How are your bulletin boards? Are they seasonal? Do they showcase student work? Keep reading to learn how I put together a bulletin board that gives the students a bit of a challenge while having some seasonal fun!
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Quick and Easy Christmas Ornament
For this project you will need:
- watercolor paints (brushes, water)
- 9 x 12 white construction paper
- 9 x 12 green construction paper
- tree and star templates (I made mine using heavy cardstock)
- glue
- pencils
- scissors
1. Students paint various color blocks on the construction paper. Allow the paper to dry overnight.
2. Students trace the star and tree (without the holes) on their construction paper. I always explain that their placement of the tree will impact what will eventually show through the holes. So, fiddle around with where to place the tree. (Just be certain to leave enough room to trace the star too!)
3. Students cut out the tree and star.
4. Students trace the tree again (this time with the holes) on the green construction paper. Cut out the tree and the holes. Cutting the holes is very tricky for some students. I like to teach the "poke a hole with your pencil, then cut" procedure.
4. Students glue the green tree on top of their colored tree. I usually turn it over so the pencil lines do not show. And, add the star to the top!
Once the trees are done, I staple them to the board. This year I added the words "Merry and Bright". Michelle Griffo from Apples and ABC's has them available in her store.
You can find them in the MEGA Bundle here:
Or, you can purchase just the Christmas Bulletin Board set here:
I simply printed the letters on colored copy paper, cut them out, and stapled them to the board.
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| Final Bulletin Board |
I've done this activity with students from kindergarten to fourth grade. I usually have classroom volunteers do the majority of the steps. It's a great way for students to practice fine motor skills, apply spacial reasoning, and have a seasonal craft to take home! Plus, it makes a really nice bulletin board!
Happy Holidays!