When designing a board that highlights the primary sight words, situate the board where children can see it while completing independent assignments. The board also serves as a reminder to children to practice their words often, and they can read the words as they sit quietly in their seats.
A permanent calendar board is essential in a preschool classroom. The border and decorations around the calendar can change throughout the year. The calendar can highlight the season, weather and the month's holidays. It can also include children's birthdays or classroom celebrations in that month.
An interactive board is one that changes frequently. A calendar board can be considered an interactive board because it is a tool to promote children's learning about days, weeks and months. A board that acknowledges the helpers for the week is also an interactive board. It can also be designed around lessons and serve as an additional chalkboard or whiteboard for the teacher.
Preschool children color, cut and glue throughout their days at school. They enjoy experimenting with colors and show pride when they can present or display their work. Preschoolers can post their work on a backboard and refer to it for show and tell.