 This bulletin board is a great way to showcase students’ ocean explorations. The patterns and instruction can be found in the Sea Animals Thematic Unit. Start by using blue paper to create a watery backdrop. There are many paper shades and textures to choose from. Large blue plastic tablecloths work well, too! Next, paint the … Continue reading Bulletin Board: Exploring the A,B, Seas!
I think it is very important that we remember the brave soldiers who gave their lives for our country on Memorial Day. I wanted to create a patriotic bulletin board for Memorial Day, but my board dimensions did not fit a flag. I decided to create a “Remember Our Heroes†themed board. I made a … Continue reading Bulletin Board: Memorial Day
Summer is right around the corner! Here’s a fun idea for a bulletin board. Mix your spring and summer accents to create a bright end-of-the-year Hawaiian style bulletin board. Use yellow paper for the background (or any other brightly colored paper). Layer the sides with Fun Flowers Straight Border Trim, Green Scalloped Border Trim, and … Continue reading Bulletin Board Idea: Aloha to a Great Year
Some multiple-choice questions are straightforward and easy. Some questions, however, stump even the most prepared student. In cases like that, students have to make an educated guess. An educated guess is a guess that uses what students know to help guide their attempt. Students select a particular answer because they’ve thought about the format of … Continue reading 8 Test-Taking Tips for Multiple-Choice Questions