Teachers understand the value of effective bulletin boards. A powerful back to school bulletin board may inspire reluctant students to become enthusiastic about the new school year.
Starting a new grade or going to a new school has its challenges and for some students may even be traumatic. A successful welcome back to school board may help students feel at home in a new classroom with a new teacher.
Here is a list of back-to-school bulletin board ideas. We’ve broken them up by theme. Hopefully you will be inspired! Pin this post for later – you’ll be able to find it with no problems that way.
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Welcome Back To School Bulletin Boards
Welcome Train Bulletin Board
Personalize the classroom with the welcome train bulletin board. Use the previous year’s student photos in the passenger cars to make them feel welcome. Take your own staff photo and place yourself as the engineer driving the train.
Arrgh You Ready For First Grade?
A pirate-themed welcome board for first graders. Students are the sailors on the ship with the teacher as the captain. Perfect for celebrating Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19th as well!
Superheros Welcome Board
A great way to show children they are important to the classroom. What kid doesn’t love superheros?
You are A Hero
Based on the superhero theme this welcome bulletin board focuses on who the students are and that each student is special. The board reminds students how to treat each other with respect.
Picture Yourself In Kindergarten
A welcome bulletin board with open frames for photos. Instead of photographs, students draw selfies that are placed within individual frames on the bulletin board making them part of the class.
Other Bulletin Board Resources:
- Spring Bulletin Board Ideas
- Winter Bulletin Board Ideas
Initial Introductions and Settling In
You Fit Right In!
Show the students that the classroom isn’t complete without them. Each student and teacher are a puzzle piece that fits into the classroom jigsaw puzzle. Each student decorates their puzzle piece that has their name and with their photo on it.
Everybody is Somebody
The bulletin board demonstrates that although each student is unique, they all fit together in the classroom. Also, it helps to get to know each other. Each student decorates their puzzle piece with their interests, hobbies, family, and personalities.
Getting To Know Us Crossword
Make notes from the information gathered during the get-to-know-you; activities students participate in to introduce themselves or classmates. Then create a crossword with an online tool for the students to complete the next day.
Twitter Social Media Board
A social media theme like Twitter, Facebook or Instagram is a great way to introduce students. Each student describes themselves and then use it as their hashtag.
Following The Rules and Good Behavior
Congratulations For Follwing The Rules
A Back To School Bulletin Board to motivate the class to follow the rules. Create a bulletin board telling them what the reward is. Then cut it into puzzle pieces. Each day that the class follows the rules, they get a puzzle piece. With the last puzzle piece, the reward is revealed.
Classroom Monopoly
Create a classroom monopoly bulletin board to motivate and reward good behavior. Use street names and places of their town. Make classroom related rules and let students play to collect points for rewards.
Shell We Have A Great Year
For a sea theme, add a classroom rule on a shell to display the code of conduct for the year. To help students remember the rules, have them paraphrase the rules on a shell.
Ladybug Behavior Bulletin Board
Encourage students to behave and become a leader ladybug. The bulletin board uses ladybug features to visualize various behaviors. The student is motivated to climb the board to the top.
(Thanks to Desi Edwards)
Motivating and Encouraging Back To School Bulletin Boards
Quotes of Note
Motivate and inspire students to at the beginning of the year or school term with quotes of success. Use it as discussion starters about what the quotes mean, how to achieve goals, and to inspire students to work hard to get good grades.
Think Before You Speak
The think acronym reminds students if what they are about to say is true, helpful, inspiring, necessary and kind. Use the bulletin board questions as a group discussion for middle or high school students.
Inspirational Bulletin Board For Third Graders
A welcome back bulletin board based on The Lorax (Dr. Seuss) with each child’s name on it. A short inspirational poem is added to the cloud.
When You Enter This Classroom Door
Although it is a classroom door decoration, it can be adapted for a bulletin board. The goal is to inspire and motivate students to see themselves as successful individuals. To encourage them to see their future as their dreams coming true.
Extra Boards For Fun
Super Hero Helpers Bulletin Board
Assign custom superheroes to the different classroom tasks. Students can then select which superhero they would like to be. Supplyme.com provides a free printable template you can use at their website.
Egg-Viting! Back To School Board
The versatile egg-themed bulletin board can be used to introduce students, to keep track of progress, or as an information board.A Grape Bunch + 19 other great boards
Purple balloons are used to make up the grape bunch. Write the names of the students on the balloons. Alternatively, place rewards inside the balloons and pop a grape each time the class completes a certain task or behavior.There are 19 more examples of back to school bulletin boards on this website that is worth looking at.
Author Bio: Olivia Richards
Meet Ms. Olivia Richards, an experienced and passionate teacher who has dedicated her career to creating a warm and engaging classroom environment. Ms. Richards is a middle school teacher, currently teaching 7th-grade English at Oakwood Middle School.
Ms. Richards holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Education. She has been teaching for 10 years and has received numerous awards for her innovative teaching methods. In her free time, Ms. Richards enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her two cats, Luna and Max.
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In this article, the focus is on back-to-school bulletin board ideas for teachers. Bulletin boards are a common tool used by teachers to create an engaging and welcoming classroom environment. They can help inspire students, promote positive behavior, and provide information.
Here are some concepts related to the ideas mentioned in the article:
Back-to-School Bulletin Boards
Back-to-school bulletin boards are designed to welcome students and create a positive atmosphere in the classroom. They can help students feel comfortable and excited about the new school year. Some examples mentioned in the article include:
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Welcome Train Bulletin Board: This idea involves using previous year's student photos in passenger cars to make them feel welcome. The teacher can also include their own photo as the engineer driving the train.
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Arrgh You Ready For First Grade?: This pirate-themed bulletin board is specifically designed for first graders. Students are portrayed as sailors on a ship, with the teacher as the captain. It can be a fun way to celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day on September 19th.
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Superheroes Welcome Board: This idea emphasizes the importance of each student and their role in the classroom. Students are encouraged to see themselves as superheroes and are reminded to treat each other with respect.
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Picture Yourself In Kindergarten: This bulletin board provides open frames for students to draw their own selfies. The frames are then placed on the board, making each student feel like a part of the class.
Classroom Rules and Behavior
Bulletin boards can also be used to promote good behavior and reinforce classroom rules. Some examples mentioned in the article include:
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Congratulations For Following The Rules: This bulletin board motivates students to follow the rules by creating a puzzle. Each day that the class follows the rules, they receive a puzzle piece. Once all the pieces are collected, the reward is revealed.
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Classroom Monopoly: This idea involves creating a bulletin board based on the game Monopoly. Students can earn points for good behavior and collect rewards based on classroom-related rules.
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Shell We Have A Great Year: This sea-themed bulletin board displays the code of conduct for the year on shells. Students are encouraged to paraphrase the rules on a shell to help them remember and internalize the rules.
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Ladybug Behavior Bulletin Board: This bulletin board uses ladybug features to visualize various behaviors. Students are motivated to climb the board to the top and become leader ladybugs.
Motivation and Inspiration
Bulletin boards can also be used to motivate and inspire students. Some examples mentioned in the article include:
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Quotes of Note: This idea involves using quotes of success to motivate and inspire students. The quotes can be used as discussion starters and can encourage students to work hard to achieve their goals.
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Think Before You Speak: This bulletin board uses the acronym "THINK" to remind students to consider if what they are about to say is true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind. It can be a useful tool for promoting positive communication.
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Inspirational Bulletin Board For Third Graders: This bulletin board is based on The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Each child's name is included on the board, along with a short inspirational poem.
These are just a few examples of back-to-school bulletin board ideas mentioned in the article. Bulletin boards can be customized based on the teacher's preferences, the grade level, and the specific goals of the classroom. They are a versatile tool that can be used to create a welcoming and engaging environment for students.
I hope this information helps! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
