees from the colorful paper after it dries. Arrange the cutouts around the board, using black marker to draw branches and create \"grass\" at the bases of the trees. 2) The Snowflakes. Use a circle paper punch to create \"snowflakes\" from white card stock {or use a paint program on your computer to print circles and cut them out} and add them to the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135382041,"sku":"A1259","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Stained-Glass-Trees.jpg?v=1522781878"},{"product_id":"launching-a-colorful-new-year-a1260","title":"Launching A Colorful New Year!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bulletin board idea from Mrs. Drake of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hummingbirded.com\/bulletin-boards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHummingbird Educational Resources\u003c\/a\u003e would work well for both a back-to-school or New Years theme! We love opportunities for displaying student photos and the clusters of actual balloons make for a fabulous 3D effect!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBalloon Photo Shoot\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang a piece of sky blue bulletin board paper as a backdrop, then take pictures of your student as they pretend to be lifted into the air by the large bunch of balloons they're holding onto. Print 4\" x 6\" prints of the pictures {cropping if necessary} to use when decorating your board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLaunching A Colorful New Year\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Launching A Colorful New Year!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Sky. Create clouds from white bulletin board paper or card stock, arranging these around the bulletin board. 2) The Balloons. Position all of the printed pictures around the board, using a black marker or pieces of black yarn to create the bunch of balloon strings each student is holding on to. Inflate regular party balloons {so that they have a diameter of about 2\" or so}, clustering them above the strings\/pictures to make it look like the kiddos are 'flying away'!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e[NOTE: We don't yet have a picture of this bulletin board, but we're working on it!]\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135545881,"sku":"A1260","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"snow-many-helpers-winter-bulletin-board-idea-a1261","title":"Snow Many Helpers! - Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3224\" title=\"Winter-Snowflake-Helper-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Winter-Snowflake-Helper-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Classroom Helpers Classroom Management Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to update your classroom helpers board for winter? Here's a cute snowflake design that's super simple and perfect for the season!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnow Many Helpers 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 \"Snow Many Helpers!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter snowflake bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find a simple snowflake clip art image online, using your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace the shape onto a piece of white bulletin board paper. Arrange the large snowflake in the center of the bulletin board. Use a black marker and white card stock or your computer to create classroom job labels, adding a label to each point on the snowflake cutout. Make or purchase smaller snowflake cutouts, scripting each students' name onto one of the shapes. To assign classroom responsibilities, simply place the snowflakes with student names by the appropriate point\/job label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734135939097,"sku":"A1261","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Winter-Snowflake-Helper-BBI.jpg?v=1522781881"},{"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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We love the mix of animal prints, vibrant colors, and cutesy homemade elements!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWild About Winter 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 \"Wild About Winter!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered complimentary solid color trimmers in vibrant colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Snow People. Cut two large ovals and two large circles from white bulletin board paper. Use these as the base of the snow people. Then, using papers in various animal prints\/colors, create arms, legs, mittens, boots, socks, scarves, buttons, etc. 2) The Jungle Accents. Create large palm leaves from green bulletin board paper, arranging these at the top of the board. 3) The Snow. 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We think her Valentine snowman is great, and all she had to do was add a heart and a cutesy little poem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eValentine Snowman Bulletin Board\u003c\/h2\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 Visit teachertime123 to get a copy of the poem! Script the rhyme onto a piece of poster board or use your computer to create and print a poster of the poem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a solid or patterned border in a complimentary color or a Valentine's Day themed border!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your students help you fold and cut snowflakes from white drawing or printer paper. Use these unique cutouts to form the snowman. From construction paper of various colors {or scraps of background paper for larger items}, create a hat, scarf, and gloves, as well as a face for the snowman. Finally {and simply!}, to give it a Valentine 'flair', add a heart cutout to the snowman's chest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137249817,"sku":"A1271","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentine-Snowman.jpg?v=1522781889"},{"product_id":"gold-medal-birthdays-olympics-themed-birthday-wall-a1358","title":"Gold Medal Birthdays - Olympics Themed Birthday Wall","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4048\" title=\"Gold-Medal-Birthdays\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gold-Medal-Birthdays.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Olympics and Sports Themed Birthday Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: birthdaybulletinboard.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimenting an Olympics\/sports theme, this birthday display from Cheryl over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/birthdaybulletinboard.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/winter-olympics.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBirthday Bulletin Board Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e offers a simple, yet colorful way to celebrate the stars in your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGold Medal Birthdays\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 \"Gold Medal Birthdays!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Olympic Rings. Cut ring shapes from scraps of blue, yellow, black, green, and red background paper - we suggest tracing serving bowls or household buckets - attaching the rings, in sequence, to the middle of the board. 2) The Olympic Gold Medals. Cut medium circles from yellow construction paper or gold scrapbook paper, writing student names and birthdays on the front of each. Finally, cut lengths of red, white, and blue striped ribbon, tying a length to each medal and arrange them around the rings on the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152912921,"sku":"A1358","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gold-Medal-Birthdays.jpg?v=1522781985"},{"product_id":"growing-students-with-deep-roots-back-to-school-fall-themed-bulletin-board-a1455","title":"Growing Students with Deep Roots! - Back-To-School Fall Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4692\" title=\"IMG_1661\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1661.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Spring Inspirational Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: itsacreativejourney.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow gorgeous is this tree?! Searching for fall themed bulletin boards, we stumbled across this display created by Brenda over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/itsacreativejourney.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/elementary-school-bulletin-boards.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIt's a Creative Journey\u003c\/a\u003e and were excited to pass it along! Here's what we love about it... First, the display can grow and change with the seasons {i.e. the bulletin board can be left up throughout the year if desired!} and second, each tree branch features one of the school's core values creating a positive reminder for students and parents throughout the entire year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal changes...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you decide to leave the display up throughout the year, you can have fun updating it for each of the seasons!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored leaves and acorns for fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton batting 'snow' for winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColorful blossoms or birds\/bird houses for spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen foliage for summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGrowing Students with Deep Roots\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two thirds of the board with light blue bulletin board paper and the bottom third with green paper shaped to look like grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Growing Students with Deep Roots!\"\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 Draw or trace a large tree shape either directly onto the bulletin board, using black and purple craft paint to fill it in, or onto black bulletin board paper to cut out and attach to the board. Use letter stickers or white craft paint to add your own classroom values to the tree branches and then decorate the tree with seasonal accents!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159990809,"sku":"A1455","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_1661.jpg?v=1522782027"},{"product_id":"our-favorite-christmas-displays-of-2011-a1535","title":"Our Favorite Christmas Displays of 2011","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs it too early to start thinking about Christmas? Normally I would say, \"\u003cem\u003eMost definitely yes! Good Pete, it's not even Thanksgiving yet!\u003c\/em\u003e\" However, we have it on good authority that, while the holidays seem to fly by for those of us \u003cem\u003eoutside\u003c\/em\u003e the classroom, in \"teacher time\" they go by in warp speed! So, to kick-off the season, we thought we'd revisit some of our favorite designs from last year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5609\" alt=\"Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dont-Feed-the-Reindeer.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.ironcountymcf.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ironcountymcf.com\/doorcontest.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIron Country Medical Care Facility\u003c\/a\u003e is still one of the cutest and most creative door displays we've seen! Won't your kiddos - who are we kidding, everyone! - get a kick out of this design? Not only is it colorful and festive, it really does offer a unique and humorous way to bring some holiday cheer to the classroom! You can find the full post here -\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1243\/dont-feed-the-reindeer-christmas-door-display\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDon't Feed the Reindeer!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5610\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Village.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | Nienke Krook\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board created by Nienke Krook of Red Colander shows how, with the simple addition of twinkle lights, your Christmas display can go from beautiful to spectacular! It definitely brightens the classroom {literally and figuratively}! Check out the full post here -\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1249\/christmas-gingerbread-village-light-up-holiday-display\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChristmas Gingerbread Village\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5611\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/08-large.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.hshsl.umaryland.edu\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas and recycling don't normally go hand in hand, but this fun board created for a contest help by The University of Maryland Library is sure to get your kiddos' attention and provide a great opportunity for reminding your students to take care of our earth and show them that everyday items can be repurposed - it just takes a little imagination! See the full post here -\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1254\/holidays-recycled-christmas-door-display\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHolidays Recycled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHopefully these designs help to get the creative juices flowing! If you need more inspiration, check out our 'Christmas' and 'Winter' categories and, of course, we'll continue our search for more fabulous designs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167035929,"sku":"A1535","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dont-Feed-the-Reindeer.jpg?v=1522782070"},{"product_id":"oh-deer-christmas-bulletin-board-a1536","title":"Oh Deer! - Christmas Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5618\" title=\"Oh Deer!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Oh-Deer.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Christmas Door Decoration and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Megan Sims\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow utterly cute is this holiday door display created by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/211950726183393209\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMegan Sims\u003c\/a\u003e for her kiddo's second grade classroom?! Humorous, colorful, and festive, this would make an adorable addition to your winter and\/or Christmas decor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOh Deer! Happy Holidays!\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 \"Oh Deer! Happy Holidays!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. However, a simple solid color trimmer or holiday themed border could offer a great addition to the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Reindeer. We're assuming that Megan used a personal cutting machine to create the cute cutout. If you don't -have access to such a machine, here's how we would go about creating it. Cut a large teardrop shape from brown background paper to create the body. For the legs, cut four long strips of brown paper, attaching them to the body cutout and adding hooves - four trapezoids, with a small 'accent' triangle cut out of the bottom, cut from black construction paper. As for the head, we would suggest freehanding the shape onto brown bulletin board paper or finding a clip art image online to enlarge, trace onto paper, cut and assemble. {You can find a similar look with this cutesy reindeer sale poster template we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stocklayouts.com\/Templates\/Sale-Poster\/Reindeer-Snowflakes-Sale-Poster-Template-Design-XX1121301.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStock Layouts\u003c\/a\u003e.} Use black construction paper to create the antlers, black and white construction paper for the eye detailing, and red construction paper to create the reindeer's nose. To finish off the reindeer accent, add construction paper accents - a tail, patches of white 'fur' for the tail and neck, a red and yellow bell collar, etc. 2) The Christmas Accents. Add a string of colored Christmas lights and string ornament cutouts through the reindeer's antlers to complete the holiday theme!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167265305,"sku":"A1536","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Oh-Deer.jpg?v=1522782072"},{"product_id":"the-best-way-to-spread-holiday-cheer-elf-inspired-holiday-bulletin-board-a1537","title":"The Best Way To Spread Holiday Cheer - Elf Inspired Holiday Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5625\" title=\"blog elf_thumb[11]\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/blog-elf_thumb11.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Music Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mudpiestudio.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLori of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mudpiestudio.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/the-best-way-to-spread-holiday-cheer.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMud Pie Studio\u003c\/a\u003e recently submitted this bulletin board design that she \u003cem\u003epainted\u003c\/em\u003e to spruce up the hallways for the holidays! Isn't it lovely? Inspired by the popular Christmas movie, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eElf\u003c\/span\u003e, the board serves a dual-purpose; first, as a gift to show the music teachers at their school how much they are appreciated by the PTA and second, as a promotion for the school-wide holiday program that's coming up in December. Well crafted and super festive, we think this would make a fun addition to your holiday classroom decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Best Way To Spread Holiday Cheer\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 \"The Best Way To Spread Joy \u0026amp; Cheer Is Singing Loud For All To Hear!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holiday themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're not feeling as artsy as Lori, we suggest using the poster that inspired the bulletin board design {see the original poster design at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/clawsondesigns.com\/holidayproducts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClawson Designs\u003c\/a\u003e} and your classroom projector system - enlarging and tracing the elf image onto the background paper, then using craft paint to color it in!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167429145,"sku":"A1537","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/blog-elf_thumb11.jpg?v=1522782073"},{"product_id":"gorgeous-gingerbread-house-classroom-display-a1538","title":"Gorgeous Gingerbread House Classroom Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5639\" title=\"Gingerbread-House-Door-Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gingerbread-House-Door-Display.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Gingerbread Door Display and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Beth Vinson Wood\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday! Can you believe there are only 28 more days until Christmas?! If you're changing out your turkey decorations in favor of something more wintry, we recommend checking out this gorgeous gingerbread house door display created by kindergarten teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/96264510755930235\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBeth Vinson Wood\u003c\/a\u003e! With it's vibrant colors, cutesy candy motif, and intricate detailing, you're guaranteed to have the best door design in the building! {Plus, can you imagine how magical it will be for your kiddos?!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eColorful Gingerbread House Decoration\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Gingerbread House\u003c\/em\u003e. Cut two long strips of brown bulletin board paper. We suggest measuring your door frame to figure out the length you'll need. {They'll need to be about a foot taller than the door frame, so measure the frame from floor to top and add a about 12-inches to your measurement.}  Attach the strips side by side (vertically), about a foot above the door frame, and allow them to drape all the way to the floor. Cut an arched hole in the center to expose the door and add visual interest by using your scissors to shape the outside edges of the paper as well. {Beth added a bit of a curve to the gingerbread house cutout.} Cut a long strip of pink bulletin board paper, using scissors to cut the strip of paper into a trapezoid and scallop the bottom edge. Attach the shape to the top of the gingerbread house to create the roof. Use craft paint or paper to add detailing as desired. To create the windows, cut arched window shapes from black bulletin board paper, tracing the same shape onto natural butcher paper in order to draw and cut window grids, and mirroring the roof by adding a similar pink trapezoid with scalloped bottom edge to create a decorative 'awning'. The last step in creating the gingerbread house is to cover the door with natural butcher paper and create the candy cane archway from white bulletin board paper. After the fact, there doesn't seem to be a super easy way to create the candy cane archway. We do recommend, however, when cutting the arched doorway from the brown paper, that you draw it on first and cut it out in one piece. That way, when it comes to creating the candy cane archway, you have a guide to work off of. You can trace the shape onto white bulletin board paper then use your judgement to create candy canes that will fit the size and shape of the door. Once drawn and cut, all you'll need to do is add stripes with red marker or craft paint!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Gingerbread People\u003c\/em\u003e. Freehand or find gingerbread shapes online to enlarge and trace onto brown bulletin board paper using your classroom projector system. Decorate the cutouts with construction paper accents - holly berries and leaves for bow ties, simple green and red circles for buttons, etc. Create two gingerbread cutouts and attach on either side of the gingerbread house door display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Candy Accents\u003c\/em\u003e. Aren't the candies just adorable?! Cut small, medium, and large size circles from construction paper in assorted colors. {You'll need two circles of the same size for each candy so plan accordingly.} To create the candies, cut a design out of one of the circles - i.e. a starburst, a swirl, etc. - and mount it on top of the second circle. Finish the cutouts off with striped construction paper candy sticks and add the candies to the display! {We love how Beth created small candy cutouts and added them to the door along with the names of her students!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Assorted Wintry Accents\u003c\/em\u003e. The evergreen tree, cut from green bulletin board paper, adds a lovely pop of rich color and is perfect for the wintry scene. Additionally, the paper snowflake cutouts attached to the window awnings and at the top of the door, offer beautiful wintry detailing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsn't this display just incredible?! It's definitely not just for kids - we know the adults in the building will have a fit over it too!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167658521,"sku":"A1538","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gingerbread-House-Door-Display.jpg?v=1522782074"},{"product_id":"winter-holidays-around-the-world-a1540","title":"Winter Holidays Around the World!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5751\" alt=\"Winter Holidays Around the World Bulletin Board Ideas\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/WHATW-Banner.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eCelebrating the holidays as a family and passing on traditions is an important part of every culture. While your students have likely grown up with traditions of their own, winter is a great time of year to broaden their worldview and explore together the history, traditions, and special meaning behind the various winter holidays celebrated around the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" title=\"december 2004 holidays\" alt=\"Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/december-2004-holidays.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ranger3.nwosu.edu\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe media specialists at the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ranger3.nwosu.edu\/MEDIA\/bullbd.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNorthwestern Oklahoma State University Media Center\u003c\/a\u003e put together this colorful informative bulletin board a number of winters ago, but we think it would make a great compliment to a Winter Holidays Around the World unit! A mixture of colorful pictures and facts about the traditions, symbols, and history of each holiday - Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa - this would be a great way to keep track of your students' learning throughout the unit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWinter Holidays Around the World\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald green bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Winter Holidays Around the World!\" or \"Winter Celebrations!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Print pictures of symbols, traditional celebrations, etc. onto white card stock, mount them onto colorful construction paper, and arrange them on the bulletin board. As you learn new things, invite your students to take turns scripting facts onto index cards, adding colorful illustrations, and including them under the proper heading on the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167953433,"sku":"A1540","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/december-2004-holidays.jpg?v=1522782076"},{"product_id":"united-in-friendship-kwanzaa-bulletin-board-idea-a1541","title":"United in Friendship! - Kwanzaa Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-5759\" title=\"WHATW-Banner\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/WHATW-Banner1.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Holidays Around the World Bulletin Board Ideas\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the holidays as a family and passing on traditions is an important part of every culture. While your students have likely grown up with traditions of their own, winter is a great time of year to broaden their worldview and explore together the history, traditions, and special meaning behind the various winter holidays celebrated around the world!\n\u003cimg class=\"featured\" title=\"United-in-Friendship-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/United-in-Friendship-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"Kwanzaa and Community Building Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObserved from December 26th to January 1st each year, Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States honoring African heritage and culture. The seven day celebration offers an opportunity to reflect upon each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa - Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity), and Imani (Faith). Unity among family, community, nation and race is an important cornerstone in the history, tradition, and celebration of Kwanzaa and, as you and your students explore this winter holiday, we encourage you to participate in your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e community building exercises - like the hand print wreath craftivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Wreath Craftivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand print wreath craft used to create this board is a great symbol of teamwork and unity, reminding students that they are tied together by mutual respect and friendship! Have your students work together to create it; tracing and cutting out their hand prints from green and red construction paper and assembling the cutouts into the shape of a wreath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eUnited in Friendship\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: Black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"Happy Kwanzaa! United in Friendship!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder: Red scalloped trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Make your students' hand print wreath the focal point of the bulletin board, mounting it in the center and arranging the festive lettering\/accents out around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734168117273,"sku":"A1541","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/United-in-Friendship-BBI.jpg?v=1522782077"},{"product_id":"celebrating-kwanzaa-the-seven-principles-winter-holiday-bulletin-board-idea-a1542","title":"Celebrating Kwanzaa: The Seven Principles! - Winter Holiday Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5767\" alt=\"Winter Holidays Around the World Bulletin Board Ideas\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/WHATW-Banner2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eCelebrating the holidays as a family and passing on traditions is an important part of every culture. While your students have likely grown up with traditions of their own, winter is a great time of year to broaden their worldview and explore together the history, traditions, and special meaning behind the various winter holidays celebrated around the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" title=\"Kwanza Bulletin Board\" alt=\"Winter Holiday and Social Studies Kwanzaa Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/kwanza-crafts-8.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: tlc.howstuffworks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother way to explore Kwanzaa with your students is with a colorful Kwanzaa calendar like this one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tlc.howstuffworks.com\/family\/kwanzaa-crafts9.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTLC Family\u003c\/a\u003e! The design features seven envelopes, one for each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, that provide a glimpse into the traditions, culture, and cornerstones of the holiday. While you're likely to be on winter break when Kwanzaa is actually observed, we suggest opening one envelope each day before break - exploring each principle and pairing the discussion with tradional Kwanzaa snacks or craftivities {perhaps correlating with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kwanzaa.123holiday.net\/seven_symbols.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eseven symbols of Kwanzaa!\u003c\/a\u003e}.  To help them remember and share what they've learned with their families, have your students craft the Mishumaa Saba (seven candles).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5769\" title=\"Mishumaa Saba\" alt=\"Winter Holidays and Kwanzaa Kids Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mishumaa-Saba.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: bestnannynewsletter.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKwanzaa Calendar\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 \"Celebrating Kwanzaa!\", \"The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color or patterned bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create envelopes from red, green, and yellow construction paper, scripting the seven principles of Kwanzaa onto white card stock {or using word processing software to print labels}, and attaching a label to each of the envelopes. Fill each envelope with information, pictures, and other learning materials. Explore an envelope each day as you and your students learn about Kwanzaa!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734168182809,"sku":"A1542","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/kwanza-crafts-8.jpg?v=1522782077"},{"product_id":"spin-dreidel-spin-hanukkah-bulletin-board-idea-a1550","title":"Spin, Dreidel, Spin! - Hanukkah Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5759\" alt=\"Winter Holidays Around the World Bulletin Board Ideas\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/WHATW-Banner1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eCelebrating the holidays as a family and passing on traditions is an important part of every culture. While your students have likely grown up with traditions of their own, winter is a great time of year to broaden their worldview and explore together the history, traditions, and special meaning behind the various winter holidays celebrated around the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" alt=\"Hanukkah Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hanukkah-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: oblockbooksblog.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday {beginning December 8th this year and ending on the 16th} that commemorates the re-dedication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the celebration is observed with the lighting of a special candelabrum called a Hanukkah menorah. At the beginning of the festival, observers use a 'helper candle', called the shamash, to light the leftmost candle, then add one additional light on each night of the holiday, commemorating the eight day purification ritual performed by their ancestors as well as the miracle of the oil. Along with the menorach, the dreidel is another common festival symbol {and game played by families!} that also commemorates the miracle of the oil; the four Hebrew letters on them stand for the saying, “\u003cem\u003eNes Gadol Haya Sham,\u003c\/em\u003e” meaning “a great miracle occurred there.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're celebrating the festival or simply inviting your students to explore the traditions and symbols of this winter festival, we invite you to check out these bulletin boards from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/oblockbooksblog.wordpress.com\/2012\/11\/26\/free-hanukkah-classroom-displays\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eO'Block Books\u003c\/a\u003e! They offer a great opportunity for hands on learning, incorporating fun dreidel crafts, and are sure to provide some colorful decor for your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5808\" alt=\"Hanukkah Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hanukkah-BBI-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: oblockbooksblog.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: To see how they completed the Dreidel crafts, be sure to visit O'Blocks Books!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734168346649,"sku":"A1550","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Hanukkah-BBI.jpg?v=1522782078"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/kwanza-crafts-8.jpg?v=1530027848","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/kindergarten-winter-bulletin-board-ideas\/month-december.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}