{"title":"Spring Bulletin Board Ideas","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"24-carrot-smiles-easter-bulletin-board-a1655","title":"24 'Carrot' Smiles! - Easter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-6923\" alt=\"Easter Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Bulletin-Board-Idea1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Emily Richter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow adorable is this bulletin board?! Created by \u003ca id=\"yui_3_7_3_3_1363803632409_945\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/emilyeer\/2329236233\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEmily Richter\u003c\/a\u003e, this spring display is super vibrant, offers a great way to show off the adorable kiddos in your class, and incorporates a cutesy play on words that we know colleagues and parents will appreciate!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e24 'Carrot' Smiles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow bulletin board paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"24 'Carrot' Smiles!\" - We absolutely love how Emily added gold glitter to '24' and stems to the letters in 'carrot' to make them look like carrots! How clever!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or Easter themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: 1) The Scene. Cut two large tree shapes - complete with trunk and branches - from brown bulletin board paper. If you plan to freehand the shape, you can always cut out one tree shape and use it to trace and cut a second tree shape! If you find a clip art image that you like, simply use your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace the image twice. Arrange the trees on either side of the board. Cut a strip of green bulletin board paper, using scissors to create the look of 'grass' along the top edge, and mount the strip to the bottom of the board between the trees. 2) The Carrots. Find a carrot coloring page - printing the pieces onto orange and green construction paper, assembling the cutouts around the bulletin board, and adding pictures of your kiddos to each of the cutouts. You might try this printable from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/coloringpage.eu\/carrot\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eColoring Page\u003c\/a\u003e or search Google for one of your own!\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-6919\" alt=\"Carrot Coloring Page and Easter Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-carrot-coloring-222x300.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: coloringpage.eu\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) The Easter Bunnies. Like the carrot cutouts, find a coloring page online and print it onto white card stock. Here's a cute one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freefuneaster.com\/easter-coloring-page\/easter-bunny-with-egg\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFree-N-Fun Easter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-6920\" alt=\"Easter Bunny Coloring Page and Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/FNF_Easter-Coloring-PG14.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: freefuneaster.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\nWhile you'll have to do some cropping, we like the cutesy bunny print! Use pink marker to color in the inner ear and nose on each cutout, add bow ties (for boys)\/hair bows (for girls) cut from construction paper of assorted colors, and print student names onto the bow ties. To keep it simple, you might consider downloading the bow template we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/parenting.leehansen.com\/downloads\/coloring\/father\/dad-bow-tie.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePastiche Family Portal\u003c\/a\u003e and printing it onto colored paper! [NOTE: You could even use fun patterned scrapbook paper for extra visual interest!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1721312903193,"sku":"A1655","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Bulletin-Board-Idea1_c557cca8-6247-4a05-8c0e-982a27f4f6ab.jpg?v=1522258125"},{"product_id":"reaching-new-heights-with-fractions-a1000","title":"Reaching New Heights with Fractions - Math Bulletin Board \u0026 Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-5 \" title=\"High-Flying Fractions\" alt=\"Math Fractions Classroom Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fraction-Kites.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.izzyshare.com | Betsy McKnight\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, children are introduced to fractions when they reach second grade and continue building upon the basics throughout elementary school. Of the concepts they are exposed to during their elementary mathematics careers, this can be one of the most elusive, confusing, and challenging topics! Here is a great activity posted by Betsy McKnight at Izzyshare that will visually demonstrate the concept and provide a colorful spring-themed bulletin board for your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFraction Kite Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a sheet of blue construction paper, assorted colored crafting papers, and Crayola markers. Instruct them to create kite shapes from the colorful papers, then cut them apart, creating and labeling equivalent fractions (e.g. if a student cuts their kite into three strips, each piece equals one-third and should be designated with \"1\/3\"). Have your students create three or four kites, using school glue to adhere them to the blue background and markers to create 'tails'. If you're feeling \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e adventurous, get out the yarn and have your student make three-dimensional kite tails. Finally, cut clouds from white construction paper and finish out the sky scene!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFraction Kite Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper or blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"High-Flying Fractions\" or \"Reaching New Heights with Fractions\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a cloud-themed bulletin board trimmer on the sides and top, and a grass big border at the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eComments? Questions? Improvements? We'd love to hear what you think about this idea and other suggestions you might have for bringing fraction fun into the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit MPM School Supplies, our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, today! There you will find over 25,000 educational products including things like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend play toys\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-450-kitchen-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003etoy kitchens\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734084231193,"sku":"A1000","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Fraction-Kites.jpg?v=1522781574"},{"product_id":"ocean-commotion-vibrant-classroom-display-a1085","title":"“Ocean Commotion” - Under The Sea Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-968 \" title=\"ocean-commotion-bulletin-board\" alt=\"Ocean Spring and Summer Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/ocean-commotion-bulletin-board.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/mrskilburnkiddos.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the dreary winter, looking for fun spring and summer classroom decorations can be a breath of fresh air. We found this vibrant ocean-themed bulletin board idea at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrskilburnkiddos.wordpress.com\/bulletin-boards\/ocean-commotion-bulletin-board\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Kilburn's Kiddos\u003c\/a\u003e. It was designed by Barbara - teacher and creator of the website. With lots of student artwork and dynamic colors, the display would be perfect for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOcean Commotion Art Projects\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper plate sharks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand print crabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand print octopi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolor seahorse cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolor starfish cutouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Barbara Kilburn's full post for crafting directions! Your students are sure to have fun creating the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOcean Commotion Bulletin Board Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua blue bulletin board paper with an added \"wave\" cutout at the top to create an ocean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Ocean Commotion!\"\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 Ocean Scene. Use crumbled brown bulletin board paper to create the ocean floor. Add twisted pieces of green construction paper, art tissue paper, or bulletin board paper to create seaweed on the ocean bottom. 2) The Animals. Use your students' ocean crafts to decorate the board, filling in the spaces with fish and other sea creature stamps (optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to hear what you think of our site, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102777881,"sku":"A1085","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/ocean-commotion-bulletin-board.jpg?v=1522781687"},{"product_id":"spring-hand-print-bulletin-board-a1086","title":"Spring Hand Print Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-973 \" title=\"spring_bulletin_board_1\" alt=\"Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spring_bulletin_board_1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/jvjump.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Spring\" into the new season with a brightly colored hand print bulletin board display like this one from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jvjump.wordpress.com\/about\/bulletin-boards\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJump for the Stars!\u003c\/a\u003e, a Jackson-Via Elementary School blog. Not only will it offer great seasonal decor for the classroom, it will provide a fun opportunity for your students to work together to create a directed art mural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHand Print Spring Mural \u0026amp; 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 Got 'Spring' Fever!\" or another play on words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid yellow trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Sun. Have your students use yellow paint to create a sun in the corner, adding orange hand print \"rays\" around the edge. 2) The Sky. Use light blue craft paint to create hand print clouds in the sky. 3) The Meadow. Use green paint to create a hand print ground across the bottom, adding long green stems with a paint brush on which your students can place hand print flowers in assorted spring colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bulletin board is vibrant, fun to create, and will put you in the mood for spring! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate your classroom for the coming spring season, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102876185,"sku":"A1086","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/spring_bulletin_board_1.jpg?v=1522781687"},{"product_id":"sea-sational-learning-adventures-ocean-bulletin-board-display-a1087","title":"\"Sea-Sational Learning Adventures\" - Ocean Bulletin Board Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-979 \" title=\"Back Camera\" alt=\"Ocean Spring and Summer Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sea-Sational-Learning-Adventures.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.rapides.k12.la.us\/agendas\/bboard.htm\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another fun ocean-themed bulletin board display that will help you herald in the warmer spring months with dynamic style! We found it through the Rapides Parish School Board website - the display was used to brighten up the lobby of the Hadnot-Hayes Elementary school and it would be perfect for other early childhood learning spaces as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOcean Animal Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour students will be excited to learn that they will be instrumental in creating this classroom display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRibbon Octopus.\u003c\/em\u003e Create octopus body cutouts from assorted colors of construction paper. Have students use a paper punch to create eight holes at the bottom of the cutout and tie pieces of pre-cut ribbon as \"legs\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTextured Starfish.\u003c\/em\u003e Create starfish cutouts from assorted colors of construction paper. Have students collage round dry cereal (like Cheerios or Apple Jacks) to the surface of the cutout to create a textured feel and appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSuction Cup Octopus.\u003c\/em\u003e Create octopus cutouts (these should include the body and legs) from assorted colors of construction paper. Have students use round dry cereal to create \"suction cups\" on the bottom of each of the eight legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTissue Paper Seahorse.\u003c\/em\u003e Create seahorse cutouts from assorted colors of construction paper. Have students cut a long strip of tissue paper, folding it back and forth so that it resembles an accordion. Invite them to attach the tissue paper \"ruffle\" along the back of the seahorse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRainbow Collage Fish.\u003c\/em\u003e Create fish cutouts from assorted colors of construction paper. Using torn bits of art tissue paper or construction paper, have students collage rainbow colored stripes on their fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSea-Sational Learning Adventures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds with aqua blue background paper to create water and the bottom third with natural or brown bulletin board paper to complete the floor of the \"seascape\". You might also consider creating the ocean \"floor\" with sand paper for a textured feel and appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Sea-Sational Learning Adventures\" or \"Sand-Sational Learning Adventures\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a large wave border to the top of the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Seascape. Use ric rac in various shades of green as well as green construction paper cut into wavy strips of various widths and heights to create clumps of seaweed along the ocean floor. Add a bit of sand to white craft glue (if you didn't already use sand paper) and \"paint\" patches of texture onto the tan or brown bulletin board paper. 2) The Sea Creatures. Decorate the rest of the space with your students' sea creature creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHave \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e ever used an ocean theme in your classroom? We'd love to hear about it, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734102974489,"sku":"A1087","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sea-Sational-Learning-Adventures.jpg?v=1522781688"},{"product_id":"wishing-for-spring-rainbow-blizzard-display-a1099","title":"Wishing For Spring \"Rainbow Blizzard\" Classroom Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1085 \" title=\"RainbowBlizzardBBMarFav8\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/RainbowBlizzardBBMarFav8.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool March Spring Rainbow Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.kinderteacher.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wish the photo quality of this \u003cem\u003evibrant\u003c\/em\u003e bulletin board display was a little clearer, but you can certainly get the gist! Linda Critchell, former kindergarten teacher and creator of the site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderteacher.com\/MarFavIdeas.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderTeacher.com\u003c\/a\u003e, shares this brilliant idea for all those still stuck in the winter blues, but wishing for spring! The rainbow theme also makes it a nice fit for St. Patrick's Day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRainbow Blizzard Craft\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board design features a fun poem as well as the colorful snowflakes it inspires! Here are a few ideas for creating vibrant flakes for your display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with large coffee filters and markers. Invite them to color the filter, spritzing it with water and setting it aside to dry when finished. The water will diffuse the color throughout the filter paper providing the perfect base for colorful paper snowflakes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar to the suggestion above, provide students with saturated liquid watercolors and watercolor paper. Have your students paint the entire surface and let dry. The resulting vibrant 'material' will make for excellent paper snowflakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with a large paper plate, craft paint in assorted colors, and circular sponge paint brushes. Invite your students to create a crease through the middle of their plate (by folding it in half), then use the sponge brush and paint to decorate one side of the plate. When satisfied, demonstrate how to fold the plate (paint side in), press gently, and peel back to reveal an exact symmetrical print. When the paint has fully dried, refold the plate and use craft scissors to trim a fun edge around the snowflake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students collage card stock snowflake cutouts with small squares of art tissue paper in assorted vibrant colors. Demonstrate how to shape the tissue square around the end of a pencil or roll it into a loose ball to create a fun, textured flake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate sensory snowflake cutouts {like the Easter eggs found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.gummylump.com\/2011\/03\/textured-easter-eggs-sensory-art-kids.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGummyLump.com\u003c\/a\u003e} with chenille stems, colored cotton balls, buttons, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are numerous ways to create colorful snowflakes - just let your creativity be your guide! And, of course, don't miss out on the opportunity to discuss symmetry while creating!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRainbow Blizzard Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinda has graciously put together a March themed idea\/lesson pack for busy teachers like yourself which includes the instructions, banner, etc. for this bulletin board, as well as tons of other educational and fun activities to use during the month of March! Be sure to visit her site for the details and to peruse the projects!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf this bulletin board display doesn't bring a bit of cheer to your classroom, we don't know what will! It may be just what you need to take the edge off those winter blues! As always, thanks for stopping by! We love getting your comments so be sure to drop us a line below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104612889,"sku":"A1099","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/RainbowBlizzardBBMarFav8.jpg?v=1522781698"},{"product_id":"legend-of-the-lion-lamb-march-bulletin-board-a1100","title":"Legend of the Lion \u0026 Lamb - March Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1092\" alt=\"march weather lion and lamb bulletin board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/March-Lion-Lamb1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Beggs Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegend has it that if, on the first of March, the weather comes in like a lion (fierce and strong), it will go out like a lamb (mild). The opposite is also true. Featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsbeggskindergarten.com\/March.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Beggs Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e, this March bulletin board display, designed by fellow kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Fox, creates a grand representation of this ancient tale - pulling in the 'color' of March {green, of course!} and providing a place to display fun student crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLion \u0026amp; Lamb Crafts\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn like a lion...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe sure to visit Mrs. Beggs Kindergarten page if you wish to reproduce the lion's on the board. She provides a close-up of the craft and written directions!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry this felt and paper plate lion from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolcorner.com\/Preschool_Art_Craft_Packages_Animals.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Corner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider recycling some old CDs to make this cute lion craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.artsandcraftskids.net\/lion-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArts and Crafts for Kids\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry this hand print construction paper lion craft we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/just4funwithsandy.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/in-like-lion.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJust For Fun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.daniellesplace.com\/html\/lioncrafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDanielle's Place\u003c\/a\u003e for a whole host of fantastic lion craft that make use of exciting elements - bowls, puzzle pieces, noodles, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOut like a lamb...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe sure to visit Mrs. Beggs Kindergarten page if you wish to reproduce the lion's on the board. She provides a close-up of the craft and written directions!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a twist on the original craft, follow the directions at Mrs. Beggs Kindergarten page, substituting plain popped popcorn for the cotton balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a hand print lamb like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freepreschoolcrafts.com\/handprint-sheep-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Preschool Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to paint a card stock sheep cut out with this fluffy shaving cream paint we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlercraft.net\/activities-for-children\/shaving-creme-activity-fun-revisited\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToddler Craft\u003c\/a\u003e, adding black felt or construction paper head\/feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fun {it probably wouldn't work for your bulletin board unless you chose to alternate sides}, check out this double sided hanging lion \u003cem\u003eAND\u003c\/em\u003e sheep craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.busyteacherscafe.com\/monthly\/march_resources.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBusy Teachers Cafe\u003c\/a\u003e and\/or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderteacher.com\/MarFavIdeas.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderteacher.com\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLion \u0026amp; Lamb Bulletin Board Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"March Comes In Like A Lion - Out Like A Lamb\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain white border or weather themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' adorable crafts!\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 awesome ideas for decorating in March, so be sure to drop us a line in the comments section below or through our contact page!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104809497,"sku":"A1100","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/March-Lion-Lamb1.jpg?v=1522781699"},{"product_id":"lion-lamb-interactive-bulletin-board-a1103","title":"Lion \u0026 Lamb Interactive March Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1111 \" title=\"March-Interactive-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/March-Interactive-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"March Spring Interactive Weather Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.preschoolplaybook.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteractive bulletin boards make great free play activities, supplements to unit lessons, and fantastic classroom decor. We found \u003cem\u003ethis\u003c\/em\u003e idea at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolplaybook.com\/2009\/03\/bulletin-board-for-march.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Playbook\u003c\/a\u003e. Of course, it's still looks 'unfinished', but that's the beauty of the board - students will actually do all the work, completing the display as the month progresses and as they learn about the weather {and the legend of the lion and the lamb of course!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFine Motor Skills {and Other Interactive Options!}\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrish {creator of the bulletin board} originally intended for the interactive display to help her students develop fine motor skills. Specifically, she hoped it would help them learn to tear paper - as skill she witnessed them struggling with. Of course, the board can be tailored to all skill levels and needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students practice scissor skills by cutting strips of paper for the lion's mane as well as small pieces of cotton batting {or construction paper} to decorate the lamb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the board as a review\/learning wall, providing strips of orange construction paper (lion) and thin cotton rounds (lamb) for students to print various facts they've learned, write questions, create drawings, etc. and place on the animal cutouts. Since this is not a traditional interactive board, provide incentives for participation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMarch Interactive 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 \"March...Comes In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb\" - Trish used word processing software to create and print the title, but you can also use traditional bulletin board letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weather or spring themed bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your classroom projector system and a clip art print found online to create large animal cutouts - trace the lion onto yellow background paper and the lamb onto white background paper. Outline important detailing {eyes, ears, mouth, etc.} with markers and mount to the bulletin board. Trish decided not to, but you might consider adding an outline where the lion's mane should go {i.e. provide your students with a defined area to decorate}. Pen or print a sign at the bottom of each animal cutout - \"please make my mane\" under the lion and \"please make me wooly\" under the lamb - and mount an envelope of the appropriate decorating supplies under or next to each animal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe concept of this board is great! We love the idea that the picture  won't fully emerge until your kiddos jump in and get decorating! And, as  with any board, you determine the style of the board, adding your own ideas, inspirations, and 'flavor' to the design :)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105366553,"sku":"A1103","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/March-Interactive-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781702"},{"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":"butterfly-blossoms-welcoming-spring-a1110","title":"Butterfly Blossoms \u0026 Welcoming Spring Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1153  \" title=\"Spring-Butterflies\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Butterflies.jpg\" alt=\"April Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/marilynhealey.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003egorgeous\u003c\/em\u003e spring bulletin board comes from Marilyn Healey, artist, mother and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/marilynhealey.blogspot.com\/2007_04_01_archive.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOutside the Lines\u003c\/a\u003e. Originally designed for her daughter's kindergarten class, the beautiful color palette and whimsical portrayal of the season make it a spring must-have for the early childhood classroom. Plus {as is \u003cem\u003ealways\u003c\/em\u003e appreciated!}, your students get to help!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Butterfly Collage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a card stock template, invite your students to trace and cut a butterfly shape from colored card stock. You might also consider finding a black and white template or print online to be printed directly onto the colored card stock and cut out. This completed, provide students with torn pieces of art tissue paper in assorted colors along with a shallow dish of mod podge (or watered down glue) and have them collage their cutout with the colorful scraps. Consider providing them with fine iridescent glitter to sprinkle onto the wet collage before it dries (optional). Setting the butterflies aside to dry, give each of your students a brown chenille stem, demonstrating how to fold the stem in half, create a tight twist about three inches from the bend, and curl both free ends to fashion a butterfly body. Invite your students to glue the shaped chenille stem to the center of the butterfly cutout and add any finishing touches (i.e. a glitter glue border around the edge of the butterfly wings, etc. if desired).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eButterfly Blossom 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 \"Butterflies Dancing... Flowers Blooming... Kindergartners Growing \u0026amp; Learning\" - Marilyn crafted the title using a personal cutting machine, but you could also use traditional lettering. The font will likely be larger so you may have to tweak the title, but the results will be the same!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Draw or enlarge and trace the shape of a barren tree onto brown background paper. Once cut, scrunch the paper to give it a \"rough\" texture and appearance, then mount the cutout to the center of your board. {Marilyn originally decorated two boards that were side-by-side, choosing to split the tree in half, but this will not be necessary in most cases.} To make the tree fit 'seamlessly' into the backdrop, add a second much smaller\/thinner strip of green background paper along the bottom of the board. 2) The Butterflies. Attach your students' colorful creations in and around the tree branches. 3) The Flowers. Purchase silk daffodils from your local craft supply store or consider making your own {you can find a great tutorial from Good Housekeeping for paper daffodils \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oJDGN57ZlyQ\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e - just skip the napkin ring step!}, attaching these to the branches of the tree and scattering some throughout the \"grass\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the design is nothing particularly new or groundbreaking, the elements work so well together that this is definitely one of our favorites for this year's {or next year's via the inspiration folder} spring decor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e plan to decorate your classroom for spring, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106611737,"sku":"A1110","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Butterflies.jpg?v=1522781710"},{"product_id":"april-showers-bring-may-flowers-a1111","title":"April Showers Bring May Flowers Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1161  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/April_Showers.jpg\" alt=\"April Spring Weather Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/room-mom101.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost everyone has heard the little rhyme \"April showers bring May flowers\" at one point or another. This festive seasonal bulletin board from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/room-mom101.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/some-bulletin-board-ideas.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRoom Mom 101\u003c\/a\u003e, with its brilliant colors, weather theme, and age-old rhyme, makes the perfect addition to any spring decor and may just inspire an impromptu weather\/science lesson. The best part is, your students will do all the work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eApril Showers... Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUmbrella Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a card stock template, invite your students to trace and cut an umbrella shape from craft paper. Armed with tempera paint in assorted colors, have your students design a custom umbrella with shapes, patterns, rainbows, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students cut an umbrella shape from watercolor paper using a card stock template. With liquid watercolors, invite them to color the cutout with shapes, patterns, and designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to collage their umbrella cutouts with pieces of art tissue paper in assorted colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the project, have students use a card stock template to trace and cut rain boots from colored construction paper. You might also consider finding a black and white print online or through your word processing software that can be printed directly onto the colored paper and cut out.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlower Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar to the crafts above, provide students with craft paper and tempera paint or watercolor paper and liquid watercolor paints, using the materials to draw a spring flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate three-dimensional tissue paper flowers like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/flower2.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave students create spring blossoms out of magazine pages like these from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/glossy-paper-flowers-674404\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFamily Fun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvite students to weave spring blossoms for the board using yarn and paper plates like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/garden-of-weavin-675519\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFamily Fun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eApril Showers Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"April Showers...Bring May Flowers\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpring themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' colorful creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe theme of this bulletin board isn't new, but it certainly captures the science, vibrant colors, and beauty of spring! We'd love to know what you think of it, so be sure and leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106710041,"sku":"A1111","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/April_Showers.jpg?v=1522781711"},{"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":"colorful-spring-birds-motivational-display-a1116","title":"Motivational Spring Birds Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1190  \" title=\"Bird-Spring-BB\" alt=\"Spring Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bird-Spring-BB.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/mrspicassosartroom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this adorable spring board at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrspicassosartroom.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/bulletin-board-showcase-and-giveaway.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emrspicasso's art room\u003c\/a\u003e, created by \"Mrs. Picasso\" aka Denise, Ohio art teacher and creator of the blog. The patterns are fantastic, the birds depict one of the tangible signs evidencing the arrival of spring, and the overarching theme lends itself to many motivational messages for your students as they reach 'the home stretch'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMotivational Messages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Fly\" {Simple, but inspirational and all-encompassing}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Fly Into Spring With Great Expectations!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A Flock of Fantastic Students!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Checking Out Is For The Birds!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A Bird's Eye View of A Great Group of Students!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Don't Fly The Coop\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny of these bird-themed sayings {or one of your own!} will remind your students to stay on track as your pull out of the winter doldrums and into the last quarter of the school year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Bird Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use one from above or a creation of your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful patterns trimmer or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Begin by drawing a tree shape directly onto the background paper {freehand it or use your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace the image}. Color the tree in using brown craft paint. You might also consider creating a tree cutout from brown bulletin board paper and mounting it to the board. From scrapbook or craft paper in various patterns and colors, cut large imperfect circles to place at the end of each branch as foliage. Cut several small circles, adding scrapbook paper leaves to create pieces of fruit to place in the 'leaves'. 2) The Birds. Find a bird template {like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftideas.info\/html\/bird_template_d.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftIdeas.info\u003c\/a\u003e} using it to trace and cut bird shapes, wings, and beaks from patterned scrapbook or craft paper in various colors. Cut eyes from white and black card stock, assembling the birds {and papers} randomly for an eclectic spring look. Place these on and around the tree, using a marker to draw in the legs and feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really love the concept of this board - the generalized\/non-specific leaves, the mix and match bird patterns and colors, and the customizable message! It's sure to provide a brilliant spot of color in your classroom decor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We love hearing from you so be sure to leave us a comment below or check us out on Facebook!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734107922457,"sku":"A1116","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bird-Spring-BB.jpg?v=1522781717"},{"product_id":"the-very-hungry-caterpillar-bulletin-board-a1117","title":"\"The Very Hungry Caterpillar\" Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1195 \" title=\"Caterpillar\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Caterpillar.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool Spring Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.classroom-ideas.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with warmer temperatures, spring brings the Earth to life with blossoming plants and abundant animal activity. A great way for preschool and kindergarten teachers to introduce their students to the 'magic' of spring is through Eric Carle's popular children's book, \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. In the colorful pages, students explore the cyclical nature of life and learn the various stages a caterpillar goes through to become a butterfly. To supplement your students' learning and the season, we found this great bulletin board display at Classroom-Ideas.com that celebrates Carle's story and the brilliant colors of spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCarle's Caterpillar Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top fourth of the bulletin board with bright blue bulletin board paper and the bottom three-fourths with green background paper to create a landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original board celebrates the 40th anniversary of Carle's creation, so try a spring themed message like \"Spring Has Sprung!\", \"Inching Into Spring\", or \"The Beauty of Spring Is Everywhere!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, spring themed border, or book themed bulletin board border. You might also consider using a silk leaf garland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Leaves. Create leaf cutouts from various shades of green construction paper. Freehand the leaves or find and print templates onto card stock to trace and cut. Use markers to add detailing to the leaves. 2) The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The original caterpillar looks textured, but you could also make a simple cutout from background paper. Start with a full cutout of the caterpillar body {freehand it onto a piece of light green background paper or use your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace a clip art image}. Divide the cutout into sections (like those on the body of a caterpillar) and, using the book cover as a guide, plan which sections will be light green, dark green, and turquoise. Cut, trace, and replace the dark green and turquoise sections on the cutout, or fashion a piece of colored construction paper to be glued directly to the cutout. Create the caterpillar head {an oval with antennae cut from red paper} and add facial detailing - green and yellow circle eyes and a blue nose. Add some feet and your very hungry caterpillar is ready to be attached to the board. 3) The Extras. The original creator filled in the extra spaces with other critters and 'twigs'. Add some construction paper ladybug, butterfly, worm, and other colorful cutouts where needed. Have your students help you with these fun projects...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a tutorial for bottle top ladybugs here at Kids Parties 1-2-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry these \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1110\/butterfly-blossoms-welcoming-spring\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly blossoms\u003c\/a\u003e we found via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/marilynhealey.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOutside The Lines\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate some fuzzy caterpillar friends like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/bugs\/caterpillar.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd any other 'buggy' crafts you might thing of!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to know how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e decorate your classroom for spring! Leave us a comment below or send a note via our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/help\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e! Thanks for visiting!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108151833,"sku":"A1117","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Caterpillar.jpg?v=1522781718"},{"product_id":"spring-birthday-bulletin-board-a1118","title":"Spring Birthdays Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1202  \" title=\"Spring Birthday Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Birthday-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Summer Birthday Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/bulletin-board-idea.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this great spring themed birthday board at Bulletin-Board-Idea.com. With a mixture of colorful flowers and a fully blossoming tree, this is the perfect way to bring spring birthdays to life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Birthday Board\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 \"Spring Birthdays!\" or \"Summer Birthdays!\" Like the original board, you could also name the applicable months. The creator of the board used long strips of cardboard and brown craft paint {for detailing} to create the illusion that the title was painted on pieces of 'wood' and 'nailed' to the trunk of the tree. Of course, you could opt for traditional bulletin board lettering as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring themed border or complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. Freehand or trace a tree cutout {trunk and branches} onto brown bulletin board paper. On green background paper, draw or trace generalized leaves\/foliage for the tree (the result looks kind of like a cloud shape). If you're worried about your skills as an artist, you might try finding a black and white clip art image online to enlarge using your classroom projector system. Next, trace and cut leaf shapes from construction paper in various shades of green. 2) The Flowers. Using various flower templates {drawn or found online}, trace spring flower cutouts onto construction paper in various spring shades. In the original design, the individual petals of the flowers were cut out\/separated in order to create two-tone flowers (i.e. light pink\/dark pink, light blue\/dark blue, etc.). Script the names of each student with a spring birthday onto a petal. Cut out green construction paper stems and leaves and mount the flowers to the board around the tree. If you run out of petals, script student names onto tree leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We always appreciate your feedback so be sure to leave a comment below, drop us a line on our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/home.php#!\/pages\/Creative-Bulletin-Board-Ideas-for-Teachers\/109821622410733\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFacebook page\u003c\/a\u003e, or get in touch with us through our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/help\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e'contact us' page\u003c\/a\u003e!\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108315673,"sku":"A1118","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Birthday-Board.jpg?v=1522781719"},{"product_id":"grade-a-students-spring-easter-bulletin-board-a1119","title":"\"Grade A\" Students - Spring \u0026 Easter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1207  \" title=\"gradeA\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/gradeA.jpg\" alt=\"Spring April Easter Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.musicbulletinboards.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun spring or Easter bulletin board? We found this 'egg-cellent' theme at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.musicbulletinboards.net\/brag.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBulletin Boards for the Music Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e. While it was originally designed for the music classroom {as the name of the site alludes!}, it would certainly compliment \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e early childhood classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEaster Chick Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original creator used simple chicken cutouts, inviting her students to script their names onto them, and arranging them around the board. You might also consider one of these Easter chick crafts:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your students create a construction paper \u0026amp; feather chick like this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/michellesjournalcorner.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/baby-chick-kids-craft_10.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMuffin Tin Mom\u003c\/a\u003e. Instead of paper circles, you might also consider using paper plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse this chick template, inviting your students to make a chick from foam sheets like this project at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/easter\/foam-egg-chick.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate hand print chicks like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/handprint_chicks.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActivity Village\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crafty-crafted.com\/animal-crafts\/handprint-hen\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty-Crafted\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're leaning toward an Easter theme {not just a spring theme}, consider adding Easter eggs around the board too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Grade A\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Grade A _______________ {Students, Preschoolers, etc.}!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None. You might consider cutting the cups from egg cartons and stringing them together to create a garland or adding a spring\/Easter themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Alternative\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider creating a large egg carton cutout on the bulletin board, 'filling' it with decorated Easter egg crafts {made by your students} and scripting your students' names on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to know how \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate your classroom for Easter, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108610585,"sku":"A1119","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/gradeA.jpg?v=1522781721"},{"product_id":"we-promise-earth-day-display-a1121","title":"\"We Promise...\" Earth Day Bulletin Board Display Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spring Earth Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-promise.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your Earth Day discussions with this fantastic bulletin board idea created by Brooke Perry {and featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/earth.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e, a blog designed and maintained by kindergarten teacher, April Larremore!}. To begin, Brooke and her students talked about what it means to take care of the Earth and the consequences for \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e being prudent with its resources. They then discussed what a promise is and completed a fun activity where they put their personal \"promises\" to the Earth in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarth Day Promises\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like Brooke had her students write their responses out on a simple worksheet, but you might also consider having them complete one of these fun Earth Day crafts to display their message on. Both of these projects come from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dltk-kids.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Kids\u003c\/a\u003e and the openings in the wreaths provide the perfect place for students to script their promises. [Not only that, they'll provide extra color and visual interest on the board!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dltk-kids.com\/crafts\/earth\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"earth day wreath crafts\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/earth-day-wreath.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e Photo Source: DLTK Kids\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarth Day Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhite bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Our Promises To The Earth\" - Brooke scripted the title directly onto the background paper with craft paint, but you could also use traditional bulletin board letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or Earth-themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Earth. Measure and cut a large circle from white background paper, tracing the outline with black permanent marker or craft paint. Set up a paint center, providing several shallow dishes of green and blue craft paint and an assortment of paint brushes. Have your students take turns painting their hands using the brushes or by dipping their hands into the paint, placing green and blue hand prints all over the cutout to create the Earth. Mount this in the center of the board. 2) The Promises. Place your students' worksheets or wreath crafts around the hand print Earth cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love that this bulletin board design is interactive, can act as a lesson extension, and may just inspire your students to actually remember and put their promises into action!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108741657,"sku":"A1121","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-promise.jpg?v=1522781722"},{"product_id":"beautiful-earth-day-bulletin-board-a1122","title":"Beautiful Earth Day Classroom Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/earth-day.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/www.preschools4all.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this great Earth Day bulletin board at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.preschools4all.com\/easter-bulletin-boards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschools 4 All\u003c\/a\u003e. Featuring land, sea, sky, and space {in vibrant detail!} and ways in which we can help preserve our Earth, this colorful display is perfect for any early childhood classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollaborative Earth Cutout\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a large circle cutout from white bulletin board paper, dividing it into four equal parts. Leaving one of the four parts white, cover the the other sections with pieces of colored bulletin board paper {cut to fit the right measurements} - black, green, and metallic blue. Have your students help you create each section:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhite\/Sky.\u003c\/em\u003e Have your students create colorful birds from construction paper and craft feathers and fashion clouds from cotton balls or batting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBlack\/Space.\u003c\/em\u003e Invite your kiddos to use aluminum foil, glitter\/glue, sequins, and sheets of colored foam to create planets, moons, and stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMetallic Blue\/Ocean.\u003c\/em\u003e With construction paper and art tissue paper in assorted colors, sand\/glue, and aquarium rocks\/pebbles, have your students create the ocean floor and sea creatures {octopi, fish, jellyfish, seaweed, starfish, crabs, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGreen\/Land. \u003c\/em\u003eHave your students use colorful baking cups, construction paper, silk flowers, and tissue paper to create a garden and garden creatures {ladybugs, caterpillars, bees, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEarth Day Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original creator alternated pieces of green, white, and blue construction paper - adding in white construction paper \"frames\". You might also consider using plain light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Earth Day\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, Earth bulletin board border, or a handmade border of recycled materials {like this one from our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/1106\/a-fun-twist-on-borders-recycling\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eprevious post\u003c\/a\u003e!}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Earth. Place cotton batting behind your students' collaborative Earth project to create visual interest and dimension. 2) The Facts. On 5\" x 7\" pieces of cardstock, have your students draw pictures of ways in which they can help save the earth {including topics like conservation, recycling, etc.}. Mount these to pieces of colored construction paper, add a colorful label describing the actions\/tip in the drawing, and place them around the Earth cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734108872729,"sku":"A1122","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/earth-day.jpg?v=1522781722"},{"product_id":"our-spring-learning-tree-display-a1123","title":"Our Learning Tree Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1229 \" title=\"CWA-Fall09BulletinBoard\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/CWA-Fall09BulletinBoard.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.gloryintheordinary.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet students know what is expected of them as well as what they'll be learning about this spring by creating a learning tree like this one designed by Mrs. H, homeschool mom and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gloryintheordinary.com\/2009\/09\/01\/our-learning-tree\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGlory in the Ordinary\u003c\/a\u003e. While her original bulletin board featured a fall theme, it wouldn't take much to alter the board to fit \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e season! For spring {the time of year when the Earth 'comes alive'}, consider colorful flower blossoms, fruits, and\/or vibrant green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e{Spring} Learning Tree Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003eMrs. H did not use any background paper, but to lighten it up for spring, you might consider using light blue or yellow bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Our Learning Tree\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder: \u003c\/strong\u003eComplimentary solid color trimmer, colorful patterned border, or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. From brown background paper, trace and cut the shape of a tree trunk, using brown or black markers to add 'bark-like' detailing. Cut generalized\/non-specific bunches of leaves from construction paper or card stock in various shades of green {the bunches can look like cloud cutouts, misshapen circles, etc.}. Using a green marker, draw or trace actual leaf shapes haphazardly on the green foliage cutouts. Place the trunk in the middle of the board and arrange the 'leaves' around the top. 2) The Blossoms\/Fruit. Many fruit trees blossom in the spring, ripen during the summer months, and are harvested in the fall. For your spring\/summer board, consider adding a mixture of blossoms and maturing fruits so your students make the life cycle connection. For example, to create an apple tree; cut 5-inch squares of white art tissue paper {adding some iridescent white glitter detailing if desired}, gathering and twisting the middle to create apple blossoms, then cut 4-inch circles of red construction paper, adding one or two green leaf cutouts to each to create maturing apples. On the paper apples, script or use word processing software to label them with the various topics, character traits, and concepts to be explored in the spring unit {i.e. perseverance, plant life cycle, etc.}. Arrange both the blossoms and fruit cutouts on the tree. [NOTE: You could do the same thing for oranges, pears, plums, cherries, etc. or even use a combination.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis board offers a fantastic way to keep your students in the  loop while also adding relevant seasonal decoration to the classroom! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e keep your students informed, so be sure to leave a comment below!\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109134873,"sku":"A1123","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/CWA-Fall09BulletinBoard.jpg?v=1522781724"},{"product_id":"we-had-a-picnic-spring-garden-display-a1124","title":"\"We Had A Picnic...\" - Spring Garden Bulletin Board Display Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1234 \" title=\"we had a picnic in third grade bulletin board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/we-had-a-picnic-in-third-grade-bulletin-board.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Health Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/theoscreativecorner.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun way to decorate your classroom for spring {while keeping it educational?}, try this cute picnic board from Theo-Ann at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theoscreativecorner.blogspot.com\/2009\/08\/creative-bulletin-boards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOutside the box\u003c\/a\u003e! She had her kiddos complete a creative writing component, writing on a paper plate about their favorite part of third grade to display on the board, but you could certainly alter the activity to fit your classroom themes and lessons. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo compliment your spring botany or gardening unit, have students look through magazines, clipping pictures and filling their plates with their favorite fruits\/vegetables or have them choose one picnic\/garden item they love, then research and draw a diagram of it's life cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo go along with a health\/science unit, invite students to find and clip pictures of their favorite picnic foods. Then, dividing their paper plate into three sections {\"Carbohydrates\", \"Proteins\", and \"Fats\"}, have them glue the items in the proper category. For more complexity, divide and label the paper plate using the sections on the food pyramid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo add a social studies component, invite your students to research the history of picnics, drawing what the earliest picnickers might have eaten {\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.foodtimeline.org\/foodpicnics.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFood Timeline\u003c\/a\u003e offers up several menu ideas.}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"We Had A Picnic...\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eTheo-Ann used blue bulletin board paper, but you might consider using green background paper to make it appear as if the picnic blanket has been laid down on grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We Had A Picnic!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, spring theme bulletin board border, food themed trimmer, or another border that compliments the unit of study the board references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Picnic Blanket. Find a colorful piece of fabric to hang on the board or create a checkered blanket\/quilt from 3\" x 3\" squares of construction paper in assorted colors. Use a marker to create the illusion that the squares have been 'stitched' together. 2) The Plates. Use your students' creations! 3) The Details. Consider adding construction paper cutouts of ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper, etc. - drawing them freehand or finding images online to trace or print directly onto colored paper {to print, the image must be in black and white}. You could also purchase inexpensive squeeze bottles and shakers to place around the board like Theo-Ann did.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to leave us a comment below and let us know how we're doing :)\u003c\/em\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 {June 7, 2011}:\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThird grade teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mssawyersclass.shutterfly.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBeth Sawyer\u003c\/a\u003e, sent us a link to her fantastic picnic display. We \u003c\/em\u003elove \u003cem\u003ethe plastic tablecloth background and the ants are a spectacular touch! Thanks so much for sending this in!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2351\" title=\"5809952257_5b3a4f0284_b\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5809952257_5b3a4f0284_b.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary End Of The Year or Summer Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Beth Sawyer\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eBeth writes, \"I adapted the bulletin board by using an inexpensive plastic tablecloth from CVS for the background and adding the line of ants (my librarian's idea). The students wrote about their favorite part of 3rd grade on an index card and then glued it to a paper plate. It’s a fun, simple end-of-the-year bulletin board that will not take a lot of time to take down when I’m busy packing up my classroom!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003eThanks again, Beth, for sending us a photo of your design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"\u003e~ Kayla\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109331481,"sku":"A1124","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/we-had-a-picnic-in-third-grade-bulletin-board.jpg?v=1522781725"},{"product_id":"spring-is-in-the-air-seasonal-bulletin-board-a1125","title":"\"Spring is in the Air!\" - Classroom Bulletin Board Decoration Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1240\" title=\"spring-kites\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/spring-kites.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eCelebrate the spring and Easter season with this colorful display from McKinley Early Childhood Center! The kites elicit visions of warm {windy!} spring days perfect for outdoor play and the dynamic eggs remind viewers that spring is the season for new life and celebrating the Easter holiday! Have your kiddos help you create the board by turning the elements into impromptu lessons...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk about symmetry as students decorate the kites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss patterning, counting, or colors as your students string their kite strings with bows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce shapes, patterns, the life cycle of a chicken, etc. as students decorate eggs.\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire board with blue bulletin paper then cut a small strip of green background paper to place at the bottom, creating grass and sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Spring is in the Air!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid red trimmer or spring themed bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Clouds. Cut or trace cloud cutouts from white construction paper arranging them haphazardly throughout the \"sky\". 2) The Kites \u0026amp; Eggs. Use your students' creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think this board brings out not only the fun of spring, but the many opportunities for learning as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're glad you stopped by and, as always, appreciate your comments so be sure to leave us one below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109429785,"sku":"A1125","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/spring-kites.jpg?v=1522781726"},{"product_id":"have-an-egg-cellent-easter-bulletin-board-a1126","title":"Have An Egg-cellent Easter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Egg-cellent Easter\" alt=\"Easter Spring Bulletin Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Egg-cellent-Easter.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colorful board from McKinley Early Childhood Center is perfect for celebrating Easter {and spring!} in the classroom! The colorful eggs provide an opportunity for you kiddos to help out with the design and the clever pun is, well, 'egg-cellent'!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEaster Egg Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider having your students complete one or more of the following projects {or just use markers and construction paper eggs like the original board!}:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton and ribbon foam eggs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thepickyapple.com\/blog\/2010\/03\/31\/simple-easter-egg-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Picky Apple\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper towel Easter eggs like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/theideaboxcom.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/easy-easter-egg-crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIdea Box\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster grass eggs from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftynoodle.com\/egg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftyNoodle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStained glass Easter eggs like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/tissue_paper_easter_eggs-e299.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue paper collage eggs like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kiboomu.com\/2010\/03\/30\/lets-make-tissue-paper-easter-eggs\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKiboomu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarble painted eggs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kiboomu.com\/2010\/03\/29\/an-easter-egg-marble-painting\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKiboomu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensory texture Easter eggs like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2299\/sensory-texture-easter-eggs\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethese\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEgg-cellent Easter Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire board with blue background paper, layering several strips of green bulletin board paper at the bottom of the board as \"grass\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Have An Egg-cellent Easter!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunny trimmer, complimentary solid color trimmer, or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Basket. Freehand or enlarge and trace the shape of a basket onto brown background paper. To embellish the basket handle, cut a long strip of the brown bulletin board paper, twisting and crumbling it to fit the shape of the handle. For the basket weave, cut vertical slits into the front of the cutout, from top to bottom, about 1\" apart. From a lighter brown piece of construction or bulletin board paper, cut several long 1\" strips and weave these into the basket cutout using the pre-cut slits and alternating the under-over method. 2) The Eggs. Use your students' creations, placing the eggs in and around the layers of \"grass\" on the bulletin board. 3) The Sky. Create several \"fluffy\" cloud cutouts from white construction paper and a sun from yellow paper to place in the sky and complete the picture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe love how colorful this display is and know that your students will love experimenting with the different Easter egg crafts! What are \u003c\/em\u003eyour\u003cem\u003e Easter decor secrets? We'd love to hear about them, so be sure to leave us a message below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109528089,"sku":"A1126","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Egg-cellent-Easter.jpg?v=1522781726"},{"product_id":"spring-butterfly-flower-bulletin-board-a1127","title":"Butterflies \u0026 Flowers Spring Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1445\" title=\"Spring-Flowers-Butterflies-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Flowers-Butterflies-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Preschool Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your spring decor is looking a little drab, consider using this colorful flower and butterfly bulletin board idea we found at McKinley Early Childhood Center. Add some background paper and a border, along with a title, to your empty board and your kiddos will help you do the rest!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBulletin Board Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 1: Hand \u0026amp; Foot Print Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a large piece of art paper, a shallow dish of green paint, and a paint brush. Dividing your kiddos into groups of two or three, invite them to take turns helping a fellow classmate paint their foot and place two prints at the bottom of their paper {since these prints are to look like leaves remind students to position them in a \"V\" shape}. After proper clean-up, have students use the brush and the leftover green paint to create a stem leading from the \"leaves\" at the bottom of the page and ending about two-thirds up the page. Set aside to dry. Next, providing your kiddos with paint in various {vibrant!} spring shades, have students work in their small groups once again to create the flower blossom. Starting at the top and working clockwise, invite students to make a \"circle\" of hand prints - placing prints side-by-side with their palm toward the inside of the circle - having a friend \"repaint\" their hand when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDay 2: Watercolor Butterflies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a large coffee filter, liquid watercolor paints, shallow dishes of water, and paint brushes. Invite students to \"collage\" their filters with the paint, highlighting how the color diffuses into the paper and mixes with other hues nearby. Set aside to dry. Armed with a wooden spring clothespin, chenille stems, and small wiggle eyes, have your kiddos create a butterfly \"body\". Cut the chenille stem in half, wrapping one end of each piece around a pencil or pen to achieve a slight curl, and glue these to the top of the clothespin {the end with the clip}. Add the wiggle eyes to the front and, gathering the dry coffee filter in the center, clip the clothespin to it and fan out the sides of the filter to look like colorful butterfly wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Butterfly \u0026amp; Flower Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Spring is in the Air!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid green sparkle trimmer or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut out and arrange your students' hand and foot print flower crafts along the bottom of the board, then position their vibrant butterflies in the \"sky\" {in the air, in and around letters, on flowers, etc.}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you, so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109757465,"sku":"A1127","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring-Flowers-Butterflies-2.jpg?v=1522781728"},{"product_id":"were-a-colorful-bunch-easter-door-display-a1128","title":"We're A Colorful Bunch - Easter Classroom Door Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spring Easter Door Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/colorful-bunch.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to your holiday decor, don't forget about your door! This colorful design came from a talented teacher at McKinley Early Childhood Center. The Easter eggs make it a perfect fit for the coming holiday and its simplicity makes it easy\/non time consuming to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEaster Egg Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo recreate the original board, provide your students with paper egg cutouts and markers, inviting them to make interesting designs and patterns. You might also consider including one of the following projects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint chip eggs, tie dye coffee filter eggs, or spin art eggs, which can be found \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2307\/gorgeous-egg-crafts-for-easter\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2299\/sensory-texture-easter-eggs\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSensory texture Easter eggs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEaster grass eggs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftynoodle.com\/egg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftyNoodle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue paper eggs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/beehivepreschool.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/easter-egg-crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Beehive Buzz\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eColorful Bunch Door Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackground: Yellow background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitle: \"We're A Colorful Bunch!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorder: None needed. Although you might consider a simple solid color trimmer to bring the board together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: 1) The Basket. Tape several pieces of brown construction paper together or cut a large piece of brown bulletin board paper, using your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace a basket onto the paper {you'll need to find a black and white clip art image online or through design software}. You could also freehand the basket if you don’t want to mess with the projector. Decorate the 'inside' of the basket cutout with colorful Easter grass and the handle with a construction paper or ribbon bow. 2) The Eggs. Arrange your students' creations around the board in clusters and inside the basket. Add some Easter grass or grass cutouts made from green construction paper under the eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[As a decoration alternative, cover the door with green background paper to represent grass, adding the \"grass\" cutouts in a lighter shade of green.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for taking the time to read our article! We'd love to hear how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e incorporate the classroom door in your decor, so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734109954073,"sku":"A1128","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/colorful-bunch.jpg?v=1522781729"},{"product_id":"some-bunny-loves-you-easter-bulletin-board-a1129","title":"Some-BUNNY Loves You! - Easter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1461\" title=\"easter-bunny\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-bunny.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Easter Bunny Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eIf a more traditional Easter bulletin board is what you're after, check out this display we found at McKinley Early Childhood Center. The assorted spring colors, the abundance of Easter eggs {that make it look as if the ground has burst with egg \"blossoms\"}, and the bunny, a familiar character of Easter, all work together to make this a fantastic addition to your classroom decor for spring \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEaster Bunny Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire bulletin board with blue background paper. Cut a 12-inch wide strip of green bulletin board paper, fringe the top of the piece, and place it {fringe side up} along the bottom of the board as \"grass\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Some-BUNNY Loves You!\" - We really like the use of color in the original board! For a more \"spring-like\" feel, you might also consider using these print and cut flower letters from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fantasyjr.com\/printable-bubble-letters-flower-letters\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFantasy Jr\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original board did not make use of a border, but you might consider creating a 3D-ribbon border {similar to this one at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/forums.atozteacherstuff.com\/showthread.php?t=93856\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA to Z Teacher Stuff\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/fabric-bulletin-board\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Happy Housewife\u003c\/a\u003e} or adding a trimmer in a complimentary solid color or spring theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Bunny. Tape several sheets of brown construction paper together {or cut a large piece of brown background paper} and freehand or trace, using a black and white clip art image and your classroom projector system to enlarge the print, a bunny shape onto the paper. With colored construction paper, add a ribbon around the bunny's neckand an Easter basket cutout in the bunny's hand {once again drawing or tracing the shapes}. 2) The Eggs. From construction paper in various spring hues, use a template to trace and cut Easter egg cutouts. For visual interest, include several sizes. You might also consider finding a black and white clip art image that can be printed directly onto the colored paper to cut out a step. Script student names onto the eggs and arrange these in\/on top of the grass and the Easter basket. 3) The Sky. Create a sun and clouds from construction or background paper to add visual interest to the board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110117913,"sku":"A1129","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/easter-bunny.jpg?v=1522781730"},{"product_id":"earth-day-shout-out-to-casa-maria-a1130","title":"Earth Day Shout Out to Casa Maria!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1471\" title=\"zoo gumball tree[9]\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/zoo-gumball-tree9-e1303349230973.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Recycled and Natural Material Classroom Display\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: http:\/\/casamarias.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaria Wynne, preschool teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/casamarias.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/celebrate-earth-day-365-days-year.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCasa Maria's Creative Learning Zone\u003c\/a\u003e, crafted this \u003cstrong\u003efabulous\u003c\/strong\u003e mural\/classroom display from recycled and natural materials {with the help of her super crafty students, of course!} as an entry into their local recycling contest held in celebration of Earth Day. Isn't it magnificent?! To be perfectly honest, we have no intention of even \u003cem\u003eattempting\u003c\/em\u003e to do an elemental break-down of this masterpiece ~ we just hope you're as inspired {and awed!} as we were when we first stumbled upon it! As Wynne says, \"Earth Day\" is \u003cem\u003eEVERY-day\u003c\/em\u003e, so get those creative juices flowing and figure out where your household and classroom can pitch in! Who knows, you may just end up with a masterpiece of your own! \u003cem\u003e{Seriously, we just can't get over how awesome this display really is...perfect for spring, Easter, Earth Day, and so much more!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110314521,"sku":"A1130","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/zoo-gumball-tree9-e1303349230973.jpg?v=1522781731"},{"product_id":"catch-the-literacy-bug-spring-reading-bulletin-board-a1131","title":"\"Catch the Literacy Bug!\" - Spring Reading Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1476\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/catch-the-literacy-bug.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Reading Early Childhood Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.nfb.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lively bulletin board from the National Federation of the Blind's monthly publication, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nfb.org\/images\/nfb\/Publications\/bm\/bm11\/bm1103\/bm110301.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Braille Monitor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, with its brightly colored butterflies and plethora of insects, is perfect for spring\/summer reading programs and seasonal classroom library decorations! While the original board incorporates braille alphabet butterflies, you can choose to keep it the same {adding in a lesson on disability awareness, etc.} or alter the butterflies to display larger letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLiteracy Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Catch the Literacy Bug!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid green trimmer or spring themed bullet board border. Along the bottom border, attach a long strip of Velcro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Tree. From recycled corrugated cardboard cut and shape the pieces into a tree trunk and branches, mounting it to the left side of the bulletin board. From black construction paper, cut a large oval to place in the center of the tree trunk, twisting a long scrap of natural butcher paper to trim the \"hole\" in the tree. Cut leaves from green felt or construction paper, arranging them at the top of the trunk and on the branches. 2) The Butterflies. Find several butterfly templates online {like these - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.learner.org\/jnorth\/tm\/symbolic\/SMDesigns.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/melstampz.blogspot.com\/2008\/09\/butterfly-template-tutorial-like-one-on.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.obsessionwithbutterflies.com\/img\/crafts\/butterfly-template.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #3\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cakecentral.com\/gallery\/127783\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly template #4\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.}, using them to trace and cut butterfly cutouts from craft or construction paper in assorted colors - 26 in all. Glue a jumbo craft stick \"body\" to the center of each butterfly, cutting a black chenille stem in fourths and, after curling the tops, attaching two stem \"antennae\" to the top of each craft stick. Using craft pom poms or circles cut from textured craft paper, arrange a braille letter onto each butterfly or print the letters of the alphabet onto colorful paper, cut them out, and paste them onto the wings of the butterflies. Attach the butterflies to the board using Velcro dots. 3) The Insects\/Critters. Along with the butterfly letters, the original board features smaller butterfly cutouts, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_Elf_General_Egg_Carton_Catepillar.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eegg carton caterpillars\u003c\/a\u003e, a bird sitting in the tree, and {even though it's not a critter} a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.imaginechildhood.com\/imagine-childhood\/2009\/08\/nets-for-butterflies-and-other-friendly-insects.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebutterfly net\u003c\/a\u003e! You might also consider adding other interesting creatures like chenille stem earthworms, egg carton spiders, pom pom caterpillars, bottle top ladybugs, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's great about this board, since the letter butterflies are attached with Velcro, it becomes interactive! Students will LOVE arranging the butterflies on the strip at the bottom to create different words!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe thank you for visiting our site and would love to know what you think of it, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110445593,"sku":"A1131","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/catch-the-literacy-bug.jpg?v=1522781732"},{"product_id":"dont-bug-me-spring-reading-bulletin-board-a1132","title":"\"Don't Bug Me...\" - Spring Reading Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1484\" title=\"don't bug me i'm reading\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/dont-bug-me-im-reading-e1303757172978.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Reading Bug Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mrsgiese.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's another fantastic spring reading bulletin board idea we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsgiese.com\/bulletinboards.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Giese's Class Homepage\u003c\/a\u003e. It's perfect for inciting interest in a spring\/summer reading program or would work great as a seasonal decoration for your classroom library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Reading Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eCover the entire bulletin board with yellow background paper, then cut and fringe a 12-inch strip of green bulletin board paper, placing this along the bottom of the board {like \"grass\"}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Don't Bug Me I'm Reading!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, spring, or reading themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration: \u003c\/strong\u003e1) The Bugs \u0026amp; Flowers. If you're not confident in your ability to draw the bug and flower cutouts by hand, we suggest searching online or through your word processing software for clip art you can enlarge using your classroom projector system and trace. In some cases you could trace the whole shape directly onto colored background paper and in other instances, like with the caterpillar cutout that uses several different colors, you might try tracing the image onto white bulletin board paper and painting\/coloring it in or creating the cutout in pieces {i.e. the body from individual colored circles, as well as a separate head and bow\/bow tie}. 2) The Books. To create a 3D approach, find several book covers or thin paperback books to arrange with the bugs. To create the stacks of books, freehand or trace the cutouts {using enlarged images\/clip art} then color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall the board sends a cute message and reminds students that books offer a fantastic opportunity to visit new places and learn new things {...and \u003cem\u003emay\u003c\/em\u003e just get them SO caught up they won't want to do anything else!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe're excited to hear from you, so drop us a line in the comments section below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734110478361,"sku":"A1132","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/dont-bug-me-im-reading-e1303757172978.jpg?v=1522781732"},{"product_id":"spring-has-sprung-seasonal-bulletin-board-display-a1136","title":"Spring Has Sprung Seasonal Bulletin Board Decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1712\" title=\"Spring_Has_Sprung_2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring_Has_Sprung_2.jpg\" alt=\"Flower Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eWhen it comes to spring\/summer classroom decor, vibrant color is the name of the game. {Well, actually, that might just be a given when decorating for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e time of year!} This gorgeous flower bulletin board from McKinley Early Childhood Center evokes thoughts of warm sunshine, rich soil, and bustling wildlife, making it a great addition to your springtime classroom decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Spring Has Sprung\" Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Spring Has Sprung!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Flowers. Find several black and white clip art prints online to enlarge and print onto card stock to create templates. Use these to trace and cut flowers of various sizes and designs onto construction paper in assorted colors. Arrange the blossoms on the board, adding green construction paper stems and leaves where appropriate. 2) The Insects. In the spirit of spring, the board features various colorful insects. You can create these in the same way as the flowers, finding black and white clip art images to print onto colored paper, or consider the following options {to add a bit of \"pizazz\" to your board}...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Butterfly. Try coffee filter butterflies from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/honeybunchhomecompanion.blogspot.com\/2010\/07\/all-aflutter-butterfly-crafts.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehoneybunch home companion\u003c\/a\u003e, sandwich bag butterflies from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.create-kids-crafts.com\/butterfly-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecreate-kids-crafts\u003c\/a\u003e, or scrapbook paper 'fan' butterflies from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acornalcove.blogspot.com\/2009\/07\/fun-butterfly-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAcorn Alcove\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bee. Try thumbprint bees from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/fingerprint-busy-bees.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e or pom pom and pipe cleaner bees from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/pom_pom_fuzzy_bee-e1088.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Caterpillars. Try egg carton caterpillars from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_Elf_General_Egg_Carton_Catepillar.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Elf\u003c\/a\u003e, pom pom caterpillars from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/bugs\/caterpillar.asp\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e, or apple print caterpillars from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kidspot.com.au\/kids-activities\/Art-and-Craft+1\/Apple-print-caterpillar+10567.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKidSpot.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ladybugs. Try recycled bottle top ladybugs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftsbyamanda.com\/2010\/04\/recycled-ladybug-jar.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts by Amanda\u003c\/a\u003e or foam ladybugs from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.crafty-crafted.com\/announcement\/craft-demonstration-parenthots-family-day-2\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafty Crafted\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You might consider turning this into an interactive science display where students can arrange labels next to the appropriate plant\/insect parts to create scientific drawings\/diagrams!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe just love the use of color in the board! Thanks for stopping by and, as usual, we'd love to hear from you! Consider leaving us a comment in the section below or connecting with us on Facebook!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111658009,"sku":"A1136","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Spring_Has_Sprung_2.jpg?v=1522781739"},{"product_id":"interactive-spring-bulletin-board-display-a1137","title":"Interactive Spring Bulletin Board Idea for Father's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1723\" title=\"fathers day bull board1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fathers-day-bull-board1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring or Summer Father's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.vickymoore2.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing colorful neck ties for Father's Day, this fun bulletin board featured by second grade teacher Vicky Moore at her classroom site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vickymoore2.com\/bulletin_boards.cfm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Moore's Busy Bees\u003c\/a\u003e, offers a great \"pattern\" for creating an interactive spring display. Along with its cute design, the ability to tailor the mainpulatives and concepts to meet the learning needs of your classroom make the possibilities for this bulletin board positively endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Manipulative\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Father's Day in mind, the original creator decided to use neck ties, but you might also consider using t-shirts, swimsuits\/swim trunks, or flip flops for a generic spring\/summer theme. Since Mother's Day is also celebrated in spring, you might use aprons, oven mitts, gardening gloves, or floppy straw hats to add a 'womanly' flair. That's what makes this board so fantastic. You can put it up at the beginning of spring and, with simple changes, can tailor it to suit the various holidays that come along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Concept\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePatterning.\u003c\/em\u003e Create solid color, or even patterned manipulatives from scrapbook or crafting paper, inviting your student to clip them onto the clothesline using various simple and complex patterning sequences - AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, AAB\u003cem\u003eAAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABB\u003cem\u003eABB\u003c\/em\u003e, AABB\u003cem\u003eAABB\u003c\/em\u003e, and ABCD\u003cem\u003eABCD\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSequencing.\u003c\/em\u003e Using a story you've been studying or a scientific cycle, paste a picture or a short description of each main event\/step and invite your students to place these in the correct sequence. For example, when studying the life cycle of a butterfly, script or find a picture of eggs, a caterpillar, a chrysalis, and a butterfly {these are obviously very simplistic, but you get the gist}.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCounting or Alphabet Practice.\u003c\/em\u003e Script a number or letter onto each manipulative, inviting your students to clip them in the correct order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVocabulary Review.\u003c\/em\u003e Script focus vocabulary words onto each manipulative providing students with short descriptions\/definitions to match to the appropriate word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSimple Math Problems.\u003c\/em\u003e Script a practice math problem onto each manipulative inviting students to complete\/write their answers on a supplemental worksheet or match answer cards to each problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, the possibilities are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Interactive Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire board with blue bulletin board paper, adding a strip of green to the bottom third to look like grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Title will vary depending upon the holiday\/concept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Clothesline. Cut a recycled wrapping paper roll in half, painting both sections with brown craft paint and, when dry, punching a hole through one end of each. Mount the paper rolls to the bulletin board using craft glue and push pins {on the inside of the tubes} to anchor them in place on opposite ends of the display. Measure and string a piece of yarn between the two \"poles\", threading the ends through the pre-punched holes and tying them in a knot. For visual interest, leave some slack in the string to create a curved look. 2) The Manipulatives. Create manipulatives {neck ties, flip flops, t-shirts, etc.} from construction paper or 'lightweight' scrapbook paper. The goal is to keep the manipulatives as light as possible. If making the display interactive, write or paste the appropriate information to each, then clip the manipulatives to the \"clothesline\" using wooden or plastic clothespins. 3) The Finishing Touches. Create several cloud shapes from white construction paper or background paper. Add several construction paper birds, butterflies, and flowers to the scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e attempt to incorporate interactive bulletin boards into your classroom? We'd love to know how, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111854617,"sku":"A1137","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fathers-day-bull-board1.jpg?v=1522781740"},{"product_id":"what-a-great-catch-spring-summer-display-a1138","title":"What A Great Catch - Spring \u0026 Summer Fishing Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1736\" title=\"What-A-Great-Catch-BB1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/What-A-Great-Catch-BB1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring or Summer Motivational Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colorful spring\/summer bulletin board, with its vibrant hues and reminder of lazy summer days spent outdoors, is the perfect end of the school year display. Not only will it get your students excited about the coming summer months, it is a great way to remind them that they are a superb bunch of kids who have an exciting future ahead - in other words, you still think they're a \"great catch\"!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDragonfly Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original craft makes use of dragonfly coloring pages\/cutouts and markers. With just their bodies attached, the dragonfly wings are left to 'flutter' in the breeze, giving them a fun 3D effect. Consider using this 3D dragonfly craft template from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftscope.com\/dragonfly-craft-free-kids-preschool-craft\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftScope.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFish Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a fish cutout\/coloring page and markers will certainly do the trick, consider inviting your students to explore different materials when crafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry making a paper bowl fish. Cut lips, fins, and a tail from colored construction paper, attaching the lips and tail on opposite sides of the bowl and one fin on each of the other sides. Use craft paint, beads, glitter, and other craft embellishments to decorate the bowl, adding a large wiggle eye {on the side with the fish's lips} when dry to complete the craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry crafting a textured collage fish. Cover card stock fish cutouts with colorful cereal {fruit loops, rainbow rice krispies, etc.}, crafting beads, buttons, rice, cotton balls, or even salt\/sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry making fingerprint fish. Armed with card stock fish cutouts and ink pads in assorted colors, invite your students to cover the shape with colorful fingerprints. You might also consider completing the same exercise with watercolor paper {instead of card stock} and, when finished, lightly spray the fish with water and see what happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Great Catch\" 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 \"What A Great Catch!\", \"Our Students Are A Great Catch!\", or \" ___________ [Mrs. Nelson's Class, Room 103, etc.] is A Great Catch!\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer, colorfully patterned bulletin board border, or spring\/summer themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The 'Pond'. You'll need to draw or trace one log shape onto a long piece of brown bulletin board paper, several lilypads onto green construction paper, and several bunches of cattails onto brown and green construction paper. Attach the log in the center of the board, offset to one side, arranging the lilypads and bunches of cattails haphazardly throughout the 'pond'. [NOTE: While the original board did not do this, you might consider using the cattails to create more of a boundary between the pond and the sky by placing them side by side, starting at the log cutout and creating a line of cattails in the open space all the way to the opposite side of the bulletin board.] 2) The Frog. Draw or trace a frog shape onto a large piece of green construction paper or a scrap of green background paper. Create a 'fishing pole' from a small twig, tying a piece of yarn to one end. Attach a small worm cutout to the free end of the yarn. 3) The Fish \u0026amp; Dragonflies. Use your students' creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e have an \"end of the year\" decorating theme? We'd love to hear your ideas so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734111920153,"sku":"A1138","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/What-A-Great-Catch-BB1.jpg?v=1522781741"},{"product_id":"i-spy-with-my-little-bug-eyes-spring-bulletin-board-a1139","title":"\"I Spy With My Little Bug Eyes...\" Spring Bulletin Board Decorating Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1749\" title=\"Bug-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bug-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Bug Elementary Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: gardenofpraise.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you and your kiddos \"buggy\" for spring?! This adorable bulletin board created by first grade teacher, Mrs. Parson, and featured at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/gardenofpraise.com\/bul109.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGarden of Praise\u003c\/a\u003e is certain to add some lively color to your classroom walls and inspired several fun lessons in the process!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuggy Students\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Parson had her students use a color photograph of themselves, a generic bug 'body' template, colored card stock, chenille stems, sequins, and other craft embellishments to make themselves into 'bugs'. For more bug 'variety', consider adapting black and white clip art images found online or through your word processing software into various templates for your students to choose from and use to create ladybugs, honey bees, flies, crickets, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"Bug\"-cause...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for end-of-the-year reflections or even a unit on insects\/bugs, here are a few prompts you might consider having your kiddos complete:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"_______________ (First Grade, Mrs. Parson's Class, Math, etc.) is cool 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I'm looking forward to _______________ (insert next grade level) 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I love summer 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"_______________ (Ladybugs, Butterflies, etc.) are unique 'bug'-cause...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, most themes\/subjects can be adapted for this prompt and bulletin board so don't be afraid to have fun with it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"I Spy...\" Bug Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, yellow, or light green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I Spy With My Little Bug Eyes...\"; You might also consider tailoring the title to fit your prompt. For example, \"We Love Summer 'Bug'-cause...\" or \"Buggy About Summer\", etc. Mrs. Parson painted the title onto a piece of white background paper, but you could also use traditional bulletin board letters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mrs. Parson used a combination of rainbow bulletin board borders and looped ribbon. You might also consider using a traditional spring themed bulletin board border for the entire board or just continuing the rainbow trimmer around all four edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your 'buggy' students along with their responses to the writing prompt {just mount the journal pages onto a colorful piece of construction paper or card stock for extra visual interest!}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe versatility of this board makes it a fantastic addition to any early childhood classroom! As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734112346137,"sku":"A1139","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bug-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781743"},{"product_id":"a-fishy-swishy-ocean-themed-bulletin-board-a1147","title":"A Fishy Swishy Ocean Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1827\" title=\"sea_bulletin\" alt=\"Preschool Ocean Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/sea_bulletin.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thefridayclass.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the idea of an end-of-the-year ocean unit\/theme and this adorable bulletin board designed by the Masood twins of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thefridayclass.wordpress.com\/bulletin-board-ideas\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Friday Class\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect compliment! We love that your students can help you create the board - taking a bit of the pressure and work out of it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOcean Craft Ideas\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Print Whales.\u003c\/strong\u003e Freehand or find a black and white clip art image to enlarge and trace a whale shape onto light blue or white bulletin board paper. Use a black marker to go over the lines and add any detailing. Setting out shallow dishes of craft paint in assorted colors, invite your students to take turns adding a hand print to the whale cutout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Armed with card stock fish cutouts and ink pads in assorted colors, invite your students to collage their fish with fingerprint scales. You might also consider having your kiddos experiment with bubble wrap printing or even pieces of colorful scrap paper to create scales on their fish cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as the other sea creatures go, invite your kiddos to try new craft projects, art mediums, and techniques. Try experimenting with various textures...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorate the cutouts with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/2318\/squeeze-paint-cross-curricular-crafting\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esqueeze paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the cutouts with a thin layer of glue and add colorful rice or sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye cotton balls and use them to collage the sea creature cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Fishy Swishy\" Ocean Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the entire bulletin board with aqua background paper, adding a strip of brown or tan paper at the bottom to create the ocean \"floor\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Fish In The Ocean Go Swish, Swish, Swish - All Through The Ocean!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue wavy trimmer or ocean themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create seaweed and kelp using construction paper or scraps of background paper in various shades of green and add your students' sea animal crafts to the \"water\"!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear your thoughts so be sure to connect with us on Facebook or leave a comment below!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116016153,"sku":"A1147","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/sea_bulletin.jpg?v=1522781766"},{"product_id":"designing-a-fantastic-board-for-your-weather-unit-a1149","title":"Designing A Fantastic Bulletin Board For Your Weather Unit","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1846\" title=\"Weather-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Weather-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Weather Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Dana Naylor\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your curriculum includes a weather unit, be sure to take a look at this fabulous weather bulletin board from second grade teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsnaylorsclassroom.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDana Naylor\u003c\/a\u003e. Not only does it include important weather elements\/concepts, it is also the backdrop of some super fun classroom exercises that your kiddos are sure to love! Here's what Dana has to say about using it in the classroom,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I have each of the students do the forecast for a day. Along with the daily weather forecast [including temperature, current conditions, humidity, wind speed, precipitation], students are asked to report that night's moon, compare\/contrast the weather conditions in a different state using our weather chart, determine what [weather] resource was the most accurate for that day, and then go through the stages of the water cycle. At the end of the unit, we have our local Weatherman come (Tom Clark). He does the forecast on our board and we get a little “fame” by being on the news that night.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWeather Board Elements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{clockwise from top left}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType of Front.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students describe whether the region is experiencing a cold, warm, or stationary front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToday's Moon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students identify the phase of the moon and place the correct cutout onto the designated space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Watch Map.\u003c\/strong\u003e Student meteorologists use this map to show current fronts and pressure systems, compare\/contrast temperatures and weather conditions in other states, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind Speed. \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents move the hand on the gauge to display the day's wind speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weather Today Is...\u003c\/strong\u003e Students select the weather cards that match the day's conditions {i.e. windy, partly cloudy, sunny, rainy, stormy, etc.} and place them on the display mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur Weather Graph.\u003c\/strong\u003e To keep track of the types of weather conditions experienced throughout the entire month, student's create a bar graph, placing the appropriate weather cutout {i.e. sun, cloud, rain drop, snowflake, etc.} on the graph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Students display the forecasted temperature for the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is The Most Accurate?\u003c\/strong\u003e Students choose from a list, which weather resource forecast was the most accurate, placing a check mark beside it on the graph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Water Cycle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the bulletin board, Dana created and displayed cutouts of the water cycle. Freehand the elements or find clip art images online that can be enlarged and traced using your classroom projector system. In the top left corner, create a storm cloud from gray background paper, lightening bolts from yellow bulletin board paper, and various forms of precipitation from scraps of blue construction paper {i.e. rain drops, snowflakes, hail, etc}. Add a large red arrow pointing counter-clockwise; the point of the arrow ending at the bottom left corner of the board. At the bottom of the board, using a long strip of blue and\/or green bulletin board paper, create water and\/or grass. Add a second red arrow, starting at the bottom right corner and pointing upwards. At the top right corner, create a sun cutout from yellow and\/or orange background paper, as well as a cloud from white bulletin board paper. The third arrow should complete the cycle, moving counter-clockwise and pointing at the collection of 'precipitation' cutouts at the top left corner of the board. Students can use these graphics to recount the main elements of the water cycle – evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBulletin Board Wrap-Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDana decorated the board with light blue background paper and added a simple blue border to tie everything together. All in all, this provides a fantastic splash of color to the walls for your weather unit and inspires some great learning exercises!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to know how \u003c\/em\u003eyou\u003cem\u003e incorporate your weather unit into your classroom decor, so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734116769817,"sku":"A1149","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Weather-Board.jpg?v=1522781770"},{"product_id":"designing-a-fantastic-weather-board-part-1-poster-printables-a1150","title":"Designing A Fantastic Weather Board Part 1 - Poster Printables","description":"\u003cp\u003eThought we'd throw together some posters to compliment the weather bulletin board we featured yesterday, just in case you wanted to re-create the design ~ without the hassle of creating the elements by hand! Although, you can do that, of course, using these posters as a guide {since we weren't able to get a real clear picture of Dana's design!}. Here are the first three - we promise that more will follow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Weather-BBI-Types of Fronts\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1853\" alt=\"Elementary Weather Poster Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Weather-BBI-Types-of-Fronts.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eType of Fronts\u003c\/h1\u003e\nAs they give their weather report for the day, have students designate the type of front being experienced in the region and, using the poster as a guide, use dry erase markers on the \"Weather Watch Map\" to draw the appropriate front and pressure systems across the country. {11\" x 17\" poster; best printed onto white paper and laminated}\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e*          *          *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Weather-BBI-Who is the most accurate\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1857\" alt=\"Elementary Weather Poster Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Weather-BBI-Who-is-the-most-accurate.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is The Most Accurate?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen laminated, this colorful chart can be used again and again. Simply use a dry erase marker to pen in the weather sources your kiddos are to use to collect information, fill-in the dates at the top, and then, after comparing the forecasted weather to the actual conditions, place a check mark next to the most accurate source. {11\" x 17\" poster; best printed onto white paper and laminated}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e*          *          *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Weather-BBI-Today's Moon\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1861\" alt=\"Elementary Weather Poster Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Weather-BBI-Todays-Moon.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eToday's Moon\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave your mini meteorologists report the current phase of the moon using this printable poster. Simply laminate the base, moon phase cards, and moon phase labels {storing the cards and labels in a nearby envelope}, then have your kiddos select and mount the proper cards\/labels to the poster with sticky tack. {10\" x 10\" poster; can be printed onto any color paper; best laminated}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might also consider simply mounting a laminated moon cutout to the poster and having students use dry erase markers to draw and pen in the appropriate phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.tristro.net\/uploads\/ideas\/docs\/Weather-BBI-Today's%20Moon.pdf\" target=\"blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eToday's Moon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734116802585,"sku":"A1150","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Weather-BBI-Types-of-Fronts.jpg?v=1522781771"},{"product_id":"designing-a-fantastic-weather-board-part-2-more-poster-printables-a1151","title":"Designing A Fantastic Weather Board Part 2 - More Poster Printables","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs promised, here are the rest of the posters to complete your weather unit bulletin board {inspired by Dana's original design}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Weather Today Is...\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Weather-BBI-The Weather Today Is\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1869\" alt=\"Elementary Weather Poster Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Weather-BBI-The-Weather-Today-Is.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found some \u003cem\u003efantastic\u003c\/em\u003e weather flash cards over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/prekinders.com\/2011\/03\/weather-seasons\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreKinders\u003c\/a\u003e that we think work perfectly for this part of the exercise. Not only did we include them in the design of the poster {they make an adorable border, don't you think?!}, your students can use them to compliment their forecast, Simply have them sort through a set of the laminated cards and use sticky tack to display the applicable conditions on the poster. {17\" x 22\" poster; best printed onto white paper and laminated}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOur Weather Graph\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Weather-BBI-Our Weather Graph\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1868\" alt=\"Elementary Weather Poster Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Weather-BBI-Our-Weather-Graph.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant chart will help your students keep track of the types of weather experienced in your region during the month {or other specific time period} - simply invite your kiddos to place a check mark next to the actual weather conditions applicable for the day. At the end of the month, you'll have a 'bar graph' that will allow you to compare the number of sunny days to those that were cloudy, which weather conditions were experienced the most\/least, etc. This is a fantastic way to incorporate math concepts and vocabulary {i.e. more than, less than, most, least, equal to, etc.} across curriculum! {17\" x 22\" poster; best printed onto white paper and laminated}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWind Direction \u0026amp; Speed\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Weather-BBI-Wind Direction and Speed\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1870\" alt=\"Elementary Weather Poster Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Weather-BBI-Wind-Direction-and-Speed.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe simplified Dana's design for recording wind speed and direction, creating a poster that can be laminated and filled in each day using dry erase markers. Traditionally wind direction is based upon a 36-point compass, with wind speed intervals designated by symbols that contain a combination of long\/short barbs and pennants {\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srh.noaa.gov\/jetstream\/synoptic\/sfc_plot_symbols.htm#n\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNational Weather Service\u003c\/a\u003e}. Should you want a more authentic approach, you might consider creating a large compass that can be laminated, as well as a key of wind speed symbols for students to reference, inviting them to draw the proper symbol with dry erase markers in the appropriate spot on the compass. {10? x 10? poster; can be printed onto any color paper; best laminated}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734117720089,"sku":"A1151","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Weather-BBI-The-Weather-Today-Is.jpg?v=1522781776"},{"product_id":"word-family-flower-garden-interactive-literacy-bulletin-board-a1154","title":"Word Family Flower Garden - Interactive Literacy Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Spring or Summer Kindergarten Literacy Interactive Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Word-Family-Flowers-BBI-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found these vibrant \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3396\/word-family-flowers\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eword family flower printables\u003c\/a\u003e from Annie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/moffattgirls.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/word-family-flower-printables.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Moffatt Girls\u003c\/a\u003e and couldn't help creating our own interactive word family garden bulletin board! Fantastic for the early childhood classroom, this is a great literacy\/early reading display to keep on hand for spring or summer. Simply attach the laminated flower cutouts to the bulletin board with Velcro dots and invite your kiddos to practice reading each word family as they pick a beautiful 'bouquet' of blossoms!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWord Family Flower Garden\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds of the bulletin board with aqua or sky blue bulletin board paper and the bottom third with green background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Word Family Flower Garden!\", \"Growing Strong Readers!\", etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer or spring themed bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Fence. Freehand or find a clip art image of a picket fence to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system onto white bulletin board paper. Attach the bottom of the \"fence posts\" where the blue and green of the background meet. Create field grass from scraps of green bulletin board paper or construction paper to be fastened to the board by the fence. 2) The Word Family Flowers. Download Annie's fantastic printables; use the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lunapic.com\/editor\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLunaPic Online Photo Editor\u003c\/a\u003e to vary the flower color, print the colorful blossoms onto card stock, cut out and laminate. Attach these to the board, around the fence and in the \"grass\", using Velcro dots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have room, consider adding some puffy white clouds to the \"sky\" above the fence and even some cutesy butterflies flitting about. [NOTE: The photo above is not of the complete bulletin board idea, but we figured you'd be able to get the gist!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLunaPic Online Photo Editor Tutorial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you've edited photos before, or not, LunaPic is super easy to use! We put together a photo tutorial to show you how to change the colors of the flowers. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemember, Annie's flower download will come in PDF format. For LunaPic to work, you'll need to save each of the word family flowers as images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We converted each of the PDFs into JPEG images, but LunaPic may support other extensions - we just haven't played around enough to know. Should you need the photos in the tutorial enlarged, just click on them to view the full size image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-5.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-6.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-8.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-9.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-A.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor help with color options and HEX codes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-E.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-F.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lunapic-Tutorial-G.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by! We always love hearing your feedback, so be sure to leave a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734118703129,"sku":"A1154","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Word-Family-Flowers-BBI-1.jpg?v=1522781782"},{"product_id":"all-the-colors-of-the-rainbow-st-patricks-day-portrait-mural-a1294","title":"All The Colors of the Rainbow - St. Patrick's Day Portrait Mural","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3491\" title=\"Rainbow-Mural\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Mural.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Theme St. Patrick's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: elementaryartfun.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie, art teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/elementaryartfun.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/back-to-school-ideas.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esmART Class\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this vibrant display for back to school, but with it's rainbow theme we think it would make a gorgeous St. Patrick's Day display as well! Have your kiddos draw simple self-portraits for the display or you might consider... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInviting your students draw what they would look like as a leprechaun - pointed ears, hat, beard, costume, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving your kiddos think about their future and draw themselves through the lens of what they want to be when they grow up!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpounding on the pot of gold rainbow theme, encouraging your kiddos to think about the \"treasures\" in their lives and draw a picture of their hero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRainbow Portrait Mural\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollage your students' portraits on the board - grouping like colors together and creating a rainbow effect. Natalie suggests assigning a different color for each table and allowing students to use a variety of graphic art tools - crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc. Add a homemade rainbow border or store-bought trimmer to the display and you're set! 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Isn't it fabulous?! Not only are the vibrant colors super attractive and inviting, the purpose of the bulletin board will make it a hit in \u003cem\u003eany \u003c\/em\u003elearning space!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eWhat does it mean to paint your own rainbow?\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what Jaime had to say... To paint your own rainbow means that \"you reach for your goals; that you are independent; a free thinker; above peer pressure.\" To inspire her students to reach for their dreams, Jaime invited them to write one of their goals onto a colored butterfly cutout and place it on the board (writing side down to keep it all anonymous) as a reminder to keep working toward their dreams! We just \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the concept!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePaint Your Own Rainbow Bulletin Board\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 \"Paint Your Own Rainbow!\"\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 We love how Jaime carried on the theme, creating the rainbow in the shape of a paint stroke. You might attempt to cut and piece together bulletin board paper, but we suggest using craft paint to paint the rainbow and paint brush directly onto the yellow background paper! When dry, add your students' dream butterfly cutouts to the rainbow. We just love the 3D effect!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141837337,"sku":"A1299","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Paint-Your-Own-Rainbow.jpg?v=1522781917"},{"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":"bloomin-good-books-spring-bulletin-board-idea-a1302","title":"Bloomin' Good Books! - Spring Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3580   \" title=\"Bloomin-Good-Books\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bloomin-Good-Books.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Elementary Reading Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mary Ann Mulroe\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Ann Mulroe, librarian at Heritage Middle School in Lansing, IL recently submitted several \u003cem\u003efantastic\u003c\/em\u003e bulletin board designs - this one included - that would add a touch of color and thematic fun to your classroom this spring and summer! We love the 3D flowers, the gorgeous colors, and the simplicity of the design that will allow it to be tailored to fit your classroom needs! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the reading theme, but you could also try one of the following ideas...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive your classroom helpers board a spring 'face-lift' using the tissue paper flowers and construction paper flower cutouts - \"Bloomin' Good Helpers!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the design as a review board, inviting your kiddos to add a colored flower cutout featuring an interesting fact or concept each day - \"Minds in Bloom!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair the design with a science theme, scripting different signs of spring onto flower cutouts and placing them among the 3D tissue paper flowers - \"Spring is in Bloom!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThese are just a few ideas - with a little thought, we know you'll be able to tailor this cutesy design to fit your needs!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBloomin' Good Books Bulletin Board Idea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\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 \"Bloomin' Good Books!\" - or another title that fits your needs.\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\u003e1) The Tissue Paper Flowers. There are SO many tutorials for tissue paper flowers! Here are a few posts we think might be worth checking out...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/how-to\/hanging-paper-flowers\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHanging Paper Flowers from Martha Stewart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.danamadeit.com\/2008\/07\/tutorial-wallflowers.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWall Flowers from Dana Made It\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aestheticnest.com\/2010\/05\/craft-flirty-fiesta-flower-bouquets.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFlirty Fiesta Flower Bouquets from Aesthetic Nest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n2) The Cutouts. Mary Ann created book cutouts from white card stock, adding pictures\/book covers of year's Rebecca Caudill Award nominees. You might use the same idea for a reading theme, or perhaps use colorful flower cutouts created from card stock in assorted colors to go with the garden\/growth theme depending on your intended use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142263321,"sku":"A1302","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bloomin-Good-Books.jpg?v=1522781919"},{"product_id":"smore-books-for-summer-camping-themed-bulletin-board-display-a1303","title":"S'more Books for Summer! - Camping Themed Bulletin Board Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3584   \" title=\"Summer-Reading-Showcase-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Summer-Reading-Showcase-1.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Summer Reading Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mary Ann Mulroe\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMary Ann Mulroe, librarian at Heritage Middle School in Lansing, IL recently submitted several \u003cem\u003efantastic\u003c\/em\u003e bulletin board designs – this one included – that would add a touch of color and thematic fun to your classroom this spring and summer! We just love this adorable campfire\/s'more themed design! While originally created as a window display, we think it can be turned into a wall display with relative ease and be tailored to fit your classroom needs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nMary Ann used the display to feature the year’s Rebecca Caudill Award nominees, but you could also try one of the following ideas...\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the board to display student recommendations for summer reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping with a similar theme, invite your kiddos to do a \"s'more\" book report {i.e. write a brief discussion of the characters, thematic events, symbols, etc. on the graham cracker, chocolate, and marshmallow cutouts}, arranging the finished products on the bulletin board for their classmates to peruse - \"S'more Great Books!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive your classroom helpers board a summer 'face-lift', displaying the various job titles on the graham cracker\/chocolate cutouts and assigning duties by adding marshmallow cutouts that have student names scripted on them - \"S'more Fantastic Helpers!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few ideas - there are obviously many more applications for this bulletin board - it just depends on what your needs are!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eS'more Books for Summer Bulletin Board Display\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 \"S'more Books for Summer!\" - or another title that fits your needs. We love how Mary Ann replaced all of the o's in the title with cutesy marshmallow cutouts to go along with the theme!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The S'mores. Here's how Mary Ann created the accents...\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The s'mores are made with clipart of chococlate and graham crackers [printed onto card stock and] glued to cardboard, and soft white craft foam for the marshmallows.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Campfire. Cover paper towel rolls with brown tissue paper or bulletin board paper to create three-dimensional logs for the fire. To add a more realistic feel, use a brown or black marker to add bark detailing on the logs and arrange them in a 'pile' at the bottom of the bulletin board. Add 'flames' using red, orange, and yellow tissue paper. When put together, the overall 3D effect is pretty cool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3587 \" title=\"Summer-Reading-Showcase-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Summer-Reading-Showcase-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Summer Reading Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mary Ann Mulroe\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142525465,"sku":"A1303","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Summer-Reading-Showcase-1.jpg?v=1522781921"},{"product_id":"how-can-you-bee-of-good-character-spring-bulletin-board-idea-a1304","title":"How Can You BEE of Good Character? - Spring Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3594\" title=\"6822343100_c652cf75b4_b\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6822343100_c652cf75b4_b.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary and Middle School Spring Inspirational Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto ©2012 Enokson, Flickr\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are super impressed by the amount of time and energy junior high school library technician, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/vblibrary\/6822343100\/in\/photostream\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEnokson\u003c\/a\u003e (as she's known on Flickr!), puts into her displays! They're always so vibrant, relevant, and well thought out. This bee themed display is no different! With cutesy clip art and a spring-y theme, she reminds her students how they can cultivate good character...\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI can BEE \u003cem\u003ecooperative\u003c\/em\u003e by showing I am willing to do what is asked or required of me.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI can BEE \u003cem\u003erespectful\u003c\/em\u003e by honoring others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI can BEE \u003cem\u003eempathetic\u003c\/em\u003e by showing others I understand and relate to their feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above examples are just a tip of the iceberg! \u003cem\u003ePatient. Dependable. Sincere. Loyal. Kind. Just. Joyful. Inclusive. Humble. Honest. Grateful. A good sport. Gentle. Generous. Friendly. Forgiving. Flexible. Enthusiastic. Diligent. Determined. Deferential. Creative. Courageous. Confident. Caring. Attentive. Wise. Tolerant. Sensitive. Responsible. Optimistic. Moral.\u003c\/em\u003e Thirty-five in total, these character traits are not only important in a school environment, but also for success in \u003cem\u003elife\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part...Enokson provides all of her signs (even the display banner) for \u003cstrong\u003eFREE\u003c\/strong\u003e on Flickr!! Simply add some yellow bulletin board paper to your display and create borders for the character trait signs with black construction paper - and you've got yourself a sunny, motivational bulletin board for spring!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142689305,"sku":"A1304","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/6822343100_c652cf75b4_b.jpg?v=1522781922"},{"product_id":"hatching-up-to-second-easter-and-end-of-the-year-bulletin-board-a1306","title":"Hatching Up To Second - Easter and End of the Year Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3616\" title=\"Hatching-Up-To-Second\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Hatching-Up-To-Second.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Kindergarten Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst grade teacher, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradeblueskies.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/bulletin-board-linky-party.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJennifer White\u003c\/a\u003e, makes \u003cem\u003eus\u003c\/em\u003e want to go back to elementary school! Her brilliantly designed and vibrantly colorful displays make the classroom come alive, creating an engaging learning environment for her kiddos. In our search for fun Easter bulletin boards, we ran across several more of her designs and thought another feature was in order! Perfect for the spring season, this colorful chick bulletin board is a great way to add a festive touch to your room for the Easter holiday and recognize your kiddos' accomplishment as the year comes to a close - soon they'll be moving up! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePaper Plate Easter Chicks\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only will this bulletin board look great on your wall - it also provides your kiddos with a chance to get involved! Model your Easter chick crafts after the original craft, or check out these fun alternatives!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3613\" title=\"PaperPlateChick-Making-Learning-Fun\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PaperPlateChick-Making-Learning-Fun.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Chick Kids Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.makinglearningfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJust Hatched Baby Chick Craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/PaperPlateBabyChick.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3614\" title=\"PaperPlateChick-Roots-And-Wings\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PaperPlateChick-Roots-And-Wings.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Chick Kids Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePainted Paper Plate Chick from Anjeanette at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/paper-plate-easter-wall-hanging.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRootsAndWingsCo\u003c\/a\u003e\n[NOTE: The chick is part of a super cute wall hanging!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3615\" title=\"PaperPlateChick-See-What-We-Did\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PaperPlateChick-See-What-We-Did.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Chick Kids Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: seewhatwedidtoday.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEaster Grass Plate Chick from Kyrstin of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/seewhatwedidtoday.blogspot.com\/2011\/04\/easter-grass-chick.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSee What We Did Today\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHatching Up To Second Easter\/End of the Year Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Hatching Up To Second Grade!\"\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 1) The Egg. Create a cracked egg shell cutout from white bulletin board paper. 2) The Chicks. Use your students' crafts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143082521,"sku":"A1306","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Hatching-Up-To-Second.jpg?v=1522781924"},{"product_id":"its-spring-reading-bulletin-board-display-a1307","title":"It's Spring! - Reading Bulletin Board Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3645\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Its-Spring.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and Easter Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: craf-tbee.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe students at Miami Lakes K-8 Center are lucky to have this dynamic decorating trio - Ibis Mendoza (Media Specialist), Celeste Peixe (artist and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/craf-tbee.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCRAF-T BEE\u003c\/a\u003e), and Erica Nunez (parent\/volunteer)! You can tell they put a lot of thought and work into their colorful creations! Inspired by some of our talented contributors, here's a gorgeous spring display the team created for the season\/Easter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIt's Spring Bulletin Board Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the top two-thirds with sky blue bulletin board paper, adding green background paper to the bottom third in order to create a landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"It's Spring!...Branch Out with Books!\" - or another title to suit your needs.\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\u003eUse colorful paper to create a vibrant spring landscape - adding a lush green tree, a picket fence, colorful blooms, a lake, and any other elements you can think of. As a focal point, add a paper or craft paint rainbow to the board, attaching colorful butterfly cutouts to each stripe and arranging them around the board as well.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3649 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Its-Spring-2.jpg\" alt=\"Easter Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eClose-up of the butterfly cutouts and rainbow\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143639577,"sku":"A1307","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Its-Spring.jpg?v=1522781928"},{"product_id":"we-heart-the-earth-elementary-earth-day-bulletin-board-a1308","title":"We Heart The Earth - Elementary Earth Day Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3654\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Earth Day and Spring Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarth day is April 22nd and we're super excited to be able to share this fabulous bulletin board idea with you {before the fact!}. It was submitted to us by Teri, second grade teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/skipping-ahead-and-bulletin-board.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e, and we thought it would make a fantastic activity and decorative addition for any early childhood classroom! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eI {heart} the Earth by...\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get into the spirit of Earth Day, Teri shared some literature with her kiddos then had them brainstorm various ways they, as individuals and as a class, could help {or heart!} the earth - creating the adorable anchor chart below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3653 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Anchor-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Elementary Lesson Plan and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ideas fresh in their minds, Teri then had her students write their own 'pledge' to the Earth, completing the prompt, \"I heart the Earth by...\" and designing a heart-shaped Earth cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe {Heart} The Earth 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 \"We {Heart} Earth!\" - We love how Teri created the title of the board using both words and symbols! Simply cut a large heart cutout from 12\" x 12\" red glitter scrapbook paper and create the 3D Earth cutout by cutting a large circle from white bulletin board paper, using green and blue craft paint to decorate it, and attach it to the board with bits of crumpled paper or art tissue paper behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbow or recycling trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The title adds a great focal point and your students' crafts\/writing prompts will complete the display!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143705113,"sku":"A1308","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Day-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781928"},{"product_id":"we-can-help-the-earth-earth-day-bulletin-board-a1309","title":"We Can Help The Earth... - Earth Day Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3660\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lorax-Earth-Day.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day and Dr. Seuss Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: applesandabcs.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're so excited to be able to share with you a bulletin board that was submitted by the super talented Michelle Baldwin of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/applesandabcs.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/lorax.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e! Perfect for your Seuss unit or Earth Day, this display was inspired by Seuss's \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lorax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and brings just the right mix of color and learning to the classroom! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Lorax, Truffula Trees, and Writing, OH MY!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kiddos will have a blast creating the various elements for the bulletin board! First, invite them to create a Lorax from orange and yellow construction paper and, drawing from your classroom discussion, script a way they can help save the Earth onto their character cutout. [NOTE: Be sure to visit Apples and ABC's to see the adorable Truffula tree graphic organizer Michelle created\/used for the discussion!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, because we love the photo elements Michelle included, have your kiddos create Lorax mustache props {using yellow construction paper and craft sticks} and take a picture of the whole group in front of the bulletin board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eI Can Help Save The Earth... Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I Can Help Save The Earth By...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful pattern border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Truffula trees. Cut long strips of yellow bulletin board paper using black marker to create a striped look. Use vibrant pink, purple, green, and blue bulletin board paper to create the tops of the trees - cutting large sunburst shapes to attach to the top of the striped stems\/trunks. 2) The Lorax Cutouts. Use your kiddos' crafts\/writing prompts!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734143967257,"sku":"A1309","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Lorax-Earth-Day.jpg?v=1522781930"},{"product_id":"watercolor-earth-day-bulletin-board-a1310","title":"Watercolor Earth Day Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-3667 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Earth-Day-Bulletin-Board1.jpg\" alt=\"Earth Day Elementary Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.munpl.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our search for new and unique bulletin board ideas for Earth Day, we ran across this print in an advertisement for the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.munpl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMuncie Public Library\u003c\/a\u003e Earth Day events and thought it might make a fun classroom display! The colors are just gorgeous and we love how the original creator portrayed the important message of Earth Day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the vibrant hues {and, of course, to get the beautiful blending of colors!} we would suggest simply using liquid watercolors on white bulletin board paper. While this may take a bit more artistic ability {we recommend using pencil to lightly draw the elements before adding paint}, but if you're looking for something that will 'match' the original, this will get you the closest! You might also consider mixing mediums - using liquid watercolors for the background and creating the other elements from recycled newspaper to give it a fun {and very relevant!} 'repurposed' look. A title and border are optional, but certainly not needed. We think the design is gorgeous on its own!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734144131097,"sku":"A1310","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Earth-Day-Bulletin-Board1.jpg?v=1522781931"},{"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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/6037243638_49738d6420_b.jpg?v=1530027697","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/spring-bulletin-board-ideas\/topic-gardening.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}