{"title":"Poetry Bulletin Board Ideas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-lesson-from-crayons-a1068","title":"A Lesson From Crayons…Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-843 \" title=\"Crayon Bulletin Board\" alt=\"Crayon Poetry Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Crayon-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/artteacheradventures.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatie Morris, elementary art teacher and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/artteacheradventures.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/crayon-bulletin-board.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAdventures of an Art Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this gorgeous bulletin board that can be used \u003cem\u003ein any classroom, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003efor any age group,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e year round\u003c\/em\u003e (...now \u003cem\u003ethat's\u003c\/em\u003e the holy grail of bulletin boards!). Surprisingly, the display is quite simple to complete and brings with it a charming message: it takes \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e kinds to fill a box of crayons and, just like the crayons, each student's unique qualities are essential to the classroom and the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by Shane DeRolf and later published in the children's story \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crayon Box That Talked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the featured poem celebrates the creation of harmony through diversity - perfect for a unit on peace, tolerance, and diversity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe could learn a lot from crayons:\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e some are sharp,\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e some are pretty,\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e some are dull,\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e some have weird names.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll are different colors,\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e but they all have to learn to live\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e in the same box.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Lesson From Crayons Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eInstead of messing with background paper, Morris decided to paint the actual bulletin board with leftover craft paint and added detailing, shadowing, etc. with crayons. For those less 'artsy', consider papering the board the traditional way with orange bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use DeRolf's poem. Because there were too many letters, Morris printed the poem onto computer paper and used different fonts to jazz it up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brightly patterned bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create crayons by free-handing them onto 12 x 18 pieces of construction paper or finding a black and white clip art crayon to enlarge and trace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734100910105,"sku":"A1068","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Crayon-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781675"},{"product_id":"showers-of-spring-bulletin-board-a1107","title":"Showers of Spring Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1138  \" title=\"Spring Bulletin Board 09-10\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Bulletin-Board-09-10.jpg\" alt=\"Weather Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/twothingsincommon.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJami, fourth grade teacher and guest blogger at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/twothingsincommon.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/teacher-tips-on-snow-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTwo Things in Common\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this great spring bulletin board. She used it to display testing tips for her students, but you could certainly customize the board to fit your classroom needs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShowers of Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e. Use the board to display spring poems written by your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShowers of Helpers.\u003c\/em\u003e Display classroom jobs and the students assigned to each task for the spring term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShowers of _________.\u003c\/em\u003e Design a review board, filling the title in with the concept being studied and inviting students to fill out raindrops with questions, important concepts, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShowers of Spring.\u003c\/em\u003e Invite your students to keep watch as the weather changes, filling out raindrops with the 'signs of spring' they observe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShowers of Spring Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Showers of ____________\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jami created a layered border using a brightly patterned scalloped trimmer and a solid complimentary color scalloped trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Umbrella. Freehand or find a black and white clip art image to enlarge onto yellow background paper using your classroom projector system. Use a black marker to trace and bold the lines {adding design details, if desired}, and an assortment of colored markers or scrap paper to create the umbrella colored detailing. 2) The Raindrops. Create a card stock raindrop template to trace onto light blue construction paper or find a black and white clip art image to print directly onto colored paper. The raindrops can then be customized to fit the theme of your bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bulletin board design would make a great addition to your spring  {or weather unit!} decor! Be sure to check out Jami's full post for  some other fun designs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106021913,"sku":"A1107","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Bulletin-Board-09-10.jpg?v=1522781706"},{"product_id":"spring-poetree-april-bulletin-board-a1112","title":"Spring Poetree - April Poetry Themed Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1167 \" title=\"411950765_42c459b4c4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/411950765_42c459b4c4.jpg\" alt=\"April Poetry Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/7217849@N03\/411950765\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril is national poetry month and to celebrate, consider spicing up your writing center or classroom library with this cute \"poet-tree\" from the librarians of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/7217849@N03\/411950765\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlgona-Pacific Library\u003c\/a\u003e in Washington. While the original board depicted an orchard tree and apples scripted with famous poets, you can certainly tweak the board to fit your classroom needs. Here are a few ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a \"blossoming\" spring tree, trading the apples for flower cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students pick and write their favorite poem onto the cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to write their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e spring poem, scripting it onto a cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Poetree Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top three-fourths of the board with light blue bulletin board paper and the rest with green background paper {cut with wavy, uneven strokes} to create a landscape – grass and sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Pick-a-Poetree\", \"Our Classroom Poetree\", \"Our Top Poetree Picks\", etc. - The title will change with the theme and purpose of your bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring themed bulletin board or complimentary solid trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draw or trace a barren tree (i.e. trunk and bare branches) onto natural or brown bulletin board paper. Include a few branches, but intentionally leave the tree cutout sparse. Crumble the paper to create a textured bark-like look. After mounting the cutout to the center of the board, cut several long strips of natural or brown background paper loosely twisting them and attaching them to the tree to create 'three-dimensional branches' {and fill the tree in a bit!}. Add apple or flower blossom construction paper cutouts, depending on your selected theme, and fill the tree in with leaf cutouts made from various shades of green paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear your thoughts so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107136025,"sku":"A1112","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/411950765_42c459b4c4.jpg?v=1522781713"},{"product_id":"doors-of-poetry-national-poetry-month-display-a1115","title":"Doors of Poetry - National Poetry Month Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1180  \" title=\"winning_ideas_poetry\" alt=\"Poetry April Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/winning_ideas_poetry.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www2.scholastic.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril is National Poetry Month and, to celebrate as well as supplement your lessons on poetry writing, we found this fantastic bulletin board submission at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www2.scholastic.com\/browse\/article.jsp?id=11573\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScholastic Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e. Designed by Melissa Dean, New York elementary school educator, the board makes use of *Georgia Herd's philosophy of poetry - that there are different \"doors\" that students can \"unlock\" when writing poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccording to Herd, there are six doors, including:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Heart Door\u003c\/em\u003e. The poet taps into things that they love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Wonder Door\u003c\/em\u003e. The poet explores things that they have been wondering about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Humor Door\u003c\/em\u003e. The poet pulls from things they find funny or humorous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Observation Door\u003c\/em\u003e. The poet uses things they have observed in the world around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Memory Door\u003c\/em\u003e. The poet pulls from personal memories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe World Door\u003c\/em\u003e. The poet explores things that they are concerned about or things that they want for the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Georgia Herd is an educator, poet, and author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDoors of Poetry Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Doors of Poetry\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid red trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Six Doors. Melissa chose six different colors as well as a symbol to create a poster for each of the doors on her bulletin board.\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a sheet of pink construction paper, Melissa glued a red construction paper heart cutout, labeling the poster, \"The Heart Door\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating the shape of an eye {almond shape} on white construction paper, Melissa mounted it onto a full sheet of green construction paper and used a marker to add detailing {lashes, etc.} as well as script, \"The Observation Door\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelissa pasted a yellow construction paper question mark cutout onto a sheet of violet construction paper, finishing the poster with the script, \"The Wonder Door\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing dark blue and green, Melissa created a model of the planet Earth, mounting it onto a piece of light blue construction paper and scripting, \"The World Door\", to complete the poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom white construction paper, Melissa created a thought bubble cutout, glued it to a piece of yellow construction paper, and scripted \"The Memory Door\" as a final touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom white construction paper, Melissa created a thought bubble cutout, glued it to a piece of yellow construction paper, and scripted \"The Memory Door\" as a final touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa mounted these on the left and right sides of the board, three on each side. 2) The Poems. Students were charged with the task of authoring several poems that unlocked each of the doors. These were scripted into handmade booklets, and the cover decorated to look like a door. Have your students start with a brown piece of construction paper, adding in details with markers and construction paper scraps, or provide them with a white piece of construction paper to design a door the color of their choosing. Melissa mounted these poetry booklets onto a full sheet of pink construction paper, added a small piece of red construction paper with their name scripted on it, and placed them in the center of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic exercise for practicing poetry writing and a fun colorful way to display your students' works!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to know how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e incorporate poetry in your classroom lessons and decor, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107693081,"sku":"A1115","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/winning_ideas_poetry.jpg?v=1522781716"},{"product_id":"twas-the-night-before-christmas-holiday-bulletin-board-a1248","title":"T'was the Night Before Christmas - Holiday Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3121  \" title=\"Christmas-Poetry-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3093596627_75516302cf_o.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Literacy and Poetry Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | mtsofan\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love bulletin boards that are inspired by children's literature and poetry. This design, based on the popular poem by Clement Clarke Moore, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT'was the Night Before Christmas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a great mixture of teacher and student created elements! John, pastor and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/fishingdeeper.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFishing Deeper Water\u003c\/a\u003e, featured this in his \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mtsofan\/3093596627\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlickr\u003c\/a\u003e photostream and we think it would make a great addition to your classroom decorations this holiday season!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eT'was the Night Before Christmas Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Children Were Nestled All Snug in Their Bed...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Bed Frame. Create headboards from brown bulletin board paper, adding a rectangle \"frame\" underneath. Either freehand the shapes or find a clip art image online to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system. 2) The Quilt. Create \"quilts\" for the beds by cutting assorted colors of bulletin board paper into large strips and pasting them together. Add fun colored cutouts to the stripes {perhaps including a patterning lesson for the kiddos} and mount them on the \"frames\". 3) The Pillows. Stuff large pieces of white bulletin board paper with crumpled newspaper, cotton, or another material so they look like pillows and place them at the top of the beds. 4) The Children. Provide each of your students with a paper plate, inviting them to decorate it to look like their head. Mount these on the pillows to complete the design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734133186585,"sku":"A1248","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/3093596627_75516302cf_o.jpg?v=1522781864"},{"product_id":"valentine-snowman-bulletin-board-idea-a1271","title":"Valentine Snowman Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3283\" title=\"Valentine-Snowman\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentine-Snowman.jpg\" alt=\"Winter and Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachertime123.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't have time to do a full decoration 'work-up' for the Valentine's Day holiday, consider simply adding to or updating your winter decor like Suzie did over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachertime123.com\/2011\/12\/snowman-with-a-poetic-heart-winter-and-valentines-day-bulletin-board\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeacherTime123\u003c\/a\u003e! We think her Valentine snowman is great, and all she had to do was add a heart and a cutesy little poem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eValentine Snowman Bulletin Board\u003c\/h2\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 Visit teachertime123 to get a copy of the poem! Script the rhyme onto a piece of poster board or use your computer to create and print a poster of the poem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a solid or patterned border in a complimentary color or a Valentine's Day themed border!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Have your students help you fold and cut snowflakes from white drawing or printer paper. Use these unique cutouts to form the snowman. From construction paper of various colors {or scraps of background paper for larger items}, create a hat, scarf, and gloves, as well as a face for the snowman. Finally {and simply!}, to give it a Valentine 'flair', add a heart cutout to the snowman's chest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734137249817,"sku":"A1271","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentine-Snowman.jpg?v=1522781889"},{"product_id":"the-more-you-read-the-more-you-know-spring-classroom-display-a1301","title":"The More You Read, The More You Know! - Spring Classroom Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3560\" alt=\"Spring and Reading Elementary Classroom or Library Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-More-You-Read.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | Enokson\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for spring and reading month, this vibrant display created by a junior high school library technician and shared on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/vblibrary\/5716739696\/in\/photostream\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlickr\u003c\/a\u003e would look fabulous in your classroom library, along the windowsill, or might even be tweaked to fit on a classroom bulletin board! There are so many possibilities - we just love the poem's message and the fabulous mix of colors! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe More You Read The More You Know\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light colored bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The More You Read The More You Know!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Flower Pots. Create colorful flower pot cutouts from construction paper. Draw them freehand or use a template (like the one below) to trace and cut the shapes. Arrange the flower pots across the bulletin board, varying the heights slightly to give more visual interest. 2) The Flowers. The original creator used silk windmill flowers - which would create a fun 3D effect - but if you don't have any, you can also create colorful flower cutouts using paper and a few art supplies. As with the flower pots, we suggest either drawing the shapes onto card stock or finding a template online (there are a plethora of them!) to print directly onto the paper or trace and cut. Finally, create stems from green construction paper, adding leaves made from art tissue paper on the stems\/in the pot and perhaps some smaller flower cutouts to create fuller flower pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*          *          *\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: left;\"\u003eUPDATE {March 27, 2012}:\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBonnie Smith submitted a photo of her bulletin board that was inspired by this display. We \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the pinwheel flowers and the addition of the colorful book covers! Thanks again for sending us your design. It looks great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3610\" alt=\"Spring Reading Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/The-More-You-Read-BBI.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Bonnie Smith\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142099481,"sku":"A1301","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/The-More-You-Read.jpg?v=1522781918"},{"product_id":"april-showers-bringmud-spring-bulletin-board-a1311","title":"April Showers Bring...MUD! - Spring Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3682\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April-Showers-Bring-MUD.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Kindergarten Poetry Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsgoffskinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe thought this bulletin board submission from Lyn Goff of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsgoffskinders.blogspot.com\/search\/label\/Mud\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Goff's Pre-K Tales\u003c\/a\u003e was just perfect for the season! If you're taking down your Easter decorations, consider adding this fun activity and display to your spring lesson plans\/decor...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMud Activity \u0026amp; Poem\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know Lyn's kiddos had to be beside themselves with glee when they realized the were actually going to be making and playing with mud! What a fun sensory experience - all you need is a little water and dirt! I'm sure the activity prompted some fabulous descriptions when Lyn invited her students to brainstorm a list of adjectives to describe the mud. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter brainstorming a list of adjectives, Lyn had her kiddos use their favorites to create a poem. They used the words {i.e. smooshy, brown, wet, etc.} to fill in the blanks...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #993300;\"\u003eMud, mud, I like mud.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #993300;\"\u003e __________ mud,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #993300;\"\u003e __________ mud,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #993300;\"\u003e __________, __________,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #993300;\"\u003e __________ mud.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #993300;\"\u003e I like mud!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a finishing touch, they drew a picture of themselves playing in the mud, mounted the illustrated poems onto brown construction paper and used them to decorate the bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eApril Showers Bring...MUD\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds of the board with sky blue bulletin board paper, adding green background paper to the bottom third (fringed at the top to look like grass).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"April Showers Bring...MUD!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or colorful patterned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut large clouds from white bulletin board paper, adding these to the top of the board, and carry on the \"April showers\" theme with rain drops cut from light blue construction paper. Using brown bulletin board paper, create a \"mud puddle\" cutout to place in the grass. Decorate the rest of the bulletin board with your kiddos' illustrated mud poems!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: Lyn added on to the mud theme in a cute way using a Shel Silverstein poem. She had her kiddos create \"muddy footprints\", arranging them so that they led from the mud poems to a bathtub cutout, added photos of her students to the tub and printed this poem on the side...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThere are too many kids in this tub.\nThere are too many elbows to scrub.\nI just washed a knee,\nWhose could it be?\nThere are too many kids in this tub.\n--Shel Silverstein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsn't that a cute extension? If you have space, we think it's a fun way to incorporate more poetry into your exploration of mud!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144360473,"sku":"A1311","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/April-Showers-Bring-MUD.jpg?v=1522781932"},{"product_id":"poetry-month-calendar-april-bulletin-board-idea-a1312","title":"Poetry Month Calendar - April Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3688\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4500993727_22e74a687b_o.jpg\" alt=\"National Poetry Month Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2010 Flickr, Princeton Public Library\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the first week of April has passed, we thought this fabulous poetry calendar created by the fabulous librarians of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.princetonlibrary.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePrinceton Public Library\u003c\/a\u003e would be a great addition to your inspiration folder for next year. The creators chose 30 of their favorite poems, one for each day of the month, and revealed a different poem each day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePoetry Month Calendar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light colored bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Celebrating National Poetry Month!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or colorful patterned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003eUse border or crepe streamers to create a calendar grid on the board, labeling the squares with numbers, one through thirty. After brainstorming a list of your favorite poems, use word processing software to print the poems onto card stock and put them on the calendar, one for each day. Cover the poems with colorful card stock or construction paper, rolling the paper back to reveal the poem underneath at the beginning of each day. For fun, add themed cutouts to go with each poem {see the example below} and some colorful spring flowers.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-3689\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4529227639_d70cebd6ee_o.jpg\" alt=\"April Poetry Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto © 2010 Flickr, Princeton Public Library\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144622617,"sku":"A1312","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4500993727_22e74a687b_o.jpg?v=1522781934"},{"product_id":"ive-got-a-poem-in-my-pocket-national-poetry-month-bulletin-board-a1313","title":"I've Got A Poem In My Pocket! - National Poetry Month Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3698\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ive-Got-A-Poem-in-my-Pocket.jpg\" alt=\"National Poetry Month Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril is National Poetry Month, but did you know that April 26th is 'Poem in Your Pocket Day'? Perfect for all month long, this bulletin board design provides a fun and colorful way to introduce your favorite poems to your kiddos...or to invite your students to find and share \u003cem\u003etheir\u003c\/em\u003e favorite poem with the class! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eI've Got A Poem In My Pocket Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light purple bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I've Got A Poem In My Pocket!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful patterned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draw and cut a large pocket cutout from yellow bulletin board paper, using a black marker to add detailing as desired. Create a pocket template {or use ours, available for download below!},  printing the design onto colored card stock, cutting out the shapes, and arranging them around the board. [NOTE: Don't adhere the entire cutout to the board. Leave the top of each 'pocket' open - creating a pocket!] Print your favorite poems - or those that go with your lesson plans - onto card stock paper and stuff each pocket with a different poem. If you desire, script the name of each poem on the outside of the pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou might also consider...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an alternative, invite your students to pick their favorite poem, illustrating each line and stuffing the pocket with the pictures. Then, each day of the month, have a different student share their poem with the class. The visual aids will help them in the retelling!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144786457,"sku":"A1313","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Ive-Got-A-Poem-in-my-Pocket.jpg?v=1522781935"},{"product_id":"peter-peter-pumpkin-eater-nursery-rhyme-fall-bulletin-board-a1484","title":"Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater! - Nursery Rhyme Fall Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5086\" title=\"Pumpkin-Poem\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Poem.jpg\" alt=\"Nursery Rhyme Themed Fall Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gardenofpraise.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Withrow, kindergarten teacher and contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gardenofpraise.com\/bul89.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGarden of Praise\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this super cute fall nursery rhyme themed bulletin board that's sure to be a hit with your kiddos! Not only do they get to participate in a fun photo shoot, the rhymes are customized to include their names - a fine personal touch! - and the pumpkin craft allows them to take part in creating a festive seasonal display for the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePeter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple green bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\/autumn themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) Use your kiddos' crafts! Provide each student with a pumpkin coloring page {printed onto white card stock}. We found several that would work great; one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.greatlittleminds.com\/pages\/coloring\/pumpkin-1-color-yourself.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreat Little Minds\u003c\/a\u003e and another over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coloringpagessheets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/Pumpkin-Coloring-Pages.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eColoring Pages Sheets\u003c\/a\u003e. Then, invite your kiddos to decorate the pumpkins. You could use a variety of techniques...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students tear strips of yellow and orange art tissue paper, collaging the torn pieces onto the pumpkin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide your kiddos with cups of orange craft paint and small pieces of sponge, inviting them to stamp the pumpkin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye real pumpkin seeds with orange food coloring, having your students use them to create a 'seed mosaic' on the pumpkin. [NOTE: Keep in mind the the pumpkin will be cut in half. You may want to draw a line across the pumpkin before students start gluing seeds in order to give them a boundary to look out for.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students cover the pumpkin with 'fist print pumpkins' like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.puttisworld.com\/2012\/09\/fist-knuckle-print-pumpkins.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePutti's World\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nOnce decorated {and dry!}, have your students add a festive bow to the pumpkin stem and cut the top of the pumpkin off to create two pieces. Add the personalized poems either typed by you or by your students and, finally, have a photo shoot where students pretend to hold up something heavy. When developed, these photos will be cut out and added between the pumpkin pieces! To mount onto the board, create two 'clotheslines' from twine, one on top of the other, threading vines of silk fall leaves around the string and securing it to the board for some extra fall accents. Clip your students' pumpkin crafts to the twine with clothespins and you're finished!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734162022425,"sku":"A1484","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Poem.jpg?v=1522782039"},{"product_id":"awesome-alliteration-activity-super-snazzy-snowmen-a7242","title":"Awesome Alliteration Activity \u0026 Super Snazzy Snowmen!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichelle over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2014\/01\/snowman-alliteration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e put together this super cute lesson idea that pairs alliteration with an adorable snowman craft! After studying various examples of alliteration, have your kiddos try their hand at crafting their own winter poem about snowmen. For younger writers, you might brainstorm adjectives, verbs, etc. that start with \"S\". Older writers can work in pairs or individually. Here are some cute examples from Michelle's fourth graders;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Poem-Example1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Poem-Example2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter writing their poems, they can start crafting...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut a snowman shape from white construction paper - a circle head and trapezoid body - and glue the snowman to a piece of bright blue card stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd an orange construction paper 'carrot' nose and cut a scarf from colored paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rest of the details can be added with a black permanent marker and white crayon. Draw the mouth and arms with the marker and background snowflakes with the white crayon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsn't the finished project super cute!? And they make an adorable bulletin board...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples and ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can find this awesome lesson idea and more over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2014\/01\/snowman-alliteration.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216122393,"sku":"A7242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Alliteration-Snowman-Craftivity-Finished.jpg?v=1522782364"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/April-Showers-Bring-MUD.jpg?v=1530027728","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/poetry-bulletin-board-ideas\/holiday-christmas.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}