{"title":"Nature Bulletin Board Ideas","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"back-to-school-bee-activity-welcome-board-a2186","title":"Back-To-School Bee Activity \u0026 Welcome Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a fun bee-themed activity and back-to-school welcome board idea from Sandy at Moments of Mommyhood!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome Bulletin Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-217-bulletin-board-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Look Who's Buzzing To _______________ (e.g. Kindergarten, Third Grade, etc.)! Welcome To The Hive!\" or \"________________ (e.g. Mrs. Hartman's, etc.) Busy Bees!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightly colored honeycomb garland or summer-themed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-135-bulletin-board-borders.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board border\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Use brown and green bulletin board paper to create a fun summer tree on one side of your bulletin board. 2) The Hive. Draw and cut out a bee hive from light brown bulletin board paper or recycled card board. This should be \"hung\" from one of the tree branches. 3) The Extras. Add in touches of summer with fringed green bulletin board paper for grass, bird\/butterfly cut outs, flowers, etc. 4) The Bees. Use your students first day creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Day Bee Activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery student loves a fun, messy first day of school activity. Before beginning, you'll need to gather white \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e, yellow and black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e, shallow dishes, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e, and black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola® markers\u003c\/a\u003e (and supplies for a clean-up station!). Have your students paint one foot with yellow paint and make a print in the center of their card stock. While they clean up, set the paper aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the paint has set, invite your students to paint several stripes onto their bee \"bodies\" with black tempera paint. Once this has dried, add wings, antennae, and a face and you're finished! Have your students write their name on their bee and give them a piece of sticky tack so they can place it on the welcome bulletin board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e_mls.push(['Bee-Footprints','http:\/\/momentsofmommyhood.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/foot-print-bumble-bees.html']);\u003c\/script\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" onclick=\"return goTop('Bee-Footprints');\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMoments of Mommyhood: Footprint Bumble Bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734086852633,"sku":"A2186","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"beautiful-earth-day-bulletin-board-a1122","title":"Beautiful Earth Day Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/earth-day.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.preschools4all.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this great Earth Day bulletin board at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.preschools4all.com\/easter-bulletin-boards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschools 4 All\u003c\/a\u003e. Featuring land, sea, sky, and space {in vibrant detail!} and ways in which we can help preserve our Earth, this colorful display is perfect for any early childhood classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollaborative Earth Cutout\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a large circle cutout from white bulletin board paper, dividing it into four equal parts. Leaving one of the four parts white, cover the the other sections with pieces of colored bulletin board paper {cut to fit the right measurements} - black, green, and metallic blue. Have your students help you create each section:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhite\/Sky.\u003c\/em\u003e Have your students create colorful birds from construction paper and craft feathers and fashion clouds from cotton balls or batting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBlack\/Space.\u003c\/em\u003e Invite your kiddos to use aluminum foil, glitter\/glue, sequins, and sheets of colored foam to create planets, moons, and stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMetallic Blue\/Ocean.\u003c\/em\u003e With construction paper and art tissue paper in assorted colors, sand\/glue, and aquarium rocks\/pebbles, have your students create the ocean floor and sea creatures {octopi, fish, jellyfish, seaweed, starfish, crabs, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGreen\/Land. \u003c\/em\u003eHave your students use colorful baking cups, construction paper, silk flowers, and tissue paper to create a garden and garden creatures {ladybugs, caterpillars, bees, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarth Day Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original creator alternated pieces of green, white, and blue construction paper - adding in white construction paper \"frames\". You might also consider using plain light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Earth Day\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, Earth bulletin board border, or a handmade border of recycled materials {like this one from our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1106\/a-fun-twist-on-borders-recycling\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eprevious post\u003c\/a\u003e!}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Earth. Place cotton batting behind your students' collaborative Earth project to create visual interest and dimension. 2) The Facts. On 5\" x 7\" pieces of cardstock, have your students draw pictures of ways in which they can help save the earth {including topics like conservation, recycling, etc.}. Mount these to pieces of colored construction paper, add a colorful label describing the actions\/tip in the drawing, and place them around the Earth cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108872729,"sku":"A1122","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/earth-day.jpg?v=1522781722"},{"product_id":"catch-the-literacy-bug-spring-reading-bulletin-board-a1131","title":"\"Catch the Literacy Bug!\" - Spring Reading Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1476\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/catch-the-literacy-bug.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Reading Early Childhood Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.nfb.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lively bulletin board from the National Federation of the Blind's monthly publication, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nfb.org\/images\/nfb\/Publications\/bm\/bm11\/bm1103\/bm110301.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Braille Monitor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, with its brightly colored butterflies and plethora of insects, is perfect for spring\/summer reading programs and seasonal classroom library decorations! While the original board incorporates braille alphabet butterflies, you can choose to keep it the same {adding in a lesson on disability awareness, etc.} or alter the butterflies to display larger letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLiteracy Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Catch the Literacy Bug!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid green trimmer or spring themed bullet board border. Along the bottom border, attach a long strip of Velcro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. From recycled corrugated cardboard cut and shape the pieces into a tree trunk and branches, mounting it to the left side of the bulletin board. From black construction paper, cut a large oval to place in the center of the tree trunk, twisting a long scrap of natural butcher paper to trim the \"hole\" in the tree. Cut leaves from green felt or construction paper, arranging them at the top of the trunk and on the branches. 2) The Butterflies. Find several butterfly templates online {like these - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.learner.org\/jnorth\/tm\/symbolic\/SMDesigns.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/melstampz.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/butterfly-template-tutorial-like-one-on.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.obsessionwithbutterflies.com\/img\/crafts\/butterfly-template.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #3\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cakecentral.com\/gallery\/127783\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #4\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.}, using them to trace and cut butterfly cutouts from craft or construction paper in assorted colors - 26 in all. Glue a jumbo craft stick \"body\" to the center of each butterfly, cutting a black chenille stem in fourths and, after curling the tops, attaching two stem \"antennae\" to the top of each craft stick. Using craft pom poms or circles cut from textured craft paper, arrange a braille letter onto each butterfly or print the letters of the alphabet onto colorful paper, cut them out, and paste them onto the wings of the butterflies. Attach the butterflies to the board using Velcro dots. 3) The Insects\/Critters. Along with the butterfly letters, the original board features smaller butterfly cutouts, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_Elf_General_Egg_Carton_Catepillar.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eegg carton caterpillars\u003c\/a\u003e, a bird sitting in the tree, and {even though it's not a critter} a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.imaginechildhood.com\/imagine-childhood\/2009\/08\/nets-for-butterflies-and-other-friendly-insects.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly net\u003c\/a\u003e! You might also consider adding other interesting creatures like chenille stem earthworms, egg carton spiders, pom pom caterpillars, bottle top ladybugs, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's great about this board, since the letter butterflies are attached with Velcro, it becomes interactive! Students will LOVE arranging the butterflies on the strip at the bottom to create different words!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe thank you for visiting our site and would love to know what you think of it, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110445593,"sku":"A1131","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/catch-the-literacy-bug.jpg?v=1522781732"},{"product_id":"dont-bug-me-spring-reading-bulletin-board-a1132","title":"\"Don't Bug Me...\" - Spring Reading Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1484\" title=\"don't bug me i'm reading\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dont-bug-me-im-reading-e1303757172978.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Reading Bug Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mrsgiese.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another fantastic spring reading bulletin board idea we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsgiese.com\/bulletinboards.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Giese's Class Homepage\u003c\/a\u003e. It's perfect for inciting interest in a spring\/summer reading program or would work great as a seasonal decoration for your classroom library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Reading Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eCover the entire bulletin board with yellow background paper, then cut and fringe a 12-inch strip of green bulletin board paper, placing this along the bottom of the board {like \"grass\"}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Don't Bug Me I'm Reading!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, spring, or reading themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration: \u003c\/strong\u003e1) The Bugs \u0026amp; Flowers. If you're not confident in your ability to draw the bug and flower cutouts by hand, we suggest searching online or through your word processing software for clip art you can enlarge using your classroom projector system and trace. In some cases you could trace the whole shape directly onto colored background paper and in other instances, like with the caterpillar cutout that uses several different colors, you might try tracing the image onto white bulletin board paper and painting\/coloring it in or creating the cutout in pieces {i.e. the body from individual colored circles, as well as a separate head and bow\/bow tie}. 2) The Books. To create a 3D approach, find several book covers or thin paperback books to arrange with the bugs. To create the stacks of books, freehand or trace the cutouts {using enlarged images\/clip art} then color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall the board sends a cute message and reminds students that books offer a fantastic opportunity to visit new places and learn new things {...and \u003cem\u003emay\u003c\/em\u003e just get them SO caught up they won't want to do anything else!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're excited to hear from you, so drop us a line in the comments section below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110478361,"sku":"A1132","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/dont-bug-me-im-reading-e1303757172978.jpg?v=1522781732"},{"product_id":"spring-has-sprung-seasonal-bulletin-board-display-a1136","title":"Spring Has Sprung Seasonal Bulletin Board Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1712\" title=\"Spring_Has_Sprung_2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring_Has_Sprung_2.jpg\" alt=\"Flower Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhen it comes to spring\/summer classroom decor, vibrant color is the name of the game. {Well, actually, that might just be a given when decorating for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e time of year!} This gorgeous flower bulletin board from McKinley Early Childhood Center evokes thoughts of warm sunshine, rich soil, and bustling wildlife, making it a great addition to your springtime classroom decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Spring Has Sprung\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Spring Has Sprung!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Flowers. Find several black and white clip art prints online to enlarge and print onto card stock to create templates. Use these to trace and cut flowers of various sizes and designs onto construction paper in assorted colors. Arrange the blossoms on the board, adding green construction paper stems and leaves where appropriate. 2) The Insects. In the spirit of spring, the board features various colorful insects. You can create these in the same way as the flowers, finding black and white clip art images to print onto colored paper, or consider the following options {to add a bit of \"pizazz\" to your board}...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Butterfly. Try coffee filter butterflies from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/honeybunchhomecompanion.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/all-aflutter-butterfly-crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehoneybunch home companion\u003c\/a\u003e, sandwich bag butterflies from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.create-kids-crafts.com\/butterfly-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecreate-kids-crafts\u003c\/a\u003e, or scrapbook paper 'fan' butterflies from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acornalcove.blogspot.com\/2009\/07\/fun-butterfly-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAcorn Alcove\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bee. Try thumbprint bees from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/fingerprint-busy-bees.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e or pom pom and pipe cleaner bees from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/pom_pom_fuzzy_bee-e1088.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Caterpillars. Try egg carton caterpillars from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_Elf_General_Egg_Carton_Catepillar.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Elf\u003c\/a\u003e, pom pom caterpillars from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/bugs\/caterpillar.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e, or apple print caterpillars from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidspot.com.au\/kids-activities\/Art-and-Craft+1\/Apple-print-caterpillar+10567.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKidSpot.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ladybugs. Try recycled bottle top ladybugs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftsbyamanda.com\/2010\/04\/recycled-ladybug-jar.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts by Amanda\u003c\/a\u003e or foam ladybugs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crafty-crafted.com\/announcement\/craft-demonstration-parenthots-family-day-2\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty Crafted\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You might consider turning this into an interactive science display where students can arrange labels next to the appropriate plant\/insect parts to create scientific drawings\/diagrams!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe just love the use of color in the board! Thanks for stopping by and, as usual, we'd love to hear from you! Consider leaving us a comment in the section below or connecting with us on Facebook!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111658009,"sku":"A1136","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring_Has_Sprung_2.jpg?v=1522781739"},{"product_id":"i-spy-with-my-little-bug-eyes-spring-bulletin-board-a1139","title":"\"I Spy With My Little Bug Eyes...\" Spring Bulletin Board Decorating Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1749\" title=\"Bug-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bug-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bug Elementary Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gardenofpraise.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you and your kiddos \"buggy\" for spring?! This adorable bulletin board created by first grade teacher, Mrs. Parson, and featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gardenofpraise.com\/bul109.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGarden of Praise\u003c\/a\u003e is certain to add some lively color to your classroom walls and inspired several fun lessons in the process!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuggy Students\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Parson had her students use a color photograph of themselves, a generic bug 'body' template, colored card stock, chenille stems, sequins, and other craft embellishments to make themselves into 'bugs'. For more bug 'variety', consider adapting black and white clip art images found online or through your word processing software into various templates for your students to choose from and use to create ladybugs, honey bees, flies, crickets, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"Bug\"-cause...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for end-of-the-year reflections or even a unit on insects\/bugs, here are a few prompts you might consider having your kiddos complete:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"_______________ (First Grade, Mrs. Parson's Class, Math, etc.) is cool 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I'm looking forward to _______________ (insert next grade level) 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I love summer 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"_______________ (Ladybugs, Butterflies, etc.) are unique 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, most themes\/subjects can be adapted for this prompt and bulletin board so don't be afraid to have fun with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"I Spy...\" Bug Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, yellow, or light green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I Spy With My Little Bug Eyes...\"; You might also consider tailoring the title to fit your prompt. For example, \"We Love Summer 'Bug'-cause...\" or \"Buggy About Summer\", etc. Mrs. Parson painted the title onto a piece of white background paper, but you could also use traditional bulletin board letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Parson used a combination of rainbow bulletin board borders and looped ribbon. You might also consider using a traditional spring themed bulletin board border for the entire board or just continuing the rainbow trimmer around all four edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your 'buggy' students along with their responses to the writing prompt {just mount the journal pages onto a colorful piece of construction paper or card stock for extra visual interest!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe versatility of this board makes it a fantastic addition to any early childhood classroom! As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112346137,"sku":"A1139","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bug-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781743"},{"product_id":"word-family-flower-garden-interactive-literacy-bulletin-board-a1154","title":"Word Family Flower Garden - Interactive Literacy Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spring or Summer Kindergarten Literacy Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Word-Family-Flowers-BBI-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these vibrant \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3396\/word-family-flowers\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eword family flower printables\u003c\/a\u003e from Annie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/moffattgirls.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/word-family-flower-printables.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Moffatt Girls\u003c\/a\u003e and couldn't help creating our own interactive word family garden bulletin board! Fantastic for the early childhood classroom, this is a great literacy\/early reading display to keep on hand for spring or summer. Simply attach the laminated flower cutouts to the bulletin board with Velcro dots and invite your kiddos to practice reading each word family as they pick a beautiful 'bouquet' of blossoms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWord Family Flower Garden\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds of the bulletin board with aqua or sky blue bulletin board paper and the bottom third with green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Word Family Flower Garden!\", \"Growing Strong Readers!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Fence. Freehand or find a clip art image of a picket fence to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system onto white bulletin board paper. Attach the bottom of the \"fence posts\" where the blue and green of the background meet. Create field grass from scraps of green bulletin board paper or construction paper to be fastened to the board by the fence. 2) The Word Family Flowers. Download Annie's fantastic printables; use the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lunapic.com\/editor\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLunaPic Online Photo Editor\u003c\/a\u003e to vary the flower color, print the colorful blossoms onto card stock, cut out and laminate. Attach these to the board, around the fence and in the \"grass\", using Velcro dots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have room, consider adding some puffy white clouds to the \"sky\" above the fence and even some cutesy butterflies flitting about. [NOTE: The photo above is not of the complete bulletin board idea, but we figured you'd be able to get the gist!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLunaPic Online Photo Editor Tutorial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you've edited photos before, or not, LunaPic is super easy to use! We put together a photo tutorial to show you how to change the colors of the flowers. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemember, Annie's flower download will come in PDF format. For LunaPic to work, you'll need to save each of the word family flowers as images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We converted each of the PDFs into JPEG images, but LunaPic may support other extensions - we just haven't played around enough to know. Should you need the photos in the tutorial enlarged, just click on them to view the full size image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-5.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-6.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-8.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-9.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-A.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor help with color options and HEX codes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-E.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-F.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-G.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We always love hearing your feedback, so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734118703129,"sku":"A1154","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Word-Family-Flowers-BBI-1.jpg?v=1522781782"},{"product_id":"summer-firefly-bulletin-board-a1172","title":"Summer Firefly Bulletin Board Idea \u0026 Craft for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Firefly-BBI-0\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2337\" alt=\"Summer Nature Preschool Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Firefly-BBI-0.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eOne of our favorite things to do when we were kids was catching fireflies on a warm night! This adorable summer bulletin board from the toddler teachers at All About Children brings a bit of that magic into the classroom, providing a fun decoration for your learning space as well as a cutesy craft that your kiddos are sure to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFirefly Kids Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Firefly-0\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2339\" alt=\"Preschool Summer Firefly Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Firefly-0.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e1. Download the firefly pattern, using it as a template to trace and cut the firefly cutouts, or printing it directly onto colored paper - yellow for the body and light blue or white for the wings. \u003cimg title=\"Firefly-1\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2340\" alt=\"Summer Preschool Firefly Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Firefly-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e2. Place a thin layer of glue on the firefly body, sprinkling glitter over it before it dries. The sample projects feature multicolored glitter, but you could also use one color like gold, silver, or iridescent white to make it look more like a firefly. \u003cimg title=\"Firefly-2\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2341\" alt=\"Firefly Preschool Summer Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Firefly-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e3. Cut a chenille stem into four equal pieces; select two sections and set the others aside. Twist one end of each piece around a pencil, creating a fun curl, then glue them to the top of the firefly body as antennae. \u003cimg title=\"Firefly-4\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2343\" alt=\"Summer Bulletin Board Idea for Preschool\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Firefly-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e4. Create the firefly \"head\" by cutting and pasting a student's picture to the firefly cutout. The projects featured on the original bulletin board design included a tan construction paper \"head\" along with a student picture. You can decide whether to add the extra step or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSummer Firefly 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 \"Our Fireflies Light Up Summer Nights!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer or bug themed trimmer. You might also consider a complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Fireflies. Use your students' creations! 2) The Accents. The original board featured yellow construction paper star cutouts covered in colored glitter, adding to the \"fireflies in the night sky\" theme. The creators also added a long, thin strip of fringed green bulletin board paper to create the illusion of fireflies dancing above the grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e*          *          *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eUPDATE {July 18, 2011}:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eVicki Fernandes sent us a picture of her own firefly creation. Didn't it turn out spectacular?! It's always great to see how the ideas shared here, grow into new and exciting designs! :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"654786396_2341242375_0\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2368\" alt=\"Preschool Summer Firefly Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/654786396_2341242375_0.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Vicki Fernandes\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eThanks so much, Vicki!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; padding-left: 60px;\"\u003e~ Kayla\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734121422873,"sku":"A1172","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Firefly-BBI-0.jpg?v=1522781799"},{"product_id":"we-are-happy-campers-camping-wilderness-themed-classroom-a1729","title":"We Are Happy Campers! - Camping \u0026 Wilderness Themed Classroom","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-7528\" alt=\"Photo Source: Cara Carroll\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/camping35.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Cara Carroll\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver thought of doing a camping theme in your classroom? We stumbled across this adorable door display created by the talented Cara Carroll of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/camping-capers-open-house-sadsville.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Parade\u003c\/a\u003e and were inspired by the fun patterns, cute photos, and positive message. If you're trying out a camping\/wilderness theme this year, we think this would make an \u003cem\u003eexcellent\u003c\/em\u003e welcome display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe Are Happy Campers!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural brown butcher paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We Are Happy Campers!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary patterned bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not only is this board cute, it's actually pretty simple to construct too! You'll need paper (camouflage scrapbook paper, brown card stock, and black card stock), craft glue or glue tape, a stapler, and scissors to create the tents. Visit the original post to see how Cara used the materials to create each tent! Then for the finishing touch, have a photo shoot with your students, inviting them to pose with their chin in their hands, and print the photos, clip away the background, and glue a picture to each tent cutout. As an optional step, use colorful name tags to print student names beneath each tent!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188400665,"sku":"A1729","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/camping35.jpg?v=1522782198"},{"product_id":"camping-themed-classroom-management-displays-a1730","title":"Camping Themed Classroom Management Displays","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're going all out with a camping theme, chances are the decor will filter down into your classroom management tools as well - behavior boards, classroom helpers chart, classroom schedule display, etc. Here are two cute options, one to keep your new campers informed of the day's events and the other for behavior management, that are sure to add some color and fun to your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7532\" alt=\"Camping Themed Back To School Schedule Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Woodland-Schedule-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCamp Schedule\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe started by creating custom schedule signs by simply downloading some free camouflage patterned backgrounds (woodland patterns, of course!), free school clip art from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mycutegraphics.com\/graphics\/school-images.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Cute Graphics\u003c\/a\u003e, and Rick Mueller's free Pinewood font from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fontspace.com\/rick-mueller\/pinewood\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFontSpace\u003c\/a\u003e, then using simple word processing software to put the design together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7533\" alt=\"Camping Themed Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Woodland-Schedule-6.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdded to a board covered with natural brown butcher paper, we created a title from multi-colored bulletin board letters and added a complimentary patterned border - and voila!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7537\" alt=\"Camping Themed Behavior Management Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Woodland-Behavior-Management-BBI1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e'TREE'Mendous Behavior!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the clip chart system of behavior management that encourages students to make positive behavior choices and discourages poor behavior choices. Not only are they easy to use and super functional, they can also be tailored to fit your classroom theme! Pulling from the camping\/wilderness theme, we loved some of the example displays we've seen floating around Pinterest and decided to combine several of our favorite ideas to create this 'tree'mendously cute classroom display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating your own system is super simple. For our posters, we used;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eFree chevron digital background paper from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/melstampz.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/new-bright-patterned-papers-chevron.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMel Stampz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA free doodle border from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scrappincop.com\/2010\/06\/cu-ok-doodleframes-custom-shapes-and.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Scrappin Cop\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo free fonts from FontSpace - CloutierFontes' \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fontspace.com\/cloutierfontes\/cf-jack-story\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCF Jack Story\u003c\/a\u003e and ByTheButterfly's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fontspace.com\/bythebutterfly\/simplicity\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSimplicity\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClip art purchased from Miss Kate Cuttables - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.misskatecuttables.com\/products\/product\/outdoor-fun-bundle.php\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOutdoor Fun Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.misskatecuttables.com\/products\/animals-pets\/cute-hedgehog.php\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCute Hedgehog\u003c\/a\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Purchasing clip art is a great way to carry your theme through all areas of the classroom - birthday certificates, note paper, bulletin board accents, newsletters, name plates, etc. The minimal cost of the clip art is certainly made up for with all of the ways it can be used in the classroom!\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7536\" alt=\"Camping Themed Behavior Management Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Woodland-Behavior-Management-Sign-6.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo display, we suggest simply clipping the posters together using a hole punch and binder rings, which will allow room for your clothespins, and hang the clip chart on the wall with a tree themed trimmer or fun patterned border!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734188433433,"sku":"A1730","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Woodland-Schedule-BBI.jpg?v=1522782199"},{"product_id":"welcome-to-our-neck-of-the-woods-camping-themed-welcome-board-a1733","title":"Welcome to Our Neck of the Woods! - Camping Themed Welcome Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7583\" alt=\"Back To School Camping Themed Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Welcome-To-Our-Neck-of-the-Woods-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nWith vibrant colors, fun characters, and a mix of cutesy patterns, this camping\/wilderness themed welcome board would make a great addition to \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood learning space! We especially love that, with the exception of the background trees, the board is no muss, no fuss option for those who may not have the time to custom make \u003cem\u003eevery\u003c\/em\u003e board - i.e. all of the elements can be purchased from your local or favorite online teacher store!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Extension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-7584\" alt=\"Back To School Camping Themed Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/120121.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nWhether you use this as a door display or a welcome board in your classroom, it might be fun to print student names onto the colorful acorn cutouts and arrange them around the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWelcome to Our Neck of the Woods!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural brown butcher paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Welcome to Our Neck of the Woods!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary colored\/patterned trimmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Animals. The board features Carson Dellosa's Moose \u0026amp; Friends bulletin board set. 2) The Trees. Find a clip art image online, using your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace the image onto white background paper. Use craft paint to color in the trees and, when dry, cut the tree shapes out and mount them to the bulletin board. 3) The Acorns. As stated above, you can add your students' names to the display with cutesy acorn cutouts. The Moose \u0026amp; Friends bulletin board set comes with a combination of large and small acorns (45 total), but Carson Dellosa also offers larger acorn accents as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734189318169,"sku":"A1733","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Welcome-To-Our-Neck-of-the-Woods-BBI.jpg?v=1522782204"},{"product_id":"this-year-is-going-to-be-uh-mason-bulletin-board-a4812","title":"\"This Year Is Going To Be UH-MASON!\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Summer and Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" alt=\"Summer and Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/This-Year-Is-Going-To-Be-UHMASON-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready thinking about the beginning of next school year? This Mason jar\/firefly themed bulletin board is sure to create a bright spot in your classroom! The best part? Your students will do most of the work at 'Meet the Teacher' night!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"This Year Is Going To Be UH-MASON!\" Writing Prompt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Back To School Writing Prompt Printable\" class=\"printable\" alt=\"Back To School Writing Prompt Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/UH-MASON-Writing-Prompt-Printable.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocus your kiddos' excitement (and maybe help positively direct some of their anxieties) with this fun writing prompt that invites students to list\/write about why the upcoming school year is going to be great! Encourage them to think about the year in terms of what they will learn about, learning goals they will strive to reach, new friendships they will make, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted onto colored construction paper and (perhaps) paired with a fun \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.iheartcraftythings.com\/2011\/07\/story-time-tuesday-very-lonely-firefly.html\" target=\"blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efirefly craft\u003c\/a\u003e to display with their prompts, this is sure to make an beginning of the year activity\/display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"This Year Is Going To Be UH-MASON!\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Night sky bulletin board paper. Or, of course, you could simply use navy blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"This Year Is Going To Be UH-MASON!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use complimentary trimmers to create a layered look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most of the bulletin board will be used to feature your students' writing prompts (and firefly crafts if you choose to do one). Fill in an blank space with some cutesy fireflies! Either create your own or print\/create gorgeous accents using Krista Wallden's fabulous \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Firefly-Dance-Creative-Clips-Digital-Clipart-730151\" target=\"blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efirefly dance digital clip art\u003c\/a\u003e! {That's what we used to create the writing prompt printable and mirroring the images on the actual bulletin board would add a nice touch!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg title=\"Firefly Dance Digital Clip Art by Creative Clips\" alt=\"Firefly Dance Digital Clip Art by Creative Clips\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Firefly-Dance-Digital-Clip-Art-Preview.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734200655897,"sku":"A4812","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/This-Year-Is-Going-To-Be-UHMASON-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg?v=1522782272"},{"product_id":"when-we-learn-we-grow-bulletin-board-idea-a7111","title":"\"When We Learn We Grow!\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"When We Learn We Grow! 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We love this idea that was submitted for one of our bulletin board contests and had to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"When We Learn We Grow!\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue corrugated bulletin board paper (regular bulletin paper would work fine too!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"When We Learn We Grow!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e No border is necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Grass - cut two lengths of green bulletin board paper to different heights and long enough to stretch across the length of your board. Cut strips into both pieces and 'curl' out to look like grass.  2) The Sun - use yellow and orange construction paper to create a sun for the upper right corner of the board.  3) The Flowers - use different color construction paper to create four flowers (cut different shaped petals to add interest). Attach the flowers to the board only in the center so you can bend and curl the petals outwards to create a super cool 3-D effect! To finish them, fashion the stems from brown construction paper and add the following subjects, one for the center of each flower: Social Studies, Math, Science, Language Arts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734211010585,"sku":"A7111","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/540a5891d99e9-mybboard.jpg?v=1522782334"},{"product_id":"bee-an-environmental-friend-bulletin-board-idea-a7126","title":"Bee' An Environmental Friend Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"'Bee' An Environmental Friend Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/540af8be0a827-image.jpg\" alt=\"Environmental Bulletin Board for Spring\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eContest Submission\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtecting the environment is an important concept to cover with elementary students! How much of an impact we have on the environment in our daily lives is often overlooked. So bring the issue to the forefront with a clever and cheerful bulletin board display. This idea was recently submitted for a bulletin board contest we ran and it's perfect for Earth day, a series on the environment, or just to add a colorful Springtime display to your board. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e'Bee' An Environmental Friend\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"'Bee' An Environmental Friend\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring-themed border (for top and two sides)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Grass - Cut a strip of green bulletin board paper the length of the board. Then cut the top half into strips and curl out for a lifelike effect.  2) Tree - Cut a tree trunk from brown bulletin board paper and complete with leaves (create your own by using green construction paper, accents, or by finding lifelike leaves at a craft store).  3) Sun - Create the sun from yellow construction paper (face optional).  4) Flowers - Create the stems and leaves from green construction paper. The petals of each flower should be a different color. Cut strips for the petals and fold them over to create the loop (3 per flower); staple three strips together. Glue a white or light yellow circle to the center of each.  5) Bees - add bee accents to tie into the clever title.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWe especially liked this idea's play on the word 'bee'! Super cute and sure to brighten someone's day!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734211502105,"sku":"A7126","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/540af8be0a827-image.jpg?v=1522782336"},{"product_id":"when-we-learn-we-grow-classroom-decoration-a7150","title":"\"When We Learn, We Grow\" Classroom Decoration","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"When We Learn, We Grow Classroom Decoration\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5407d501b87ad-20140505_085424.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Decoration - When We Learn, We Grow\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eContest Submission\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow bright and cheery is this board display?!? We love the bright colors, the cute Springy title and the 3-D effect that was created in the way the flowers were placed on the board. Super creative and perfect for adding interest. If you're looking for a fun, inviting display for an open house or registration night, look no further! This idea that was submitted for a bulletin board contest last year is perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhen We Learn, We Grow\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky blue bulletin board paper (or if you're using a presentation board, choose sky blue for your color)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) \"When We Learn, We Grow\"  2) \"Come grow with us at ____________\" (printed on white cardstock with a colorful border in English and Spanish).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow scalloped trimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Grass - cut blades of grass from green bulletin board paper and line along the bottom of the board.  2) Flowers - Create a flower for each subject (Math, Writing, Science, Literacy, Music, Art) using different color construction paper and different shaped petals. 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