Curriculum:
Overview
Get ready for March with an exciting classroom bulletin board project!
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Overview
Get ready for March with an exciting classroom bulletin board project!
Curriculum:
Introduction
Create a welcoming environment with fun, engaging bulletin boards to celebrate the season, upcoming holidays and events.
Objective
Keep students engaged all month long with spring and celebration-themed shapes.
Products Used
11151-4IN-Ellison SureCut Die Set - Block Alphabet, Capital Letters - 4 Inch 11151-3IN-Ellison SureCut Die Set - Block Alphabet, Capital Letters - 3 Inch 11151-2IN-Ellison SureCut Die Set - Block Alphabet, Capital Letters - 2 Inch A10211-Sizzix Bigz Die - Circle 4" A11038-Sizzix Bigz XL Alphabet Die - Boss-O! 1 1/2" Lowercase Letters & Numbers A11070-Sizzix Bigz Die - Flashcard, Cupcake A11078-Sizzix Bigz Die - Frog #3 A11092-Sizzix Bigz Die Set - Calendar (12 Die Set) A11094-Sizzix Bigz Die Set - Sweet Treats Flashcards (4 Die Set) 30469-LG-Ellison SureCut Die - Footprint, Frog - Large 30486-LG-Ellison SureCut Die Set - Animal Footprints (5 Die Set) - LargeInstructions
Supplies Used: Cardstock, Cork or Bulletin Board, Glue or Tape (Double-Sided), Scissors
The teacher will cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.
- Die-cut the 4IN Block Capital letters to create the month and year for the calendar title.
- Staple narrow paper strips onto the board to create the calendar grid.
- Die-cut 31 Frogs. Decorate each Frog with eyes (circle punches) and tongues. Label each Frog with Boss-O! numbers 1-31.
- Die-cut Frog Footprints and track them across the board.
- Die-cut the BIRTHDAY title and days of the week using appropriately sized Block letters. Alternatively, spell out title using adhesive letters or print it out using a computer and attach to the board.
- Die-cut any size Circle to create balloons and attach to the board.
- Die-cut Cupcake Flashcards for student celebrations.
- Have each student write their name and birth date on a Candle or Star Wand and attach one to each Cupcake, to be placed on the appropriate squares each month.
- Note: Each of the other shapes in the Laura Kelly Calendar Set will fit inside the same grid, making it easy to replace the Frogs with a different die-cut shape each month.(see Main Photo).
Standards
Fine Arts: Visual Arts
Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas
- K-4 - Students select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.
Standard 5: Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Their Work and the Work of Others
- K-4 - Students understand that there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.
