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Bulletin Board Tutorial
Excited about our new wall space, we looked for cost-effective alternatives to traditional bulletin boards. We decided to try starching fabric directly onto the wall. Here's how we did it:
Moving Day!
We've officially moved into our brand-new building! It's been a whirlwind, but we're so grateful for everyone who came together to make it happen. We're excited to use this new facility to spread God's word.
I wish I had taken before pictures of my classroom to show the amazing blank wall space. We're thrilled about the teaching possibilities it offers!
We started by planning furniture arrangements and the placement of our soon-to-arrive magnetic dry-erase board. Then came the fun part!
Display Clips
Our
is building a new facility, and we're excitedly preparing our classroom visuals and envisioning the new space. We plan to have a small informational bulletin board displaying the church calendar, memory work, and attendance charts. These items will be changed frequently, so we decided to create decorative clips to hold them. Here's what you'll need:
Bible Class Planner
As avid planners, we rely on a lesson plan template for a concise overview of our weekly Bible class content. This template is a valuable tool, reminding us of necessary preparations and accommodating new visuals, ideas, or activities as we adapt our lessons throughout the year. Feel free to download and utilize our blank Bible Class Planner Template (.pdf) to enhance your Bible class preparations.
Three Kings
I'm excited to share my first attempt at creating fun and interactive visuals for our Bible class. This bulletin board game will be used during our study of the kings during the United Kingdom, (Saul, David, and Solomon). I enlarged the patterns and used chalk pastels to add vibrant colors before laminating them for durability. We also crafted crowns featuring questions about these three kings. The inspiration and patterns came from
, a magazine that is sadly no longer available. I can't wait to see the children enjoy this engaging learning tool!
Desk Timeline
We discovered a fantastic timeline resource in our church's resource room and decided to adapt it for individual student use and reference. Melissa suggested shrinking the timeline and printing it on cardstock, a brilliant idea that allows each student to have an up-close timeline at their desk. While it was somewhat time-consuming to prepare, the end result was worth it! We used clear contact paper to attach and protect the timelines on the desks. Though it was challenging to capture a photo without glare, we hope you can appreciate the outcome of our efforts. This individualized approach enhances each student's learning experience and provides a valuable reference tool throughout our Bible lessons.
Memory Work
To track memory work progress, we created simple graphs printed on vibrant Astrobrite paper. At the start of each quarter, children personalize their charts with their name and chosen color. Every Sunday, they earn a sticker for reciting or arranging the memory verse on our
. This visual incentive motivates students and allows them to see their progress throughout the quarter. At the end, they can proudly take their completed sticker charts home.
Timeline & Maps
We've just started assembling our classroom timeline, and it's already looking exciting! We'll continue adding events as we journey through the Old Testament. We're also excited to incorporate maps into our lessons, despite our geographical challenges. These visual aids, from
, will help children better understand the locations of the Bible stories we're studying.