{"title":"Pirate Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"arrr-class-is-arrr-treasure-pirate-themed-welcome-board-a1407","title":"Arrr Class is Arrr Treasure! - Pirate Themed Welcome Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{In honor of \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Talk Like A Pirate Day\u003c\/strong\u003e coming up on September 19th, we found some super fun pirate themed bulletin boards that would work great in any early childhood or upper elementary classroom! ...Not to mention, they'd be perfect if you're planning to create an entire pirate classroom \u003c\/em\u003etheme \u003cem\u003ethis year!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4465\" title=\"Pirate-Welcome-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pirate-Welcome-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Motivational Pirate Back To School Welcome Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: littlelearnerspreschoolideas.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first board we found over at Little Learners Preschool Ideas {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/90775748709126721\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePinterest\u003c\/a\u003e} and loved the positive back-to-school message - each and every student is \u003cem\u003etreasure\u003c\/em\u003ed in the classroom! While the cutesy pirate clip art is super cute, there are a few other additions\/ideas you might consider for your treasure map bulletin board...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd your kiddos' pirate mug shots to the map, highlighting the message of the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweak the board theme just a little. Instead of adding pirate clip art, add relevant clip art\/labels for each subject area - i.e. a beaker for science, a book for language arts, etc. - and create a treasure map of learning. Finish off the design with a tweaked title, \"Ahoy, Mateys! We Arrr Excited For The New Year!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever design you settle on, we know your little \u003cem\u003escalawags\u003c\/em\u003e are sure to love the theme!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArrr Class is Arrr Treasure!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire board with light blue bulletin board paper. Cut large rectangle of white bulletin board paper - cutting the edges to make them uneven, crumbling the paper, and lightly running a piece of brown chalk over the entire piece of paper  to make it look like an old treasure map. Mount the 'map' to the center of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Arrr Class is Arrr Treasure!\", \"Ahoy Mateys! We Arrr Excited For The New Year!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original board did not include a border, but you might consider adding a complimentary solid color trimmer or subtle patterned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the details to the treasure map! Find clip art images online to print onto white card stock - pirate themed images, subject themed clip art, or another theme of your choice - and add as 'destinations' on the map. Fill in the empty spaces between the clip art images with a winding 'path' created using small rectangles cut from black construction paper. As expected, add a large red construction paper \"X\" at the end of the map and fill in any empty space with other pirate themed accents!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734156288025,"sku":"A1407","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pirate-Welcome-Board.jpg?v=1522782005"},{"product_id":"argh-your-ready-for-first-grade-pirate-themed-back-to-school-boards-a1408","title":"Argh Your Ready For First Grade?! - Pirate Themed Back-To-School Bulletin Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{In honor of \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Talk Like A Pirate Day\u003c\/strong\u003e coming up on September 19th, we found some super fun pirate themed bulletin boards that would work great in any early childhood or upper elementary classroom! ...Not to mention, they'd be perfect if you're planning to create an entire pirate classroom \u003c\/em\u003etheme \u003cem\u003ethis year!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always super impressed with decorating genius of first grade teacher, Jennifer White, over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com\/2011\/06\/start-to-my-pirate-ocean-classroom.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Blue Skies\u003c\/a\u003e and her pirate designs from this past school year did not disappoint! We just love the bright and festive colors, the awesome handmade accents, and how she personalized her hallway board with pictures of her new little '\u003cem\u003escalawags\u003c\/em\u003e'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4470\" title=\"piratedoor\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/piratedoor.jpg\" alt=\"Pirate Themed Classroom and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThese Argh Great Kids!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the hand made pirate to the colorful eclectic lettering and whimsical polka dots, this pirate themed door display is just the design to welcome your new kiddos to the 'ship'! It just screams, FUN! Knowing Jennifer, she probably freehanded the pirate, but if that seems like a daunting task, we suggest finding a clip art image online to enlarge, trace, and paint using your classroom projector system. The rest is easy peasy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4469\" title=\"piratebb\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/piratebb.jpg\" alt=\"Pirate Themed Classroom and Back To School Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ebPhoto Source: firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eArgh You Ready For First Grade?!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another simple design, but we're in love with the details - the photos of each student dressed like a pirate, the ship banner proclaiming entrance on the \"S.S. White\", and the handmade pirate ship!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds of the board with red bulletin board paper. Add royal blue background paper to the rest of the board, using scissors to scallop the top edge to make it look like 'waves'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Argh You Ready For First Grade?!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful polka dot trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draw the ship freehand or find the clip art image of a pirate ship online to enlarge and trace onto brown and white bulletin board paper using your classroom projector system, using markers to add detailing to the accent. Along with the pirate ship, Jennifer also added fun hand drawn pirate and treasure map accents. We suggest finding and printing clip art onto white card stock, or again, using your classroom projector system to enlarge, trace, and create the elements. At \"Meet the Teacher\" night or on the first day of school, have a photo shoot with your kiddos, providing pirate hats, eye patches and vests for your new students to dress up in. Finish off the board by printing out the photos, cutting them out, and placing them along the rail of the pirate ship!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734156484633,"sku":"A1408","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/piratedoor.jpg?v=1522782005"},{"product_id":"dont-walk-the-plank-behavior-management-bulletin-board-a1409","title":"Don't Walk The Plank! - Behavior Management Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{In honor of \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Talk Like A Pirate Day\u003c\/strong\u003e coming up on September 19th, we found some super fun pirate themed bulletin boards that would work great in any early childhood or upper elementary classroom! ...Not to mention, they'd be perfect if you're planning to create an entire pirate classroom \u003c\/em\u003etheme \u003cem\u003ethis year!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-4473\" title=\"Pirate-Behavior\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pirate-Behavior.jpg\" alt=\"Pirate Themed Classroom and Behavior Management Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: callowpirateclassroom.shutterfly.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis super cute behavior management design idea comes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/callowpirateclassroom.shutterfly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMichele Callow\u003c\/a\u003e {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/90775748709126389\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePinterest\u003c\/a\u003e}. Perfect for the early childhood classroom, we love the overarching theme with it's catchy slogan and well-executed design as well as the fact that this board can be tailored to fit your own behavior management strategy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDon't Walk The Plank\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the bulletin board with barn wood bulletin board paper to represent the 'hull' of the pirate ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Don't Walk The Plank!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add an ocean waves border to the bottom of the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Pirate. Freehand the pirate onto white bulletin board paper or find a clip art image online to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system. Color the elements and add detailing using craft paint and markers. 2) The Plank. Create a plank cutout from scraps of brown bulletin board paper or construction paper. 3) The Shark. Cut a shark fin from gray construction paper, fitting it behind the ocean waves border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734157107225,"sku":"A1409","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pirate-Behavior.jpg?v=1522782009"},{"product_id":"we-arrrgh-ready-for-fourth-grade-end-of-the-year-bulletin-board-a4791","title":"We 'Arrrgh' Ready For Fourth Grade! - End of the Year Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pirate-End-of-the-Year-Bulletin-Board-Idea.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recently discovered the free \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/make-me-pirate\/id586117979?mt=8\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMake Me Pirate\u003c\/a\u003e app for apple\/android and thought, if you have access to a tablet or even a phone, it would make for a fun activity\/bulletin board for the end of the year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake Me Pirate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is the app free, it's also super simple to use! Have students take a picture with the tablet or phone (preferably against a white\/plain backdrop), make sure the app has properly identified the location of their eyes\/mouth, then browse the tabs to find the perfect hat, eye patch, and other pirate accessories!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are close-ups of the examples above...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo%201.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo%202.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo%203.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: We would trim off the iPad bar at the top when using!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe 'Arrrgh' Ready For Fourth Grade!\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 \"We 'Arrrgh' Ready For Fourth Grade!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a layered look with a gold trimmer and a black\/white trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the board with your kiddos' photos, using gold coin and gem cutouts to add names. In the empty space, add a pirate ship, a mock pirate map, an island, or another pirate themed element. The mock-up above features Carson Dellosa's pirates bulletin board set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734200033305,"sku":"A4791","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pirate-End-of-the-Year-Bulletin-Board-Idea_4a3bec11-c72e-47c8-861a-1f323ccdb98a.jpg?v=1522782268"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/piratedoor.jpg?v=1530027897","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/pirates-bulletin-board-ideas\/theme-back-to-school.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}