We are Thankful Bulletin Board Idea!

    Sometimes a simple prep bulletin board goes a lot further than those bulletin boards that take you hours to prep. I know as a teacher; I am always limited on time. Teachers want their classroom decor to look adorable, be effective, and not take hours to work on! 

    As a kindergarten teacher, I always want to allow my students to help contribute to our classroom decor. The children love seeing their work on display, makes them feel valued, and helps build a classroom community! 

    You use this bulletin board idea with your students as they will each get their own copy of the turkey outline included in my Teachers Pay Teachers resource. We are Thankful! November Bulletin Board by Miss Meredith Made | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com). Each student will then write one thing they are grateful for on each blank feather. Each child can write their name on the turkey's belly, then color in their turkey's! If your class is able, they can also cut out their turkey!

    I always like to brainstorm as a class before making the turkeys, what we could be thankful/grateful for. Usually, we make a class anchor chart to give the entire class some solid ideas before they get to work!

    After your class has completed their turkey "craftivity" all you have to do is attach them to your bulletin board and print off the letters included in my resource that say, "WE ARE THANKFUL!"

Tips: 1. Print Turkeys and letters on cardstock. This makes them much more durable and easier to cut out! Also, it makes it so much easier for children to color and cut! 

         2. Laminate finished turkeys and letters to make your bulletin board look sleek. You can also then send home each child's turkey as a keepsake and keep the letters for next year! 😃

    Lastly, one more thing I like to do when the students have completed their turkeys is let them share with the class what they are grateful for. This is a great way to build classroom community, get in the fall spirit and allow your class to practice their speaking/listening skills. 

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