{"title":"November","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"advertising-classroom-events-volunteer-openings-a1011","title":"Advertising Classroom Events \u0026 Volunteer Openings Fall Leaves Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-115\" title=\"Don't Leave Things to Chance\" alt=\"Classroom Management Fall Themed Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dont-Leave-Things-to-Chance.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: BoardsGalore.com | Alta McDaniel\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the simplest bulletin boards are the best! Alta McDaniel, creator of the bulletin board design and contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.boardsgalore.com\/alta_mcdaniel.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBoardsGalore.com\u003c\/a\u003e, used a rich fall theme to inform church attendees of the important facts: what, where, and when! You can do the same for parents, fellow staff members, and students in your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Informational Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green bulletin board paper (or another fall color).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Don't LEAVE Things to Chance - Get Involved This Fall!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall leaf or other fall-themed bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create several large leaf patters from card stock. Trace these shapes onto construction paper in fall colors (e.g. red, orange, yellow, brown, green), cut them out, and use a black Sharpie marker to write upcoming events, dates, and times on each leaf. Important dates might include: parent-teacher conferences, PTA meetings, field trips, classroom parties, standardized testing dates, classroom plays\/open house, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do you keep \u003c\/em\u003eyour\u003cem\u003e students and parents up-to-date? Leave us a comment! We'd certainly love to hear about it!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com where you can get all kinds of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool supplies for teachers\u003c\/a\u003e as well as fun educational toys like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-238-hand-puppets-finger-puppets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehand puppets for children\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-307-pretend-food.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplay food sets\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734085607449,"sku":"A1011","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dont-Leave-Things-to-Chance.jpg?v=1522781582"},{"product_id":"we-are-jumping-into-fall-a1027","title":"We Are Jumping Into Fall! Watercolor Fall Leaves Craft \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-296\" title=\"We are Jumping into Fall!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/8-squirrel.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Leaves Preschool Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall has officially arrived and, for most teachers, the time has come to refresh back-to-school displays and classroom decorations with the vibrant colors and themes of autumn. Here is a cute decorative board that your students will have a blast helping you make!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Leaf Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with several fall leaf templates created from card stock, there are several ways in which you can tackle making fall leaf crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the templates to trace and cut leaves from paper towel or coffee filters. Provide your students with washable markers in fall colors (e.g. yellow, red, orange, green, and brown) and invite them to color the paper towel or coffee filter leaves. Encourage them to explore patterning and color mixing as they design each leaf. When finished, place the leaves on a newspaper covered surface, prepare a spray bottle with clean water, and spritz them with water. Your students will be excited to see that, as the water soaks into the leaves, the colors spread and mingle creating a tie dye effect! Let the leaves dry overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace and cut leaves from watercolor paper. Provide your students with watercolor paint and kids paint brushes, inviting them to paint colorful fall leaves. Set aside overnight to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn sheets of card stock, use a marker and the fall leave templates as a measuring tool to create several small boxes. Provide your students with old magazines and invite them to cut out swatches of fall colors (reds, yellows, oranges, greens, and browns). With a glue stick or a bottle of Elmer's school glue and a paint brush, instruct your students to collage these magazine pieces in the squares on their card stock. Set aside to dry. When the glue has set, have your students use the fall leaf templates to trace and cut out leaves from the collaged squares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may even consider having your students complete each of these crafts throughout the week and then using all of them to create the bulletin board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"We Are Jumping Into Fall!\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We Are Jumping Into Fall!\" or \"______________ (e.g. Mrs. Nelson's Class, Our Preschoolers, etc.) Are Jumping Into Fall!\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the border plain or consider adding a fall leaf trimmer, solid fall-colored border, or continuing the leaf\/acorn cutouts around the edge as a mock border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Squirrel. Tape several pieces of white construction paper together and use an overhead projector to enlarge and trace the shape of a squirrel onto the paper. If you don’t want to mess with a projector, you can also freehand it. Use markers, paint, or oil pastels to color the squirrel and add detailing. Place the squirrel in the center of the board. 2) The Leaves. Use your students fall leaf crafts. Make a large pile at the bottom of the bulletin board and place several others around the board to create an illusion of leaves eddying down from the trees. 3) The Other Details. Think about adding acorn and pine cone cut outs to complete the fall scene. You could create templates from card stock, tracing them onto brown construction paper or card stock, or you might be able to find a black and white clip-art image online or through your word processing software that could be printed onto colored card stock then cut out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis board will remind your students of the fun that autumn brings! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e decorate for fall so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. Whether you need \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehomeschool supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool furniture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-54-classroom-decorations.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board supplies\u003c\/a\u003e, or pretty much any other educational supplies, we've got you covered!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088589337,"sku":"A1027","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/8-squirrel.jpg?v=1522781600"},{"product_id":"fall-ing-in-love-a1029","title":"\"FALL-ing In Love...\" Fall Leaves Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-330 aligncenter\" title=\"Falling In Love With Toddler 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3-tree-falling-in-love2.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Tree with Leaves Preschool or Kindergarten Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's that time of year when green gives way to brilliant reds, golds, oranges, and browns! Bring some of those festive autumn tones into your classroom with this cute, leaf themed bulletin board idea that will have you \"FALL-ing\" in love with the season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Leaf Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the creator of this bulletin board decided to use a leaf template and colored construction paper to make the leaves, you may want to get your students involved in the process as well! Here are a few fun leaf crafts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students trace and cut out their hand prints from brightly colored card stock or construction paper and use these as the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom a fall leaf template, create card stock leaves (make sure that they are bigger than your students' hands). Assist students in making hand prints on these card stock leaf shapes using tempera paint in fall tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with card stock leaves, washable paint, and sponges, inviting them to color and texture the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Tree Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fadeless black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"FALL-ing In Love With ________________ (Autumn, Toddler 2, Mrs. Nelson's Class, etc.)\" or \"________________ (Toddler 2, Mrs. Nelson's Class, etc.) is FALL-ing in Love With ________________ (Autumn, Reading, etc.)\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid color trimmer in a fall color or a leaf themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Create a three-dimensional effect using crumbled paper bags or brown bulletin board paper or create a two-dimensional tree shape using brown bulletin board paper or taping sheets of brown construction paper together. You'll need a trunk and several branches. 2) The Leaves. Create your own leaves from templates and colored card stock, or use your students' creations. Make sure to pen each student's name on their leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've found that keeping your bulletin board displays simple, saves time and resources while still packing a punch! Doubly so if you have your \u003cem\u003estudents\u003c\/em\u003e create the artwork needed! We'd love to hear what you think so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com, where you can get everything you need for your classroom. Whether you need to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebuy construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e or educational toys like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-307-pretend-food.aspx\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-307-pretend-food.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etoy food\u003c\/a\u003e, we have it all!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734088753177,"sku":"A1029","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3-tree-falling-in-love2.jpg?v=1522781601"},{"product_id":"top-5-autumn-sensory-bins-a3707","title":"Top 5 Autumn Sensory Bins","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour preschoolers learn and order the world around them through their senses. Creating unique sensory station experiences not only encourages your students to discover new information through their sense of touch, sight, and even smell, it offers the chance to strengthen fine motor skills as they manipulate objects and explore different textures. In addition to honing coordination, dexterity, and control, students also encounter important concepts like “big\/little”, “in\/out”, etc. while learning the accepted rules and etiquette of social interaction and play as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep things fun and interesting this fall, here are our top sensory bin picks for autumn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarisa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/1plus1plus1equals1.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/fall-sensory-bin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e captures the elegance of fall with this dynamic sensory bin. From the contrast of the red and black beans to the rich, contrasting textures of the fall pumpkins and gourds this sensory tub is all-around delightful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1_1_11-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin full of fall items\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1 | Carisa\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMari-Ann, creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/countingcoconuts.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/september-sensory-tub-playdough-fall.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCounting Coconuts\u003c\/a\u003e, captures the very essence of fall (it's vibrant colors!) with this gorgeous sensory bin! From its base of acorns and pinecones to the dynamic selection of fall leaves and heavenly cinnamon sticks, this bin not only \u003cem\u003elooks\u003c\/em\u003e like fall, it \u003cem\u003esmells\u003c\/em\u003e like fall too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Counting-Coconuts-September-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin full of fall themed items\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Counting Coconuts | Mari-Ann\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful sensory tub from Michelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/delightfullearning.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/busy-little-squirrel.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDelightful Learning\u003c\/a\u003e was created to compliment Nancy Tafuri's \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Busy Little Squirrel\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and all things fall! Created with a base of \"squirrel food\" (bird seed, corn, apples, acorns, and peanuts) and embellished with animals, fall fruits, and even autumn \"branches\", this sensory bin is a treat to explore!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Delightful-Learning-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin filled with squirrel and fall themed items\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Delightful Learning | Michelle\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllie from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/07\/fall-preview-apples-and-acorns.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e captures the simplicity of fall with this apple and acorn sensory tub! Paired with some exciting tools and sorting containers, your preschoolers are sure to have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/No-Time-For-Flash-Cards-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin filled with apples acorns and beans\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: No Time For Flash Cards | Allie\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sensational autumn bin from Daisy of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/twolittleseeds.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/autumn-sensory-box.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTwo Little Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e provides a menagerie of \"autumnal delights\" to explore! Contrasting textures from needle felted acorns and knitted apples to plastic buttons, poky pinecones, and silky leaves offer fun stimuli for the eyes and hands while cinnamon sticks provide a treat for the nose!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Two-Little-Seeds-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"bin filled with fall themed objects\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Two Little Seeds | Daisy\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick on the pictures to visit each blog and find out how to make your own autumn sensory bin! And, of course, be sure to browse around for other helpful early childhood posts while you're there!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092849177,"sku":"A3707","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1_1_11-Fall-Sensory-Tub.jpg?v=1522781627"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-life-cycle-game-a3711","title":"Pumpkin Life Cycle Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Board-e1288124847911.jpg\" alt=\"homemade game board with sun raindrop and soil object markers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eHomemade Game Board\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a fun way to teach your preschoolers about the life cycle of a pumpkin? Try this simple homemade game! As they play, students will learn what pumpkins need in order to grow, about their stages of growth, and end up with a snazzy fall craft to boot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin, provide each student with a game board as well as a pumpkin \"seed\" made from tan Wonderfoam® and their very own \"pumpkin patch\" created by folding a piece brown piece of construction paper as shown:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Paper-Folding1.jpg\" alt=\"paper folding diagrams\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite each student to \"plant\" their pumpkin seed under the paper flap, then take turns rolling the die in hopes of \"growing\" their seed into a pumpkin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Dice-e1288125165859.jpg\" alt=\"paper die with raindrop soil sun and pumpkin icons\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eHomemade Game Die\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRolling the Die\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the die lands on a sun, raindrop, or soil icon, students should move the corresponding marker on their game board. If the die lands on a pumpkin square, students pass the die to the next student and do nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinning the Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach time students roll the die, they have a chance to provide their seedling with something it needs in order to grow: sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil. The goal is to advance each marker on the game board to the opposite side (each marker should start at the left and progress toward the right). Each time one of the markers reaches the end, students will receive the pieces needed to advance their pumpkin to the next growth stage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pumpkin first begins as a seed that needs to be planted. Students will receive the materials for the first stage at the beginning of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-1.jpg\" alt=\"tan pumpkin seed between the folds of brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the next stage, vines can be seen sprouting from the ground. When their first marker has been advanced to the end, students will receive green vines to glue in their pumpkin patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-2.jpg\" alt=\"green foam vines on brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming a pumpkin, the vines form blossoms. When their second marker has been advanced to the end, students will receive a yellow and white blossom to place on their pumpkin vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-3.jpg\" alt=\"yellow and white blossom on green vines on brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last stage of growth, pumpkins are formed! When students advance their last marker to the end they'll receive a full grown pumpkin to place in their patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-4.jpg\" alt=\"orange pumpkin on green vines on brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first player to advance all their markers to the end and \"grow\" a pumpkin wins the game! Not only will your students learn about the pumpkin life cycle, they'll have a blast doing it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093209625,"sku":"A3711","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Board-e1288124847911.jpg?v=1522781629"},{"product_id":"welcome-to-our-pumpkin-patch-a1043","title":"Welcome To Our Pumpkin Patch! Fall \u0026 Halloween Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-433 aligncenter\" title=\"Welcome To Our Pumpkin Patch\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Scarecrow-Bulletin-Board-e1288138942674.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin and Scarecrow Fall Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fall or Halloween this vibrant scarecrow bulletin board will add color to your classroom, provide a place to display student seasonal crafts, and create a sense of excitement for the changing of seasons and the upcoming holidays!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePumpkin Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few craft ideas to get your board started:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a paper plate, a shallow dish of tempera paint, and painting sponges. Invite them to \"stamp\" their plates to create a pumpkin. Twist a green chenille stem around a pencil (to make it curly), punch a hole at the top of the dried plates, and create a whimsical stem using the curled pipe cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a pumpkin template. Using a brown permanent marker, use the template to trace pumpkin shapes onto \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-395-contact-paper.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econtact paper\u003c\/a\u003e. Peel the backing from the contact paper pumpkins and place it, sticky side up, on your students' desks. Invite them to fill in the pumpkin shape with pre-cut pieces of orange tissue paper and create a stem and leaves using brown and green construction paper or art tissue paper. Place a second sheet of contact paper over the tissue collage (so that the sticky sides face each other), use a gold metallic paint pen to trace around the pumpkin for extra embellishment (optional), and use a pair of scissors to cut out the final pumpkin shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate pumpkin cutouts from orange construction paper. Provide students with actual pumpkin seeds dyed orange (using food coloring or liquid watercolor paints) and invite them to collage the cutouts with the seeds. You might also consider letting your students paint the seeds as a part of the craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a large coffee filter and an orange marker. Invite them to color the coffee filter with the marker then, with a squirt bottle filled with water, mist the coffee filters. Your students will love watching the colored areas expand to cover the filter paper. Punch a hole at the top of the filter and create a fun stem using brown or green pipe cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePumpkin Patch Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue Kraft paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Welcome To Our Pumpkin Patch!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a solid white, yellow, or orange bulletin board border or opt for a fall themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Scarecrow. Use bulletin board paper rolls to create the base of the scarecrow - black for the pants, orange for the head, and blue for the shirt and hat. Construction paper or card stock in assorted colors work great for the embellishments. Create and slightly crumble small strips of yellow paper to form \"straw\" fringe at the top and bottom of the scarecrow's shirt as well as at the end of each shirt sleeve and pant leg. Use this yellow fringe to create a mop of \"hair\" under the hat. Patches in assorted colors and buttons made from orange paper can be \"sewn\" on to the base pieces using black yarn. Small craft embellishments or paper pieces can be glued to the patches to provide an extra bit of flair. Add a fun scarecrow face with permanent marker, colored paper, and black yarn and your scarecrow is complete! 2) The Pumpkins. Use your students' creations! 3) The Other Embellishments. The display designer added a moon in the night sky which you can easily create out of yellow construction paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to know what you think of this design. 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Check out our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com where you'll find everything you could possibly need including things like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e and even popular kid's toys like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/plasmacar\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplasma cars\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093307929,"sku":"A1043","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Scarecrow-Bulletin-Board-e1288138942674.jpg?v=1522781629"},{"product_id":"students-to-crow-about-a1045","title":"Students To Crow About - Autumn Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-454  \" title=\"Mucisians To Crow About\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mucisians-To-Crow-About.jpg\" alt=\"Brightly Colored Leaves Crows and Scarecrow Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: musicbulletinboards.net | Tracy King\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this board was originally designed to adorn a music classroom (and fulfills this purpose exceptionally well!), with a few simple tweaks, it can be adapted to let \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e student in \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e classroom know that they're \"something to crow about\"! Thank you Tracy King of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.musicbulletinboards.net\/boards\/fall_musicians_to_crow_about.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin Boards for the Music Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e for this festive fall display design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eStudents To Crow About Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Students To Crow About!\", \"A Classroom To Crow About!\", or \"_________________ (e.g. Mrs. Nelson's Class, Preschool, Math, Reading, etc.) Is Something To Crow About!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since the board was originally designed for a music classroom, King used a music-themed border. For regular classroom use, consider using a fall-themed trimmer or a complimentary solid color bordette in a fall color. If you decide to display student names on crow cutouts (as described below), you might also consider using the colorful leaf cutouts as a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Scarecrow. If you have rolls of bulletin board paper or construction paper in assorted colors and can create simple shapes, your bulletin board scarecrow will be a snap! Begin by cutting a large square from red or orange paper. This will be used as the base for the sign held by the scarecrow. Use word processing software or dark blue paint to script your chosen title onto white paper, then mount the sign onto the construction paper square, making sure to leave a border of color. Create the rest of the pieces for your scarecrow based on the dimensions\/size of the sign. You'll need two \"blue jean\" rectangle legs, one large tan circle head, eight small tan oval \"fingers\", one large black oval (cut in half to create boots), and one large brown hat. Assemble these simple scarecrow pieces then use assorted colors of paper to add embellishments - small strips of yellow paper (slightly crinkled) to add \"straw\" detailing at the hem of each pant leg and a mop of hair on the scarecrow's head, slightly uneven squares of paper in orange, green, purple, etc. to create patches on the scarecrow's pants (\"sewn\" on with black yarn), and a small red or yellow flower to adorn the scarecrow's hat. Draw a face on your scarecrow and you're all set! 2) The Crows. Once again, if you can create simple shapes, you can create crows for your board. You'll need one large black circle body, one small black circle head, one small orange triangle beak, and eyes made from small black and white circles. King uses these cutouts as embellishments, but you might consider displaying student names on the crows with white or metallic paint pens. 3) The Leaves. Create a leaf template from card stock, using it to trace and cut out leaves from construction paper in fall colors (e.g. red, orange, yellow, brown, and green). Use these cutouts as King did to display student names or use them as a fun fall accent or border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love King's festive bulletin board decor and your students are sure to appreciate it as well! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e use traditional fall elements to create fun decor - be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supply store\u003c\/a\u003e, mpmSchoolSupplies.com. Whether you need to replace some of your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom furniture\u003c\/a\u003e or you just need some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool art supplies\u003c\/a\u003e we've got you covered!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093733913,"sku":"A1045","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mucisians-To-Crow-About.jpg?v=1522781632"},{"product_id":"careers-pilots-a3714","title":"Careers: Pilots","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-198\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Airplane-JCVStock.jpg\" alt=\"passenger aircraft taking off\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: JCVStock\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember is national aviation month and what better way to introduce a unit on air transportation than to teach your preschoolers about the duties and responsibilities of a pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does A Pilot Do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways begin each new lesson with an attention-grabbing introduction. Consider transforming the classroom into a small jet (e.g. push the desks out of the way and line up desk chairs in two long rows with an aisle in between - in one row form groupings of two chairs and in the other create groupings of three chairs. Label each different row of chairs, as well as each seat, and fashion fake 'seat belts' for students to secure as they board.) As students enter the classroom, provide them with a ticket and, after stowing any 'carry-on items' in their desk, help them find their assigned seat. You might also consider donning a pilot uniform (at least wearing a hat and pilot 'wings') as you introduce the duties and responsibilities of an airline pilot, what they wear, how high they fly, and other details about the 'plane'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students learn about aviation through crafts, pretend play, and music:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students pretend that they're flying in a real airplane. Armed with sketchbooks and graphic art tools, invite your students to draw the sky and ground as it might look from the window of the plane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use during free play, transform the pretend corner to look like the inside of a plane. Include a mock-up of the cockpit as well as passenger seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach your students several new songs about aviation. Consider Barney's \"The Airplane Song\" or any of the selection of songs featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschooleducation.com\/sair.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Education\u003c\/a\u003e. There are several with added motions that your students are sure to enjoy!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-197\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Styrofoam-Airplane.jpg\" alt=\"model airplane made from stryofoam pieces\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake A List...Check It Twice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds like Santa, right? In reality, to keep passengers safe during travel, pilots are responsible for numerous flight checks where they verify that the instruments, controls, engines, and other flight systems on their craft are functioning the way they should, checking off each flight system as they finish inspection. To properly perform this task, pilots must be observant, knowledgeable of their craft, and excel at performing step-by-step processes. To help your preschoolers learn these same skills, set up a mock 'flight check' exercise. Present them with a completed Styrofoam airplane (you can find a craft template \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/airtransportation\/a\/styrofoamairplane.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e - you'll just need to create a smaller foam piece to attach to the tail as the picture shows above). Have them observe the shape of each piece as well as how each part fits together. Create and display four different plane models around the classroom. On three of the four models, 'mistakenly' attach a part wrong (e.g. install the body of the plane upside down, attach the wings severely off center, bend the tail down, etc.). The fourth model should be 'flight ready'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with a clip board and a simple flight check sheet for each model, invite students to inspect each model and decide whether the plane should be approved for flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-196\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Flight-Check-Form.jpg\" alt=\"example lesson worksheet where students perform a sample flight check\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the exercise, have your students design and assemble their own Styrofoam airplane to take home and share with their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eWe hope you have fun introducing aviation month to your preschoolers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094028825,"sku":"A3714","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Airplane-JCVStock.jpg?v=1522781633"},{"product_id":"technology-we-are-grateful-for-a1048","title":"Technology We Are Grateful For Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-479 \" title=\"Technology We Are Grateful For\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Technology-We-Are-Grateful-For.jpg\" alt=\"Technology Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Gigglepotz.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to transition your classroom decorations for the Thanksgiving holiday? Here's a great turkey-themed display from Mrs. Freire, a featured \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gigglepotz.com\/2009\/09\/17\/bulletin-board-thanksgiving-turkey\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGigglepotz\u003c\/a\u003e bulletin board contributor, that will complement a science or history unit on technology, inventions, and famous inventors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnology-Themed Turkey Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enhance the technological motif, have your students create turkey crafts from recycled compact discs (CDs). Using the disc as the body, provide students with strips of card stock in assorted colors, inviting them to fashion feathers for the turkey (if you desire, have them trim the top edges to make them look like feathers). With the help of a template, have students create a wattle from red card stock, as well as the turkey's head\/neck from brown card stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider creating turkey crafts from old light bulbs. Have students paint the light bulb with brown washable paint then, using felt sheets in assorted colors, have students cut feathers, feet, a beak, and a wattle to glue to the dried light bulb. These crafts could then be strung up to the board using fishing wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThanksgiving Technology 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\"Technology We Are Grateful For!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Freire decided not to use a bulletin board border, but you might consider adding a Thanksgiving-themed trimmer, a technology-themed bordette, or a plain border in a complimentary color!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Turkey. Create a large circle from light brown Kraft paper to use as the turkey body (add wing detailing with a brown marker) and a small circle for the turkey head. Using 12\" x 18\" sheets of construction or bulletin board paper in assorted colors (e.g. red, orange, yellow, and green), draw and cut out feathers for the turkey. With red and orange construction paper, fashion a wattle, a beak, and feet for the turkey and use a black marker to draw eyes onto the turkey cutout. Mount the turkey to the middle of the bulletin board. As you discuss technology and inventions in class, write the various technologies your students are grateful for - e.g. electricity\/light bulb, computers, internet, cars\/transportation, etc - onto the colorful turkey feathers. 2) The Embellishments. Use your student's technology-themed turkey crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulletin boards provide a great way to reinforce concepts learned in class. Mrs. Freire showed that, with a little ingenuity, unit displays and seasonal\/holiday decorations can be merged for dynamic classroom decor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094585881,"sku":"A1048","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Technology-We-Are-Grateful-For.jpg?v=1522781637"},{"product_id":"falling-into-fall-a1049","title":"Falling Into Fall - Pumpkins \u0026 Fall Leaves Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-486  \" title=\"Scarecrow Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Scarecrow-Bulletin-Board-b.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkins and Scarecrow Fall Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lilteacher.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/bulletin-board-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board ideas\u003c\/a\u003e are the ones that, with only minimal alterations, can be used to complement several different units, seasons, or themes. This \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/bulletin-board-ideas\/fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efall bulletin board idea\u003c\/a\u003e from Renée Glashow of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lilteacher.com\/fall.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Renée's Kindergarten Pad\u003c\/a\u003e needs only a slight title change and a few more embellishments to make it a great Thanksgiving display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFalling Into Fall Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 1: Pumpkin Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo duplicate the pumpkin patch in Glashow's display, provide your students with orange pumpkin cutouts, various paper pieces in oranges and golds (e.g. foil, art tissue paper, etc.), gold and orange craft glitter, and Mod Podge. Invite them to collage their pumpkin cutouts using the paper pieces and Mod Podge, then carefully sprinkle glitter over the wet glue before it dries. Glashow then laminated each child's craft and scripted their name on it using a brown permanent marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor other pumpkin craft ideas, be sure to visit our previous post right here on Bulletin Board Ideas \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1043\/welcome-to-our-pumpkin-patch\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWelcome To Our Pumpkin Patch\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 2: Corn Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, have your students create corn crafts for the board. Here are several ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton Corn Cob. Create a card stock corn template - including both the ear of corn and its husk - inviting students to trace and cut out a cob from yellow card stock and its husk from brown construction paper or card stock. Provide students with buttons in various colors (e.g. red, brown, purple, yellow, white, etc.) and have them attach button \"corn kernels\" to the cob.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch Bag Indian Corn. Provide students with brown chenille stems, pony beads in various colors, and a brown paper lunch sack. Have each student string 3 pipe cleaners with pony beads. [NOTE: This could be a great time to discuss patterning and complimentary colors!] Place the beaded stems side by side and twist together the excess wire stem at each end. Create a corn \"husk\" by cutting a panel from the lunch bag and rolling\/twisting it until it is a long thin \"stick\". When unrolled the piece of lunch bag should retain the curve and crinkle. Place the beaded stems in the center of the unrolled paper and twist it at each end to secure the \"cob\" inside the \"husk\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopcorn Corn Cob. Create a card stock corn template - including both the ear of corn and its husk - inviting students to trace and cut out a cob from yellow card stock and its husk from brown construction paper or card stock. Provide students with popped popcorn kernels and school glue, inviting them to collage their cob with the popped corn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThanksgiving Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue or green bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Falling Into Thanksgiving!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall-themed or Thanksgiving-themed bulletin board border. You might also consider a solid trimmer in a complimentary color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Scarecrow. Glashow created a three-dimensional scarecrow using pieces of fabric stuffed with tan raffia. You could also create a dynamic \u003cem\u003etwo\u003c\/em\u003e-dimensional scarecrow using bulletin board paper (or fabric) to fashion clothing and the scarecrow's head, then use the raffia to create hair and add \"straw\" embellishments - at the hem of each pant leg and sleeve as well as at the top and bottom of the scarecrow's shirt. It might also be fun to use construction paper or fun patterned scrapbook papers to create \"patches\" on the scarecrow's clothing. [NOTE: You can use a large tapestry needle and yarn to actually sew the patches on the cutouts!] 2) The Fall Tree. Glashow purchased a large tree cutout and decorated it with vines of silk fall leaves (easily found at your local craft store). You could also freehand a tree cutout onto brown bulletin board paper and have your students make leaf crafts to decorate it. For simple leaf craft ideas, check out our previous posts \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1029\/fall-ing-in-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\"FALL-ing in Love...\"\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1027\/we-are-jumping-into-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWe Are Jumping Into Fall\u003c\/a\u003e! 3) The Fence. Freehand a fence cutout on light brown bulletin board paper and use a brown marker to create wood grain detailing. 4) The Pumpkin Patch. Use your students' pumpkin crafts and connect them with a green vine made from construction or bulletin board paper. 5) Thanksgiving Embellishments. Consider adding dried cornstalks at the edges of the board and be sure to add your students' corn crafts to the mix to give it a harvest appearance. You might also consider creating a turkey from bulletin board paper to place in the pumpkin patch!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a few simple tweaks, this fall bulletin board can be transformed into a Thanksgiving harvest display (and provide your students with several fun crafts to boot!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear your thoughts on this board or about your own Thanksgiving \"decorating style\", so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094749721,"sku":"A1049","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Scarecrow-Bulletin-Board-b.jpg?v=1522781638"},{"product_id":"we-give-thanks-bulletin-board-a1050","title":"We Give Thanks - Thanksgiving Pilgrim Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/We-Give-Thanks.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Pilgrims Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: hummingbirded.com | Peggy Drake\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pilgrim-themed window display featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hummingbirded.com\/thanksgiving.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHummingbird Educational Resources\u003c\/a\u003e not only reminds students of the origins of the holiday, but helps them remember what Thanksgiving is all about! While this holiday decoration was designed and hand-drawn by the talented Peggy Drake, with a little help from your students, you can recreate this festive display for your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePilgrim Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrake opted to draw the pilgrims for her window display, but you could also get your students involved through a classroom craft. Here are a few ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper Plate Pilgrims. Provide students with a small paper plate and multicultural craft paint. Invite them to paint the entire plate to match their skin tone and, when dry, add hair. Next, have students use a black marker to draw a face on their pilgrim. Setting aside their pilgrim heads, have students:\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the outside (wavy) band from a large paper plate, encouraging them to cut it off in one full piece.\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pilgrims-1.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing how to cut the paper plate\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing their point of entry, have students cut the band in half, take one of the pieces cutting it in half a second time (creating a quarter piece), then take one of those pieces and cut it in half a third time (creating an eighth).\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pilgrims-2.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing how to cut the paper plate\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents should end up with three band sizes:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 of the band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 of the band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 of the band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\t \t \t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pilgrims-3.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing various paper plate pieces\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\t \t \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll students will create a shirt collar by painting a \"C\" piece black and attaching it to an unpainted \"B\" piece when dry. The shirt collar should be glued to the bottom of the pilgrim head.\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pilgrims-4.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing how to make a pilgrim collar\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\t \t \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents creating \u003cb\u003egirl pilgrims\u003c\/b\u003e will design a bonnet by attaching an unpainted \"B\" piece to an unpainted \"A\" piece, gluing it at the top of the pilgrim head. \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pilgrims-5.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing how to create a pilgrim bonnet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\t \t \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents creating \u003cb\u003eboy pilgrims\u003c\/b\u003e will use black, white, and yellow construction paper to create pilgrim hats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll students will then use brown and black construction paper to create pilgrim clothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction Paper Pilgrims. Provide students with pilgrim templates like the ones found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/craftideas.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftideas\u003c\/a\u003e (click \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thanksgiving.craftideas.info\/html\/pilgrim_boy_template.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for the boy template and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thanksgiving.craftideas.info\/html\/pilgrim_girl_template.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for the girl template) and construction paper in the specified colors. Invite your students to trace and cut out their very own pilgrim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe Give Thanks Bulletin Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow bulletin board paper (or any other fall shade!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We Give Thanks!\" - Drake scripted the title directly onto the background paper, but you can certainly use traditional trace and cut lettering as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drake opted for a borderless display, but you might consider using a Thanksgiving-themed border or a solid bulletin board trimmer in a complimentary color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pilgrims. Use your students' pilgrim crafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Thanksgiving Feast. Draw a simple table shape - including the tabletop and legs - on light brown Kraft paper. Use a brown marker to create wood grain detailing on the pieces. Freehand food items for the Thanksgiving feast (e.g. turkey, corn, pumpkin pie, potatoes, etc.) onto appropriately colored construction paper or bulletin board paper. It might also work to find a black and white clip-art print online or through your word processing software that can be used to print the food shapes directly onto colored card stock to be cut out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Dialogue Clouds. Created from white bulletin construction paper, design dialogue clouds and pen in the things your students are thankful for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear your pilgrim project ideas and what you think of the bulletin board idea, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734095208473,"sku":"A1050","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/We-Give-Thanks.jpg?v=1522781641"},{"product_id":"the-inuit-way-of-life-a3716","title":"The Inuit Way of Life","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4951162783.jpg\" alt=\"Eskimo girl named Minnie\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 1906 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/8337233@N06\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUniversity of Washington Libraries Digital Collections\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/8337233@N06\/4951162783\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info \u003c\/a\u003e (via: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{It's important for children to understand the history of our country - even before\u003cem\u003e it became a nation in 1776. November being \"American Indian Heritage Month\" makes it a great time to explore the various native peoples and cultures that could be found in America before the land was \"discovered\" and settled by easterners. This series of lessons attempts to introduce your preschoolers to the original Americans.}\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnit Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving been granted the proper permissions, take your students on a trip to an \"unknown\" part of the school (i.e. the gym locker rooms, the teacher's lounge, the janitor's closet, etc.). Before opening the door, ask your students if they know what's behind it. Take a few answers and then unveil the mystery room. Explain to your students that, at one time, the world seemed just as big and \"unknown\" as the school seems at times. They will be surprised to find out that, just like they had no idea the mystery room in the school existed, many people didn't know that America existed (or the native peoples occupying it!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack in the classroom, find a globe and show students where Spain, Asia, and America are located. Introduce Columbus - his mission, his journey, and his discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your students with a map of America and ask them where they think the Native Americans lived before Columbus arrived. Next, show them a map of the Native American Cultures\/Groups inhabiting the Americas. Discuss how every part of the Americas is highlighted – showing that native communities were spread throughout both continents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed with a piece of printer paper and graphic art tools, have your students draw an Indian. Discuss different stereotypes - clothing, houses, language, etc. (at their level of course) - explaining that not all Native Americans dressed or acted in these ways. Because of differences in environment and resources, there were notable differences between each cultural group and tribe. Let your students know that they will be learning about these very differences in the next unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Inuit (Eskimos)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe objective of this lesson is to teach your preschoolers about the Inuit way of life - where they live, the climate in their region, housing, how they dress (both regularly and ceremonially), what they eat, their customs, transportation, and everyday tools\/weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasic Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arctic (North)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Igloos or tents\/houses made from animal skins, wood, sod, or mud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClothing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sealskin parkas in the summer, caribou skin parkas in the winter, and boots made of walrus hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert fisherman and hunters - the Inuits survived on seal, walrus, caribou and other animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools\/Transportation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harpoons, kayaks, umiaks (open boats made of wood and skin), and dog sleds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; Songs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschooleducation.com\/swinter.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Little Eskimos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Song \u0026gt;\u0026gt; Consider designing finger puppets for a fun fingerplay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMama Do You Love Me?\u003c\/em\u003e by Barbara M. Joosse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Polar Bear Son: An Inuit Tale\u003c\/em\u003e by Lydia Dabcovich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDress Like An Eskimo Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students what the weather is like in the Arctic. Show them pictures of the clothing worn by the Inuits. To help them understand the \u003cem\u003emany\u003c\/em\u003e layers worn by this Native American tribe, take turns dressing students like Eskimos. Be sure to collect the following to put over student clothing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulky sweatshirt = Inuit \"inner\" coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweatpants = Inuit \"inner\" pants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow pants = Inuit \"outer\" pants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow parka = Inuit \"outer\" coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge thermal socks = Inuit stockings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow boots = Inuit \"mukluks\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather work gloves = Inuit mittens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitted hat and fur hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt might also be fun to collect several Eskimo \"outfits\" then have a relay race - students are divided into teams, the first player on each team is helped into the outfit, completes a task (i.e. 'runs' to the end of the mat and back balancing a craft pom pom on a plastic spoon, etc.), races back to the finish line, transfers the Eskimo outfit to the next player in line who must complete the same task, and this process repeats until all team members have played. The team who does it the quickest, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInuit Sensory Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider filling your sensory table with Insta-Snow™ and Inuit-themed objects - plastic animals (seals, whales, caribou, dogs, etc.), boats, small Styrofoam blocks (for igloo building!), and other fun items! Your preschoolers will be delighted with the change - and amazed to find snow \u003cem\u003einside\u003c\/em\u003e, in \u003cem\u003eNovember!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nFor more great lesson ideas, games, crafts, etc. be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2902\/american-indians-heritage-series-the-inuits\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis American Indians Heritage Series: The Inuits\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.native-languages.org\/inuktitut.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNative Languages of the Americas\u003c\/a\u003e is another a great resource for learning about Inuit heritage, traditions, and way of life!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096158745,"sku":"A3716","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4951162783.jpg?v=1522781646"},{"product_id":"turkeys-in-disguise-a1051","title":"Turkeys In Disguise Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Turkeys in Disguise board\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-511 \" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Turkeys-in-Disguise-board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lilteacher.com | Renée Glashow\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my search for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/bulletin-board-ideas\/thanksgiving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThanksgiving bulletin boards\u003c\/a\u003e and displays, I ran across this adorable board at Miss Renée’s Kindergarten Pad! If you're looking for an fun, interactive alternative to your holiday decorations this November, consider this dynamic \"Turkeys in Disguise\" design from Renée Glashow! Charged with the mission of helping their turkey escape their prominent place \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003eat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e as\u003c\/em\u003e Thanksgiving dinner, your students will love the opportunity for creative problem solving, using their imagination, and working with family members to create the best disguise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTurkey Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each student with a turkey template to take home (like the one found ) and have family members help them make a costume for it! A doctor. A ballerina. A baseball player. The possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTurkeys in Disguise Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown or blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Turkeys In Disguise\", \"Turkey? What Turkey?\", \"Where's The Turkey?\", or \"You Won't Find ANY Turkeys Here!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glashow layered two solid wavy bulletin board trimmers in orange and yellow. You might also consider a harvest-themed or Thanksgiving-themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Turkeys. Use your students disguised turkey art projects! Be sure to add a label describing what the turkey is dressed up as and the student who designed the costume. 2) Glashow placed a large turkey cutout in the center of the board on which she wrote an explanatory message \u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003cem\u003e\"Kindergarten students and parents worked together to disguise turkeys so they won't be eaten for Thanksgiving!\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the date the turkey crafts are due, consider having each student present their turkey to the class (a kind of turkey \"show and tell\"), explaining why they chose the disguise, who helped them, what materials they used, etc. After placing the turkeys on the board, have students take a silent vote for the turkey who would most likely evade the cook (remind them that they cannot vote for their own!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe find this bulletin board idea adorable, but we'd love to hear \u003c\/em\u003eyour\u003cem\u003e thoughts!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734096191513,"sku":"A1051","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Turkeys-in-Disguise-board.jpg?v=1522781647"},{"product_id":"game-paddle-turkey-craft-a2247","title":"Game Paddle Turkey Craft","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2441818832.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Turkey strut\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Steve Voght\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/22806008@N07\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSteve Voght\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Wild Turkey strut'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/22806008@N07\/2441818832\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, consider revitalizing your traditional turkey crafts with this vibrant design from Vanessa at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sillyeaglebooks.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSilly Eagle Books\u003c\/a\u003e! She ingeniously uses a child's toy game paddle for its base and dynamic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-crafting-paper.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escrapbook paper\u003c\/a\u003e to create a beautifully festive craft and classroom decoration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with some exciting Thanksgiving reading -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCranberry Thanksgiving\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Harry Devlin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Little Engine That Could Saves the Thanksgiving Day Parade\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Watty Piper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanksgiving at the Tappleton’s\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Eileen Spinelli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver the River and Through the Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Lydia Maria Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver the River: A Turkey's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Derek Anderson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePatty’s Pumpkin Patch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by Teri Sloat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- a great Thanksgiving lesson and some turkey-themed printable activities like these -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3314\/thanksgiving-turkey-pattern\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThanksgiving Turkey Pattern\u003c\/a\u003e - (perfect for teaching colors, pre-writing skills, shapes, counting and much more!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3313\/alphabet-turkey-hunt\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlphabet Turkey Hunt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3312\/turkey-lurkey-color-match-file-folder-game\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTurkey Lurkey Color Match Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- your students are sure to have a blast and get into the holiday spirit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sillyeaglebooks.com\/2010\/11\/kids-thanksgiving-craft-paddle-turkey.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSilly Eagle Books: kids thanksgiving craft: paddle turkey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more Thanksgiving-themed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-98-teacher-resource-books.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher resource books\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft materials\u003c\/a\u003e, and much more, be sure to visit MPM School Supplies!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096257049,"sku":"A2247","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2441818832.jpg?v=1522781647"},{"product_id":"give-people-something-to-be-thankful-foryou-a1052","title":"Give People Something To Be Thankful For...You! Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-523  \" title=\"Give People Something to Be Thankful For\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Give-People-Something-to-Be-Thankful-For.jpg\" alt=\"Character Building Motivational Turkey Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lessonplans.btskinner.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't just decorate for the holidays this year - \u003cem\u003einspire\u003c\/em\u003e your students to build good character!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonesty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerseverance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf Discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooperation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this simple Thanksgiving-themed bulletin board display from Tonya D. Skinner of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessonplans.btskinner.com\/bboard.html#autumn\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin Boards for Business\u003c\/a\u003e, you're sure to be well on your way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBuilding Character Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Give People Something To Be Thankful For...YOU!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skinner used a solid brown wavy trimmer, but you might consider a harvest- or Thanksgiving-themed bulletin board border as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Turkey. Create a turkey body, neck, and head from brown bulletin board paper. You can freehand the cutout or you might be lucky enough to find a a black and white clip art print or image to \"blow up\" using an overhead projector. Add detailing with assorted colors of construction paper or card stock - a buckle hat, feet, a beak, and wattle. 2) The Turkey Feathers. Cut feathers from assorted colors of construction or bulletin board paper. Use a permanent marker to script a good character trait onto each feather. 3) The Details. Create leaf cutouts from construction paper and affix them randomly around the edges of the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students build good character traits - one feather at a time - with this holiday bulletin board from Bulletin Board for Business!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear what you think, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eBrowse our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com where you can save on everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-37-school-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount school furniture\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-82-inspirational.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSunday school supplies\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096486425,"sku":"A1052","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Give-People-Something-to-Be-Thankful-For.jpg?v=1522781648"},{"product_id":"dont-get-snowed-under-a1056","title":"Don't Get Snowed Under…Winter Snow Bulleitn Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-653  \" title=\"Don't Get Snowed Under\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dont-Get-Snowed-Under.jpg\" alt=\"Motivational Winter Sledding Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lessonplans.btskinner.com | Tonya Skinner\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all it's beauty, winter can be a tough time for many teachers. The season is full of distractions! In November and December, students are distracted by the coming holidays and time off school, and in the months leading to spring students are distracted by their pent up energies and wishes for the freedom that warmer weather brings. With a room full of distracted students, it's hard to keep them motivated and focused on the tasks at hand. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessonplans.btskinner.com\/bboard.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTonya Skinner\u003c\/a\u003e has designed a fun, winter-themed bulletin board to remind students not to fall behind on their work \u003cem\u003edespite\u003c\/em\u003e the distractions of the season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDon't Get Snowed Under... Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fashion a sky from bright blue bulletin board paper and a sledding hill from white bulletin board paper. NOTE: You might need two layers of white paper in order cover the blue entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Stay On Top Of Your Work...Don't Get Snowed Under!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skinner's bulletin board display features a solid red wavy bulletin border. You might also consider a winter-themed bordette or trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Students. Skinner's board portrays two different types of students; those that stayed current on their assignments\/studies and those who have put everything off. You can freehand the bulletin board characters onto white card stock or construction paper and use graphic art tools to color them in, or create the characters from pieces of colored construction paper. The students who have chosen to give into the distractions of the season, find themselves \"floundering\" in the snow, while the student who has kept up with their studies waits at the top of the hill - book in hand - to sled down in a sleigh! 2) The Sleigh. You can freehand this onto red construction paper or you might be able to find a black and white clip art image online or though your word processing software and print it directly onto colored card stock. 3) The Snowman. Use construction paper to cut out and assemble a snowman to place at the bottom of the hill. 4) The Snowflakes. Create a template from card stock, using it to trace and cut snowflakes from white and gray construction paper, or find a black and white clip art image and print it directly onto colored card stock. 5) The Clouds. Create a template from card stock, using it to trace and cut several clouds from white construction paper, or find a black and white clip art image and print it directly onto card stock. You might also consider using cotton balls to create fluffy clouds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003ekeep your students motivated during the monotonous winter months? We'd love to hear about it! Thanks so much for stopping by!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeducational supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for your classroom? Why not check out our online store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com, where you can save on everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-450-kitchen-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplay kitchens for kids\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSunworks construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097502233,"sku":"A1056","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dont-Get-Snowed-Under.jpg?v=1522781655"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-november-a3729","title":"Hand Print Calendar: November","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/November-Calendar-Shot-e1292527055421.jpg\" alt=\"homemade November calendar page with hand print turkey and Thanksgiving poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the “hands on” artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNovember\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember brings with it harvest time and Thanksgiving. Along these themes, have your students decorate their November calendar page with a hand print pumpkin or a colorful hand print turkey!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Turkey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors (brown, red, orange, green, purple, and blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola® markers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTurkey Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint their hand to match the picture to the left - brown palm and thumb, and each finger a different color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1309.jpg\" alt=\"hand painted to look like a turkey with brown blue purple green and orange tempera paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite them to gently press their hand against the paper (off to one side) to make a print. Remind them to keep their fingers slightly spread apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1310.jpg\" alt=\"unfinished hand print turkey\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the paint has dried, provide them with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e, inviting them to the legs, beak, and eye. To finish the turkey, have students dip their fingertip into a shallow dish of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8264-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ered tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e, placing a small print right under the turkey's head to create a wattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1317.jpg\" alt=\"hand print turkey on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHooray For Thanksgiving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's Thanksgiving dinner;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet's not be late;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere's lots of good food,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSo fill your plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith pie at the end,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can't be beat;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHooray for Thanksgiving,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere's so much to eat!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Pumpkin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOrange tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17627-construction-paper-9-x-12-white-peacock-colorburst.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-98-crayola0174-washable-marker-classpack-8-colors-192-count.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePumpkin Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students cover their palm with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8633-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1307.jpg\" alt=\"palm painted with orange tempera paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite them to gently press their palm (fingers pointed toward the top of the page) to one side of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1308.jpg\" alt=\"orange palm print on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the paint has dried, provide students with green and brown markers, inviting them to create the stem, pumpkin detailing, ground, vines, and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1316.jpg\" alt=\"hand print pumpkin on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Poem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne day I found two pumpkin seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI planted one and pulled the weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt sprouted roots and a big, long vine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pumpkin grew; I called it mine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pumpkin was quite round and fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(I really am quite proud of that.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBut there is something I'll admit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat has me worried just a bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI at the other seed, you see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow will it grow inside of me?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm so relieved since I have found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat pumpkins only grown in the ground!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo great crafts that will look awesome on your students' homemade calendars!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099697689,"sku":"A3729","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/November-Calendar-Shot-e1292527055421.jpg?v=1522781668"},{"product_id":"gourd-geous-students-fall-bulletin-board-idea-a1215","title":"Gourd-geous Students! - Fall Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2863\" title=\"gourdgeous_students\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/gourdgeous_students.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.musicbulletinboards.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe thought this bulletin board from Phyllis, design contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.musicbulletinboards.net\/boards\/gourdgeous%20students.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin Boards for the Music Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e, would be perfect for the fall season! The kiddos get to create a fun craft and we \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e that the pumpkins look like they've been \"carved\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Carving\" Pumpkins\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with brown, green, orange, and yellow construction paper. Invite them to draw and cut out a pumpkin shape from the orange paper or provide them with a pumpkin template to trace. On the yellow construction paper, have your students draw what they want \"carved\" onto the face of their pumpkin - their name, their favorite animal, a Halloween figure, etc. When happy with the result, invite your students to cut out the image and glue it to their pumpkin cutout, adding a stem cut from the green construction paper and mounting the entire pumpkin onto the brown paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGourd-geous Students 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 \"Gourd-geous Students!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halloween or fall themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' carved pumpkin crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's crazy that Halloween is just around the corner! Be sure to take a look at our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/bulletin-board-ideas\/fall\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFall\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/bulletin-board-ideas\/halloween\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHalloween\u003c\/a\u003e categories for some inspiration and, as always, we'll be working to find more unique ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128599065,"sku":"A1215","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/gourdgeous_students.jpg?v=1522781837"},{"product_id":"fall-behavior-management-bulletin-board-a1216","title":"Fall Behavior Management Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2867\" title=\"fallbehaviormanagement1_thumb[2]\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fallbehaviormanagement1_thumb2.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Behavior Management Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a fun behavior management bulletin board we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/seasonal-behavior-management.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Parade\u003c\/a\u003e, a blog created by first grade teacher, Mrs. Carroll. It's super simple to do, doesn't take up much space, and is a fantastic way to promote teamwork and positive behavior in the classroom!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Behavior Management Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply draw a vine and pumpkin stems on a sentence strip. When your kiddos are caught doing something good - each student met their AR goals for the week, the class is caught working quietly, etc. - use an orange Do-A-Dot or BINGO marker to stamp a pumpkin on the strip. When full, treat your students to something special!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike we said, the idea is super simple, but it might make for a cutesy bulletin board border and will certainly brighten your kiddos' day {getting recognized for excellence, as well as, earning a fun prize!}.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128697369,"sku":"A1216","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fallbehaviormanagement1_thumb2.jpg?v=1522781837"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-glyphs-festive-fall-bulletin-board-a1219","title":"Pumpkin Glyphs - Festive Fall Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2886 \" title=\"Fall-Fun-Pumpkin-Glyph-BB\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Fun-Pumpkin-Glyph-BB.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Smith\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlyphs offer a fun and unique way to collect and display data. We found this adorable pumpkin glyph bulletin board at Mrs. Smith's first grade \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teacherweb.com\/AL\/UnionHillSchool\/Smith\/apt4.stm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom page\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a festive fall display for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePumpkin Glyphs\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a list of questions for your kiddos to answer...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave you ever eaten pumpkin seeds?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich do you like better - chocolate, caramels, or candy corn?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat kind of Halloween stories do you prefer - scary, funny, or gross?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any glyph, the way students answer each of the questions, determines the materials used when decorating their pumpkin cutout. For instance, a \"yes\" answer to the first question might result in dark green leaves, while a \"no\" answer results in light\/lime green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at these awesome scarecrow glyph crafts too! The bulletin board would look cute with some of these as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2887  \" title=\"Scarecrow-Glyphs\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Scarecrow-Glyphs.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Smith\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePumpkin Glyph 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 \"Fall Fun!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or Halloween border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' pumpkin glyph crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We love hearing from you, so be sure to leave us a comment below or catch up with us on Facebook!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734129156121,"sku":"A1219","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fall-Fun-Pumpkin-Glyph-BB.jpg?v=1522781840"},{"product_id":"scarecrow-fall-door-display-a1223","title":"Scarecrow Fall Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2917 \" title=\"Scarecrow-Door-Display\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Scarecrow-Door-Display.jpg?v=1522781844\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Door Display Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Laurie Butler\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an adorable way to spice up the hallway for fall? Try this adorable scarecrow display we found while haunting our new favorite site - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/345626405\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePinterest\u003c\/a\u003e! Laurie Butler \u003cem\u003ecertainly\u003c\/em\u003e knows that a little color and a simple design can go a long way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eScarecrow Fall Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a large piece of dark orange bulletin board paper, cutting a hat shape from the paper. As you can see with Laurie's, the shape doesn't have to be perfect. In fact, a \"lumpy\" hat goes right along with the scarecrow \"image\"! Laurie then added a band of lighter orange paper and a sunflower to create visual interest and differentiate the brim from the rest of the hat. The design is super cute, but remember that you can customize the hat as you please! Add a colorful patch somewhere on the hat, use a fall leaf or colorful button cutout instead of a sunflower to decorate the band, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, cut several strips of yellow bulletin board paper and arrange them to create the scarecrow's straw hair. By cutting the strips different lengths or attaching them at different heights, more dimension is created! When dry {and secure!}, mount the entire hat\/hair combo to the top of the door frame. To complete the display, add the scarecrow's \"face\" to the door - two black circle eyes, one orange triangle patch nose, and a black stitched mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only do we love the design, we love the extra added accents Ms. Butler used! The \"wood\" fencing, the student-made scarecrow crafts, the pumpkin cutouts lining the floor - everything just works together to created a fabulously festive display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We love hearing from you so be sure to leave us a comment below or catch up with us on Facebook!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734129745945,"sku":"A1223","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Scarecrow-Door-Display.jpg?v=1522781844"},{"product_id":"collaborative-turkey-door-display-for-thanksgiving-a1227","title":"Collaborative Thanksgiving Turkey Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2951 \" title=\"Turkey-Door-Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Turkey-Door-Display.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Door Display Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pinterest.com | Kathy Duke\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile looking for Thanksgiving decorations around our favorite haunts, we ran across this cute turkey door display from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/kathy_duke\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKathy Duke\u003c\/a\u003e on Pinterest. To celebrate the season, Kathy had her students design a family feather {reminiscent of a 'family crest'} to add to the turkey display. They turned out pretty spectacular - we \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the various textures!!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTurkey Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow or orange background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Gobble, Gobble...Happy Thanksgiving!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e To create the turkey, find a clip art image online and use your classroom projector system to trace the shape onto a piece of brown background paper. [NOTE: To create a simple turkey shape without all the fuss, cut out one large and one medium circle from brown paper - see picture above.] Cut the various turkey details from construction paper - eyes, a bill, a snood, and feet. Mount these to the turkey cutout and use a black marker to add detailing as desired. Decorate the turkey cutout with your students' family feather projects!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! Be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130565145,"sku":"A1227","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Turkey-Door-Display.jpg?v=1522781849"},{"product_id":"health-amp-nutrition-the-food-pyramid-a3851","title":"Health \u0026amp; Nutrition - The Food Pyramid","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1594 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3834583927.jpg\" alt=\"Health and Nutrition Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ephoto © 2009 nutrition education, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember is \"Good Nutrition Month\", making it a great time to review healthy eating habits and the importance of an active lifestyle with your preschoolers. We found a great {comprehensive!} lesson plan from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.doh.state.fl.us\/Family\/ccfp\/Nutrition\/NutritionEd\/nutritioned.htm#children\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlorida Department of Health\u003c\/a\u003e that includes lots of downloadable handouts, posters, and other goodies!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey suggest beginning the lesson with an introduction to the food pyramid - using the handout to show students the various food groups as well as examples of the types of foods that fall in these categories. [\u003cem\u003eExtension\u003c\/em\u003e: To assess their grasp of the new information, consider playing a game - holding up food cards and having students yell out the food group in which they belong. You might even attempt an \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.proteacher.net\/discussions\/showthread.php?t=130051\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAround the World\u003c\/a\u003e\" type format.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother review game they suggest playing is the \"Food Group Relay\". Once again, you'll need food cards {or cute plastic and\/or felt play food} to set out on a table. Students take turns running to the table and selecting a card\/toy from the food group that's been called, running back and placing the food in the paper grocery bag. This is a great way to review food groups, help your kiddos get their 'wiggles' out, and remind students that an active lifestyle is very important!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just two of the activities suggested in the Florida Department of Health's introductory lesson to healthy eating and nutrition!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130696217,"sku":"A3851","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3834583927.jpg?v=1522781850"},{"product_id":"nutrition-unit-introducing-the-food-pyramid-a3030","title":"Nutrition Unit - Introducing the Food Pyramid","description":"\u003cp\u003eNovember is good nutrition month, making it a great time to introduce your kinders to the food pyramid, healthy portions, and smart selections. We found a great lesson plan created by Kortni Nelson as part of her undergraduate studies. She has lots of great ideas for a nutrition unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1301\" title=\"Edible-Pyramid-Book-Cover\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Edible-Pyramid-Book-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"The Edible Pyramid Book Cover and Nutrition Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Edible Pyramid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelson suggests introducing the unit with Loreen Leedy's \u003cem\u003eThe Edible Pyramid: Good Eating Every Day\u003c\/em\u003e. The fabulously illustrated animal characters, while attempting to order dinner at a restaurant, discuss the various food groups, what dishes fall into these groups, what a serving size looks like, and how to eat a balanced meal. This provides a fantastic introduction to the main topics\/concepts of the unit - in a fun way!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's For Dinner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these new concepts in mind, Nelson recommends having your students practice creating a balanced meal using paper plates and magazine clippings. Not only is this a great way to assess how well your kiddos grasped the new information, it will provide your kinders with extra fine motor practice as they cut out the pictures and paste them onto their plates. Set aside time {as a class or as small groups} to allow students to present the meal they created. [NOTE: As an extra assessment, consider providing students with a food group 'frequency chart' to glue onto the back of their plate, inviting them to check off how many foods from each group were included in the meal. See below.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1303\" title=\"Food-Group-Frequency-Chart\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Food-Group-Frequency-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"Nutrition Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample frequency chart\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more introductory activities, lesson tips, and practice exercises, be sure to visit Kortni's full \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teacherlink.ed.usu.edu\/tlresources\/units\/MonsonUnits\/KorNel\/Lesson%20Plans\/lesson1.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elesson plan page\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130728985,"sku":"A3030","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Edible-Pyramid-Book-Cover.jpg?v=1522781850"},{"product_id":"american-flag-mural-veterans-day-bulletin-board-idea-a1229","title":"American Flag Mural - Veteran's Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Flag-Mural\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Flag.jpg\" alt=\"Memorial Day and Veteran's Day Craft Mural \u0026amp; Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.artprojectsforkids.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeteran's Day is Friday, November 11th - and to recognize the men and women who have fought to keep our country free, we thought a bit of patriotic classroom decor was in order. Check out this fabulous American flag mural from Kathy Barbro of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/artprojectsforkids.org\/flag-mural-and-a-glue-stick\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt Projects for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e! You kiddos will love creating a piece for the bulletin board and we love the idea of allowing students to use their favorite art medium {pastels, markers, colored pencils, crayons, collage, paint, etc} in order to create an eclectic and artsy finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAmerican Flag Mural\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKathy actually sells the template for the mural at her site which includes 32-pages for your kiddos to color. If you don't wish to purchase the template, here's how we'd tackle the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure and cut pieces of white background paper to fit your bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a clip art image of the American flag online, using your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace the image onto the pieces of white bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the number of students in your class, measure and create a grid on the paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse scissors to cut the paper\/flag image apart, scripting a small number on the back of each piece so that you know how to put the mural back together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide each student with a piece of the mural and get decorating!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAdd a patriotic border to the display and you'll have a beautiful, patriotic tribute for Veteran's Day!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6562-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious graphic art\/craft materials - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecrayons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarkers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-291-pastel-sets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epastels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-610-sargent-art0174-watercolor-magic0174.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewatercolor paints\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130761753,"sku":"A1229","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Flag.jpg?v=1522781850"},{"product_id":"what-color-is-your-diet-fall-nutrition-themed-bulletin-board-a1228","title":"What Color Is Your Diet? - Fall Nutrition Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2956\" alt=\"Fall Nutrition Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/What-Color-Is-Your-Diet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pecentral.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovember is \"Good Nutrition Month\" and to bring awareness to the importance of a diet and exercise for strong, healthy bodies, consider adding this fun design to your fall repertoire. Created by physical education teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pecentral.org\/BulletinBoard\/ViewBulletinBoard.asp?ID=861\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChad Gurzick\u003c\/a\u003e, we think this colorful board is a great way to remind your kiddos to eat a variety of healthy {colorful!} foods - this fall and throughout the year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Color Is Your Diet\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 \"What Color Is Your Diet?...Eat Right, Exercise, Have FUN!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food pyramid trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e First, create a tree cutout {trunk and branches} from brown background paper. You can freehand the shape, find a clip art image to enlarge and trace, or choose another method of creation. Mount the tree cutout in the center of the bulletin board. Next, select six different colors - one for each section of the food pyramid - and, using various fall leaf templates, trace and cut leaf shapes to use to decorate the tree. Arrange the leaves on the tree in color groups then design a food group label {made from the same color paper} to place next to each grouping. Add various accents as desired\/as space allows - exercise words like cardio, weight training, etc., pictures of athletes, exercise or food related cutouts, and\/or anything else that goes with the theme.\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-6345-art-kraft-roll-48-x-200-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack\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-1220-multicolored-designer-letters-poppin-patterns-letters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1165-mypyramid-bolder-borders0174.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFood pyramid bulletin board border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e in various colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do\u003c\/em\u003e you \u003cem\u003eencourage your students to live and eat healthy? We'd love to hear your ideas! Leave us a comment below, catch up with us on Facebook, or send us an email:\nbbideas {at} mpmwebworks {dot} com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130794521,"sku":"A1228","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/What-Color-Is-Your-Diet.jpg?v=1522781850"},{"product_id":"falling-for-all-things-fall-autumn-bulletin-board-idea-a1230","title":"Falling for All Things Fall - Autumn Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2977\" title=\"Fall-Leaf-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Leaf-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Preschool Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toddler teachers at McKinley Early Childhood love getting their kiddos involved in the decoration process. This simple fall bulletin board, with adorable hand print leaves, makes a perfect backdrop for the entire season - just think of the pumpkins, scarecrows, corn stalks, and all the other fun fall items you can add along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFall 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 \"It's Harvest Time!\", \"FALL-ing Into Fall\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Freehand the tree cutout onto a piece of brown background paper or find a clip art image online to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system. Arrange the tree on the left side of the bulletin board with its branches pointing toward the right. 2) The Leaves. Find a leaf template online, printing it onto colored card stock or creating a template to use to trace and cut leaves from construction paper\/card stock. For fun, invite your kiddos to dip their hand in paint and carefully press it to a leaf cutout in order to create a print. Place the leaves on the tree branches and \"eddying\" down toward the bottom of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the season progresses, add other elements {perhaps some student crafts!} to fill up the board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130892825,"sku":"A1230","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fall-Leaf-BBI.jpg?v=1522781851"},{"product_id":"star-spangled-bulletin-board-a1233","title":"Star Spangled Patriotic Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2990\" title=\"Patriotic-BBI\" alt=\"Veteran's Day or Memorial Day Patriotic Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Patriotic-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ww.educationworld.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were so impressed with this bulletin board display we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.educationworld.com\/a_admin\/admin\/admin461_a.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducationWorld®\u003c\/a\u003e, submitted by Debbie Hudson, principal of College Hills Elementary School in College Station, Texas. It would make a great patriotic addition to your classroom, hallway, or school office \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e time of the year, but we thought it might be a nice touch for Veteran's or Memorial Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStar Spangled Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process is quite simple actually, but it does take a bit of time to coordinate the photo shoot and develop the photos. First collect two large sheets, pieces of fabric, or pieces of background paper - one red and one white. Hang the sheet\/paper up on a classroom wall to mark off the area for your photo shoot. Several days before the actual photo shoot is to begin, assign each of the participating students with a shirt color to wear on the day of picture (red or white) and send a note home to parents to get them in the loop. [NOTE: As an alternative, you might just bring in a white and red t-shirt that students can put on over their school clothes when taking their picture. That way you'll only need one and your students won't feel left out if they forget!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the photo shoot, those students who wore a red shirt will have their individual pictures taken in front of the red background and those who wore white will stand in front of the white background. With the pictures developed, you're ready to construct the American flag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse royal blue construction paper or background paper to create a large rectangle, adding this to the top left of the bulletin board. Select several of the white shirt\/background photographs, using a star template to create star cutouts. Arrange these on the blue rectangle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext, starting and ending with red, place photos of the same color next to each other to create the stripes on the flag!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulletin board takes quite a few pictures so you might consider a scaled down version if doing this with your classroom - \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e you might get other classes involved {those on your floor or even the whole school!} and do a hallway bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love how this bulletin board turned out! Do\u003c\/em\u003e you \u003cem\u003edecorate for Veteran's day? We'd love to hear about\/see your ideas! Be sure to leave us a comment below, catch up with us on Facebook, or shoot us an email:\nbbideas {at} mpmwebworks {dot} com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131089433,"sku":"A1233","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Patriotic-BBI.jpg?v=1522781852"},{"product_id":"filled-with-gratitude-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-a1232","title":"Filled With Gratitude! - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2985\" title=\"Gratitude Turkey\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gratitude-Turkey.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlefamilyfun.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thanksgiving, invite your kiddos to participate in a fun collaborative exercise – decorating the classroom gratitude turkey! Here's how it works; in the remaining days leading up to the holiday, have your students come up with one thing \u003cem\u003eevery day\u003c\/em\u003e that they're thankful for. Invite them to script it on a colorful feather cutout {in complete sentences with proper punctuation and grammar!}, attaching it to the bulletin board wherever they can find space! Not only will this create a colorful display for your classroom, it will get your kiddos thinking about the true meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGratitude Turkey Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow or sky blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Filled with Gratitude!”, “Our Gratitude Turkey”, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanksgiving or fall themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a large turkey cutout with two simple pieces – one large brown circle and one medium brown circle. Use colored construction paper to add detailing – orange feet, an orange beak, a red ________, and white\/black eyes. Using a card stock template, trace and cut feathers from scrapbook paper in various colors and fun patterns. Decorate the turkey with a few feathers {so that its not bare to begin with} then have your kiddos continue to add their feathers around the turkey and bulletin board.\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-6554-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-canary-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6549-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-lite-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esky blue bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-153-bulletin-board-letters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-13950-thanksgiving-stick-kids.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGive thanks' bulletin board border\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6553-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrown bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrapbook\/\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-miscellaneous-craft-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors and patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fantastic way to get into the spirit of the season! While the original projects at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/littlefamilyfun.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/gratitude-turkey-2011.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Family Fun\u003c\/a\u003e were individual {as shown in the picture above} – we think a collaborative effect\/bulletin board is a great way to remind your students that we all have a lot to be thankful for!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131187737,"sku":"A1232","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gratitude-Turkey.jpg?v=1522781852"},{"product_id":"first-thanksthen-giving-thanksgiving-door-display-a1234","title":"First Thanks...Then Giving! - Thanksgiving Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2999\" title=\"Thanksgiving-Door\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thanksgiving-Door.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Thanksgiving Door Display Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: dailygracecreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are constantly amazed at what can be done with a Cricut {and other personal cutting machines} these days! Here's a beautiful Thanksgiving door display we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dailygracecreations.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/4th-grade-classroom-door-thanksgiving.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDaily Grace Creations\u003c\/a\u003e - it was designed by Donna for her son's fourth grade classroom. We just love the mix of fall colors, the attention to detail, and the seasonal message!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThanksgiving Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a Cricut you may not get \u003cem\u003eexactly\u003c\/em\u003e the same results, but here's what we would do...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds with royal blue bulletin board paper and the bottom third with green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Thanksgiving - First Thanks, Then Giving!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall pop-up border. We love how Donna scripted each students' name onto a pumpkin cutout and incorporated them in the border!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Trees. Either freehand the tree cutouts onto brown background paper or find a clip art image online that can be enlarged and traced using your classroom projector system. [If you're artistic, you might even decide to \u003cem\u003epaint\u003c\/em\u003e the trees directly onto the blue paper.] 2) The Wheelbarrow \u0026amp; Fence. Follow the same process for both the wheelbarrow and fence. We love the stark contrast of the light blue and white paper paper Donna used. They stick out, while also making the surrounding fall colors pop! 3) The Fall Elements. Last, but not least, add fun fall elements to the scene - pumpkins, colorful leaves, gourds, a classroom sign {i.e. Mrs. Nelson's Pumpkin Patch, etc.} and anything else you might think of! Find black and white clip art images online that can be printed directly onto colored card stock and cut out, or create master leaf, pumpkin, etc. templates from card stock and use these to trace and cut shapes from colored paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131253273,"sku":"A1234","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thanksgiving-Door.jpg?v=1522781853"},{"product_id":"how-to-cook-a-turkey-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-idea-a1235","title":"How To Cook A Turkey - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3017\" title=\"Turkey-BBI\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Turkey-BBI.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fabulously adorable is this Thanksgiving project and bulletin board design from Rachelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/is-it-november-already.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e?! We think it's definitely a fun way to start off the holiday festivities, provide your kiddos writing\/sequencing practice, and {as Rachelle points out} have a few giggles along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Cook A Turkey\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by having your kiddos write out {or dictate} the steps they would take to prepare\/cook a Thanksgiving turkey. Rachelle offers lots of great question suggestions that will help your students think their way through the process - how much turkey would you need, what temperature does the oven need to be set at, etc. Type up their responses and display them on fun Thanksgiving themed paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Cook A Turkey Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: Yellow bulletin board paper {or the color of your choice}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"How To Cook A Thanksgiving Turkey!\", \"What's Cooking?\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder: Fall or Thanksgiving themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Rachelle gives great directions on making your own \"turkey\" to display in the center of the bulletin board, so be sure to head over to her blog and check it out! Once your turkey is on the board, arrange your students' projects around it and the board is complete!\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-6554-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-canary-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYellow bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e {or the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-217-bulletin-board-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebackground paper\u003c\/a\u003e of your choice}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-14221-letters-dot-to-dot-uppercase-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDot to dot bulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5579-fall-border-trim.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFall leaf border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7799-kraft-wrapping-rolls-natural-36-x-1000-40-lb.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eButcher paper\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \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\u003eAluminum foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk ivy leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131286041,"sku":"A1235","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Turkey-BBI.jpg?v=1522781853"},{"product_id":"setting-the-turkeys-free-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-a1236","title":"Setting the Turkeys Free - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Setting-Turkeys-Free.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: daynurseryindy.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an adorable book-inspired Thanksgiving design we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/daynurseryindy.wordpress.com\/2010\/11\/24\/introducing-day-nurserys-2010-official-turkey\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Day Nursery Indianapolis\u003c\/a\u003e - pair W. Nikola-Lisa's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting the Turkeys Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with a fun, sensory craft and this is a super cute activity {and bulletin board} for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hand-print-turkey.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoollessonplans.info\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHand Print Turkeys\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for some directions for the hand print turkeys, check out \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3729\/hand-print-calendar-november\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis post\u003c\/a\u003e. The hand prints are super colorful and they look great with a few vibrant craft feathers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSetting the Turkeys Free Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Setting the Turkeys Free!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original design did not make use of a border, but you might consider a Thanksgiving\/fall themed trimmer or adding colorful craft feathers around the outside of the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Fence. Cut white construction paper into small uniform strips or use craft sticks, pasting them together on the board to create a fence. Leave one part of the fence unfinished - creating a break in which the turkeys can escape through! 2) The Turkeys. Use your students' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies for this bulletin board...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6555-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-emerald.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\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 bulletin board letters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-13950-thanksgiving-stick-kids.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThanksgiving bulletin board border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7191-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-156-craft-sticks.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft sticks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite card stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft paint\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-659-feathers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft feathers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We hope you are inspired to do a little creating after visiting our site! :)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131351577,"sku":"A1236","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Setting-Turkeys-Free.jpg?v=1522781854"},{"product_id":"thanksgiving-turkey-door-display-a1237","title":"Thanksgiving Turkey Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3036 \" title=\"Turkey-Door-Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Turkey-Door-Display-b.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Door Display Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pinterest.com | Heidi Harrell\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeidi Harrell uploaded a picture of her adorable Thanksgiving turkey door decoration to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/439324724\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePinterest\u003c\/a\u003e and we thought it was too cute not to share! It's simple, not too time consuming, and will really add a pop of color to the hallway this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTurkey Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeidi took advantage of her brown door {and saved herself some work!}, but if you're not so lucky, start by covering the entire door with brown bulletin board paper. From scraps of bulletin board paper in assorted colors - red, orange, yellow, and brown - cut large \"feather\" shapes and arrange them around the door frame, creating a half-circle. With scraps of bulletin board paper or construction paper, create the turkey detailing - eyes, a beak\/bill, a snood (the red flap that hangs over the beak) and\/or a wattle (the red, fleshy throat) and feet.\u003c\/p\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-6553-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6556-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-flame-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ered\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6558-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6554-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-canary-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-9100\/thanksgiving-turkey-door-display\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view all of the products for this bulletin board!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe thought the simplicity of this door display made it a great choice for the hectic holiday months - lots of festive color minus the work! We'd love to hear how you fit decorating in around the holidays! If you have any tips and tricks of the trade, be sure to leave a comment below, catch up with us on Facebook, or send us an email:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ebbideas {at} mpmwebworks {dot} com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131548185,"sku":"A1237","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Turkey-Door-Display-b.jpg?v=1522781855"},{"product_id":"a-journey-of-thanksgiving-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-idea-a1238","title":"A Journey of Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3051\" title=\"The-Mayflower\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Mayflower.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Pilgrim Themed Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kinderbykim.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim Jordano of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderbykim.com\/november.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinder By Kim\u003c\/a\u003e created this pilgrim themed bulletin board as part of her November decorations and we thought it would be a great fit for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom! Your kiddos will have a blast constructing their pilgrims to sail on the Mayflower and will be challenged to take inventory of the many things they're thankful for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePilgrim Project\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a previous article, we detailed how to create pilgrims from paper plates and construction paper {the post was entitled, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1050\/we-give-thanks-bulletin-board\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWe Give Thanks\u003c\/a\u003e}. Simply follow the link to find the full tutorial. Before beginning, you'll need to collect the following supplies...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulticultural craft paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack craft paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack, brown, white, and yellow construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfter designing their pilgrim \"twin\", have your students brainstorm several thing they're thankful for - scripting them onto pieces of paper to be displayed with their craft.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Mayflower Journey 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 \"A Journey of Thanksgiving!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or Thanksgiving themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Mayflower. Kim created a simple rectangle from a cardboard box, mounting it to the middle of the bulletin board, and using construction paper letters to designate it, \u003cem\u003eThe Mayflower\u003c\/em\u003e. For the sail, simply cut a curved rectangle from white bulletin board paper. 2) The Waves. Cut a strip of royal blue bulletin board paper big enough to cover the bottom third of the bulletin board {including a bit of The Mayflower's \"hull\"} and use craft scissors to add a scalloped edge to the top of the paper. Add waves to the paper using craft paint or chalk. 3) The Pilgrims. Add your students' pilgrim crafts to the boat as well as their notes of thanksgiving written on pieces of paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile the \"Thanksgiving turkey\" is certainly a fun decoration - we love that this design provides a unique theme for the holiday! Thanks so much for stopping by!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131679257,"sku":"A1238","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Mayflower.jpg?v=1522781855"},{"product_id":"eat-more-chicken-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-idea-a1239","title":"Eat More Chicken - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3056\" title=\"Eat More Chicken Thanksgiving Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe thought this spoof of the marketing campaign for the popular chain restaurant, Chick-fil-a, would make a humorous addition to your Thanksgiving decor - with a bright, colorful turkey and a changing message to keep your kiddos interested {and guessing what you'll come up with next!}, this simple design is great for those hard-pressed to find time during the busy holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEat More Chicken Bulletin Board Idea\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 \"Eat More Chicken!\" - To keep the bulletin board fresh and fun, consider changing the sign every day or every other day. Your students will have a blast trying to figure out what Mr. Turkey will try to get everybody to eat next. To get your kiddos even more involved, it might be fun to set out a suggestion box for students to submit food ideas for the display. Paint your own signs onto simple white bulletin board paper or create computer generated signs like we did using \"Awe\", a free font from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dafont.com\/awe.font?fpp=50\u0026amp;text=EAT+MORE+CHICKEN\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDaFont.com\u003c\/a\u003e!\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Eat-More-BBI-Signs.jpg\" alt=\"Humorous Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Example bulletin board signs\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or Thanksgiving themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Here's how we'd suggest tackling the turkey - find a black and white clip art image online and use your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace the shape onto bulletin board paper. Add a large piece of white bulletin board paper on which to display the various signs and you're set!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love the simplicity of this bulletin board and think it will add some fun to the classroom this holiday season! Thanks so much for stopping by - we'd love to catch up with you so be sure to leave a comment or find us on Facebook!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734131974169,"sku":"A1239","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/photo-1.jpg?v=1522781857"},{"product_id":"elect-to-read-election-themed-reading-bulletin-board-a1437","title":"Elect To Read! - Election Themed Reading Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4591\" title=\"Election\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Election.jpg\" alt=\"Government and Social Studies Election Themed Reading Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: digipapergirl.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo highlight the coming election, Erica Nunez, designer over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/digipapergirl.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/elections-bulletin-board.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDigiGirl Paper Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e, and the decorating crew of Miami Lakes K-8 created this colorful board for their library and we think it would make a great board for the classroom as well! Featuring photos of the candidates, election vocabulary, and even a fun ballot box - this is a fun way to teach your students a little more about the electoral process and instill in them the importance of doing their civic duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eElect To Read!\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 \"F'READ'OM! Elect To Read!\", \"2012 Election Headquarters\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Election Word Wall. The original design displays Scholastic Teaching Resources' election word wall mini bulletin board set {shown below}.\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4589\" title=\"Election-BB-Set\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Election-BB-Set.jpg\" alt=\"Election Bulletion Board Set\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eHowever, using word processing software, you can certainly create and print your own vocabulary words, printing them onto card stock and arranging them around the board. 2) The Election Symbols. The symbols on the original board also come from Scholastic Teaching Resources' election word wall mini bulletin board set - the party symbols, the White House, the Statue of Liberty, etc. You could also find images online to print onto card stock, cut out, and display. 3) The Current Candidates. In addition to important election symbols and vocabulary, we love how Erica and the decorating team added a 'current events' twist, displaying pictures of the candidates. They used Scholastic News' feature of the presidential candidates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734158352409,"sku":"A1437","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Election.jpg?v=1522782017"},{"product_id":"fall-science-whats-inside-a-pumpkin-a3173","title":"Fall Science - What's Inside a Pumpkin?","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2346\" title=\"pumpkin-insides-craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pumpkin-insides-craft.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Autumn Pumpkin Science and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.allkidsnetwork.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eHappy Fall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been drooling over all the fun apple, pumpkin, and fall leaf craftivities on Pinterest and are super excited to share this fun science lesson we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/fall\/inside-pumpkin-craft.asp\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e! Using yarn and real pumpkin seeds, students can recreate what the inside of a pumpkin looks like!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity suggestions...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair this craftivity with a hands-on exploration of an actual pumpkin, allowing students to feel the slimy, stringy innards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring in some toasted\/roasted pumpkin seeds and\/or a pumpkin treat - inviting students to taste test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the science exploration with a lesson on adjectives, inviting your students to describe how the pumpkin looks, smells, feels, and tastes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOf course, the craftivity works great on its own too! Be sure to visit All Kids Network for a project template and the tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160187417,"sku":"A3173","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pumpkin-insides-craft.jpg?v=1522782028"},{"product_id":"decorating-pumpkins-without-the-mess-a3989","title":"Decorating Pumpkins - without the MESS!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eHappy Fall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're so excited about the fall season! There are so many fun craftivities and lessons that we've been itching to share. Since pumpkin carving is one of our favorite fall activities, we thought we'd try to find some fun, 'no mess' alternatives that would be appropriate for the preschool classroom. Here's a few of options you might consider exploring with your kiddos this autumn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2453\" title=\"Pumpkin-Carving-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Carving-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDeborah over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/10\/pumpkin-playdough-decorating-in-preschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e recommends using play dough to create pumpkin faces...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2454\" title=\"Pumpkin-Carving-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Carving-2.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.chicaandjo.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicaandjo.com\/2009\/10\/15\/mix-and-match-jack-o-lantern-faces\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChica and Jo\u003c\/a\u003e suggest using printed or felt facial features along with Velcro to create mix and match jack-o-lanterns...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2455\" title=\"Pumpkin-Carving-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Carving-3.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.frugallifeproject.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou might also try these adorable Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head pumpkins from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.frugallifeproject.com\/2010\/10\/mr-mrs-pumpkin-head.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFrugal Life Project\u003c\/a\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these projects great?! They're super unique and we know your preschoolers will have a blast with these pumpkin carving alternatives. Be sure to visit each of these sites for project material lists and more fall fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160351257,"sku":"A3989","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Carving-1.jpg?v=1522782029"},{"product_id":"pumpkins-golf-tees-loads-of-fall-fun-a3990","title":"Pumpkins + Golf Tees = Loads of Fall Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2458\" title=\"Pumpkin-GolfTees\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-GolfTees.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Fine and Gross Motor Building Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: exploringtheoutdoorclassroom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow great is this gross\/fine motor building activity from Kristin over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/exploringtheoutdoorclassroom.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/pumpkins-and-golf-tees.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eExploring the Outdoor Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e?! We love how her kiddos not only worked to pound the golf tees into the pumpkins, but also used the other side of the hammer to pull out the tees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't feel comfortable putting a real hammer in your preschoolers hand {since it'll take a bit of muscle and real tools to get them in}, there's always the option of spray painting Styrofoam balls with orange craft paint and inviting them to use toy mallets to tap them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post, be sure to visit Exploring the Outdoor Classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160678937,"sku":"A3990","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-GolfTees.jpg?v=1522782031"},{"product_id":"fall-science-labeling-the-parts-of-a-pumpkin-a3174","title":"Fall Science - Labeling the Parts of a Pumpkin","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2350\" title=\"Pumpkin-Brace-Maps\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Brace-Maps.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpking Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYesterday we posted a great hands-on fall science lesson that had your kiddos exploring the inside of a pumpkin and we think this fun craftivity from April over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/halloween-alphabet-song-and-few-other.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e would offer a fantastic extension! After seeing, touching, describing, and perhaps even \u003cem\u003etasting\u003c\/em\u003e the pumpkin innards, have your students work to label all the parts of the pumpkin - inside and out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a pumpkin anchor chart, working as a class to label the different parts. Stem, skin, flesh, pulp, and seeds. To review, invite your kiddos to draw and label a pumpkin in their science journal or complete the fun craftivity April and her kiddos created!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis adorable labeling activity is just one of the many fall lesson ideas April features at her blog, so be sure to visit for lots of fall fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160711705,"sku":"A3174","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Brace-Maps.jpg?v=1522782031"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-labeling-craftivity-a3991","title":"Pumpkin Labeling Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2464\" title=\"Pumpkin-Labels\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Labels.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpking Labeling Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindertastic.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumpkin season, along with a chance for sensory exploration, offers a great opportunity for practice with labeling. Check out this adorable craftivity from Judy over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kindertastic.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/updates.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderTastic\u003c\/a\u003e that will have your preschoolers learning about and labeling the parts of a pumpkin. A few things we love - how Judy had her students use actual pumpkin seeds and how they mimicked pumpkin pulp with yarn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConsiderations...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssign a number to each part of the pumpkin and provide students with a game die, inviting them to play Roll-a-Pumpkin. Once they've collected all the pieces, have them assemble their pumpkins. This will provide some counting and number practice!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd in some letter\/handwriting practice, creating tracer labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this activity and lots of other great lesson ideas, be sure to visit KinderTastic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160744473,"sku":"A3991","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Labels.jpg?v=1522782031"},{"product_id":"fall-phonics-describing-pumpkins-a3175","title":"Fall Phonics - Describing Pumpkins","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2354\" title=\"Pumpkin-Adjectives\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Adjectives.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Phonics Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we recently talked about supplementing your hands-on pumpkin investigations with a lesson on adjectives, we love how Kathleen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/pumpkin-jack.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e put the exercise together. Instead of a traditional anchor chart {which can be super cute and effective, of course!}, she had her students place the adjectives - written on index cards - directly \u003cem\u003eonto\u003c\/em\u003e the pumpkin! This is a great way to motivate your kinders to participate inviting them to see if they can work together to cover the entire pumpkin with words that describe it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this activity and many other great fall lesson ideas, be sure to visit Growing Kinders!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160875545,"sku":"A3175","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Adjectives.jpg?v=1522782033"},{"product_id":"handprint-boat-crafts-for-columbus-day-a2529","title":"Handprint Boat Crafts for Columbus Day!","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonday, October 8th is Columbus Day and, if you have plans to incorporate special activities and crafts into your lesson plans, be sure to check out these awesome handprint boat crafts we found floating around on Pinterest. While the concept of each project is the same, each turned out just a little different and we know, no matter how you tackle the craftivity, your kiddos will love using their hands to create the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria as they learn about the famous explorer, Christopher Columbus!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-4353\" title=\"Handprint-Boats-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handprint-Boats-1.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Boat Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003evia \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/unschoolpreschool.com\/2011\/10\/1492-columbus-on-the-ocean-blue\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eUnschool Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4354\" title=\"Handprint-Boats-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handprint-Boats-2.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Boat Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003evia \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/hand-print-mayflower-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4355\" title=\"Handprint-Boats-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handprint-Boats-3.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFryman Four via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.tipjunkie.com\/holiday-crafts\/thanksgiving\/thanksgiving-kids\/mayflower-handprint-craft-for-kids-thanksgiving-preschool-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTip Junkie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFollow the links under each picture to find the craft tutorial ~ and lots of other great activities and crafts to try! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161399833,"sku":"A2529","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Handprint-Boats-1.jpg?v=1522782036"},{"product_id":"columbus-day-creating-boats-from-found-materials-a2531","title":"Columbus Day - Creating Boats from Found Materials","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4368\" title=\"Mayflower-Finished\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mayflower-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Recycled Boat Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: naturallyeducational.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this boat craft we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.naturallyeducational.com\/2010\/11\/what-do-mayflowers-bring-pilgrims\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNaturally Educational\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Not only do they get to participate in a fun photo shoot, the rhymes are customized to include their names - a fine personal touch! - and the pumpkin craft allows them to take part in creating a festive seasonal display for the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePeter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple green bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\/autumn themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Use your kiddos' crafts! Provide each student with a pumpkin coloring page {printed onto white card stock}. We found several that would work great; one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greatlittleminds.com\/pages\/coloring\/pumpkin-1-color-yourself.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreat Little Minds\u003c\/a\u003e and another over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coloringpagessheets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Pumpkin-Coloring-Pages.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColoring Pages Sheets\u003c\/a\u003e. Then, invite your kiddos to decorate the pumpkins. 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To mount onto the board, create two 'clotheslines' from twine, one on top of the other, threading vines of silk fall leaves around the string and securing it to the board for some extra fall accents. Clip your students' pumpkin crafts to the twine with clothespins and you're finished!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734162022425,"sku":"A1484","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Poem.jpg?v=1522782039"},{"product_id":"fall-in-love-with-learning-fall-bulletin-board-idea-a1485","title":"Fall In Love With Learning! - Fall Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5092  \" title=\"Fall-in-love-with-learning\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-in-love-with-learning.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Sheena Harish\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalented Facebook follower, \u003ca id=\"js_1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sheenaharish\" data-hovercard=\"\/ajax\/hovercard\/user.php?id=100000298761003\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSheena Harish\u003c\/a\u003e, created this vibrant and festive fall bulletin board for her class. We love the color contrast of the leaves and tree trunk - and,  of course, adding the students' photos to the leaf cutouts offers a fun way to personalize the board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFall In Love With Learning!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire board with yellow background paper adding a strip of brown bulletin board paper, cut to look like a patch of dirt, to the bottom of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Fall In Love With Learning!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a fall themed trimmer or create your own like Sheena did using leaf cutouts, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Cut a strip of black or dark brown bulletin board paper, scrunching it up and mounting it to the left side of the board to create the tree trunk. 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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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Sidestepping potentially 'hot' issues such as your personal political party affiliation and candidate selections, election season truly does offer a fabulous opportunity for discussing important concepts like patriotism, citizenship, as well as one of the \u003c\/em\u003emany\u003cem\u003e things that makes America great, the freedom to make our own \u003cstrong\u003echoice\u003c\/strong\u003e!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2421\" title=\"citizenship\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/citizenship.jpg\" alt=\"Citizenship and Election Day Social Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: melissa-wade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo kick off your Election Unit, we found these awesome notebooking\/anchor chart ideas over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/melissa-wade.blogspot.com\/2012\/06\/adventures-in-notebooking.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSecond Grade With Mrs. Wade\u003c\/a\u003e that explore all kinds of different topics! Our favorites...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe Love The USA!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElection season is a great time to remember all of the things that make America great; we vote to elect the leader of our country, we enjoy freedoms that many other countries do not, we can feel confident and secure knowing that we have a military that will defend and protect us, etc. We love the idea of starting your unit with a notebooking exercise that will have your students brainstorming all of the reasons that they love the USA!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same vein, the freedoms and rights that we enjoy also come with responsibility - the responsibility of contributing in a positive way and practicing good citizenship. Not only does a good citizen demonstrate many important attributes and values important in our communities - responsibility, courage, acceptance, honesty, etc. - but a good citizen also follows the laws of the country and recognizes the importance of political awareness. Melissa's citizenship notebooking page and anchor chart are a perfect way to introduce and discuss how to be a good citizen - in general and as it relates to the coming election {exercising our right to vote!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor these fabulous activities and lots of other great government themed notebooking\/anchor chart ideas, be sure to visit Second Grade With Mrs. Wade!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163529753,"sku":"A3185","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/citizenship.jpg?v=1522782048"},{"product_id":"election-unit-fun-books-videos-a4001","title":"Election Unit - Fun Books \u0026 Videos!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Politics can be a touchy subject no matter where you go, but it's especially important to be careful what you say - and how you say it\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e! - in a school setting. Sidestepping potentially 'hot' issues such as your personal political party affiliation and candidate selections, election season truly does offer a fabulous opportunity for discussing important concepts like patriotism, citizenship, as well as one of the \u003c\/em\u003emany\u003cem\u003e things that makes America great, the freedom to make our own \u003cstrong\u003echoice\u003c\/strong\u003e!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2522\" title=\"books-about-presidents-and-elections-for-kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/books-about-presidents-and-elections-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"Election Themed Children's Literature and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo kick-off your Election Unit, it's always fun to incorporate some informative books\/media into your group reading time. Picture books do a great job of taking tricky subjects - like our election process - and breaking them down into information chucks that are easy for young children to understand and internalize. If you need a few recommendations to jump-start your election reading list, here are a few great resources you ought to check out...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular Children's Picture Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllison over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2012\/09\/picture-books-about-presidents-and-elections.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e recently compiled a list of 9 books about presidents and elections {as well as her thoughts about each!} including several of our favorites - \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrace for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kelly DiPucchio and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuck for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Doreen Cronin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVote for Me!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Ben Clanton. In this comical tale, both the donkey and the elephant want your vote and will do anything to get it, including brag, flatter, make silly promises and fling mud, but they are both in for a surprise when the votes are counted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf I Ran For President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Catherine Stier. From campaigning and primaries to debates and election day, six characters explain what it takes to run for president!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Teacher for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kay Winters. Highlighting the qualities that make a good president {and, as it turns out, a teacher too!}, young Oliver is convinced that his teacher would make a great candidate!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday On Election Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Catherine Stier. Entertaining and educational, readers are reminded that voting is an important responsibility!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with books, you might also check out these informative videos about elections and the US!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=77XzULmdPIo\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchoolhouse Rock: Presidential Minute\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=htIfnDiZa80\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchoolhouse Rock: Rock the Vote!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EL22gSx5zAk\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e44 Presidents Rap\u003c\/a\u003e {It goes a bit fast, but it's fun!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oc3xTj3g9QQ\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAnimaniacs: The Presidents Song\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Dh6-3IehOZ4\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNickelodeon President Song\u003c\/a\u003e {The Animaniacs song only goes to Clinton and the Nickelodeon tune only goes to George W. Bush, but they're fun and we included them just in case!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope you have fun using these resources to teach your kiddos about the election process!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163595289,"sku":"A4001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/books-about-presidents-and-elections-for-kids.jpg?v=1522782049"},{"product_id":"election-unit-the-three-branches-of-government-a3186","title":"Election Unit - The Three Branches of Government","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Politics can be a touchy subject no matter where you go, but it's especially important to be careful what you say - and how you say it\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e! - in a school setting. Sidestepping potentially 'hot' issues such as your personal political party affiliation and candidate selections, election season truly does offer a fabulous opportunity for discussing important concepts like patriotism, citizenship, as well as one of the \u003c\/em\u003emany\u003cem\u003e things that makes America great, the freedom to make our own \u003cstrong\u003echoice\u003c\/strong\u003e!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2425\" title=\"Tree-Map\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tree-Map.jpg\" alt=\"Election Day and Social Studies Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this super cute tree map over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/marshmallow-math-kids-at-parent-night.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBuzzing With Ms. B\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a great addition to your Election\/Government Unit! We just love Chrissy's honesty about teaching the subject and, as an educator, we're certain you can identify,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...We are in a great position to encourage interest in how our government works. We're in the middle of a presidential election, and, while personally terrifying for me, it is a completely accessible, motivating, and exciting way to get kids interested in learning about government.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can get past the 'taboo' and into the 'meat' of the subject, it can be a very positive experience! While the complex workings of our government will certainly not be on the agenda for your little learners, and teaching about the different branches of the government may seem a bit tricky {especially with kinders!}, we really like the visual Chrissy used and think it offers a simple, yet fun introduction to how our country's government is structured!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163759129,"sku":"A3186","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Tree-Map.jpg?v=1522782050"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/UpperCase_20Letter_20tracing_20Fall_20worksheet.jpg?v=1530028013","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/month-november.oembed?page=7","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}