Title of Bulletin Board: Go UP to new heights

Category: Motivation

Suggested Grade Level: K-2

Materials: Construction paper, butcher paper, bulletin board border, yarn

Description:

Modeled after the Disney movie UP, this bulletin board was created to motivate my students to make healthy choices. Students are encouraged to "try a new move", "try a new food", and "try a new attitude".

The balloons were made from construction paper, the letters were cut from a die press, and yarn was added to give the appearance of hot air balloons. On the first balloon I gave examples of new moves that students could choose (skip, jump, dance, play, jog, shuffle, run, help a friend). The second balloon had pictures that I had printed that gave examples of a new food to try.

I think my students loved this bulletin board because of the height of the balloons. Because the balloons extended beyond the board it caused by students to say "wow".