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Classroom displays: the good, the bad and the ugly

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Classroom displays: the good, the bad and the ugly

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What one teacher has learned from twenty-five years of decorating his classrooms.

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Classroom displays: the good, the bad and the ugly

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If you're reading this and thinking how much you actually LOVE creating displays then you are clearly a real glutton for punishment. That being said, there is no greater sound than the harmony of "ooohs" and "ahhhhs," as your children enter your newly decorated classroom on their first day of school and you realize how just how worthwhile all those paper cuts were.

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Brighten up your classroom with these unique display packs

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Brighten up your classroom with these unique display packs

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Ready-to-go display packs, including posters, to help freshen up your secondary English classroom ahead of the new academic year

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Written by Cassie (Teach Starter)
Posted Tuesday June 5, 2018

It's true, creating amazing classroom displays isn't the highest item on a teacher's priority list. The simple idea of having a "Pinterest-worthy" classroom is a source of contention for many working in education! However, there is a huge amount of value in spending some time creating displays to support visible learning in your classroom. Which should be the impetus behind any new classroom display idea. With that in mind, we know that many of you enjoy spending that bit of extra time creating amazing classroom displays, so we've got a list of 1o simple (but amazing!) techniques you can use!

Simple Classroom Display Ideas

There are four steps you need to take when creating a new classroom display:

1. First, you need to figure out the purpose of your classroom display... Is it to support student learning in a specific unit? Or to display student work? Or to encourage positivity, self-regulation and growth mindset?

2. Once you know WHY you're creating the display, you can start to collect the resources and information you need to display.

3. Lay it out on the floor to decide on the best layout and methods of display - this is where these 10 display ideas will come in handy!

4. Then you're ready to start creating your display!

These 10 classroom display ideas are techniques you can use for any topic or content.

#1 Small Pockets

Use small folders, envelopes or packets to make photocopies of information, checklists, writing prompts or task cards easily available to your students.

#2 File Folders with Prongs

These file folders are excellent for collecting and displaying student work!

#3 Pegs, Peglines and Clipboards

Another simple and affordable classroom display idea that has a great visual impact is to display information or student work using pegs or on a peg line.

Clipboards can be used as a means to visually separate some of the more important information in a display. For older students who have the fine-motor skills to manage it, you can also use clipboards to store checklists or photocopies that students need to access.

#4 Wrapping Paper

Use wrapping paper as a cheap and effective way to create a background for your display.

#5 Shoebox Dioramas

This is a really fun idea and one that you can get your students involved in. If it suits the purpose of your display, use shoeboxes attached with picture hanging strips to present information and ideas in 3D.

#6 Sticky Notes

Sticky notes can be used in so many ways! Classroom displays with sticky notes can include ones where students write on the notes and stick them up (such as a fun brainstorming display activity!). Or they can be used to cover information, ideas or classroom rewards that are revealed by pulling the sticky notes off.

#7 Wool, String or Ribbon

Use wool, string or ribbon and thumbtacks to connect ideas in a classroom display. This is great for when you have a topic that is comprised of a few different elements or sections and is great for visual learners.

#8 Printable Borders

Printable classroom display borders aren't just for looks! They help to group information and direct attention, so students can find what they need a little more easily.

#9 Student Photos or Avatars

Creating student ownership of the learning space is such an important part of a teacher's job. Simple things like incorporating student photos or customised student avatars into classroom displays is a wonderful way of fostering this ownership.

#10 Picture Frames

Lightweight picture frames are another fantastic way to highlight important information, pictures and ideas. You can easily stick these up using picture hanging strips.

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10 Simple (but Amazing!) Ideas for Classroom Wall Displays

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Written by Cassie (Teach Starter) Posted Tuesday June 5, 2018 It's true, creating amazing classroom displays isn't the highest item on a teacher's priority list. The simple idea of having a "Pinterest-worthy" classroom is a source of contention for many working in education!

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27 DIY Cool Cork Board Ideas, Instalation & Photos

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Cork Board Ideas - Cork boards are one of one of the most useful items you can purchase for your home or office. We use them above our desk, in board spaces

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We asked teachers to submit their best back-to-school bulletin board ideas on Facebook, and we received hundreds of great submissions! Check out some of the best below, along with our other favorites from around the web, and make this your best back-to-school time ever!

1. Coming Soon

"This is my clipboard wall. It's so easy to quickly display student work." -Samantha M.

2. Wanted Posters

Saddle up for a year of rootin'-tootin' fun with this clever idea from Bunting, Books, & Bright Ideas.

3. Classroom Goals

All the kids get involved in this one, writing on their individual cactus. Good idea, Amy M.

4. Away We Go

Love this adorable design from Kings River-Hardwick Preschool

5. Reading is a Superpower

Reading and superheroes. Yes, please. Thanks, Deirdre T.

6. Wonder Wall

Speaking of superheroes, how about this wonderful board from Jessica W. on Pinterest?

7. Chicka Chicka Awesome Room

A nod to a great book. Great idea, Holle B.

8. The Power of Yet

This bulletin board shows students it's okay to be a work in progress. Thanks, Teresa J.

9. Seek and Find

Have students (and teachers) draw themselves. Then each week post a new person to find! A really cool idea from Art at Three Creeks.

10. Summer Travels

"Teachers and students can fill out a paper telling what travels they did this summer. Then I add it to the board and put a piece of yarn from their paper to where they visited." -Amanda Y.

11. Adventure Begins Here

Nicholas S. is ready for an adventure with his design.

12. Blooming Board

Colorful 3-D flowers and a welcoming message in a lovely font make this board a pleasure to look at. Learn how to make the flowers at Art, Craft, & Bulletin Board Ideas by Manisha.

13. Borrowing from Scrabble

"I know I broke a few Scrabble rules, but oh well." -Anastasia E.

14. Fire It Up

"This really has the students fired up for fifth grade." -Jessica C.

15. Hunger Boards

This board was originally created by Celia F. for her dorm, but wouldn't it be great in an English classroom?

16. Marvelous and Magnifico

"This was my board from last year showing all my students. M&M stands for marvelous and magnifico here." -Ana M.

17. Ready for a Selfie

"This selfie frame is ready to document the important events of this year." -Stella F.

18. Practically Perfect

That Mary Poppins silhouette makes this board as sweet as a spoonful of sugar. Learn how to make one at Creativity to the Core.

19. Throwing Kindness

"Students helped us create the confetti, and we've had so many comments about the good message." -Jeannie W.

20. Be a Bookworm

"Students fill out a paper telling about their favorite book they read this summer and give it a star rating. I'll be adding to the board as suggestions come in." -Amanda Y.

21. Chew It Over

You may not allow gum in the classroom, but you'll want to make an exception for this charming board by Doodle Bugs Teaching.

22. What Makes You Special?

"For this bulletin board, students created a personality assessment and then a name tag with a list of their I AM statements. It gives students ownership of the room right away." -Candace R.

23. Like Boom

Give them something to believe in right from the start.

24. Ladybug Love

Seeing spots can be a good thing, as this adorable ladybug board from Melissa W. on Pinterest proves!

25. In the Genes

"We are doing a cross-curricular project about DNA. Here's the board the teachers I work with did to welcome our students. Each of our students wrote their first name within the DNA strands." -Kyle S.

26. Shoot for the Moon

It's a simple message and brilliant design from Erin S.

27. A Board With a Twist

This playful board was part of a board-game classroom theme by Mrs. Shininger's Blog, but it would stand on its own just fine.

28. Chalkboard Conversion

"I turned my chalkboard into a big bulletin board." -Abbie L.

29. Celebrating With S'mores

A great design and message on this bulletin board from Stephanie N.

30. Oz-some Adventures

Any class would be over the rainbow to see this colorful and clever board by The Mall-ards!

31. Welcome to Starbooks

"This isn't done yet, but my students will decorate their own book spine from their favorite book to put on the shelves of this board." -Kelly N.

32. The Places You'll Go

Stephanie N. made her entire wall leading into her classroom a bulletin board. Can you find Thing 1 and Thing 2?

33. Seuss It Up

Rhyme your way to a year of learning with this simple but fun board by Saylor's Log.

34. Start Dreaming

Julie A. used a quote from Neil Gaiman for inspiration on this reading bulletin board.

35. Rainbow of Possibilities

This bulletin board from Jolene O. sends a great message.

36. Have a Blast!

Explode into the new year with this attention-grabbing volcano board.

37. Celebrate the Scientific Method

A++ for creativity. From Suzie G.

38. Doorway to Learning

Welcome students to your classroom, where they can be anything and learn everything. Created by Lessons With Learning.

39. Gearing up for Success

When you're in gear for a good year, try this idea from Bridget P.

40. Time to Get Messy

If your school does uniforms, then try this idea from Louise J.

41. The Sharpest Bunch

Create cacti with tissue paper for this idea from Angela G.

42. Libraries Love You Too

Even the library books (and librarians) can get in on the act!

43. Selfie Station

Have students draw their own selfies or snap them with your camera. Either way, this bright board by Differentiated Kindergarten will be a hit!

44. Another Kind of Selfie

A whole new meaning of selfie. Thanks for the idea, Jennifer L.

45. Time for Blast Off

Ready for blast off, thanks to Antwan W.

46. Arrgh!

Jeanne W. is getting ready for "talk like a pirate" day in September.

47. 180 Opportunities

Set the stage for all the incredible experiences to come in the days ahead.

48. Who Am I?

Students will get to know each other in no time flat when you post this board with self-portraits and identifying clues. Get the how-to from The Thinker Builder.

49. Team Effort

If you have a sporty group, try this idea from Alicia M.

50. Super Teacher

The teacher is the star in this idea from Paula B.

51. Wild About the Arts

Create your own lovable monsters with this idea from Ellen S.

52. Pac-Man Inspiration

This is a great way to recruit new members. Good idea, Rachell B.

53. Why I Teach

This is a fantastic board to post in the main hallway to help parents and students get to know the teachers. What a great idea, Victoria D.!

54. Creating a Future

Sometimes all you need is a powerful message, like this one from Dulce E.

55. Garden of Learning

It's easy to create flowers. We love this idea from Jessi B.

56. Ode to the National Parks

Ms. Embry has a national park theme, so she made a bulletin board to match.

57. Going Places With Reading

Small bulletin board? No worries-add a bench like Julie W. did.

58. Escape to Narnia

"My weekly vocabulary list will be going on here. Many hours went into this." -Melanie Shank

59. Super Stars

Watch little faces light up when you welcome them to your classroom with this shining idea by Miss Wells Kinder Stars.

60. Whoo Loves Owls?

Create a giant tree, and the owls will do the rest of the work in this idea from Ashley F.

61. Unleash Your Hero

"I'm excited for our superhero theme this year." -Amanda F.

62. All the Emotions

Get students involved in creating this unique emoji-inspired design from Nancy L.

63. May the Scores Be With You

"High school students did this bulletin board." -Julie A.

64. Latte to Learn

Amanda W. knows her audience with this design for eighth graders.

65. Mirror, Mirror

A little aluminum foil makes this board a perfect reflection of exciting things to come. Shared by Mrs. Wills' Kindergarten.

66. Remembering With Memes

"I did this one last year with different memes." -Melanie K.

67. Emojin the Possibilities

Emojis and a pun at the same time! Thanks, Jane S.

68. Even More Seuss

There's never enough Dr. Seuss, right, Becca H.?

69. Looking Ahead

A great middle school message from Jen D.

70. AVID Skills Matter

A good AVID message from Jen D.
We'd love to hear your back-to-school bulletin board ideas as well! Come share your photos in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook. Plus, take a look at all of our bulletin board ideas here.

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70 Back-to-School Bulletin Board Ideas from Creative Teachers

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We asked teachers to submit their best back-to-school bulletin board ideas on Facebook, and we received hundreds of great submissions! Check out some of the best below, along with our other favorites from around the web, and make this your best back-to-school time ever! "This is my clipboard wall.

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Rainbows can brighten up your classroom as well as act as symbols of acceptance and inclusion for students.

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Rainbows are a great way to grab the attention of your students and spruce up an otherwise dull classroom. They also act as symbols of acceptance and inclusion, which is all the more reason to include them in your decor! Take a look at these gorgeous rainbow bulletin boards to get some inspiration-you'll be itching to grab your glue stick.

1. You Are a Rainbow of Possibilities

Source: Pinterest

The perfect way to subtly remind your students that the outcome of this year will depend on the amount of effort they put into it.

2. Kid, You'll Move Mountains

Source: tay_debord

Dr. Seuss is timeless, and so are Oh, the Places You'll Go bulletin boards.

3. Eat a Rainbow

Source: Pinterest

It's important to help kids increase their nutritional understanding from a young age, and it's easy to do with bulletin boards like this one!

4. Attitude is the Mind's Paintbrush

Source: Katie Davidson

For when students just can't seem to look on the bright side-or need to be reminded that there is one.

5. Get Ready for a Colorful Year

Source: Pinterest

Prepare your students for the exciting year they have ahead of them with this paint-palette-themed board.

6. Rainbow Bonds

Source: Pinterest

Leave the math lesson to your bulletin board! This is a great visual for teaching number bonds.

7. Be a Rainbow in Someone Else's Cloud

Source: counselingthestars

Show your class that they can be rainbows, too, with this meaningful quote.

8. Weekly Focus

Source: The Super Teacher

This beautiful bulletin board doubles as an innovative method for outlining the week. Who doesn't want a more organized classroom?

9. New Friends are at the End of Our Rainbow

Source: Pinterest

Simultaneously soothe young students' beginning-of-the-year nerves and get them excited to meet their new friends with this rainbow display.

10. In Diversity There is Beauty and There is Strength

Source: The Designer Teacher

Have your class help you recreate this design by writing their names on a cloud and a few reasons why they are unique on each rainbow strip ... and voilà! You've got yourself an a great bulletin board.

11. Sight Word Progress Chart

Source: Pinterest

Never wonder who knows which words again with this nifty color-coordinated display.

12. Reading Gives Us Somewhere to Go

Source: Pinterest

A bulletin board that's both colorful and reading themed? Let me get my scissors.

13. Take What You Need

Source: Pinterest

Make your hallway-and someone's day-a little bit brighter with this simple rainbow of sticky notes.

14. Find the Gold at the End of the Rainbow

Source: Pinterest

This St. Patrick's Day bulletin board features an interactive math rainbow. Enough said.

15. Aim High

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20 Rainbow Bulletin Boards to Brighten Up Your Classroom

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Rainbows are a great way to grab the attention of your students and spruce up an otherwise dull classroom. They also act as symbols of acceptance and inclusion, which is all the more reason to include them in your decor! Take a look at these gorgeous rainbow bulletin boards to get some inspiration-you'll be itching to grab your glue stick.