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Solving Equations: Super Bowl Interactive Bulletin Board Display

Solving Equations: Super Bowl Interactive Bulle...

Photo Source: http://faculty.kutztown.edu As Super Bowl XLV nears, this fes...

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A Lesson From Crayons…Classroom Bulletin Board Idea

A Lesson From Crayons…Classroom Bulletin Board ...

Photo Source: http://artteacheradventures.blogspot.com Katie Morris, elemen...

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Hand Print Snowmen Ornaments

Hand Print Snowmen Ornaments

Photo Source: Meet the Dubiens | Jill Dubien Christmas and ornaments just g...

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Frosty the Snowman's Baby Picture Bulletin Board Idea

Frosty the Snowman's Baby Picture Bulletin Boar...

I'm not sure where I saw this - I'm still digging to find the original creat...

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Don't Get Snowed Under…Winter Snow Bulleitn Board Idea

Don't Get Snowed Under…Winter Snow Bulleitn Boa...

Photo Source: lessonplans.btskinner.com | Tonya Skinner With all it's beaut...

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Bright Wishes for the Holidays - Christmas Lights Bulletin Board Idea

Bright Wishes for the Holidays - Christmas Ligh...

Photo Source: TeachingHeart.net | Colleen Gallagher As you're transitioning...

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Printed Leaf Art Project

Printed Leaf Art Project

photo © 2004 John Talbot | more info (via: Wylio...

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Give People Something To Be Thankful For...You! Thanksgiving Bulletin Board

Give People Something To Be Thankful For...You!...

Photo Source: lessonplans.btskinner.com Don't just decorate for the holiday...

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Shoot For the Moon Motivational Space Themed Bulletin Board Idea

Shoot For the Moon Motivational Space Themed Bu...

Photo Source: Izzyshare.com | Krissy Venosdale Krissy Venosdale, Missouri t...

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Interactive Bulletin Boards Get Students Involved!

Interactive Bulletin Boards Get Students Involved!

When it comes to classroom decoration, nothing gets students involved like a...

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We Are Jumping Into Fall! Watercolor Fall Leaves Craft & Bulletin Board Idea

We Are Jumping Into Fall! Watercolor Fall Leave...

Fall has officially arrived and, for most teachers, the time has come to ref...

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Nature Drawings Under Magnification

Jacquelien of Kids Artists shares a wonderful art exercise that will help tea...

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Baseball Themed Classroom Helper Bulletin Board Idea

Baseball Themed Classroom Helper Bulletin Board...

Photo Source: mrsnaylorsclassroom.com In every classroom there are jobs and...

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Advertising Classroom Jobs Through Want Ads Bulletin Board Idea

Advertising Classroom Jobs Through Want Ads Bul...

Photo Source: forums.atozteacherstuff.com Classroom jobs are a great way to...

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Ping Pong Ball Obstacle Course & Track

Many moms and teachers save craft items they think they'll use at the time, t...

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Independence Day Odds and Ends

Searching through the archives of projects, posts, and inspiration, I realize...

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Patriotic Bug Repellent

This craft from Brenda Ponnay at Alphamom can serve many purposes. First, it ...

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Advertising Classroom Events & Volunteer Openings Fall Leaves Bulletin Board Idea

Advertising Classroom Events & Volunteer Openin...

Photo Source: BoardsGalore.com | Alta McDaniel Sometimes the simplest bulle...

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Helping Your Students Become Great Scientists

Jennifer Sinsel, elementary science teacher and Lesson Planet guide, maintain...

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Ancient History Blends with Art in These Cave Style Paintings

Ancient History Blends with Art in These Cave S...

Expose your students to ancient cave paintings with these great projects fro...

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Bringing History to Life with Art

If you're finding your history lessons a bit drab, spice things up by studyin...

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How to Expand Your Students' Vocabulary

Sometimes building vocabulary comprehension and exposure requires less comple...

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Google Earth: A Great Geography Tool

There are endless possibilities for using Google Earth in the classroom. Ame...

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Art & Physics: When Two Worlds Collide...

This activity takes a bit of work to set up, but the results are phenomenal! ...

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Fun with the U.S. Census

Students are more likely to engage in the lesson when you make it relevant to...

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Guidelines for Project-Based Learning

While far from a new concept, some teachers are changing their approach to cl...

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Creating Little Investigators

Jennifer Sinsel, contributor to Lesson Planet and elementary math/science tea...

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Not Your Traditional Easter Egg...

Teachers are always looking for new and exciting activities to share with the...

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March Madness and Probability

Students respond to lessons that are relevant to them. When concepts are cent...

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Photo Scavenger Hunt

After being cooped up at their desks or assigned play stations, it's fun to a...

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Teaching Teens Money Management Skills

In light of consumer debt, economic hardships, and the threat of inflation, i...

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Making Sense of Analogies

While we have been taught to be observant and make connections between object...

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Making the Periodic Table Fun

Chemistry can be frustrating for many children. With its unique concepts and ...

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Creating Confident Problem Solvers

At one time or another, every person has felt 'stuck' when working on a probl...

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Another Flag Creation

While many adults get caught up in work or home life and have a tendency to f...

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Effective Studying

Helping students prepare for exams can be rather challenging. Review sessions...

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Learning With Play Money

It’s never too early to teach children about money. While many popular family...

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