Where I teach:
2012-2013 pictures
Tips I've learned from Schoolgirl Style-
Have consistent colors throughout the room
Borders and Bulletin boards should be cohesive in colors
Double your borders to make a bigger impact
Hide clutter with fabric or cute baskets
Be sure to have a focal point
The smallest details make the biggest difference
Bulletin Boards 101
Oh how things have changed throughout the years. My first couple
of years I had border to match every season and thematic unit. I would spend
hours switching the fabric every few weeks. Not only was this exhausting for me
but it really was too busy for my students. My room was filled with color. Some could
describe it as skittles exploding in my room. Now I have learned a few things.
Tip #1 Cohesive Backgrounds-The best tip is to keep
the boards cohesive throughout the room. I like using fabric so I stick with
black and white. I sometimes pick a different pattern but the colors are all
the same. Wrapping paper is also very helpful along with twin bed sheets.
Tip #2- Cohesive Borders- Another thing I love is
keeping the borders cohesive as well. I no longer need storage for my borders
because I only pick a few patterns. To
make my boards fun, I layer the borders. I think it frames the boards much
better than a single border.
Tip #3-Student Space-The last tip is to keep your
boards simple. I provide each student with a space on my board and make sure it’s
easy and quick to change out their work. I have used paperclips, clothespins
and tacks. The paper clips allow me to easily slip their work under the clip.
The tacks allow for multiple sheets over the course of the semester and a
clothesline with clothespins allows for easy access.
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| Paperclips are an easy option for switching out student work |
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| Clothespins are also very easy! |
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| Tacks allow for multiple sheets over the course of the semester |
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