{"title":"October Crafts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"halloween-language-arts-a1006","title":"Creepy Contractions Halloween Language Arts Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-44 \" title=\"Creepy Contractions\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Creepy-Contractions.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween Math Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.izzyshare.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen her unit on contractions fell over the week of Halloween, Betsy McKnight, fourth grade teacher and bulletin board contributor to Izzyshare, found herself in a unique position. Instead of allowing the themes to remain mutually exclusive, she incorporated the two inventing \"Creepy Contractions\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCreepy Contractions Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can do this activity one of two ways: find a pre-designed haunted house coloring page and have your students build from there or provide construction paper for your students to design their own house. However you decide to do it, make sure the house design has plenty of windows.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nEncourage your students to color or decorate their creations and cut them out. Next, have them carefully use scissors (kids safety scissors depending on their age) to create window flaps that will open out. This part may be tricky so make sure you're around to assist. With this successfully accomplished, mount the cutout onto a piece of construction paper (black, orange, or yellow to keep with the Halloween theme). As the glue dries, invite your students to use brainstorm a list of common contractions and the original words they're derived from.\n\u003cp\u003eOnce everything is set, have your students finish the exercise by neatly penning the contractions on the front of the house windows then open the flaps and write the original words on the construction paper underneath. Not only are these make festive classroom decorations, they're also perfect study aids!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCreepy Contractions 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 \"Creepy Contractions\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any Halloween-themed bulletin board border (e.g. candy corn, pumpkins, ghosts, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a few characters from your Halloween bulletin board sets and you'll be set! Contractions and Halloween - who knew?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGot any Halloween ideas? Ever paired two opposite topics together for a sensational bulletin board? We'd love to hear about it so leave us a comment!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734073679897,"sku":"A1006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Creepy-Contractions.jpg?v=1522781511"},{"product_id":"back-to-school-footprint-fun-a1025","title":"Back-To-School Footprint Fun Bulletin Board Idea!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-276   \" alt=\"Back to School Inspirational Preschool Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Weve-Jumped-Right-In-Welcome-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: SignUpGenius.com | Tamara Armentrout\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great way to promote a positive learning environment is to find ways to incorporate positive messages in your classroom displays and bulletin boards. For Mrs. Armentrout and Mrs. Tinney, this means capturing the excitement of the first week of school and using it to \"jump right in\" to learning with an attitude of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFootprint Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We've Jumped Right In With Both Feet!\" or \"We've Jumped Right In For A Successful School Year!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Armentrout and Tinney used a solid black wavy trimmer, but you might also consider adding a brightly pattered border or colored trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure out the amount of white bulletin board paper needed to cover the board, cut and tape it together creating a large \"mural\". Provide your students with shallow dishes of paint in assorted colors and paint brushes, instructing them take turns painting their bare feet and creating a print around the edges of the paper. Have your students use a black permanent marker to write their name under their footprints then set the \"mural\" aside to dry. When the paint has completely dried, attach the paper to the bulletin board, add the title letters and border, and you'll have a fun and positive classroom decoration!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost students like getting \"messy\" for art. We'd love to know how\u003c\/em\u003e you\u003cem\u003e use your students hand- and footprints around the classroom so leave us a comment!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cdel\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE FOR TEACHERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e This board was a submission to SignUpGenius' Back-To-School Bulletin Board Contest where one lucky teacher will win a $250 Walmart gift card to help with the cost of classroom supplies. Here's how it works, go to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/contest\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSignUpGenius.com\u003c\/a\u003e and:\u003c\/del\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdel\u003eUpload your classroom bulletin board picture.\u003c\/del\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdel\u003eThe first 20 entries will win a $5.00 Starbucks gift card.\u003c\/del\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdel\u003eHave your classroom students and parents “vote” for your board (one vote per day per household allowed).\u003c\/del\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdel\u003eThe Bulletin board with the most votes through 9\/20\/10 wins a $250 Walmart gift card for classroom \"back to school\" supplies!\u003c\/del\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlthough the contest is now closed, be sure to check out how \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSignUpGenius\u003c\/a\u003e can help you organize classroom parties, teacher groups, and much much more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087966745,"sku":"A1025","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Weve-Jumped-Right-In-Welcome-Board.jpg?v=1522781596"},{"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. 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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":"bats-in-the-classroom-a3708","title":"Bats in the Classroom!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-110\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bat.jpg\" alt=\"black bat on orange background\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eYour preschoolers are sure to go \"batty\" over these fun Halloween activities from Gary Hopkins at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.educationworld.com\/a_lesson\/lesson\/lesson031.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducation World\u003c\/a\u003e ®!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat Science\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students will be surprised to find out that bats do not rely on their eyesight to navigate while flying or locating their food. Hopkins recommends helping preschoolers understand the concept of echolocation with Jump Start's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat Echolocation Song\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (via YouTube). NOTE: While repetitive, the echolocation \"rap\" tends to move at a rapid pace so you may have to play it a few times in order for your students to catch everything. Or, print out the lyrics and recite them slowly, inviting your students to repeat them after you for full \"digestion\" of the material!\n\nYou might also consider \"demonstrating\" the concept of echolocation with a game. Try a \"batty\" version of \u003cem\u003eMarco Polo\u003c\/em\u003e where a student volunteer gets blindfolded, is placed in the center of the game play area, and pretends to be a \"bat\", while the rest of the class pretend to be \"insects\". The blindfolded volunteer calls out \"beep, beep\" to which the insects, with full sight and instructions to keep moving around the play area, must respond \"buzz, buzz\". Relying solely on their ears, the bat then attempts to \"catch\" their prey. Once tagged, insects must return to the \"bat cave\" (their desk) until the bat is full (set a limit of three or four insects) and then another student volunteer gets the chance to be the bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo finish up the science lesson on bats, consider creating a slideshow of various bats native to your area or region - including both pictures and audio clips found on the internet - for your students to examine and discuss. They'll be amazed to learn that because bat frequencies are so high and move at such a fast pace, they must be slowed down in order for the human ear to distinguish each species sound complexities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great bat resources and ideas for incorporating these interesting creatures into your reading, writing, math, and social studies lessons, be sure to visit Hopkins' full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734091866137,"sku":"A3708","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bat.jpg?v=1522781620"},{"product_id":"halloween-skeletons-a3709","title":"Halloween Skeletons","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-125\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Foot-X-ray.jpg\" alt=\"x-ray foot\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Claudio Calcagno\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThought skeletons were just a fun way to bring a little spooky Halloween \"cheer\" into the classroom? Jason Carr, lesson plan contributor to Education World ®, suggests broadening your scope and using this fun q-tip skeleton craft as a way to introduce your students to basic anatomy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn that our skeletal system is made up of many bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn that our bones have several important jobs in the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn and be able to identify major bones in the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarr suggests starting off the unit with a brainstorming session where students help make a list of major bones in the body. He recommends keeping the bone names simple and at your students' level (e.g. thigh bone instead of femur, etc.). For the q-tip skeleton project, make sure students have been introduced to all of the following: skull, spine, ribs, arm bones, fingers, thigh bone, leg bone, foot bones.\n\n\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-115\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Q-Tip-Skeleton-Recipe-Card.jpg\" alt=\"q-tip pieces needed to create a skeleton\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eProvide students with a piece of black construction paper, craft glue, a skull cutout, and a q-tip skeleton \"recipe card\". Invite students collect the correct number of q-tip parts needed to construct their bony friend. After students have completed their projects, discuss how bones play an important role in our bodies:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey give our bodies structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey protect our organs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe provide muscles with a place to attach so we can move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider having fun with these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachmama.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/abc-exercise-cards-hooray.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eABC Exercise Cards\u003c\/a\u003e from Amy at Teach Mama (each card is equipped with a letter and some type of movement to go along with each letter - e.g. \"A\" - \"Make circles with your \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003enkle\"). This fun activity will allow your preschoolers a chance for some active fun and demonstrate how bones are essential to movement! It might also be fun to explore actual x-ray films for a real look into our amazing bodies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Science\/Anatomy\/ANA0008.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eQ-Tip Skeleton - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092029977,"sku":"A3709","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Foot-X-ray.jpg?v=1522781622"},{"product_id":"snazzy-spider-halloween-door-decor-a1040","title":"Snazzy Spider Halloween Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" title=\"Halloween Spider Web Classroom Door Decoration\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spider-Web-Door.jpg\" alt=\"Glitter Spider Web Halloween Door Decoration\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith such a large canvas \u003cem\u003einside\u003c\/em\u003e the classroom I sometimes fail to remember that the outside door and hallway are just as important to plan for! If you're looking for something simple (i.e. kid created so that you don't have to do \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e the work!), that will also pack a punch for the holidays, here's a snazzy Halloween door decoration from kindergarten teacher Cherie Farinola!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpider Web Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll you'll need to create these beautiful holiday crafts are black sheets of card stock or construction paper, white crayons, Elmer's® school glue, and craft glitter in assorted colors. As Cherie writes, have students draw webs with the crayons, trace with glue, and cover with glitter. Super simple! As your students are creating, you can discuss symmetry and fun facts about the spider!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: For less mess, consider using actual glitter glue pens. It provides a similar shimmer effect, but won't coat your floor with small 'unsweepable' glitter pieces for the next six months!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpider Web Door Decor\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fadeless orange bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Happy Halloween!\", \"Have A Spooktacular Halloween!\", or \"_____________ (e.g. Mrs. Nelson's Class, Preschool, etc.) is Caught Up in Halloween Fun!\". Farinola used a black permanent marker to pen the message directly onto the orange background paper, but you could use normal trace and cut letters also!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farinola created a spider web in each corner with a black permanent marker. You could also create these from black yarn or construction paper or add a Halloween themed trimmer instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Spider. String up a plastic spider toy, purchase a large spider cutout, or create a spider from card stock and cover it with fine black glitter. 2) The Spider Webs. Use your students' stunning creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor such a simple design, this dynamic door decoration will add just the right amount of color and flair to your classroom this Halloween!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eShop for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount teacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e and other classroom supplies like \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\"\u003eheavyweight construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e from our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092357657,"sku":"A1040","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spider-Web-Door.jpg?v=1522781623"},{"product_id":"spooktacular-haunted-house-bulletin-board-a1041","title":"Spooktacular' Haunted House Halloween Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" title=\"Haunted House Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spook-tacular-2nd-Graders.jpg\" alt=\"Haunted House and Ghost Halloween Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.superteacherideas.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaytee, second grade teacher and bulletin board designer featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.superteacherideas.com\/bb7-halloween.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.superteacherideas.com\/bb7-halloween.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSuper Teacher Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e, knows that sometimes 'success is in the details'! Her 'spooktacular' haunted house Halloween scape featuring adorable boy and girl ghosts and clever boarded up windows proves just that! This is definitely an idea to file away for next year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKids Ghost Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students are sure to have a blast making ghost crafts for this spooky scene. To duplicate the ghosts created by Kaytee's students, create a template that includes a large ghost cutout, eyes, a mouth, and a bow. Have students trace and cut out a ghost shape from white card stock then use glue and small squares of white tissue paper to cover the shape. Invite your students to cut eyes and a mouth from black card stock as well as a bow from a piece of crafting paper and attach them carefully to the tissue paper. Have students create girl ghosts by attaching the bow to the ghost head and boy ghosts by creating a bow tie at the 'neck'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to try something different, consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovering ghost cutouts with fine white glitter instead of tissue paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating footprint 'ghosts' with washable white paint and dark blue construction paper (to match the background), covering the wet paint with fine white glitter, drawing on a face with black paint or marker, and creating bows out of colorful yarn or ribbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForming 3D ghosts by wrapping several sheets of tissue paper around a foam craft ball, gathering and tying the excess tissue underneath the ball with a colorful ribbon (in essence using the ball as the ghost's head), and drawing a face with marker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you decide to create the ghosts for your bulletin board, your students are sure to enjoy being involved!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHaunted House Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds of the board with dark blue bulletin board paper to create a 'haunted' sky. Create the landscape (ground and hill) with light brown or tan bulletin board paper and fashion a 'drive' for the haunted house from darker brown bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Spooktacular __________________ (e.g. 2nd Graders, Preschoolers, etc.)\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaytee did not use a border and, with so many things going it, it is probably best to keep it plain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Haunted House. While it may look daunting, with the use of simple shapes (i.e. rectangles, triangles, squares, etc.) you can create this from gray, black, yellow, and brown construction paper or bulletin board background paper. The building structure consists of two gray rectangles, the dormers are two small gray squares, the roof pieces are formed by various sized black triangles, the windows are small yellow squares with black pane overlays, and the door is a small brown rectangle. The embellishments are up to you. (We do really like the 'boarded' windows though!) 2) The Sky. The dark background serves as the main portion. All you'll need to add is a large yellow moon and thin gray wavy\/wispy clouds. 3) The Ghosts. Use your students' creations! 4) The Fence. Create the fence from strips of black construction paper or bulletin board paper in various thicknesses (for a more haunted appearance).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat can we say, the combination of design and detail make this board a spooktacular choice for your Halloween decor next year (or even this year if you can swing it!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what you think and about how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e decorate for Halloween, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com, where you can save on everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom rugs\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekid's pretend play toys\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092783641,"sku":"A1041","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spook-tacular-2nd-Graders.jpg?v=1522781626"},{"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":"were-batty-over-halloween-a1044","title":"We're Batty Over Halloween! - Halloween Bat Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Batty-over-Halloween.jpg\" alt=\"craft bats fly around a yellow moon\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Gigglepotz | Kim White\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKim White, preschool teacher and bulletin board contributor to the teacher resource site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gigglepotz.com\/2009\/09\/17\/bulletin-board-batty-over-halloween\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGigglepotz\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this fun holiday bulletin board to display her students' Halloween crafts. Super simple and wonderfully festive, this is a design to add to your 'inspiration folder' for next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eHalloween Bat Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few different ways to create the bats for your bulletin board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo duplicate White's board you'll need large coffee filters, washable black craft paint, colored construction paper, and assorted craft embellishments. The process: cut the coffee filters in half, paint them black, then create bat faces using small black construction paper circles, white construction paper fangs, wiggle eyes, and small orange craft pom pon noses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with white card stock, shallow bowls of black craft paint, and kids paint brushes. Invite them to cover their palm with black paint, using the provided paint brushes, and carefully create a print in the center of their paper. Help them to quickly sprinkle fine black glitter onto the wet paint, then set aside to dry. After the paint and glitter have set, provide students with card stock bat wing templates for them to trace on either side of their bat 'body' and color with black marker (or trace onto black construction paper and glue onto the paper). Encourage them to create bat ears with the markers (or black construction paper triangles) and finish off their craft with large wiggle eyes and fangs made from white construction paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with *pre-spray painted* black Styrofoam craft balls, school glue, and black card stock. Using bat wing templates, invite them to create bat wings from the card stock (leaving a small flap where the wings attach to the bat 'body') and glue them to the sides of the ball. (NOTE: An adult may need to put several straight pins through the flaps and into the foam for extra strength.) To finish, have students add wiggle eyes and fangs, then hang the bats on the board using fishing line and push-pins!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with black card stock bat cutouts, craft glue, and coffee beans or black beans, inviting them to create textured Halloween bats by gluing the beans to the cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBatty Bulletin Board Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper. You might also consider creating a more dynamic board using orange or yellow bulletin board paper, or further the \"bats in the night sky\" theme by using purple or gray bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We're Batty Over Halloween!\" or \"__________ (Mrs. Nelson's Class, Pre-K, etc.) is Batty Over Halloween!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e White used an alphabet themed bulletin board border, but you might also consider using a solid black wavy trimmer or a Halloween themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Bats. Use your students' creations! 2) The Other Details. White created a yellow moon to complete her \"bats in the night sky\" theme. To spice up the theme, you might consider creating wispy white (spooky) clouds or creating the illusion that the bats are flying out of a haunted chimney or attic window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOverall, we think this board has great potential and that it would make a great addition to your holiday decor! We'd love to hear your thoughts though, so leave us a comment!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eTake a look at our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount school supply\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com. We offer all kinds of educational products including everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecarpets for kids\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola colored pencil\u003c\/a\u003e sets!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093471769,"sku":"A1044","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Batty-over-Halloween.jpg?v=1522781630"},{"product_id":"spooky-owl-moonscape-a1046","title":"Spooky Owl Moonscape Fall \u0026 Halloween Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-464 \" title=\"Owl Moonscape\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Owl-Moonscape.jpg\" alt=\"Oil Pastel Tree Moon and Owl Fall Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thevirtualvine.com | Cindy\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular owl moonscape featured by Cindy, teacher and creator of the early childhood teaching resource site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thevirtualvine.com\/displays.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Virtual Vine\u003c\/a\u003e, captures the dynamic (and sometimes spooky!) themes of the fall season! While designed as a simple decorative display for autumn, this board could also be used as an attendance board - the owl cutouts, decorated with student names and pictures, could feature magnet or Velcro strips that allow students to \"sign in\" each morning by moving their owl to the roosting tree, the board entitled \"Look Whoo's Here Today!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSpooky Owl Moonscape Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue or black bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a decorative display, the designer did not add a title. If using as an attendance board, consider \"Look Whoo's Here Today!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid orange trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. The (very talented!) creator of this bulletin board decoration used oil pastels and advanced shading techniques to create this tree. If this seems daunting, consider creating a simpler tree with brown construction paper or brown bulletin board paper. Either use an overhead projector to enlarge and trace the shape of a basket onto the paper or, if you don’t want to mess with a projector, you can freehand it. It isn’t terribly difficult. 2) The Night Sky. Again, the bulletin board designer used oil pastels to create the brilliant moon, but you can certainly use plain yellow construction paper or yellow background paper. To add a twinkle to the sky, place small silver star stickers around the tree and board. 3) The Leaves. Create a simple leaf template from card stock, using it to trace and cut leaves from construction paper in fall colors (e.g. red, orange, yellow, and brown). 'Scatter' these around the base of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the design seems simple, we think this bulletin board display would make a spectacular addition to your classroom this fall! At the very least, you should place it in your inspiration folder for next year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eShop for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount school supplies\u003c\/a\u003e on our online store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com. We offer a wide range of products including everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend play\u003c\/a\u003e toys to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eschool scissors\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734094061593,"sku":"A1046","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Owl-Moonscape.jpg?v=1522781634"},{"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":"hand-print-calendar-october-a3728","title":"Hand Print Calendar: October","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/October-Calendar-Shot-e1292446794411.jpg\" alt=\"homemade october calendar with hand print bat and 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\u003eOctober\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its Halloween festivities, October brings goblins, and witches, and ghosts, oh my! So what better way to decorate your October calendar page than with a spooky holiday character - a hand print bat, spider, or Jack-o'-lantern!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8258-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite washable paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17638-construction-ppr-bright-white-9x12.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\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBat Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students cover their palm with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4390-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1304.jpg\" alt=\"palm covered with black 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 white \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1306.jpg\" alt=\"black palm print on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5962-prang-tempera-paint-white-gallon.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e and round foam \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekids paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e to create two \"eyes\" on the body. Have your students use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4493-crayola0174-washable-broad-line-markers-classic-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable markers\u003c\/a\u003e to draw and color in both wings and ears for the bat and finish the eye detailing (when the white paint has dried).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1324.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween bat made from a hand print\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Black Bats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive black bats ready to soar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne stayed behind, now there are four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour black bats hanging from a tree;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne fell down, now there are three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree black bats wondering what to do,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne flew away and now there are two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo black bats sitting in the sun,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne fell asleep leaving only one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne lonesome bat, with no place to go,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWent hiding in a cave,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow there are zero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~Shel Silverstein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Spider\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8257-crayola0174-washable-paint-16-oz-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\/p-6467-prang-fun-pro-watercolor-markers-8-classic-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpider Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students cover their palm with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8638-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack kids paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1304.jpg\" alt=\"palm covered with black tempera paint\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite them to gently press their palm (fingers pointed toward the right edge of the page) to one side of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite craft paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1305.jpg\" alt=\"black palm print on white construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, use \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8269-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e and a round foam \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4962-starter-brush-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrush\u003c\/a\u003e to create two \"eyes\" on the body. Have your students use \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 to draw eight legs, the \"web\" detail, and finish the eye detailing (when the white paint has dried).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1325.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween hand print spider\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpider, Spider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpider hurrying,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpider scurrying,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee her silken thread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpider hurrying,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpider scurrying,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee her little web.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Jack-O-Lantern\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 kids paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17680-riv-gw-9x12-white-50ct-50.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-231-markers-highlighters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSharpie marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJack-O-Lantern 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 dry, use a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7875-sharpie-twin-tip-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack marker\u003c\/a\u003e to draw a stem and face for the jack-o-lantern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1315.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween hand print jack-o-lantern\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack-o-Lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack-o-lantern, Jack-o-lantern,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are such a funny sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs you sit there by the window,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking out into the night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou were once a sturdy pumpkin,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing on a curly vine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow you are a Jack-o-lantern,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the night you shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhichever character you choose, your students are sure to have fun adding to their calendar art!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734099599385,"sku":"A3728","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/October-Calendar-Shot-e1292446794411.jpg?v=1522781667"},{"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":"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":"fall-fun-crafting-sensory-caramel-apples-a2524","title":"Fall Fun - Crafting Sensory Caramel Apples!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4313\" title=\"Caramel-Apple-Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Caramel-Apple-Craft.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Caramel Apple Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: preschoolparadisesgb.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese caramel apples brought to life by Sarah Grace, preschool teacher over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/preschoolparadisesgb.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/caramel-apple-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBeautiful Chaos\u003c\/a\u003e, are super cute \u0026amp; unique, and would be a perfect addition to your fall crafting plans! Not to mention, they would be easy for your little crafters to create and {depending upon the materials you decide to use} could offer a fun sensory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cem\u003ekinds\u003c\/em\u003e of things are used to make\/decorate caramel apples these days! Cereal. Sprinkles. Sauces for drizzling. Crushed candies. Nuts. If it's edible and it can stick to the apple, it seems likely that \u003cem\u003esomeone\u003c\/em\u003e has used it to make these fun fall treats! For less mess which, less face it, can be highly preferable, construction paper elements work great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you're brave and think your kiddos can handle it, here are a few suggestions for decorating\/creating a fun caramel apple 'sensory experience'...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel sauce. Add a bit of liquid watercolor to corn syrup and paint the top of the apple. The mixture is sticky and dries shiny\/slightly three-dimensional, mimicking caramel sauce nicely! [NOTE: To get the dipped look and to make sure the color comes through, you could always have students cut the \"caramel\" from brown construction paper and then paint over top of it with the corn syrup paint!] ... Shannon over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/totschool.shannons.org\/?p=6342\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eShannon's Tot School\u003c\/a\u003e offers a great tutorial for using corn syrup paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushed toppings. Use actual food! Crush up colorful cereals {like Fruity Pebbles} or find fun sprinkles. However, we wouldn't suggest using nuts simply because of the prevalence of peanut allergies. The fragrant crafting materials will add another sensory element and, the best part is, if you use the corn syrup paint for caramel sauce it will act as built-in glue! All your kiddos will have to do is scoop and sprinkle!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel\/chocolate drizzle. Add caramel and chocolate extract to craft paint. Place the paint in clean condiment squeeze bottles and invite your kiddos to lightly drizzle the \"sauces\" over their apple cutouts. While it won't smell \u003cem\u003eexactly \u003c\/em\u003elike the real deal, it will add a surprising sensory element. Not to mention, the squeeze bottle offers a fabulous opportunity for fine motor building and the results will look great!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734159925273,"sku":"A2524","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Caramel-Apple-Craft.jpg?v=1522782026"},{"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":"columbus-day-ship-in-a-bottle-craftivity-a3992","title":"Columbus Day - Ship in a Bottle Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2468\" title=\"Columbus-Day-Ship-in-a-Bottle\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Columbus-Day-Ship-in-a-Bottle.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Ship in a Bottle Craft for Kids and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindergartensmiles.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumbus Day is Monday, October 8th and if you're looking for some themed activities to add to your lessons, we suggest checking out this cute ship in a bottle craftivity from Caitlin over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kindergartensmiles.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/columbus-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten Smiles\u003c\/a\u003e. While it won't take long if you have templates, it will still provide your students with a chance to showcase their creativity and provide a fun keepsake {complete with song!} to help them remember the day's special lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShip in a Bottle Craftivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your students with a piece of sky blue construction paper inviting them to draw and cut a bottle or jug shape. [NOTE: To get a symmetrical bottle, have them fold the paper in half lengthwise - or hot dog style - draw one side and then cut it out. When opened, their will look the same on both sides.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a coloring page or clip art image of a Spanish expedition ship online - like this one over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.supercoloring.com\/pages\/spanish-expedition\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSuper Coloring\u003c\/a\u003e - having your students color the hull of the boat, cut it from the paper, and attach it to their construction paper bottle cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext come the sails! Using graphic art tools and white card stock cut into squares, invite your students to design their own sails. Attach the finished sails to craft sticks and arrange on the ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a finishing touch, you might consider having your students crumple pieces of blue art tissue paper and paste them around the hull of the boat to create \"water\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen finished with the craft, teach your kiddos the fun Columbus Day song, \u003cem\u003eThree Little Ships\u003c\/em\u003e, then provide your students a copy to paste onto the back of their ship in a bottle. The best part, Caitlin provides the song printable for free over at her blog, so be sure to visit!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160810009,"sku":"A3992","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Columbus-Day-Ship-in-a-Bottle.jpg?v=1522782032"},{"product_id":"3-colorful-leaf-crafts-for-fall-a2528","title":"3 Colorful Leaf Crafts for Fall!","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow fun are these fall leaf projects from MaryLea over at Pink and Green Mama?! If you're stumped over what to do to ring in the new season, we suggest checking out these awesome crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4347\" title=\"Glitter-Leaves\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Glitter-Leaves.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Leaf Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/fall-craft-glitter-and-mod-podge-leaves.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlitter \u0026amp; Mod Podge Leaves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The process is super simple, but it's a great fine motor builder and the results are so festive! Plus, we love that this project calls for real leaves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4348\" title=\"Sandpaper-Leaves\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sandpaper-Leaves.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Leaf Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/sandpaper-leaves.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSandpaper Leaves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Talk about sensory! Your kiddos will have a blast coloring the scratchy paper leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4349\" title=\"Watercolor-Resist-Leaves\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Watercolor-Resist-Leaves.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Leaf Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/easy-fall-kid-craft-colored-glue-leaves.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGlue \u0026amp; Watercolor Resist Leaves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. With vibrant colored liquid watercolor paints and colored glue, the results of this project are simply gorgeous!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you need a colorful project for your kiddos, be sure to visit Pink and Green Mama for her fantastic tutorials!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160973849,"sku":"A2528","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Glitter-Leaves.jpg?v=1522782033"},{"product_id":"columbus-day-christopher-columbus-spyglass-crafts-a2530","title":"Columbus Day - Christopher Columbus Spyglass Crafts","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're gearing up for Columbus Day, here's a fun spyglass craft to share with your little 'explorers'! They'll have a blast pretending to be Christopher Columbus - traveling across the ocean, scouting for land and discovering new worlds. Here are four different options for creating your pretend play spyglasses...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4359\" title=\"MPM-Columbus-Day-Spyglass-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/MPM-Columbus-Day-Spyglass-1.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day and Pirate Themed Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-kids.com\/crafts\/columbus\/mespyglass.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4360 aligncenter\" title=\"columbus-day-telescope-craft-\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/columbus-day-telescope-craft-.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day and Pirate Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/cardboard-tube-telescope.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4361 aligncenter\" title=\"Telescope-Craft-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Telescope-Craft-1.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Spyglass Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lookwhatimade2006.blogspot.com\/2007\/09\/girls-made-columbus-day-crafts.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLook What I Made\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4362 aligncenter\" title=\"Telescope-Craft-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Telescope-Craft-2.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftprojectideas.com\/index.php\/how-to\/seasonal-projects\/columbus-day\/660-telescope-made-from-a-paper-tube\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftProjectIdeas.com\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4363 aligncenter\" title=\"Telescope-Craft-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Telescope-Craft-3.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.grandmaslittlepearls.com\/2011\/10\/columbus-hat-and-telescope.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrandma's Little Pearls\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eVisit these amazing sites for the project tutorials and get your little 'explorers' out on the 'high seas'!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161203225,"sku":"A2530","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/MPM-Columbus-Day-Spyglass-1.jpg?v=1522782035"},{"product_id":"columbus-day-off-to-the-races-a3993","title":"Columbus Day - Off To The Races!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2475\" title=\"PLP-Columbus-Day-Boat-Races\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PLP-Columbus-Day-Boat-Races.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Social Studies, Math, and Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrstsfirstgradeclass-jill.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter learning about Christopher Columbus' long voyage on the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria, get your kiddos in on the fun with this awesome hands-on boat shape race activity from Jill over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrstsfirstgradeclass-jill.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/columbus-day-boat-races.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. T's First Grade Class\u003c\/a\u003e! Not only will your preschoolers get to create their own boat, they'll also review shapes and explore which shape is the 'fastest' along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShape Boats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow clever are these little boats?! A simple egg cup {separated from an egg carton} covered with aluminum foil, a drinking straw mast attached with play dough, and a construction paper shape sail – you'll be able to find most of the supplies in your kitchen or craft closet. Not to mention, construction is simple enough that your preschoolers will be able to craft the boat by themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also love the shape aspect. What a great way to incorporate other learning concepts! Before racing, students can hypothesize which shape they think will work the best, then test and tally the results. This is a great way to practice with graphing and other early math skills as well as discuss science concepts like aerodynamics, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full activity, and to see how set up the race, be sure to visit Mrs. T's First Grade Class!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161367065,"sku":"A3993","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/PLP-Columbus-Day-Boat-Races.jpg?v=1522782036"},{"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":"columbus-day-if-i-discovered-america-writing-craftivity-a3177","title":"Columbus Day - “If I Discovered America” Writing Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2366\" title=\"Christopher-Columbus-Writing-Craftivity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christopher-Columbus-Writing-Craftivity.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Social Studies and Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: wildaboutfirsties.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJessica Travis of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/wildaboutfirsties.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWild About Firsties\u003c\/a\u003e created this adorable writing craftivity for Columbus Day and is sharing it, for FREE, at her \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Christopher-Columbus-Writing-Craftivity\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachers Pay Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e site! After learning more about Christopher Columbus' voyage and exploration of the New World, invite your kiddos to imagine if they had traveled on one of the three expedition ships and discovered a new land. Have them think about what they might see, who they might encounter, what's the first thing they would do once the stepped foot on dry land, what it might feel like to make such a huge discovery, etc. and write their thoughts down. Decorate the writing page using the template for the adorable explorer hat, included in the free download, and you'll have an adorable display for Columbus Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this awesome lesson and fabulous freebie, be sure to visit Jessica's Teachers Pay Teachers site. And, of course, don't forget about her blog, Wild About Firsties!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161465369,"sku":"A3177","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christopher-Columbus-Writing-Craftivity.jpg?v=1522782036"},{"product_id":"festive-columbus-day-classroom-display-a1473","title":"Festive Columbus Day Classroom Display!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4959\" title=\"Columbus Day Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Columbus-Day-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pinterest.com\/angiespratt\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumbus Day is next Monday and if you're looking for a festive bulletin board to display during the holiday week, as well as a design that can be put up and taken down easily and without a lot of fuss, here's a cute option from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/119556565078481393\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAngie Spratt\u003c\/a\u003e that would make a great addition to any early childhood learning environment! The elements are simple and the entire sail is created using your students' crafts, so all you'll need to do is add a background to the board and cut out the ship's hull!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eColumbus Day Ship Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like the original design features super simple ship crafts - half circle 'hulls' cut from brown construction paper, triangle 'sails' cut from construction paper of assorted colors, and blue construction paper 'sea' backgrounds. This would be great if you're working with little crafters! However, if your students are a little older, you might check out one of these great handprint boat crafts...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4958\" title=\"Handprint-Boats-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handprint-Boats-3.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving and Columbus Day Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\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\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4957\" title=\"Handprint-Boats-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handprint-Boats-2.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\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\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4956    \" title=\"Handprint-Boats-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Handprint-Boats-1.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day and Thanksgiving Craft for Preschoolers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\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\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eColumbus Day Classroom Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire board with white bulletin board paper. Add a strip of blue background paper, the top edge cut to look like 'ocean waves' to the bottom third of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid or patterned trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draw and cut the shape of a ship's hull from brown bulletin board paper, attaching it to the center of the board. Use a long strip\/scrap of brown paper to fashion a mast and then arrange your students' ship crafts around it to create the sails!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161530905,"sku":"A1473","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Columbus-Day-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522782036"},{"product_id":"columbus-day-lets-have-a-boat-race-a3178","title":"Columbus Day - Let's Have A Boat Race!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2370\" title=\"KLP-Columbus-Day-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/KLP-Columbus-Day-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Columbus Day Social Studies Game and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: onecharmingparty.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fun is this boat race activity from Brittany over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/onecharmingparty.com\/2010\/11\/04\/kids-table-game-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOne Charming Party\u003c\/a\u003e?! Just like Christopher Columbus, who pioneered the way across the Atlantic to discover the New World, your students will have blast advancing their boats across the game mat. The set up is super simple. All you need are three small recycled juice cartons {one each for the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria!}, balloons, and a piece of butcher paper on which to create the game mat!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game calls for each player to blow up the balloon on their boat, hold it while everyone finishes, and then place their boats at the starting point and let the balloons go at the same time. If you don't think your kinders will be able to blow up a balloon, here are a few alternatives you might try...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the milk carton boats to pull back racer cars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActually create boats that float, place them in clear tubs of water, and have your students blow their boat from one end of the container to the other. Here are some great boat tutorials...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce cube boats from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/alphamom.com\/family-fun\/crafts\/sail-into-summer-with-ice-cube-boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlphamom\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCork boats from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/4herreras.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/cork-boats.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTime for Play\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuice box boats from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/inchmark.squarespace.com\/inchmark\/2009\/8\/9\/juice-box-boats.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eInchmark\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgg carton boats from Red Ted Art {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lifeatthezoo.com\/2012\/09\/egg-carton-craft-ideas-boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLife at the Zoo\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe know your students will have a blast with this activity! Be sure to visit One Charming Party for all of the game details or check out one of these fun alternatives!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161629209,"sku":"A3178","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/KLP-Columbus-Day-Game.jpg?v=1522782037"},{"product_id":"splatter-paint-fall-tree-craft-a2533","title":"Splatter Paint Fall Tree Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4383 \" title=\"Splatter-Paint-Fall-Tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Splatter-Paint-Fall-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Tree Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kokokokids.ru\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kokokokids.ru\/2011\/10\/fall-art.html#more\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKo-Ko-Ko Kids\u003c\/a\u003e posted this fabulous fall tree craft and we think your kiddos will have a blast with it! There's just something about using drinking straws in the art station and who doesn't like splatter painting?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a piece of art paper and black or brown ink. Add several drops of ink to the paper then invite your kiddos to use their drinking straw to blow the ink around, creating a tree trunk and branches. This is a great exercise for strengthening the muscles of the mouth that are important to speech development. After the trunk has dried, provide your students with red, orange, and yellow craft paint and invite them to splatter paint 'fall leaves' onto the trunk. For various splatter painting techniques, visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mias-craft-ideas.com\/splatter-painting.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMia's Craft Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love that each print will be unique and, together, the finished projects will create a fabulous classroom wall decoration for the fall season!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734161924121,"sku":"A2533","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Splatter-Paint-Fall-Tree.jpg?v=1522782039"},{"product_id":"halloween-kids-craft-tube-monsters-a2537","title":"Halloween Kids Craft - Tube Monsters!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4419\" title=\"Tube-Monsters\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Tube-Monsters.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween Kids Craft and Pretend Play Props\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: alisaburke.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeriously, it doesn't get much cuter than these tube monsters from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/alisaburke.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/little-monsters-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlisa Burke\u003c\/a\u003e! Vibrant and fun, these crafts offer a great chance for your little crafters to use their imaginations while creating, would make fun props for a Halloween themed pretend play corner, and also offer a cutesy classroom decoration for the holiday season! Plus, this project offers a great opportunity to show your students how ordinary items from around the house can be used to create something fun and useful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemember \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2099\/alien-rocket-playhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethis post\u003c\/a\u003e about the amazing alien rocket playhouse over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.se7en.org.za\/2009\/11\/25\/a-rollicking-rocket-in-se7en-steps\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSe7en\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4415\" title=\"Alien-Rocket\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alien-Rocket.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween Monster Craft for Kids and Pretend Play Lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.se7en.org.za\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think it might be fun to adapt this pretend play project to create a monster rocket and\/or play house for your kiddos to use with their newly created tube monsters! Oh the possibilities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the awesome monster tutorial, be sure to visit Alisa Burke's website! And for the rocket\/play house tutorial, head on over to Se7en!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163267609,"sku":"A2537","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Tube-Monsters.jpg?v=1522782047"},{"product_id":"painting-with-pumpkins-a2538","title":"Painting with Pumpkins!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4424\" title=\"painting with pumpkins\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/painting-with-pumpkins.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Pumpkin Painting Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: inlieuofpreschool.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn on the cob. Apples. Bell peppers. Celery. If you've experimented with other fruits and vegetables, you'll have to add pumpkin painting to your list of art projects to complete this fall season! Perfect as a simple autumn art exploration or as a compliment to your Halloween lessons, we think your kiddos will have a blast pressing, rolling, twisting, and twirling the unique art tools!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's cool about the project tutorial over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/inlieuofpreschool.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/painting-with-pumpkins-art-exploration.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIn Lieu of Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e is that, not only did they explore the customary print making and rolling, they got crafty, created pumpkin stamps, and shared how they did it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit In Lieu of Preschool for this awesome fall craft!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163628057,"sku":"A2538","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/painting-with-pumpkins.jpg?v=1522782049"},{"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":"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":"bee-a-buddy-not-a-bully-a4093","title":"FREE BEE A Buddy, Not A Bully!","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? It's never to early to teach your kiddos that their words\/actions have the power to hurt someone and can have a lasting effect. As you take the time to learn what bullying is and how each student has a personal responsibility to help create a safe learning environment, both for themselves and their peers, we thought the slogan \"BEE A Buddy, Not A Bully\" was a cute way to help get your message across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe created a simple craftivity sheet that you and your students can complete together as you pledge to be bully-free. Including the cutesy slogan, the center is open for a fun bee craft of your choice. We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e this hand print bee craft from Jaime over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whatsthebuzzinfirst.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/bees-bees-and-more-bees.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhat's The Buzz in First\u003c\/a\u003e and think it adds a personal touch to the pledge. However, there are lots of bee crafts out there to choose from! When complete, display these fun crafts in your room as a reminder that your classroom (and school!) is a bully-zone!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734192234521,"sku":"A4093","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/BEE-A-Buddy-Preview-e1380598054571.jpg?v=1569291589"},{"product_id":"its-hard-to-fix-a-wrinkled-heart-a4094","title":"...It's Hard To Fix A Wrinkled Heart!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3269\" alt=\"Bullying Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Green-Heart-Writing-Craftivity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother great demonstration to do with your preschoolers as you talk about bullying is the wrinkled heart exercise. For young children who live in the moment and have a hard time correlating their present actions with future consequences, the wrinkled heart is a great visual reminder that what we say and do matters because hurtful words and actions can have a lasting effect on others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWrinkled Heart Demonstration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your students start with a construction paper heart and invite them to fold\/crumble the cutout. Then, have them straighten the heart and try to return it to its original condition. As your students will find out, it's not possible to remove every crease and wrinkle. In the same way, when we choose to do and say mean things to others, we can never fully know how it will affect the other person - it might cause a small wrinkle that smooths out relatively well or it could cause a large crease that is not easily fixed. Because of this we each have a big responsibility to choose our words wisely and think before we act!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poem sums up the lesson perfectly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore you speak\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e Think and be smart.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e It's hard to fix\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e A wrinkled heart!\u003c\/em\u003e\n--Author Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClass Pledge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile your students won't be able to return their heart cutouts to their original condition, they can pledge to do what is right and do their part to create an environment that they, and their peers, will feel safe in and want to be a part of by being an encouraging and helpful friend! We love the idea of using the wrinkled hearts as a reminder of their commitment to end bullying. 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Perhaps you'll be inspired by these colorful themed boards...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5436   \" title=\"The-Cure\" alt=\"Halloween Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Cure.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rachel Lamb\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a fun craftivity as well as a cute bulletin board for Halloween, check out this adorable writing prompt and display from Rachel Lamb! Your students will have a chance to display their creative writing skills as they come up with a cure for arachnophobia (how fun!) and, with the special writing paper and spider crafts, the board will be simple to put together - a win, win!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePaper Spider Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the craft simple and have your students cut all the pieces from black and white construction paper. You'll need a half circle to create the spider body, eight legs, and two small white circles + two smaller black circles to create the eyes. While you can display an example, it'll be fun to see how each spider turns out just a little bit differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Cure For Arachnophobia!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Black and white polka dot wrapping paper with a sheer Halloween themed decorative fabric or netting overlay. 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Invite them pose with a sign\/banner of their name (or add that in later when editing the photos).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold sheets of Halloween themed scrapbook paper in half lengthwise creating a side-open card. Cut out the dried footprint ghosts, adding them to the front flap and decorating them with special embellishments. [Kristyn added bows to the girl ghosts and top hats\/wiggle eyes to the boy ghosts.] On the inside flap, glue student pictures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen added to the board, students, parents, and staff will only see the footprint ghosts and to lift the flap to see who is hiding beneath!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePeek-A-Boo! Smell My Feet! 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It looks like Kristyn collaged orange pumpkin cutouts with the scraps of assorted Halloween scrapbook papers, but you could purchase pumpkin accents from your local teacher store or use other crafts your kiddos have done!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734193512473,"sku":"A1812","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/peekaboo1.jpg?v=1522782229"},{"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":"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":"bubble-wrap-apple-printing-craft-for-kids-a5861","title":"Bubble Wrap Apple Printing Craft for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bubble-Wrap-Apples-Craft-Preview.jpg\" title=\"Bubble Wrap Apple Printing Craft for Kids\" alt=\"Bubble Wrap Apple Printing Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember 26th is Johnny Appleseed's birthday and, in keeping with the apple theme, we think this super fun bubble wrap printing craft shared by the talented Amanda Formero over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/craftsbyamanda.com\/2013\/09\/bubble-wrap-apple-stamps.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts by Amanda\u003c\/a\u003e would make the perfect addition to your lesson plans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCards, gift wrap, t-shirts, etc. - there's no doubt about it, you can create some cute projects with these bubble wrap apple prints. It might also be a fun opportunity to try some pattern making, color mixing, and even simple math practice - i.e. if you have two green apples and three red apples, how many apples do you have in all?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Amanda's site for the full tutorial and to check out all of her fabulous crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202490905,"sku":"A5861","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bubble-Wrap-Apples-Craft-Preview.jpg?v=1522782283"},{"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":"no-bones-about-it-halloween-bulletin-board-idea-a5874","title":"\"No Bones About It...\" Halloween Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/No-Bones-About-It-Halloween-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" title=\"Skeleton Craft for Kids and Halloween Bulletin Board Idea\" alt=\"Skeleton Craft for Kids and Halloween Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've said this before, but (luckily) that doesn't make it any less true; even though it might take a bit of time to get the supplies together and complete the project, having your kiddos create the elements for your bulletin board not only provides a fun themed activity that's a nice break from the norm, it also makes decorating a snap! This simple Halloween decor idea features adorable kid-made q-tip skeletons and a cutesy play on words - two ingredients for a festive display! [\u003cem\u003eNo bones about it!\u003c\/em\u003e]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNo Bones About It, Our Kiddos Are the Best!\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 \"No Bones About It, Our Kiddos Are The Best!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e We're loving layered looks lately and paired a Halloween themed trimmer with a bold patterned border!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your kiddos make q-tip skeletons, mount the finished projects onto colored construction paper, and arrange the crafts around the board. Easy peasy, right!? The crafts are super simple. You'll need to gather black and white construction paper, q-tips, scissors, ribbon, and craft glue. [NOTE: For younger crafters, q-tips should be pre-cut!] You can find directions for skeleton assembly over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artistshelpingchildren.org\/kidscraftsactivitiesblog\/2011\/10\/how-to-make-q-tip-skeletons\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArtists Helping Children\u003c\/a\u003e, along with printable skulls! Finish off the crafts with ribbon bows for the girl skeletons and bow ties for the boy skeletons, and you're all set!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202818585,"sku":"A5874","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/No-Bones-About-It-Halloween-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522782285"},{"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":"we-witch-you-a-happy-halloween-bulletin-board-idea-a5875","title":"\"We 'Witch' You A Happy Halloween!\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/We-Witch-You-A-Happy-Halloween-BBI.jpg\" title=\"Witch Themed Halloween Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" alt=\"Witch Themed Halloween Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHave you seen this super cute handprint witch craft floating around Pinterest!?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/handprint-witch-craft-for-kids-to-make%20(1).jpg\" title=\"Halloween Handprint Witch Craft for Kids\" alt=\"Halloween Handprint Witch Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Michelle over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.craftymorning.com\/handprint-witch-craft-kids-make\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty Morning\u003c\/a\u003e, we just knew the finished crafts would make an adorable and festive bulletin board this Halloween!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe 'Witch' You A Happy Halloween!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We 'Witch' You A Happy Halloween!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e We used two patterned trimmers in complimentary colors - black and orange - to create a layered look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Silhouettes. While you want the main focus of your board to be your kiddos' crafts, adding some interest with Halloween themed silhouettes - a black cat, witch's broom, cauldron, etc. - will create more design dimension. To create the silhouettes, we recommend finding clip art images that can be enlarged using your classroom projector system and traced onto black bulletin board paper. 2) The Witch Crafts. Your students will do most of the work here, but to add more visual interest, mount the dried crafts onto colored paper (or even Halloween themed scrapbook paper).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202884121,"sku":"A5875","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/We-Witch-You-A-Happy-Halloween-BBI.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":"27-fall-arts-crafts-projects-for-little-hands-a7218","title":"27+ Fall Arts \u0026 Crafts Projects for Little Hands!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed an idea for a fall craft\/project? Check out this amazing list of ideas compiled by Debbie over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/fall-arts-crafts-fun-projects-for.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbows Within Reach\u003c\/a\u003e! With all the awesome projects listed here there's really no need to look elsewhere!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFall Trees\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Trees-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. 3D Tree Sculptures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Trees-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. 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Crayon Tree Drawings with Torn Construction Paper Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Trees-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Torn Construction Paper Trees with Tempera Paint Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Trees-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Construction Paper Trees with Cork Print Leaves \u0026amp; Foam Leaf Cutouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Trees-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Tempera Paint Trees (\"Reflection on the Water\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Trees-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Construction Paper Mosaic Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Trees-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Crayon Tree Drawings with Q-Tip Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Trees-A.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. Collaborative Hand Print Leaf Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFall Leaves\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Leaves-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Watercolor Leaf Paintings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Leaves-2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Leaves-2b.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Liquid Watercolor + Coffee Filter Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Fall-Leaves-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Crayon Resist Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eScarecrows, Pumpkins, and More!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Scarecrows-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Embellished 'Pumpkin Head' Scarecrows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Scarecrows-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Personalized Scarecrows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Scarecrows-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Literature Inspired Scarecrows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Pumpkin-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fingerpaint Pumpkins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Pumpkin-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Paper Plate + Tissue Paper Jack-O-Lanterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Pumpkin-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Glitter Jack-O-Lanterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Pumpkin-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Personalized Painted Pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Crows.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Shape Collage Crows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Bats.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9. Hand Print Halloween Bats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsn't this an amazing list of projects?! Be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/fall-arts-crafts-fun-projects-for.html#\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbows Within Reach\u003c\/a\u003e for the craft\/project details!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734214090777,"sku":"A7218","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fall-Craft-Projects-Cover.jpg?v=1522782352"},{"product_id":"paper-plate-pumpkin-shaker-craft-a7219","title":"Paper Plate Pumpkin Shaker Craft!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pumpkin-Shaker-Craft-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a simple pumpkin craft that's perfect for fall and your little crafters! We found it over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/paper-plate-pumpkin-shaker-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e and loved that they used \u003cem\u003epumpkin seeds\u003c\/em\u003e to create their pumpkin shakers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epaper bowls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eorange tissue paper cut into small squares\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ekids paint brush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003egreen construction paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epumpkin seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003estapler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCreating the Pumpkin Shakers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pumpkin-Shaker-Craft-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStart by having your kiddos collage the outside of the paper bowls with the squares of orange tissue paper. We suggest putting craft glue into shallow bowls, having students use a paint brush to brush a thin layer of glue over the paper bowls, and then lay the pieces of tissue paper over the wet glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pumpkin-Shaker-Craft-Step2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnce dry, have students cut two stems from green construction paper, gluing a stem on each of their collaged 'pumpkins'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pumpkin-Shaker-Craft-Step3a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pumpkin-Shaker-Craft-Step3b.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFinally, invite students to add a handful of pumpkin seeds to one of the bowls, then staple the second bowl over top and - voila!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paper-Plate-Pumpkin-Shaker-Craft-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this and lots of other great projects, be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/paper-plate-pumpkin-shaker-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734214156313,"sku":"A7219","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Paper-Plate-Pumpkin-Shaker-Craft-Cover.jpg?v=1522782352"},{"product_id":"create-fall-leaves-with-chalk-pastels-early-childhood-art-activity-a7223","title":"Create Fall Leaves with Chalk Pastels - Early Childhood Art Activity!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Create Fall Leaves with Chalk Pastels - Early Childhood Art Activity!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-leaves-with-chalkpastels-project.jpg\" alt=\"Chalk Pastel Fall Leaves\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a quick and simple fall craft to complete with your kiddos, check out this idea that was featured on \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/2011\/09\/fall.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e! With only a few supplies your class can create a beautiful fall leaf display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCreating Fall Leaves with Chalk Pastels\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore you begin, you'll want to create leaf cut-outs using card stock (enough for each child to have 7 or 8. If you don't have a die-cutting machine, you should be able to find a wide variety of clip-art you could use online.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eSuppies Needed:\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWhite paper\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eAssorted leaf cut-outs\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eChalk pastels\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eMasking tape\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eMarkers\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet started by placing masking tape on the back of each cut-out. Then allow your kiddos to arrange their leaves on the white paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fall Leaf Cut-Outs for Chalk Pastel Art Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-leaves-with-chalkpastels-cutouts.jpg\" alt=\"Chalk Pastel Fall Leaf Cut-Outs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fall Leaf Cut-Outs Arranged for Chalk Pastel Art Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-leaves-with-chalkpastels-cutouts2.jpg\" alt=\"Chalk Pastel Arranged Fall Leaf Cut-Outs\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the leaves are arranged, have students use chalk pastels to color around the edge of each leaf. Make sure they use a variety of fall colors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Coloring Fall Leaves for Chalk Pastel Art Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-leaves-with-chalkpastels-coloring.jpg\" alt=\"Coloring with Chalk Pastels for Fall Leaf Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext step will be for your kiddos to use their fingers to smear the pastels together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Smearing Fall Leaves for Chalk Pastel Art Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-leaves-with-chalkpastels-smearing.jpg\" alt=\"Smearing Chalk Pastels for Fall Leaf Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo finalize the picture, remove the taped on cut-outs. Voila! A beautiful fall picture. You could easily stop the project here - but if you're not wanting your cut-outs that are now beautifully colored to go to waste, have your students use a brown marker to draw a tree trunk and branches on a separate piece of white paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fall Tree Using Chalk Pastel Leaves\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-tree-with-chalkpastels-project.jpg\" alt=\"Using Chalk Pastel Leaves for Fall Tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen simply attach the created leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Completed Fall Tree Using Chalk Pastel Leaves\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-tree-with-chalkpastels-completed.jpg\" alt=\"Using Chalk Pastel Leaves to Complete Fall Tree\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eFor additional ideas for your early childhood classroom, be sure to check out \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734214189081,"sku":"A7223","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fall-leaves-with-chalkpastels-project.jpg?v=1522782353"},{"product_id":"fall-tree-craft-for-kids-a7224","title":"Fall Tree Craft for Kids!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fall Tree Craft for Kids!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Tree-Craft-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft for Fall\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat parent doesn't love adorning their refrigerator and countertop with cute seasonal decorations their little one put together?? Create an adorable fall tree with your kiddos this Autumn - a perfect decoration to send home! This fall tree craft idea featured by Carisa at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.net\/2010\/09\/something-special-fall-tree-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e is geared toward Preschoolers, but with a little teacher assistance you could even complete it with a Toddler classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Tree Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eA few weeks before you're going to complete this craft, ask your students to bring in paper towel rolls.\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eSupplies Needed:\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePaper Towel Rolls\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBrown Paint\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePaint Brushes\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWhite Card Stock\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eFall Leaves \u0026amp; Embellishments\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eScissors\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eGlue\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eMarkers\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart the project off by having your kiddos paint their paper towel roll brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Painting the Fall Tree Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-tree-craft-step1a.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft for Fall, Step 1 Painting\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you allow time for the tree trunk to dry, have students decorate their white card stock to look like the ground. They can draw on leaves and grass and even glue on a few fall embellishments (acorns, apples, etc). Small fall embellishments should be easy to find at your local dollar or big box store this time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvide little ones with dot markers for this part of the project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Decorating the Fall Tree Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-tree-craft-step1b.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft for Fall, Step 2 Decorating\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the tree trunk is dry, cut four slits into the bottom and glue the trunk down to the middle of the decorated card stock. Then cut longer slits into the top of the trunk, fold out to look like branches and have your kiddos glue on their leaves. For the leaves you could pick up a package of thin fall colored leaves at your local dollar store or you could provide your kiddos with fall colored tissue paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Gluing Leaves to the Fall Tree Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-tree-craft-step2.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft for Fall, Step 3 Gluing\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the end you have a super cute Fall decoration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Completed Fall Tree Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fall-tree-craft-completed.jpg\" alt=\"Kids Craft for Fall Completed\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarisa's blog \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.net\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e is one of our favorite spots for finding early childhood ideas! You'll definitely want to check it out soon!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734214221849,"sku":"A7224","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fall-Tree-Craft-Cover.jpg?v=1522782353"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/october-crafts\/theme-johnny-appleseed.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}