{"title":"Middle School Interactive Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"interactive-bulletin-boards-get-students-involved-a1035","title":"Interactive Bulletin Boards Get Students Involved!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7442\" alt=\"Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Interactive-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nWhen it comes to classroom decoration, nothing gets students involved like an interactive display! Usually made of materials that move or that provide students with a hands-on experience, when developmentally appropriate, these classroom displays can help the formation of many skills including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-eye coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft-to-right discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProblem solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-to-one correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter and number recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall muscle coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRachel Stepp, author and contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/newsletter.schoolbox.com\/2010\/08\/07\/create-an-interactive-bulletin-board\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Learning Experience\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests capitalizing on these very benefits and gives a wonderful example of how to create an interactive learning \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-441-bulletin-boards-cork-board.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board\u003c\/a\u003e!\n\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7443\" alt=\"Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Interactive-BBI-Closeup.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInteractive Bulletin Board Components\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stepp suggests using this component to pre-assess your students knowledge about a subject or unit. Post a fact and invite students to move a clothespin (or other marker) labeled with their name to a \"yes\" or \"no\" column. If you think that students won't want to answer honestly (let's be honest, no one likes to admit that they don't know something), provide unlabeled markers to assess the class \u003cem\u003eoverall\u003c\/em\u003e. If you find that 75% of the class is unfamiliar with a certain topic, then you can be sure to hit that information a bit harder than some of the other material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenge Questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Help your students to think about the unit material on a deeper level by posting challenge questions. Provide a pocket containing paper for students to write their answers on and another for their submissions. While participation can be optional, reward students who submit the correct answer. Knowing that there is a reward for correct answers (especially if it's a 'good' prize like a free homework pass or several bonus points) will prompt students to put more time and effort into crafting their answers and, even if they don't end up with the right answers, preparing these written statements will improve writing skills, grammar, problem solving skills, and force them to think about the material being learned!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion of the Day.\u003c\/strong\u003e Craft a review question from the previous day's material and invite students to weigh in. Discussing the question, the different answer selections (if you choose to provide a multiple choice question), and reinforcing learning objectives is a great way to start the morning routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eInteractive Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Title each interactive activity you choose to include (e.g. \"Question of the Day\", \"Did You Know?\", etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightly patterned, solid, or themed bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create interactive stations for each activity using brightly colored construction paper and matching pocket folders. For exercises that require students to \"vote\" create sets of markers labeled with student names. Stepp suggests using clothespins that students can clip on the appropriate answer column or craft sticks for students to place in answer envelopes. For durability laminate all pieces and make sure it's easy to change out questions and possible answers. Place a small magnet or Velcro dot at each of the designated question and answer spaces so they can be changed out each week or day. You might also consider finding small clear envelopes that can remain attached to the activity board so that questions and answer selections can be interchanged easily by pulling one piece of paper out and sliding another in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love Stepp's ideas to get students involved in the classroom, but we'd certainly like to hear what you think too so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom supplies\u003c\/a\u003e? Check out our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. We offer everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom furniture\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-98-teacher-resource-books.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteaching resource books\u003c\/a\u003e, at affordable prices!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090260505,"sku":"A1035","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Interactive-BBI.jpg?v=1522781611"},{"product_id":"super-students-bowl-bulletin-board-a1070","title":"\"Super Students Bowl\" Football Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-855 \" title=\"Super Bowl Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Super-Bowl-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Super Bowl Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.educationworld.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another great bulletin board just in time for the Super Bowl! Designed by the creators at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.educationworld.com\/a_curr\/bullboard\/bullboard026.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation World ®\u003c\/a\u003e, you can tailor this display to inspire teamwork, recognize excellence, teach new concepts, and\/or motivate your students to make it through what can seem like the \"doldrums\" of the winter season! Be sure to visit the full post for ideas and inspiration! ...And, even if you haven't decided on an interactive component just yet, the board still looks great as a way to recognize each of the \u003cem\u003esuper students\u003c\/em\u003e that make up your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuper Bowl Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e For this design, you'll have to do a bit of measuring. Cover the entire board with light green background paper, then divide your board (across its entire length) into 18 sections of equal size, marking the spaces with small hash marks. Next, you'll need a section of darker green bulletin board paper (enough to cover half of your bulletin board). On this length of paper, measure out nine equal sections. [NOTE: Each of these nine sections should be the same size as a marked section on the bulletin board.] Use scissors to separate each strip of paper, then attach them to the board to create the striped appearance of a football field. Use a white paint pen to add the detailing - the yard lines, numbers, and hash marks. You should end up with a custom (handmade!) football field background that can be removed as a whole and used again!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"SUPER Students BOWL!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e No border is necessary, but if you have room around the edge (and won't cover up any of the numbers, etc.), consider adding a football- or sports-themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Student Markers. Create football or helmet cutouts - one for each of your students. Freehand the objects or find a black and white clip art print through your word processing software or online to enlarge and trace. If you have plans to create teams, make sure you make the helmets two different colors. Use a black permanent marker to script each student's name onto a football-themed cutout. 2) The Scoreboard. Cut two large rectangles from black bulletin board paper. To make it seem like an authentic scoreboard, use yellow circle stickers to form the words \"Team 1\" and \"Team 2\" (or each team's name if they've been allowed to name themselves!). Since the scores will change throughout the unit\/month\/term, create removable score tiles. All you'll need to keep on hand are several squares of black construction paper and more yellow circle stickers to form the numbers and change them out as needed - adhering the score tile directly to the black rectangle \"scoreboard\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love the idea of creating interactive boards to create a sense of teamwork, competition, and fun! We'd love to know what you think of the board so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101368857,"sku":"A1070","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Super-Bowl-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781678"},{"product_id":"the-many-languages-of-love-valentines-door-display-a1075","title":"The Many Languages of Love - Valentine's Day Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-882   \" title=\"Valentine's Door\" alt=\"February Valentine's Day Door Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Door.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/inlinethumb29.webshots.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your Valentine's day decor pop this year with a festive door display -  like the one we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/inlinethumb29.webshots.com\/31004\/1409214184070112138S500x500Q85.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWebshots\u003c\/a\u003e. Created for the middle school classroom, the board features Valentine's most popular candies (conversation hearts, of course!), several common candy phrases, and their translations in a host of foreign languages! With this design, you'll bring a bit of color \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e culture to your students this Valentine's Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Culture of Valentine's Day\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider tacking on a social studies lesson to compliment the display - having students research how Valentine's Day is celebrated in other countries (past and present day). For example, in Japan, gifts - usually chocolate - are only given by the woman and there are two types of chocolate gifts - those of 'obligation' (given to bosses, father-in-laws, etc.) and those of 'true love' (given to boyfriends and spouses).  In Italy and Britain, it was believed that the first man an unmarried woman were to see on Valentine's Day (or a man that looks like him) would marry her within a year so it became tradition for unmarried women to be awakened before sunrise on February 14th in order to stand at their window and watch the men pass by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eValentine's Day Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Many Languages of Love\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003eRed sparkle glitter bulletin board trimmer or Valentine's Day themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Three-Dimensional Heart. Cut a large heart from red background paper. Line the edge of one side of the heart with a thin line of glue, attach it to the door, and hold. You might consider adding a few staples for added stability. Crumble pieces of recycled newspaper or purchase quilt\/comforter batting from your local craft store, using it to stuff the heart cutout, then glue\/staple the other side of the heart to the door display. The staples can then be covered by outlining the heart with red glitter. 2) The Conversation Hearts. Create a card stock template using it to trace and cut conversation hearts from various colors of construction paper. Use markers to script common candy phrases onto the hearts (i.e. \"Be Mine\", \"You're Cool\", \"Love\", etc.). Use an online translator to translate the phrases into several foreign languages and script these onto heart cutouts as well. The matches should be placed side by side on the board. [NOTE: You might also make this an interactive door display by mixing up the phrases and translations and inviting your students guess which go together as well as which language is presented!] 3) The Details. Create smaller heart cutouts (both solid and outline) in Valentine's day colors - red, pink, and white - to decorate any open spaces and accent the candy hearts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! As always, your comments are welcomed and appreciated!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734101925913,"sku":"A1075","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentines-Door.jpg?v=1522781682"},{"product_id":"how-to-make-a-paper-snowflake-tutorial-display-a1083","title":"How to Make a Paper Snowflake Winter Bulletin Board Tutorial","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-957 \" title=\"How To Make A Paper Snowflake\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/How-To-Make-A-Paper-Snowflake.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Interactive Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nataliesap\/3098884475\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for season-worthy decorations that will also provide classroom fun in the months to follow? Try this 3D snowflake tutorial designed by Natalie, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/classrmdisplays\/pool\/with\/2128133613\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassroom Displays\u003c\/a\u003e group member on Flickr. Best used for upper-elementary students and beyond, set this display up in the art center and it will inspire creativity all season long. [NOTE: You might also consider changing the tutorial every two weeks or so - inviting students to try new types of snowflakes and other winter crafts by following directions!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSnowflake Tutorial Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Make Your Own ______________ (i.e. 3D paper snowflake, ink blot penguin, etc.)!\" - The title will change with each self-directed art project you invite your students to make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter-themed trimmer or complimentary solid color border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete each project, using a camera to capture each step in the process. Print each picture onto 5\" x 7\" (or larger) photo paper and mount them onto colored card stock or construction paper. Under each photo, script or use word processing software to print a simple explanation for each part of the project. Number each step and mount to the bulletin board in sequence. Add several project examples around the board as a visual. For example tutorials on making 3D paper snowflakes (like those on the board!) visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-3D-Paper-Snowflake\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWikiHow\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/perspicacious.org\/2005\/12\/17\/make-a-snowflake\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePerspicacious.org\u003c\/a\u003e for instructions, pictures, and even a video!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102614041,"sku":"A1083","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/How-To-Make-A-Paper-Snowflake.jpg?v=1522781686"},{"product_id":"graffiti-wall-classroom-decor-that-gets-students-involved-a1180","title":"Graffiti Wall - Classroom Decor That Gets Students Involved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2424\" title=\"Graffiti-Wall\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Graffiti-Wall.jpg\" alt=\"Interactive Middle and High School Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your students involved in the classroom discussion {and classroom decorating!} with a fresh, fun interactive \"graffiti wall\"! Yes, we \u003cem\u003edo\u003c\/em\u003e understand that you students are in middle and high school, so they'll likely need some 'guidance'\/reminders on graffiti that's 'appropriate for the classroom', but we're confident that most of your students will be able to handle participating responsibly! Here's what we envision...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGraffiti Wall\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing fancy. Simply paper an empty bulletin board with black background paper and set out some neon\/metallic paint pens. Since it's a graffiti wall {emphasis on the \u003cem\u003egraffiti\u003c\/em\u003e} try your hand at stylizing a title using the paint pens or make a mini poster using word processing software like we did! Here's what we did:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound an appropriate background image\/wallpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloaded several free graffiti fonts from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.graffwriter.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGraffWriter\u003c\/a\u003e {We chose Magik Marker™ and 08 Underground™}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping the specific class in mind {for our example we chose AP English}, we complied a list of concepts, topics, authors, literature selections, themes, etc. to be studied throughout the year and created a word wall\/collage to superimpose on the background image {e.g. morality, hubris, poverty, individualism, William Shakespeare, etc}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGave the poster a title - \"Graffiti Wall\" - and purpose statement - \"...a collaborative collection of ideas, insights, and reflections.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the wall and purpose properly identified, during the year, students can then use the empty space and the paint pens to respond to the day's lesson or a specific focus question you want them to reflect on {in words, pictures, symbols, etc}. To motivate your students to include well thought reflections - check the responses at the end of each day, choose the best, take a photo of it, and use your projector system to have a 'big reveal' at the beginning of the next period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6345-art-kraft-roll-48-x-200-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734123192345,"sku":"A1180","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Graffiti-Wall.jpg?v=1522781808"},{"product_id":"be-a-detective-interactive-bulletin-board-idea-a1264","title":"Be A Detective - Interactive Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3245\" title=\"Detective-Interactive-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Detective-Interactive-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: frogsandcupcakes.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a little excitement to your classroom decor this winter season with an interactive 'detective' board like this one from Janaye, fourth grade teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/frogsandcupcakes.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/math-detectives.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTales of Frogs \u0026amp; Cupcakes\u003c\/a\u003e! Whether you have your students help your create the riddles or come up with your own, we're certain this board will cause a buzz!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBe A Detective Interactive Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Be A Detective!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color or patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a large magnifying glass using brown and white bulletin board paper {or poster board and markers}, using a black marker to script the directions for the bulletin board...\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Can you solve the riddle on each magnifying glass? Lift the flap once for a clue and twice for the solution!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nPrint smaller versions of the magnifying glass onto card stock in various colors, creating two extra \"glass\" circles from white printer paper for each. Script your prepared riddles onto the first set of circles, a clue to the riddle onto the second set of circles, and finally, script the solution to the riddle onto the magnifying glass cutout. Assemble the riddle magnifying glasses and arrange them on the bulletin board. Add mystery themed clip art around the board if you desire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6549-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-lite-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLite blue\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6562-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6358-art-kraft0174-paper-rolls-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7861-playful-uppercase-lowercase-ready-letters-combo-packs-yellow-4.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYellow playful bulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-24757-sassy-sprockets-border.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSassy sprockets bulletin board border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4827-array0174-card-stock-assorted-10-colors-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock in assorted colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-10476\/be-a-detective\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view suggested products for this bulletin board!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734136037401,"sku":"A1264","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Detective-Interactive-BBI.jpg?v=1522781882"},{"product_id":"who-am-i-celebrating-black-history-month-a1277","title":"Who Am I? - Celebrating Black History Month","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3330\" title=\"Who-am-I1-300x225\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Who-am-I1.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Black History Month Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gigglepotz.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary is \u003cem\u003eBlack History Month\u003c\/em\u003e and we think this interactive display from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gigglepotz.com\/2010\/01\/31\/black-history-month\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGigglepotz\u003c\/a\u003e is a great way to introduce your students to some of the influential men and women throughout the years. Before beginning the unit, have your students check out the pictures and read the various clues, writing down who they think each famous figure is. Have them complete the same exercise again, \u003cem\u003eafter\u003c\/em\u003e the unit is over, to assess how much they've learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Am I?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White or light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Who Am I?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black history themed bulletin board border or complimentary solid color\/pattern border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find an image or coloring page of each influential figure, adding a colorful paper border as well as an identifying number or letter to each photo, and arrange the pictures on the bulletin board. 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Not only does it look amazing, we love that Kristi's design was interactive, featuring tweets\/clues about different children's books which students were invited to use to guess each book title. Featuring tweets that incorporate definitions, math problems, or even simple questions, the board doubles as a fun beginning of the year\/icebreaker activity that will help you assess how much your students remember\/know about the subject matter to be covered during the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe're all a-'Twitter' about books!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies depending upon your needs!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary colorful patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Birds. Find a simple bird pattern {we used the search term 'bird pattern' in Google and found several viable options}, using it to trace and cut bird bodies and wings from construction paper and\/or scrapbook paper in assorted colors and patterns. For visual interest, create several sizes and, when assembling the birds, use different color combinations to make each cutout pop. Arrange the cutouts around the bulletin board. We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e how Kristi created 'power lines' at the top of the board to set some of the birds on! We're not sure exactly how she created them, but we imagine you could draw them on with a black permanent marker or glue pieces of black ribbon to the paper as well. 2) The Tweets. Use word processing software to type each 'tweet' in a speech bubble. Again, for visual interest, create speech bubbles of various sizes and shapes. Print and cut the bubbles, attaching them to the board by each bird cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153732121,"sku":"A1364","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/6831230482_52762da25d_b.jpg?v=1522781989"},{"product_id":"whos-who-back-to-school-interactive-bulletin-board-a1367","title":"Who's Who? - Back-To-School Interactive Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4099\" title=\"Whos-Who\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Whos-Who.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Back To School Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: bodineschoolideaexchange.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your new students have likely grown up with each other, test how much they \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e know with this fun back-to-school icebreaker and bulletin board from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bodineschoolideaexchange.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/middle-schools-whos-who-bulletin-board.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInside Bodine\u003c\/a\u003e! Not only will you get to know a little more about your students, we think this is a great way to build community and set the tone for a fun year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho's Who Icebreaker Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a mini-questionnaire, inviting them to answer 3-4 questions - i.e. \"If you could work at any job, what would it be?\", etc. Collect the papers and transfer each student's answers to colored sticky notes. [NOTE: Assign a different color sticky note to each question and be sure to keep each student's answers separated.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePass out a set of answers to each student and task them with determining who the answers belong to based upon their knowledge of their classmates. Invite them to place the sticky notes on the bulletin board under the student's name. 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Whether they vote on their favorite book or another topic of your choice, this is a great opportunity to teach your students {with a hands-on example!} about how the electoral process works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: We love that, as in real life, the patrons at NAFCPL were provided with book 'candidates' that were new to them and, in order to make an informed decision, had to actually read the books to find out what they were about, forming an opinion based on what they read.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVote For Your Favorite Book!\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 \"Vote For Your Favorite Book!\" - or, of course, a title that fits your election theme!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Candidates. 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Simple, yet profound, the exercise invites students to think about and describe what peace means to them; an important theme that weaves its way through Martin Luther King, Jr's infamous speech and goes hand in hand with diversity, freedom, and equality. With its colorful sticky notes and contrasting lettering the display is visually appealing and, as a school-wide project, the mural is sure to promote a sense of community. Not to mention, the finished exhibit offers a positive message for all who stop to read!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734172442649,"sku":"A1597","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1597-Peace-Themed-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522782103"},{"product_id":"random-acts-of-kindnesspile-them-up-winter-bulletin-board-a1606","title":"Random Acts of Kindness...Pile Them Up! - Winter Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-6277   \" alt=\"Inspirational Winter Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Random-Acts-of-Kindness.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Suellen Riggs Stanley\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur fabulous Facebook fan, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=4819630421743\u0026amp;set=o.109821622410733\u0026amp;type=1\u0026amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSuellen Riggs Stanley\u003c\/a\u003e, recently submitted this gorgeous winter bulletin board designed for their school's \"anti-bullying\" program kickoff. Here's what she had to say about the bulletin board,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003e[I'm] going to have the students write down kind things they have done and\/or seen on paper 'snowflakes' \u0026amp; staple them to the 'pile'. [The snowman's scarf and hat could be done] in ANY school colors - [it's simply] felt...fabric writer and a pom-pom. [The board was finished with] recycled plastic snowflake ornaments secured with glue dots...and self-stick gems and glitter on the snow\/snowman for sparkle.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt's important to encourage kindness and recognize your students' acts of kindness in and outside of the classroom. 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