Classrooms have become a hub for many different activities. A bulletin board located in a central location is helpful in keeping students organized. It may contain a calendar, the lunch menu and other school announcements. Place letters home to parents, extra credit opportunities and homework assignments. Make sure the wording and decorations are eye-pleasing. This is where your students will look most often.
Students are motivated when you recognize their effort. A bulletin board is a great way to display your students' hard work. Teacher supply stores have border and artwork that portray a construction site feeling, such as "Students at Work" and "Caution: Brain Power" are a few wordings that can be used as headlines.
An interactive bulletin board showcases the topic being discussed in class. This could range from vocabulary words, graphic organizers, or pictures that relate to that topic. This type of bulletin board should be used daily or weekly. Students will start to recognize when things change on the bulletin board. They may even ask to bring a few items in to display. The more interactive, the better.
Promoting school spirit helps students academically and boosts their self-esteem. A bulletin board that promotes school organizations and activities are a great way to get students involved. Clip art of the school mascot, using the school colors, and posting practice schedules creates a sense of unity. Ask your students what they would like to see posted on this bulletin board and change it as the sporting seasons change.