Bulletin boards are a tool that have been utilized in schools for years. They are an easy way to display student work and information throughout the school. Since bulletin boards are made from cork, it is easy to cover them with fabric to quickly spruce up a classroom or hallway. Work can be hung with push pins or staples, making displaying and taking down work and/or information a breeze.
Bulletin Board Importance In The Classroom
Most schools have bulletin board displays in the hallways, lobby areas, and inside the classrooms. Over the years, teachers have begun upgrading their bulletin boards from a place to simply display things to an interactive tool for students. Nowadays, bulletin boards can be used to engage students and promote success within the classroom by displaying classroom goals and finished work. Students may have prompts on the bulletin board that they have to answer and display for their teacher and peers to see. Teachers can create reading challenges where students get to move their names as they finish books, encouraging other students to read as well. The possibilities are truly endless. Teachers also continue to use their bulletin boards as the ultimate visual aid. They make the perfect place to display classroom rules and jobs for students. Building word walls is easy on bulletin boards as well as changing out vocabulary and sight words weekly. Bulletin boards are such a simple tool that really make a huge difference within the classroom.
Types Of Bulletin Boards
At Today’s Classroom, we carry different types of bulletin boards, including:
- Aluminum- Have an aluminum trim around the board, giving it a nice finish.
- Rolling Boards- A movable board option, as the wheels make it easy to move around a classroom or school. The wheels lock to keep the display in place, following safety guidelines.
- Bulletin Board Rails- Often utilized in hallways to display student work and spruce up the walkways for students, these are thin rectangles that can be hung vertically or horizontally.
- Dry-Erase- A section of the board has a dry-erase board component to it, making the board have dual functions.
- Enclosed- A great option to display important information to parents outside of the classroom or in the school lobby. The glass doors can lock, making sure that the information is safe inside and will not be damaged.
- Wooden- The classic bulletin board with a wooden trim around the outside.
Before choosing the bulletin board for your classroom, consider what types of things you want to display for your students. This will help you choose the best option for your classroom. It’s also important to take into account where you want to display the board. It's a good idea to measure before purchasing to ensure your bulletin board will fit nicely into your space. Our experts at Today’s Classroom are here to help you spruce up your classroom and engage your students with a brand-new bulletin board!
