Upper Elementary
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Bulletin Board Background
At the beginning of each school year I have my husband or volunteer parent help me put up two to three covers for bulletin boards at once, placing one on ... Read this tip
My Own Sub Folder
When I was substitute teaching, I put together my own sub folder in which I included emergency information, a map of the school, telephone numbers that I may need, as ... Read this tip
Back to School Bulletin Board: Kids at Work
This year I created a “Kids at Work” bulletin board. I used black background paper bordered with a yellow border. The centerpiece of the board was a yellow diamond that ... Read this tip
Report Card Comments
As a parent myself, I like to read positive things about my children. When I write report card comments, I always try to think of at least one positive comment, ... Read this tip
Plastic Bears
I have a little plastic bear for each student in a basket sitting on my table. Students’ names are on the bottom of each bear. During share time I randomly ... Read this tip
Bulletin Board Borders
Instead of using traditional borders have your kids create them. For example, they can stamp apples or trace leaves with chalk on thin strips for your fall bulletin board. You ... Read this tip
Wall of Fame Bulletin Board
On one of the walls in my classroom I have a “Wall of Fame” bulletin board where the children can hang up any work that they are proud of. The ... Read this tip
Including Goals on Report Cards
I always start report card comments with a positive, no matter how difficult that may be for the ever so disruptive kid in the class. I also always include a ... Read this tip
Large Characters on Your Bulletin Board
I always project coloring book images onto large sheets of paper taped to the wall using my overhead projector. I trace then color or paint the images to make large ... Read this tip
Marbles for Good Behavior
I pass out marbles to the class or individual students each time I catch them interacting respectfully or helpfully. The goal is to reach 100 marbles to receive a social ... Read this tip