Fun and Engaging Classroom Activities and Bulletin Board Ideas for January (2024)

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The holidays are over, and the kids are ready to be back in the classroom, but they are still excited about the festivities. How do you keep them focused while providing fun activities to excite them? Incorporate crafts and activities that both engage the kids and teach them something. Keep reading to learn some amazing ideas you can use in your classroom this winter, including some bulletin board ideas for January.

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Keeping Kids Excited and Motivated After the Holidays with Visuals

One of our most challenging jobs as teachers is keeping kids on task around the holidays. They get so excited about presents, time away from school, and family visits that their academic focus goes out the window. However, there are ways to keep them engaged while in the classroom. It just takes a little bit of planning!

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Keep them focused using a Winter Powerpoint and Google Slides Template. Use the editable slides to set up literacy and math centers and welcome kids to the classroom. They will love the winter theme and are simple to use all day long. Teachers love using them during morning meetings to lay out the day, during centers to keep kids on task, and to close the day with a nice message.

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I also have a Winter Powerpoint with Timers that makes the center time a breeze!

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If you want fun activities to use during January, try creating fun games for them to play while they work on math and literacy skills. Use these FREE Editable Winter Labels to put point values on cups and use them as baskets for cotton balls. Students can practice sight words, vocabulary words, math facts, and more and then toss a cotton ball in the cups to score points. It’s a fun way to practice all sorts of skills in the classroom.

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Invite Kids to Get Crafty and Practice Fine Motor Skills

One of the best ways to keep kids engaged around the holidays is to add crafts to your lesson plans. I don’t mean arts and crafts with glue and glitter everywhere. I mean crafts with a purpose!

Use a bulletin board display to add decor to your room and to add to your classroom community. A craft where students are involved in the creation process allows them to see how much they mean to the classroom environment. This Winter Bulletin Board Kit lets every child make a sweater and attach their smiling face to it. They will love seeing their creations up on the bulletin board in January.

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Kids also love a writing craft where they can express themselves. Use these Winter Crafts and Writing Templates to create a mug, mitten, penguin, and snowman. Kids can write about whatever they like, or you can provide them with winter writing prompts to match each design. Each craft comes with primary writing lines and simple writing prompt options.

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Another fun activity is this FREE Snowman Craft! Keep this on hand for a rainy day or to start a day if students need a little brain break. It’s simple to complete and makes a great bulletin board display in January.

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Watch this video for fun Dollar Tree ideas, including the snowman craft!

Include Family in the January Fun

When it comes to the classroom community, including the family at home is just as important as what happens in the classroom. Use newsletters sent home regularly to communicate what’s happening in the classroom and keep families updated.

Don’t have your own newsletter template and want a January-themed one? I have you covered with this Winter Newsletter Template Pack. There are three different themes to choose from that can be used with any grade level. The templates are editable, so you can add your own wording.

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Include vocabulary kids are learning, events that are coming up, things to look forward to, items the classroom needs, standards they are working on, and more.

Hopefully, combining these ideas will help your kids fall back into the classroom rhythm after the excitement of the holidays. Use the slide timers to keep kids on task and send the newsletters home to keep parents in the loop. You’ll have a great classroom community and students ready to learn in no time!

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FAQs

How can I decorate my classroom without bulletin boards? ›

Simple fix: use felt fabric (I used two yards), colored duct tape to stick the felt to the wall, and border to add more decoration! Then you can place Velcro on the backs of your projects/posters for an easy interchangeable bulletin board for the classroom!

What is bulletin board activity? ›

A bulletin board (pinboard, pin board, noticeboard, or notice board in British English) is a surface intended for the posting of public messages, for example, to advertise items wanted or for sale, announce events, or provide information.

How do I make an interactive display board? ›

Turning your whiteboard into a smart board is simpler than it seems. After applying Projector Whiteboard Wallpaper and securing your projector, connect it to your computer. Use interactive software to enable touch capabilities, and that's it. You've turned your whiteboard into a smart board.

What is an interactive bulletin board? ›

You'll find examples of interactive bulletin boards like this one all over Pinterest. The concept is basic: Post notes with encouraging and kind words on a board for students to grab when they need to be lifted up. Provide paper for them to add their own kind words for others too.

How do you make a bulletin board more attractive? ›

Create a visually appealing design that grabs attention and encourages students to explore further. Use vibrant colors, high-quality images, and visually appealing fonts to make your bulletin board visually engaging. Consider incorporating borders, headings, and 3D elements to add depth and interest.

What can I use instead of a bulletin board? ›

Use foam core board to make a bulletin board. Create a small board using just one foam core board, or arrange as many as you want to make a larger size. You can find affordable foam core board at the Dollar Store! Attach your boards to the wall using command strips.

What should I put on my classroom walls? ›

The takeaway: Classroom walls should feel warm and lively but not overcrowded—keep 20 to 50 percent of the wall space clear, and fill the rest with student work, inspiring pictures, and learning aids.

What is board work activity? ›

Boardwork (/bɔ:dwɜ:k/) refers to the effective classroom use of the traditional blackboard, its modern version, the whiteboard or an Interactive whiteboard.

What is the purpose of bulletin boards in the classroom? ›

Whether for displaying event notices or classroom calendars, bulletin boards are essential to educational settings. They can spruce up a dull and bare wall and act as a colorful wall decoration. They can be used to display student work, reinforce lessons, or provide information to students.

What are the 4 general purposes of bulletin board? ›

Bulletin boards are typically used in four different ways - decorative, display, informative, and interactive. They each have distinct functions and require different levels of planning and effort to set up.

How do you display work in class? ›

Here are some suggestions for displaying student work in a classroom:
  1. Display in-process and finished pieces. ...
  2. Include everyone. ...
  3. Give students a say. ...
  4. Give students their own space. ...
  5. Use wall space for two-dimensional work and shelf tops for three-dimensional work. ...
  6. Make displays purposeful. ...
  7. Remember that less is more.
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How do you write a good bulletin? ›

Tips on Writing for The Bulletin
  1. Don't overprove your thesis.
  2. Check all data, particularly dates, figures, and proper names, against the original documents.
  3. Keep your sentences short; one independent and one dependent clause are usually enough.
  4. Try to use the active, not passive, mode.

What is the best material for bulletin board? ›

Cork. A traditional cork is a great option for many office areas. The material is sturdy and durable, perfect for securing hundreds of papers over the course of its lifetime. With different framing choices, you can even dress up the board so it will fit your office décor or other space.

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