Incorporating interactive bulletin boards into your classroom has many benefits. They are a great way to make students’ learning space purposeful and engaging. They are also great time savers since there is no need to change them out for the season.
What are interactive bulletin boards?
Interactive bulletin boards are displays that are meant to be manipulated to increase student learning and engagement. They usually have pieces that can moved around. Spaces can also be provided for students to add information as well. Students should be able to see and use the interactive bulletin board.
Tips for creating an interactive bulletin board
- Ensure that the board is at a height where students can reach it. That includes the top of the board if you need your students to be able to reach it.
- Make sure the pieces are durable and stable. You can use cardstock and/or laminate the pieces.
- Make the board appealing. Add colors or different textures.
- Be sure that the fonts you use are kid friendly and easy to read.
Interactive Bulletin Board Ideas
There are a couple of interactive bulletin boards I have used in my classroom for the last few years that have been extremely useful. Let’s check them out!
Plot Map Board
This plot map bulletin board is perfect year round. It can be used in a variety of ways. Here are some suggestions:
- As you read a class novel together, you and the students can add sticky notes under each of the labels. Use a different color for each story you read and continue adding as the year goes by.
- If you incorporate book clubs in your classroom, each group can be assigned a different color. Then, they can add the pieces to the plot map.
- Put students into groups of 2 or 3, give each group a different color, and have them fill out the plot map together.
- Use it during small group instruction and have the group work together to add the pieces.
Reading Log Board
Well, it’s not technically a reading log, but it is a perfect way for you to monitor what your students are reading and how long they are spending on a book.
First, your students add a sticky note for a book recommendation. This helps their peers that need a suggestion on books they may be interested.
Secondly, students write the title of the book they are currently reading and the date. This will help you keep track of when they started.
As students finish their books, the move the sticky note into their reading log and post the new book on the board.
As you can see, this board will be constantly rotating.
Hopefully, you have found some inspiration on how to implement interactive bulletin boards in your classroom. Share your ideas on boards you use in your classroom in the comment section below. I can’t wait to see what you’ve done!
