{"title":"Olympics Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"graphing-the-winter-olympics-a1005","title":"Graphing the Winter Olympics Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-36\" title=\"Graphing the Winter Olympics\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Graphing-the-Winter-Olympics1.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Olympics Bulletin Board Display\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.izzyshare.com | Betsy McKnight\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's always exciting when the time for the summer or winter Olympics arrives! To watch diverse countries come together for a common goal and world-class athletic competitions is awe-inspiring to say the least. Ms. McKnight, fourth grade teacher and classroom decoration contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.izzyshare.com\/album\/ms-mcknights-ideas\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIzzyshare\u003c\/a\u003e, capitalized on this excitement by getting her students in on the fun this year with an interactive bulletin board idea - Graphing the Winter Olympics!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eGraphing Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. McKnight and her teaching team decided to gather data on the top 8 countries in the Winter Olympics which included: Norway, U.S.A., Austria, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, and Canada. Each morning, she and her students would look up the gold medal totals for the events the evening before (two other classrooms were responsible for silver and bronze) and record them on the interactive bulletin board graph. At the end of the Olympics, students were given a sheet of totals to compare (e.g. explored fractions, percentages, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOlympics Interactive 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 \"Graphing the Winter Olympics\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder: \u003c\/strong\u003eOlympics, sports, or patriotic bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Graph. Use a yardstick and permanent marker to create a grid. Title the graph \"Gold Medals Won for the Top 8 Countries in the Winter Olympics\", label the x-axis \"Number of Gold Medals Won\", and label the y-axis \"Country\". Be sure to create a key describing the units of measurement used (e.g. one gold medallion = one gold medal won). 2) Other Embellishments. Add Olympic fun facts, a U.S.A. flag, pictures of favorite athletes, and other appropriate, eye-catching decorations to spice up the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you have any ideas on how to incorporate the Olympics events into the classroom? We'd love to hear them!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eCheck out our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteaching supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, MPM School Supplies. 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From printable letters and banners to photo cards and posters, there are tons of great {FREE} ideas for your display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e'Ringing' in the Olympic Games\u003c\/em\u003e. Download and display the poster set explaining the meaning and origins of the Olympic rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eInspire A Generation: Our Students Have 'Olympic' Character\u003c\/em\u003e. Download the cards displaying the seven Olympic values - friendship, respect, excellence, determination, courage, inspiration, and equality. Add gold medal cutouts with student names printed on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLondon Landmarks\u003c\/em\u003e. Invite your kiddos to learn a little bit more about London, displaying pictures of famous landmarks as well as images of the 2012 Olympic Stadium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Myriad of Mascots\u003c\/em\u003e. Download and display the mascot posters inviting your students to discover how the summer Olympic mascot has changed over the past 30 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor all of these fabulous printables, be sure to visit Instant Display!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152749081,"sku":"A1356","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/inspireageneration.jpg?v=1522781983"},{"product_id":"gold-medal-birthdays-olympics-themed-birthday-wall-a1358","title":"Gold Medal Birthdays - Olympics Themed Birthday Wall","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4048\" title=\"Gold-Medal-Birthdays\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Gold-Medal-Birthdays.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Olympics and Sports Themed Birthday Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: birthdaybulletinboard.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplimenting an Olympics\/sports theme, this birthday display from Cheryl over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/birthdaybulletinboard.blogspot.com\/2010\/09\/winter-olympics.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBirthday Bulletin Board Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e offers a simple, yet colorful way to celebrate the stars in your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eGold Medal Birthdays\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 \"Gold Medal Birthdays!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patriotic bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Olympic Rings. Cut ring shapes from scraps of blue, yellow, black, green, and red background paper - we suggest tracing serving bowls or household buckets - attaching the rings, in sequence, to the middle of the board. 2) The Olympic Gold Medals. Cut medium circles from yellow construction paper or gold scrapbook paper, writing student names and birthdays on the front of each. Finally, cut lengths of red, white, and blue striped ribbon, tying a length to each medal and arrange them around the rings on the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734152912921,"sku":"A1358","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Gold-Medal-Birthdays.jpg?v=1522781985"},{"product_id":"we-are-team-players-olympics-themed-back-to-school-bulletin-board-a1359","title":"We Are TEAM Players! - Olympics Themed Back-To-School Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4052\" title=\"Olympics-Teamwork-Activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Olympics-Teamwork-Activity.jpg\" alt=\"Summer Olympics and Back To School Teamwork Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: allstudentscanshine.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeamwork is an important part of \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e successful learning environment. In honor of the summer Olympic games, Valerie Young over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/allstudentscanshine.blogspot.com\/2012\/07\/olympics-teamwork-craftivity.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Students Can Shine\u003c\/a\u003e created this adorable Olympic-themed craftivity and bulletin board to use as a back-to-school activity. Not only does she use teamwork exercises to inspire classroom bonding, Valerie has observed that centers and group activities run much more smoothly through the year if she can teach her students the importance of working together early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOlympian TEAMwork Exercise\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute are the Olympian crafts?! The great news is Valerie actually sells the craft templates on her Teacher's Notebook and Teachers Pay Teachers sites! While you can certainly attempt to create your own, if you love the look or don't have time to make your own, be sure to visit All Students Can Shine for the information. Then, all you'll need is some construction paper, scissors, and glue...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the adorable crafts, Valerie invites her kiddos to think about what it takes to be a team player - i.e. characteristics, what their actions look like, etc. After brainstorming, she has them complete writing prompts about how they can be a team player in the classroom environment. These are then attached to the Olympian crafts and displayed on a bulletin board as a reminder!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe Are TEAM Players!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We Are TEAM Players!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or patriotic themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your kiddos' crafts and writing prompts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd be sure to visit All Students Can Shine for the craft template and other goodies!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734153011225,"sku":"A1359","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Olympics-Teamwork-Activity.jpg?v=1522781986"},{"product_id":"the-olympics-past-present-a1357","title":"The Olympics - Past \u0026 Present","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4037\" title=\"The-Olympics\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-Olympics.jpg\" alt=\"History of the Summer Olympics Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.sparklebox.co.uk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to create a fun, informative board in honor of the summer Olympic games, but don't have a lot of time to spend on a display that will only be up for a few weeks, we thought this {FREE printable!} banner and poster set from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparklebox.co.uk\/london-2012-olympics\/#.UAy_9rRrNLd\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSparkleBox\u003c\/a\u003e would make a fantastic alternative to hand-crafted elements! All you have to do is print and display! The banner is super colorful, incorporating both the Olympic rings and torch, and the 14-page poster set offers, not only general historical information, but a look at how the original games of Ancient Greece differ from those of today. 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