3D Bulletin Boards - Featured Friday

Today's Featured Friday Topic is:

3D Bulletin Boards

I was recently visiting my friend Jill's room and noticed her cool science bulletin board.  I was reminded about how much I love adding 3D elements to boards.
She had created a display for her fifth graders that included an actual terrarium and seeds.  Both were showcased in clear containers and labeled.  It looked great.

With a little imagination...or a walk through a craft, party or dollar store for inspiration...you'll find many ideas for making your bulletin boards more interesting.
I love to add interesting borders by attaching vines, fake foliage, holiday lights, garland, streamers, hawaiian leis, etc to the edges in place of commercial border.  

Most items can be attached with push pins or hot glue.  Be creative! Have fun!  

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A Phone Script - Featured Friday

Today's Featured Friday Topic is:

A Phone Script

This great idea comes from my friend Gail's classroom. She posts a "script" by the phone so that students remember what to say when answering.

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Where Did You Go? - Featured Friday

Today's Featured Friday Topic is:

A "Where Are You?" Board

This idea comes from my friend Gail’s 2nd grade classroom.

She used a magnetic white board and programmed it with the places a child would be when they are not in the classroom. These include the bathroom as well as our reading specialists, speech therapists, social worker, etc,  She then made each child a magnet with his name on it.  When the child leaves the room, he moves the magnet to the appropriate spot.  The teacher can tell at a glance where the students are.

Love it!  Check out this similar idea I posted last summer for letting everyone know where your class is.