![]() They cut the photograph to fit and glue it behind the frame. The students also decorate 4 popsicle sticks to create a square frame. ![]() I get a double set of prints and in art I have the students create a name tag for their desk, which I then laminate with their picture on it. The first day and when a student joins our classroom, also at the start of each new term I take a photograph of each student. The students also feel a sense of pride and belonging. This is easier than referring to a seating plan. Classroom helpers and supply teachers can quickly identify them and also know where they sit. Using doubles of photographs The students create desk name tags and also create a bulletin board that visually highlights them throughout the year. Submitted by: TribesRJPteach, Grade Level(s): Primary K-3 To use it again every year, glue the shapes to the adding machine tape and laminate before you hang it up! The teacher I got this idea from (thanks, Bryna!) used it for a clown bulletin board-She put adding machine tape all around the edges of the bulletin board, and stapled die-cut clowns all around it. It gives the “water” look for a GREAT ocean unit!īuy a few rolls of adding machine tape, and decorate it to fit your theme. Turn them inside out then staple! It is very eye catching and CHEAP!! Also, you can laminate foil or just use it as is for the background. I have used the same piece of burlap for many years and it still looks great!Īs a border this year, I used foil muffin cups. The color is neutral and is especially good for Fall themes. It’s “woven” appearance doesn’t show holes left by staples or pins. I use burlap fabric as bulletin board backing. Buy a roll at a dollar store and just throw it away at the end of the year! I have used wrapping paper for bulleting boards. Also I have purchased Thanksgiving and Christmas paper tablecloths for bulletin board backgrounds. These usually cost about 1 dollar and they can be used over and over again. Submitted by: Judy Kaegi, 5th grade teacherĪ really inexpensive way to cover and create colorful bulletin board backgrounds is to use rectangular, plastic tablecloths. They are much cheaper than any commercial storage system and most of them have clear pockets so you don’t have to HUNT for the border you want or need. I use those over the door shoe storage things to store my rolls of bulletin board border. It was quick and easy to do and if I want to paper over them I can. Instead of putting up fabric or paper each year to cover my bulletin boards, I painted them with primary colors. The ribbon comes already decorated or plain depending on your theme. Students from the year before come back to look at their pictures and remember when those activities took place.Ī great idea for a border is wide ribbon. I make certain that I keep a camera with me and shoot any moments of excitable teaching. Students become excited about upcoming lessons. I use pictures from the year before as a border so children have an idea of activities that they will be doing this year. ![]() They cost a little more than paper, but can be reused for years. They also sell borders with beads that my students loved. ![]() They were sewn to an elastic band so it was quick and easy to put up as well as take down. I recently used a sequined border to post homecoming pictures. Walmart, cloth and dollar stores sell fabric borders – fuzzy, tassles, metallic, etc. In addition to the fabric backgrounds – don’t forget about fabric borders. I staple Christmas lights around the board and then cover it in tulle. The one warning with velcro is to make sure that you are consistent with hard or soft sides to the wall and to your poster. Attaching velcro to posters and fabric will make your life easier if you do not have the traditional bulletin boards.
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