{"title":"November Crafts","description":null,"products":[{"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! 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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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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. Created using found and recycled materials, your students will have a blast taking a field trip to the school yard to collect twigs for their projects. Additionally, we think this is a great way to show your students how items found around the house can be repurposed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther things we love...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's three-dimensional! The boat and sails stand up on their own and the 'waves' lapping at the side of the ship - created using scraps of blue tissue paper - are super cool!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's inspired by real expedition ships of the time period! Before beginning the project, Candace printed out a picture for inspiration. She and her daughter used it to make sure they had the correct number of masts, that the sails\/flags were accurately placed, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe result is super cool and offers a great take-home lesson reminder! Be sure to head on over to Naturally Educational for the project tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161432601,"sku":"A2531","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mayflower-Finished.jpg?v=1522782036"},{"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"},{"product_id":"election-unit-my-teacher-for-president-a4002","title":"Election Unit - My Teacher for President!","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-2527\" title=\"Election-Lesson\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Election-Lesson.jpg\" alt=\"Election Social Studies Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't get over how adorable this election lesson from Mrs. Carroll over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/they-like-me-they-really-do.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Parade\u003c\/a\u003e is!! Mixing colorful children's books, several craftivities, a mock election, and a fun graphing activity, we're certain you and your preschoolers will have a total blast with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, Cara and her kiddos read three fun books about elections; \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuck for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Doreen Cronin, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrace for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kelly DiPucchio, and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Teacher for President\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Kay Winters. {Are you sensing a theme?!} Then, using the characters from each story - with a special inclusion of her \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e name to go along with Winters' popular story - their class held a mock election. Students made colorful campaign posters and, like responsible citizens, both registered to vote and voted on 'election day' for their favorite candidate! After all votes had been cast, the final results were tallied and graphed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid we mention how much we love every single part of this lesson? To see the different printables Cara used, read about how their mock election unfolded, and see the adorabe writing craftivity we didn't have time to mention, be sure to visit The First Grade Parade!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163791897,"sku":"A4002","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Election-Lesson.jpg?v=1522782050"},{"product_id":"election-unit-why-i-should-be-president-writing-center-craftivity-a4004","title":"Election Unit - \"Why I Should Be President...\" Writing Center Craftivity","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-2535\" title=\"BLOG to upload 011\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/BLOG-to-upload-011.jpg\" alt=\"Election and Government Social Studies Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thefirstgradesweetlife.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Alexandra, first grade teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradesweetlife.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/presidents-day-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Sweet Life\u003c\/a\u003e, originally used this activity as part of her President's Day lessons, we think this would work great as part of an Election\/Government Unit too! Not only will your kiddos have a blast with the craft and the finished results make for a fabulous classroom decoration, we love that your preschoolers will be introduced to the concept of persuasive writing and the responses are sure to be fun to read! {While your or your students' parents may have to help with the writing, we think it would still make a great addition to your lesson plans!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe encourage you to visit The First Grade Sweet life for this and lots of other great learning exercises!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734164217881,"sku":"A4004","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/BLOG-to-upload-011.jpg?v=1522782053"},{"product_id":"harvest-fun-scented-sand-art-a2550","title":"Harvest Fun - Scented Sand Art","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4526\" title=\"pumpkin scented sand 00\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pumpkin-scented-sand-00.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Thanksgiving Sensory Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.growingajeweledrose.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe first stumbled upon \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.growingajeweledrose.com\/2012\/10\/scented-sand-tons-of-ways-to-play.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing A Jeweled Rose\u003c\/a\u003e this summer and, with her crafty activities and art project ideas, Crystal's blog has become a fast favorite! Last week we featured her pumpkin scented paint - a fabulous addition to your fall craftivities - but we couldn't pass up her fun scented sand art idea! Again, very simple to make and we're certain it will be a hit with the kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpices you might consider for Thanksgiving...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumpkin pie spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutmeg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple pie spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/vanilla-powder-99603\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eVanilla powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal and her kiddos added pumpkin spice to black art sand and used it to create jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. Since Halloween has since passed, to update the craft for fall and\/or Thanksgiving, you might consider adding the same scent or different scents to colored art sand, using craft glue to trace around fall leaves and sprinkle sand (like glitter) over the sand or even trace the feathers of a colorful turkey cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the the full craft post, be sure to visit Growing A Jeweled Rose!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734165463065,"sku":"A2550","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pumpkin-scented-sand-00.jpg?v=1522782060"},{"product_id":"the-first-thanksgiving-thanksgiving-writing-bulletin-board-a1529","title":"The First Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Writing Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5546\" title=\"The-First-Thanksgiving\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-First-Thanksgiving.jpg\" alt=\"Early Childhood Thanksgiving Writing Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: saylorslog.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's always fun to get students in on classroom decorating and we think these adorable writing craftivities from Kim over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/saylorslog.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/thanksgiving-anyone.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSaylor's Log\u003c\/a\u003e are just the ticket for Thanksgiving! Not to mention, the handmade Indian corn border is sweet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe First Thanksgiving!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the bulletin board with light blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003eWe suggest a Thanksgiving quote! For example,\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"He who thanks but with the lips\nThanks but in part;\nThe full, the true Thanksgiving\nComes from the heart.\"\n~J.A. Shedd\u003c\/p\u003e\nUse word processing software or personal cutting machine to create a sign or small bulletin board letters to compose the quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a Thanksgiving themed trimmer to the top and sides of the board. Create your own border on the bottom; fringing green bulletin board paper and adding colorful Indian corn crafts {see craft resource list below}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Squanto \u0026amp; Pilgrim Writing Craftivities. Kim provided her kiddos with construction paper and character templates, inviting them to trace, cut, and assemble the various pieces to create Native American and pilgrim cutouts. Reflecting upon what they had learned abut the first Thanksgiving, her first grade students composed responses to the writing prompts, \"How did Squanto help the pilgrims?\" and \"How were pilgrim boys\/girls different from me?\", and glued them to their construction paper characters. Arrange these characters on the board, alternating Native American cutouts and pilgrim boys\/girls. 2) The Indian Corn. There are so many fun and colorful Indian corn crafts! We love the button Indian corn from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/fall\/button-indian-corn.asp\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e and the beautiful finger paint Indian corn from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/christiangamesandcrafts.com\/items\/view\/241\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChristian Games and Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e. There's also tissue paper corn from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/tissue_paper_indian_corn-e566.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e, actual dried bean corn from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/thanksgiving\/bean-indian-corn.asp\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e, and construction paper\/art tissue paper mosaic corn from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sixtysecondparent.com\/profiles\/blogs\/indian-corn-mosaic-craft-for-preschool-and-kindergarten\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSixty Second Parent\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166085657,"sku":"A1529","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-First-Thanksgiving.jpg?v=1522782064"},{"product_id":"thanksgiving-fun-thumbprint-turkey-craft-a2562","title":"Thanksgiving Fun - Thumbprint Turkey Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4590\" title=\"DSC08353\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thumbprint-Turkeys.jpg\" alt=\"Turkey Thanksgiving Craft for Kids and Writing Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.sillyeaglebooks.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful Thanksgiving craft shared by Vanessa of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sillyeaglebooks.com\/2010\/11\/thumbprint-turkeys-writing-our.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSilly Eagle Books\u003c\/a\u003e is the gift that keeps on giving! Not only will it keep your little crafters occupied during creation, it can also be used for tons of fun activities AFTER the process if over!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse these cards for a \"30 Days of Thanks\" project. Each day during the month of November, write down something or someone you are grateful for and hang the colorful tags on a 'thankful tree'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse them as tags for Thanksgiving treat bags and gifts for family\/friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite notes to friends and loved ones letting them know you're thankful for them!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate cards for learning games!\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint letters of the alphabet onto the tags and... 1)Invite students to practice ordering the cards, 2) place the cards in the middle of the table and have students take turns selecting and identifying the letter, or 3) create two sets and play a game of Concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint simple addition\/subtraction problems onto one set of cards and their solutions onto another. Have students build early math skills by making appropriate matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate sets of tags with numerals, tally marks, number words, and dots. Invite students to find all of the matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are so many great things you can do with these cards, be sure to visit Silly Eagle Books for the original project that inspired these adorable thumbprint turkeys and for tons of other great learning ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166118425,"sku":"A2562","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thumbprint-Turkeys.jpg?v=1522782064"},{"product_id":"recycled-paper-roll-thanksgiving-characters-a2565","title":"Recycled Paper Roll Thanksgiving Characters!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4605 \" title=\"pilgrim-village-people-thanksgiving-craft-photo-420-1194-ff11042x\" alt=\"Recycled Paper Roll Thanksgiving Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pilgrim-village-people-thanksgiving-craft-photo-420-1194-ff11042x.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paper roll characters from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/thanksgiving-day-toilet-paper-roll.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Crafts for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e* not only provide a great craft for you and your kiddos to do together this holiday season, they \u003cem\u003ealso\u003c\/em\u003e offer a fantastic prop for retelling the story of the first Thanksgiving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with a fun Mayflower craft,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4606\" title=\"mayflower-craft\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Craft for Kids and Storytelling Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/mayflower-craft.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003evia \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/thanksgiving\/mayflower-craft.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003esome Indian corn,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4607\" title=\"bubble-wrap-craft-large\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Kids Craft and Storytelling Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bubble-wrap-craft-large.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003evia \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com\/bubble-wrap-Indian-corn.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts-For-All-Seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eand perhaps a turkey or two,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4608\" title=\"Turkey_toilet_paper_craft-300x225\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids and Storytelling Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Turkey_toilet_paper_craft.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003evia \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kolcraft.com\/blog\/family-gratitude-keepsake-easy-turkey-craft-for-kids\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKolcraft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand you're set! Your kiddos will be fascinated as you retell the events that led to the fateful journey on the Mayflower, what it was like for the pilgrims in the new land, how the Natives helped the pilgrims learn to adapt to their new home, and how the first Thanksgiving came about!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit these amazing websites for the craft tutorials!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166446105,"sku":"A2565","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pilgrim-village-people-thanksgiving-craft-photo-420-1194-ff11042x.jpg?v=1522782067"},{"product_id":"thankful-for-gods-unbe-leaf-able-blessings-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-a1530","title":"Thankful for God's Unbe\"LEAF\"able Blessings! - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5569\" title=\"photo (16)\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo-16.jpg\" alt=\"Inspirational Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eThis exercise really got my {Kayla's} kiddos into the true spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday! Since we don't have church\/class next Wednesday night, Thanksgiving eve, my preschoolers and I had our Thanksgiving 'celebration' this evening and I wanted it to be special. Several days ago, I found this adorable thumbprint turkey craft over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sillyeaglebooks.com\/2011\/11\/thumbprint-turkey-kids-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSilly Eagle Books\u003c\/a\u003e and just knew it was something I needed to include. Of course, I tweaked it a little bit for my preschoolers, adding a bit of pumpkin spice to the paint in order to enhance the sensory experience and, while we worked, we talked about all the things we are thankful for. Our families. Our friends. The roof over our head and warm bed to sleep in. Even chickens! My preschoolers selected one blessing they wanted to include on their newly created turkey stationary and, when dry, we added the blessing cards to our display...\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5568\" title=\"photo (15)\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo-15.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Kids Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThankful for Unbe\"LEAF\"able Blessings!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Thankful for Unbe'LEAF'abe Blessings!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanksgiving or fall themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrange your students' blessing cards around the bulletin board, labeling colorful leaves and matching them to the correct card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please excuse the Earth trimmer and the wonky\/blurry picture! Sometimes the best laid plans...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166544409,"sku":"A1530","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/photo-16.jpg?v=1522782068"},{"product_id":"thanksgiving-story-bracelet-a3196","title":"Thanksgiving Story Bracelet","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2487 \" title=\"Thanksgiving-Story-Bracelet3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thanksgiving-Story-Bracelet3.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Storytelling Craft and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Cooley, first grade teacher and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/thankful-plate-full.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grader...At Last!\u003c\/a\u003e, shared this awesome Thanksgiving craftivity that doubles as a way to remember and retell the story of the first Thanksgiving feast. {Not to mention, it's a great fine motor builder!} Students are provided with a white chenille stem and colored beads, the color of each bead representing a different part of the story, and invited to string them onto the pipe cleaner as the story is told. While you can certainly come up with your own version to tell, Sarah recommends reading the poem shared by Dr. Jean - it's clear, concise, and was created specifically for the bracelet craftivity! Additionally, as a extra visual representation\/connection for her students, Sarah created cutouts of each important element in the story and placed them on her storyboard as she read the poem of the first Thanksgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think this is a fabulous, hands-on way to teach your kinders about the first Thanksgiving! For the full lesson idea, be sure to visit First Grade...At Last!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166577177,"sku":"A3196","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thanksgiving-Story-Bracelet3.jpg?v=1522782068"},{"product_id":"more-turkey-please-5-cute-thanksgiving-turkey-crafts-a2567","title":"More Turkey Please! 5 Cute Thanksgiving Turkey Crafts!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThanksgiving just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without turkey! If you've run out of ideas or are looking for something a bit more unique than the traditional turkey craft, check out these awesome project ideas we found floating around the blogosphere...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4618\" title=\"thanksgivingturkeycraft1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/thanksgivingturkeycraft1.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.filthwizardry.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsey of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.filthwizardry.com\/2011\/11\/thanksgiving-turkey-craft-over-at-alpha.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFilth Wizardry\u003c\/a\u003e deems this project 'easy peasy lemon squeezy', making it a great option for little crafters this holiday season! A brown paper lunch bag, some recycled newspaper, a paper plate, turkey template, scissors and crayons are all you need to bring this project to life. And, while the supply list may seem a bit long, we're sure your kiddos will have a blast {and easily be able to follow the instructions}!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4619\" title=\"TisforTurkey\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/TisforTurkey.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Alphabet Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gluedtomycrafts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacey over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gluedtomycrafts.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/thanksgiving-crafts-toddler-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlued to my Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e adapted her little one's Thanksgiving crafting into a fun learning activity - T is for Turkey! A great way to promote phonemic awareness, review the alphabet, and create something special for the holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4620 \" title=\"turkey-craft-10\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/turkey-craft-10.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: happyhomefairy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this traditional Thanksgiving turkey craft over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/happyhomefairy.com\/2012\/11\/05\/easy-turkey-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHappy Home Fairy\u003c\/a\u003e. Don't you just love the vibrant colors?! Julie put it together for her son and we think it would be a simple and fun project for your little crafters this holiday season! \u003cem\u003eExtension: It seems a shame to miss out on all those beautiful colors! You might consider turning this craft into a suncatcher! Lay a sheet of clear contact paper, sticky side up, on your workstation and have your little one collage the pieces of art tissue paper onto the sticky surface. When finished, cover the tissue collage with another piece of clear contact paper {sticky side down}. Cut a half moon shape from the tissue paper collage and use in place of the paper plate! As a completed project, you can hang the turkey on your window and enjoy the colors!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4621 \" title=\"Pinecone-Turkey\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pinecone-Turkey.jpg\" alt=\"Nature Inspired Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: apumpkinandaprincess.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/apumpkinandaprincess.com\/2011\/11\/pinecone-turkeys-and-winner.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Pumpkin and a Princess\u003c\/a\u003e decided to add a natural element to her turkey crafts, inviting her littles to use a pinecone as the turkey's body. We love that this craft offers a chance for your little ones to get outside and explore, and we love the sensory component using the fluffy craft feathers adds to the project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4622 \" title=\"turkey-500x333\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/turkey.jpg\" alt=\"Fine Motor and Sensory Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.icanteachmychild.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJenae of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2011\/11\/golf-tee-turkeys\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e added both sensory and fine motor components to her kiddos' Thanksgiving turkey craft! Molding turkey bodies from homemade modeling clay and arranging dyed golf tees in the clay as feathers we can't think of any reason why your little crafters \u003cem\u003ewouldn't\u003c\/em\u003e have a blast with this project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit all of these great sites for the project details!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166609945,"sku":"A2567","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/thanksgivingturkeycraft1.jpg?v=1522782068"},{"product_id":"thanksgiving-writing-center-what-i-would-bring-on-the-mayflower-a4011","title":"Thanksgiving Writing Center - What I Would Bring On The Mayflower!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2586\" title=\"Mayflower-Writing-Craftivity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Mayflower-Writing-Craftivity.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Craft and Writing Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have to be super careful when visiting Cara's blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/pilgrim-projects.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe First Grade Parade\u003c\/a\u003e, because every single one of her posts is littered with fun, colorful, and engaging learning ideas and we want to share them all! Our newest favorite, just in time for Thanksgiving, is this adorable Mayflower writing craftivity! After learning about the pilgrim's journey to the New World {and the fact that they could only bring \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eone\u003c\/span\u003e trunk of belongings with them!}, Cara invited her kiddos imagine what it would be like to pack a suitcase for the journey, how they would decide what to bring, and make a list of the items they wouldn't want to forget! The glued their lists onto super cute suitcase cutouts and finished the activity by drawing all of the items on their list packed neatly in the suitcase. Adorable, right?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs we said before, there are so many fabulous learning ideas over at The First Grade Parade! Be sure to check out the full post and take some time to check out all the amazing things Cara and her class are up to!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166642713,"sku":"A4011","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Mayflower-Writing-Craftivity.jpg?v=1522782068"},{"product_id":"i-am-grateful-for-paper-plate-cornucopia-a2568","title":"I Am Grateful For... - Paper Plate Cornucopia","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4628\" title=\"paper-plate-cornucopia-thanksgiving-craft-photo-350x255-aformaro-10_rdax_65\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/paper-plate-cornucopia-thanksgiving-craft-photo-350x255-aformaro-10_rdax_65.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Cornucopia Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crafts.kaboose.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cornucopia, also known as the horn of plenty, has become a symbol prosperity, abundance, and our thankfulness for the many blessings in our lives. To help your kiddos get into the spirit of the season, we think this paper cornucopia 'blessings' craft from Amanda over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/paper-plate-cornucopia.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e offers a fun opportunity to get them crafting, as well as thinking about the people and things they are thankful for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with patterns {and pictures!}, your kiddos will first create a paper plate cornucopia and then work with craft foam to create fruit and vegetable cutouts. Attaching the colorful produce cutouts to craft sticks, invite your kiddos to write a blessing on each craft stick before adding it to their paper plate cornucopia. Send the completed projects home with your students and encourage them to share their crafts, and all of the things they're thankful for, at Thanksgiving dinner!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe think it's important to teach young children to be thankful and to \u003cstrong\u003egive voice\u003c\/strong\u003e to the many blessings in their lives! Amanda's craft offers a beautiful way to express this gratitude and, shared with their families, is a lovely way for your students to bless their loved ones this holiday season!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166806553,"sku":"A2568","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/paper-plate-cornucopia-thanksgiving-craft-photo-350x255-aformaro-10_rdax_65.jpg?v=1522782069"},{"product_id":"something-to-crow-about-fall-bulletin-board-idea-a1532","title":"Something To Crow About! - Fall Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5584\" title=\"550679_4852014306307_313432621_n\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/550679_4852014306307_313432621_n.jpg\" alt=\"November Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Kristyn May Appel\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this adorably colorful bulletin board created by our talented Facebook fan, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/XOBEAUTIFULYOUXO\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKristyn May Appel\u003c\/a\u003e! As we approach Thanksgiving and reflect on all of the things we have to be thankful for, let your kiddos know that they have a special place on your blessings list - reminding them that they're '\u003cem\u003esomething to crow about\u003c\/em\u003e' - with this fun craft and vibrant bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSomething To Crow About!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Something To Crow About in __________ [Room 203, Kindergarten, Mrs. Nelson's Class]!\" or \"Our Students Are Something To Crow About!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall or Thanksgiving theme trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Fence. Cut long strips of brown bulletin board paper, attaching them to the board to fashion fence-like structure. 2) The Scarecrows. Get your kiddos involved! We found a cute scarecrow template over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pie.midco.net\/grammalowe\/halloween.html#scarecrow\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGramma Lowe's Halloween Fun\u003c\/a\u003e that could be enlarged, printed onto colored paper, cut out and assembled. We also found a tutorial for creating paper plate scarecrow's over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/paper-plate-scarecrow.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e that will add a little pizzazz to your craft! Fun patches created from patterned scrapbook paper and some actual straw in strategic places (i.e. at the wrists, ankles, etc.) will add nice finishing touches to your scarecrows! Print students' names on the hats and arrange in rows on the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166839321,"sku":"A1532","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/550679_4852014306307_313432621_n.jpg?v=1522782069"},{"product_id":"paint-chip-turkey-writing-craftivity-a4012","title":"Paint Chip Turkey Writing Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2595\" title=\"DSC07005_thumb[4]\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DSC07005_thumb4.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Reading and Writing Preschool Lesson Plan and Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolalphabet.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsy over at Preschool Alphabet shared this great Thanksgiving craftivity last year and, along with handwriting practice as well as a colorful decoration for the classroom, we thought this was a great way to get your preschoolers thinking about what the holiday is truly about and all of the things they're thankful for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsy and her little ones started out the lesson by reading David Milgrim's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThank You, Thanksgiving Day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, a wonderful children's story that reminds us of the everyday things we should be thankful for and, ultimately, that we have a lot to be grateful for! Next, they discovered and practiced how to say 'thank you' in several different languages. {Lindsy has the words and pronunciations for seven different languages over at her blog!} Finally, her kiddos were invited to come up with a list of the blessings in their own lives - adding them to their paint chip turkey crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is just the beginning of the lesson plan! Be sure to visit Preschool Alphabet for several sensory play ideas, an alphabet game, themed coloring pages, and even a tasty Thanksgiving treat!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167068697,"sku":"A4012","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DSC07005_thumb4.jpg?v=1522782070"},{"product_id":"fruit-loop-turkey-craft-a2572","title":"Fruit Loop Turkey Craft!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4649\" title=\"fruit loop turkey (7)\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fruit-loop-turkey-7.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.puttisworld.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thanksgiving craft from Roopa over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.puttisworld.com\/2012\/11\/thanksgiving-kids-craft-fruit-loops.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePutti's World\u003c\/a\u003e is just darling! Using edible materials for crafting offers a fun and exciting break from the norm, and we know it's something your little crafters will respond to! {One for me, one for the turkey... right?!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoopa and her daughter used their Cheerios and Fruit Loops to create a turkey, opting to trace and freehand the shape before adding the cereal to it. She mentions it and we were also thinking that a coloring page would work great too. The combination coloring page, phonemic awareness builder, and writing prompt created by Julianne of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsludwigspeechroom.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/thanksgiving-here-we-come.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Ludwig's Speech Room\u003c\/a\u003e, pictured below, would be especially good!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4648\" title=\"Turkey Coloring Page\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Turkey-Coloring-Page1.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Craft and Writing Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsludwigspeechroom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, you might also choose to create other Thanksgiving items...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Cornucopia. Use the various colors to create pumpkins, corn, grapes, and the other fruits\/veggies that go in the horn of plenty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Ear of Indian Corn. Indian corn has beautifully variegated color. Draw or print a corn coloring page. Jo over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/ThanksgivingBingoMarkerPages.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e created a Bingo marker corn worksheet that would also work great for Fruit Loop Indian corn!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe hope you have a great time with these last minute Thanksgiving crafts! Be sure to visit Putti's World to see how their turkey came together and, while you're there, check out all the fun learning activities\/crafts they do!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167298073,"sku":"A2572","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fruit-loop-turkey-7.jpg?v=1522782072"},{"product_id":"diy-pilgrim-place-cards-a2574","title":"DIY Pilgrim Place Cards","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4660\" title=\"TDAy\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/TDAy.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Craft and Learning Game for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kdcevents.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these darling pilgrim place cards\/napkin rings over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kdcevents.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/super-cute-placecards-diy.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKDC Events\u003c\/a\u003e and thought they would make an adorable addition to your classroom or family Thanksgiving celebration! The best part is you can find everything you need to create these festive decorations in your craft closet - all you need is black and white card stock, tape, glue, and a white crayon! - and your little crafters will be able to help you assemble the cutesy crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtensions...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos add a fun, personalized addition to the pilgrim napkin rings, but you might consider taking it a step further by attaching circles of paper to the bottom of each pilgrim ring and writing one of the reasons why you're thankful for that person. We're sure it would be a wonderful surprise for your students or family members!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese, of course, make a fabulous Thanksgiving decoration, but you could also use them to play a fun learning game. Again, add circles of paper to the bottom of each pilgrim ring, this time printing upper and lower case letters, simple equations and their solutions, etc. on them. Then, set the pilgrims out on a table in rows and invite your kiddos to use them for a memory\/matching game - i.e. have students to take turns turning over two of the pilgrims in order to find matches. The photos will be a bonus memory marker {\"I flipped over Maggie's pilgrim and found an upper case \"A\". I remember that Tyler's pilgrim had the matching lower case \"a\"!\"}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734167494681,"sku":"A2574","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/TDAy.jpg?v=1522782073"},{"product_id":"a-hand-for-our-veterans-veterans-day-bulletin-board-a1816","title":"A Hand For Our Veterans! - Veterans Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Patriotic Veterans Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/A-Hand-For-Our-Veterans.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another simple bulletin board that would make a great tribute to the men and women in your community that have served in our Armed Forces as well as create a fun crafting opportunity for your kiddos and provide some festive decor for your classroom! If you have 'Hero Parade' this would make a fabulous hallway decoration, but it (of course!) would also work perfectly in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor younger children, we suggest simply inviting them to create a red, white, and blue hand print on white or light gray paper. [NOTE: With the light gray paper, you'll have a better chance of getting the white hand prints to show up!] Once dry, cut around the prints and add each student's name to their creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor older children, create mini hand print cards - i.e. fold a piece of construction paper in half, have students use paint to create hand prints on the front, then when dry, cut around the print being sure not to cut along the folded side. Inside the hand print cards, invite students to complete the following prompt, \"Thank you veterans for...\", and have them print their name on the front cover (over the hand print).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Hand For Our Veterans!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed if creating a hallway display. Use white background paper if decorating a bulletin board in your classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A Hand For Our Veterans! THANK YOU!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed if creating a hallway display. Use a patriotic themed trimmer or red and blue streamers twisted together if decorating a bulletin board in your classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' hand print crafts\/cards to create an American flag! Add small star accents cut from white card stock to the blue hand prints if desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194036761,"sku":"A1816","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/A-Hand-For-Our-Veterans.jpg?v=1522782232"},{"product_id":"look-whos-hiding-in-the-leaves-fall-bulletin-board-a4394","title":"Look Who's Hiding in the Leaves! - Fall Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4394.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Leaf Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute would this be as a fall bulletin board?! Perfectly capturing the colors (and fun!) of the season, we envision several large piles of raked leaves with your students' beaming faces peeking out of them! Not only is it a fun way to display your kiddos photos, we love that the design would incorporate student created crafts and could make the transition from the beginning of fall to Thanksgiving - i.e. no need to change it out multiple times from September to November!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFall Leaf Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are various combinations of supplies that you can use to create watercolor fall leaves...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase. Coffee filters, paper towel, or tissue paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor. Washable markers or liquid watercolors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You could even use simple notebook paper and markers!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply cut leaf shapes from your selected base material and invite your kiddos to use markers or watercolors to create designs on the leaves. If using markers, an extra step is involved to create the swirled watercolor look. Lay the leaves out flat on recycled magazines or an old vinyl tablecloth and use a spray bottle to spritz them with water. Your kiddos will enjoy seeing the colors bleed\/blend together to create gorgeous watercolor swirls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLook Who's Hiding in the Leaves!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Look Who's Hiding in the Leaves!”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or fall themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' leaf crafts to create several large 'piles' of leaves. Print photos of your students and, using scissors to first cut out their faces, 'hide' the photos among the leaves. Add fall accents to the scene – i.e. use brown bulletin board paper to create a large tree trunk and branches, natural and gray bulletin board paper to create a rake, etc. to complete the scene. {Or simply stick with piles of leaves!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePlease note that the above project was created using an image with the following credits:\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003ephoto © Tanya Little, Flickr\nhttp:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194200601,"sku":"A4394","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4394.jpg?v=1522782233"},{"product_id":"thankful-for-our-little-turkeys-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-a4393","title":"Thankful For Our Little Turkeys! - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4393_a.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Turkey Themed Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGearing up for Thanksgiving? Here's a cute bulletin board idea that your students will have fun helping you make!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStudent Turkey Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4393_b.jpg\" alt=\"Example of Thanksgiving Turkey Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply sticking construction paper turkeys to the bulletin board and printing student names on them, we thought it would be fun to make your kiddos \u003cem\u003einto\u003c\/em\u003e turkeys! Here's what we did;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed this free black and white turkey template from \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/therapyfunzone.com\/blog\/2010\/11\/scissor-cutting-turkey-template\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTherapy Fun Zone\u003c\/a\u003e, Photoshop, and a few of our favorite patterned backgrounds to create a color version of the turkey. [NOTE: You can certainly save time and ink by simply printing the template onto patterned scrapbook paper or solid color construction paper!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted off this free turkey mask template from \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/freebiefriday.guildcraftinc.com\/index.php\/freebie-friday-thanksgiving-turkey-mask\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGuildcraft\u003c\/a\u003e, assembled as directed, and had a photo shoot with the kiddos wearing the mask.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled the turkey crafts and, in place of the turkey head provided with the template, cut the students' faces from the printed photos and attached them to the turkey bodies. [NOTE: We also had to use orange paper to create legs for the turkeys since the template did not come with a pattern for them!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results were pretty humorous! As a final detail, we used a marker to write students' names on the bellies of the turkeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThankful For Our Little Turkeys!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Thankful For Our Little Turkeys!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary patterned trimmer or fall themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' turkey crafts! If you have any empty space, use simple pumpkin cutouts - perhaps in fun patterns and colors that match the turkey feathers like we did!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194233369,"sku":"A4393","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4393_a.jpg?v=1522782234"},{"product_id":"the-perfect-thanksgiving-pie-thanksgiving-writing-prompt-bulletin-board-a4398","title":"The Perfect Thanksgiving Pie! - Thanksgiving Writing Prompt \u0026 Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Perfect-Thanksgiving-Pie.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Writing Prompt and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile purely decorative boards are fun, we love that this bulletin board idea combines a fun writing activity and craft for your students to complete and display during the upcoming holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Perfect Thanksgiving Pie Writing Craftivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.tristro.com\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/photo%20(32).png?v=1\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Writing Prompt and Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding them with the opportunity to work on sequencing as well as writing skills, invite students to describe and illustrate the steps for making the perfect Thanksgiving pie. We created simple prompt pages that students filled in, cut out, pasted onto construction paper circles, and assembled into little booklets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an extra twist, the writing prompts were turned into 'pies' before being added to the bulletin board! This was done by adding crumbled orange paper to the bottom of aluminum pie pans, attaching the prompts to the paper, and adding cotton ball 'dollops of whipped cream' to the outside edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few more photos of the pie craftivity\/booklet...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.tristro.com\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/photo%20(31).png?v=1\" alt=\"Example Writing Prompt Booklet Page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.tristro.com\/uploads\/ideas\/post\/photo%20(30).png?v=1\" alt=\"Example Writing Prompt Booklet Page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Perfect Thanksgiving Pie\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural butcher paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Perfect Thanksgiving Pie!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary colored\/patterned borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' writing craftivities!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194462745,"sku":"A4398","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-Perfect-Thanksgiving-Pie.jpg?v=1522782235"},{"product_id":"fall-is-too-cool-fall-bulletin-board-idea-a4400","title":"Fall Is Too Cool! - Fall Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG951195.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween and Fall Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this design would probably work better for the beginning of fall and\/or Halloween, we figured we would pass it along anyway! We love how the colors work together and we love that the the majority of the decorative elements are made by your kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStudent Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand Print Bats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the less messy version, invite your students to trace their hand prints onto black construction paper. For a messier (but fun!) sensory version, have your students make hand prints with paint, let them dry, then cut around the prints before assembling. For the head\/face, we suggest simply creating construction paper pieces to glue together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCandy Corn Collage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding your students with a simple candy corn shaped cutout (including divisions), invite students to collage each section on the cutout with torn\/cut pieces of construction paper or art tissue paper in the appropriate colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSponge Painted Jack-O-Lanterns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with paper pumpkin cutouts, shallow dishes of orange craft paint, and sponge pieces, have students color in their cutout. [We love that the sponge adds a bit of texture.] Once dry, use black construction paper to fashion jack-o-lantern faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Is Too Cool!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Purple bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Fall Is Too Cool!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBorder:\u003c\/b\u003e Complimenatary colored\/patterned bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Use your students' crafts to fill the board! Like the original board, if you need to fill any empty space, try a fun seasonal element like a scarecrow. [We thought it was cute that the designer of the bulletin board added sunglasses to the scarecrow to make him 'cool' - parroting the message of the title.] Either freehand the needed elements or find a clip art image online to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194528281,"sku":"A4400","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG951195.jpg?v=1522782236"},{"product_id":"were-glad-were-not-turkeys-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-a4401","title":"We're Glad We're Not Turkeys! - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG951218.jpg\" alt=\"Turkeys In Disguise Thanksgiving Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another variation of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1051\/turkeys-in-disguise\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e'Turkeys in Disguise'\u003c\/a\u003e project that's super fun to do around the Thanksgiving! Provided with a turkey cutout (we suggest simply finding a black and white coloring page), students were invited to come up with the best disguise for getting their turkey off the hook for Thanksgiving dinner - i.e. Santa Claus, a ninja, a ballerina, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe're Glad We're Not Turkeys!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \"We're Glad We're Not Turkeys!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBorder:\u003c\/b\u003e Thanksgiving themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Use your students' turkey crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194561049,"sku":"A4401","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG951218.jpg?v=1522782236"},{"product_id":"thankful-hands-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-a4404","title":"Thankful Hands! - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1220.jpg\" alt=\"Thankful Hands Thanksgiving Turkey Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed a last minute Thanksgiving display idea? You can't go wrong with a turkey and colorful hand print 'feathers' created by your kiddos! This particular bulletin board design was submitted to us by a local daycare and we thought it would be wonderful to share their hard work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Turkey-Writing-Craftivity-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sample Thanksgiving Turkey Writing Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThankful Turkey Writing Craftivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple enough to complete, we think these colorful turkey crafts offer an opportunity for your students to connect with the meaning of the holiday on a more personal level!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur approach...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload a simple turkey template\/coloring page from \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/teachers.net\/gazette\/NOV02\/printable.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachers.net\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to color the turkey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a simple printable booklet to cut out and paste onto the belly of their colored turkey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students fill in the booklet pages - text and illustrations - with the things they are most grateful for this year!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a look at the inside of the booklet...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Turkey-Writing-Craftivity-2.jpg\" alt=\"Inside View of Sample Thanksgiving Turkey Writing Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: To go along with the \"Thankful Hands\" theme, you might also consider keeping the turkey body\/booklet, but having students create the turkey feathers with construction paper hand print cutouts!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThankful Hands!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Thankful Hands!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanksgiving themed trimmer or complimentary colored\/patterened bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Turkey Body. Cut a medium-size circle from brown bulletin board paper to create the turkey's 'body'. Use the same paper or a piece of brown construction paper to create the head and neck of the turkey, cutting a shape similar to a slim, filled in number \"8\" or a skinny bowling pin. Add construction paper details to the head\/body creating eyes, a beak, the wattle, and legs. Finally, you're ready for the feathers! 2) The Turkey Feathers. Cut long, thin strips of white or natural butcher paper. [NOTE: You'll need the strips as wide as a child sized hand print.] Set out each strip with a shallow dish of paint (making sure each dish contains a different color) and invite your students to work together to fill each strip with paint hand prints, fitting the prints vertically end to end until the strip is fully covered. Once dry, use scissors to trim the top of each strip to look like a feather. Depending on how big your turkey cutout is, it's likely you'll need to create more than one feather of each color in order to fully decorate the cutout. 3) The Thankful Hands Craft. It looks like the original design featured simple construction paper hand print turkeys - i.e. students were invited to trace and cut their hand print from brown construction paper, used markers to turn their fingers into feathers, and then added a construction paper beak and wiggle eyes to complete the face. There are, of course, numerous ways to do the craft! For older students, we suggest pairing the craft with a writing activity like the one described above!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194659353,"sku":"A4404","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG_1220.jpg?v=1522782236"},{"product_id":"thanksgiving-quilt-craft-bulletin-board-idea-a4406","title":"Thanksgiving Quilt Craft \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thanksgiving-Quilt-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Quilt Craft And Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? Here's a last minute craft and bulletin board idea that's festive, provides a great opportunity for you and your kiddos to review the story of the first Thanksgiving, and offers a chance for students to make a personal connection with the holiday by taking time to think about what they're thankful for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thanksgiving-Story-Quilt-Square.jpg\" alt=\"The Thanksgiving Story Quilt Square Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe First Thanksgiving Story Quilt Square\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/drjeanandfriends.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/thanksgiving-story-bracelet.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estory bracelet concept\u003c\/a\u003e, the Thanksgiving quilt square is made up of individual squares of multi-colored construction paper - one color corresponding to each part of the Thanksgiving story. For example, the white square is included to remind students of the pilgrims' journey to the New World on the Mayflower, the blue square is for the formidable ocean that they journeyed across, etc. [NOTE: If you click on the project link above, you can find the poem to help retell the story at Dr. Jean \u0026amp; Friends!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thanksgiving-Turkey-Quilt-Square.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Thankful Turkey Quilt Square Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"I Am Thankful\" Turkey Quilt Square\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the history of the first Thanksgiving, invite your kiddos to create a thankful turkey. We used a cute clip art image from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mycutegraphics.com\/graphics\/thanksgiving-graphics.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Cute Graphics\u003c\/a\u003e for the body of the turkey, then had students cut turkey feathers from construction paper to arrange around the turkey, writing on them the various things they're thankful for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThanksgiving Quilt Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo turn the individual quilt squares into a display, either cut large pieces of background paper (we recommend a \"Thanksgiving\" color like orange, brown, or yellow) to attach the squares to or punch holes along the side of each square and knot them together with yarn (like this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1297\/friendship-quilt-wall-display\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efriendship quilt display\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194757657,"sku":"A4406","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thanksgiving-Quilt-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522782237"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-pumpkin-fall-literature-inspired-writing-craftivity-a5867","title":"\"Pumpkin Pumpkin\" Fall Literature Inspired Writing Craftivity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Pumpkin-Book-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you read Jeanne Titherington's \u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e? It's a wonderful picture book about a little boy who plants a pumpkin seed in the spring, watches it grow throughout the summer, and in the fall, harvests his pumpkin to create a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, ending up with a pile of seeds to plant the \u003cem\u003enext\u003c\/em\u003e year! A fantastic tale about seasons and the life cycle of a pumpkin, this story inspired some fun activities in the Pre-K class at Cedarville Nursery School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkins-Class-Book-Project.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"Pumpkins\" Class Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitherington's book offers a fantastic look at the journey a pumpkin seed takes in order to become a beautiful orange pumpkin! After reading and discussing the story, Mrs. D had her Pre-K kiddos create their own class book. They worked together in small groups using crayons and construction paper to illustrate each scene in the life cycle of the pumpkin and then dictated a sentence to describe the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile the main character in the story turned his pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern, you might consider having each student create an individual page showing what \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e would use their pumpkin for - i.e. pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, roasted pumpkin seeds, a flower pot, etc.\u003c\/strong\u003e These can be added to the back of the class book and are a fun way to personalize the story\/show that it's always possible for a story to have many different endings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Jack-O-Lanterns.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJack-O-Lanterns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the class book, Mrs. D and her kiddos used orange paint, a pumpkin template, and black construction paper to create jack-o-lanterns to hang around the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrish over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolplaybook.com\/2012\/10\/p-is-for-pumpkin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Playbook\u003c\/a\u003e shares the full lesson plan and process so be sure to check it out! The completed class book is beautiful and the jack-o-lanterns turned out pretty cute!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202654745,"sku":"A5867","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkins-Class-Book-Project.jpg?v=1522782284"},{"product_id":"apple-of-my-eye-glasses-craft-learning-tool-a5873","title":"\"Apple of My Eye\" Glasses Craft \u0026 Learning Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apple-Glasses.jpg\" title=\"Apple Glasses Craft for Kids\" alt=\"Apple Glasses Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning is always more fun with tools! Special markers can get your kiddos excited about writing. Edible manipulatives can make counting more exciting. Special glasses can inspire reading success! If you've chosen an apple theme for back to school or plan to explore an apple unit with your kiddos this fall, these adorable apple glasses created by Arianne of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ketchenskindergarten.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKetchen's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e (and featured over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/missloviecreations.blogspot.com\/2012\/08\/apple-abc-and-123-games-and-ideas-with.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMiss Lovie\u003c\/a\u003e) would make the perfect addition to your crafting and learning plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: The glasses, while inherently complimentary to reading lessons, can certainly be used for other activities as well! Making applesauce. Performing apple experiments. Counting apple seeds. You name it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202851353,"sku":"A5873","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apple-Glasses.jpg?v=1522782285"},{"product_id":"fall-leaf-count-stamp-activity-a5870","title":"Fall Leaf Count \u0026 Stamp Activity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Leaf-Count-\u0026amp;-Stamp-Cover.jpg\" title=\"Fall Leaf Counting Activity with Fun Craft and Free Printables\" alt=\"Fall Leaf Counting Activity with Fun Craft and Free Printables\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall isn't complete without a fun leaf counting activity! This one is perfect because it combines a fun craft with free printables!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDIY Fall Leaf Potato Stamps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DIY-Potato-Stamps.jpg\" title=\"DIY Fall Leaf Potato Stamps\" alt=\"DIY Fall Leaf Potato Stamps\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these awesome DIY fall leaf potato stamps over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kidfriendlyhome.com\/2012\/11\/potato-stamps.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Kid-Friendly Home\u003c\/a\u003e and thought the project, created by Lindsey, would make the perfect compliment! We love the idea that the stamps are fully customizable. Oak leaves, maple leaves, birch leaves, etc. - create one or create them all, it's up to you! [NOTE: Because of the use of a paring knife, we recommend that the stamps be made by an adult.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFall Leaf Count \u0026amp; Stamp Activity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Count-\u0026amp;-Stamp-Example.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how the activity works...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the free printables. Included in the download is a blank fall tree activity mat and a set of numbers - one through fifteen. You'll need an activity mat and number for each student completing the activity. We suggest placing the numbers in a small basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with activity mats, shallow trays of paint, and potato leaf stamps. Invite each student to select a number from the basket and glue it to their worksheet. Then, once they've identified the numeral, have them use their potato stamp to add the correct number of leaves to their tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter each student has had a chance to complete the activity, work as a class to put the trees in order from least amount of leaves to most amount of leaves! (It's ok if there are duplicates!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: While the concept of using a stamp to complete the activity does not make it reusable in the least, the changeable numbers allow you to create a reusable activity by placing the activity sheet in a plastic document sleeve and inviting students to draw leaves on the tree with dry erase markers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734203080729,"sku":"A5870","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fall-Leaf-Count-_-Stamp-Cover.jpg?v=1522782287"},{"product_id":"thankful-writing-craftivity-for-thanksgiving-a5884","title":"\"THANKFUL\" Writing Craftivity for Thanksgiving \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you been to Diane's amazing educational resource site, \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.teachwithme.com\/downloads\/item\/3965-thanksgiving-activities-and-crafts\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach With Me\u003c\/a\u003e? If you haven't, we highly recommend heading over there! And, when you do, make sure you have some time because it's going to take you some time to check out all of the amazing FREE printable activities, crafts, resources, etc!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Thankful-Writing-Craftivity.jpg\" title=\"Thanksgiving Writing Craftivity\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Writing Craftivity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRealizing that Thanksgiving is right around the corner, we decided to check out her holiday resources and found this fun writing craftivity! While having your kiddos write about the things they're thankful for is not a new concept, we love the unique presentation and think students will have fun writing\/illustrating their thoughts in the letters of the word \"THANKFUL\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we love the idea of completing this project individually, this would also make an awesome collaborative project. Cut large letters from bulletin board paper and arrange them on the classroom wall or in the hallway, then assign groups of students (or each classroom in the hallway) a letter to decorate. The finished product is sure to be colorful and provide a festive decoration that can be displayed throughout the holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanksgiving is a time to reflect on those things in our lives that we're thankful for. Whether this craftivity is completed individually or as part of a group, the message remains the same - we have \u003cem\u003ea lot\u003c\/em\u003e to be thankful for!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734203113497,"sku":"A5884","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Thankful-Writing-Craftivity.jpg?v=1522782287"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/turkey-youself-such-a-cute-craft-to-send-to-grandma-this-thanksgiving1.jpg?v=1530028010","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/november-crafts\/theme-harvest.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}