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Bulletin Board Ideas by the Month

Decorating a monthly bulletin board in a classroom or place of business can be a way to add some fun and colorful décor to a room. Changing the theme and design of the bulletin board monthly will maintain interest by those who view it. Bulletin boards can be simple or elaborate though a simple design is recommended if the board is going to be changed monthly.
  1. January

    • Cover the background of the bulletin board in black paper and add a colorful border in red. Cut out letters that spell "Our New Year Goals" with the stated year. Instruct everyone to complete a sheet with their three top goals for the new year and attach it to the board. These lists can be pinned randomly or in a specified order, such as alphabetically.

    February

    • Love is in the air in February. Replace the background of the bulletin board with a light pink paper. Cover the board with hearts of different shapes and sizes. The hearts can have names inscribed on them or short quotes about love.

    March

    • The luck of the Irish should be with you in March. Make the bulletin board a sea of green with shamrocks, leprechauns and pots of gold.

    April

    • Put together a bulletin board of bright, spring colors. Attach a grass border of green paper at the bottom of the board and include flowers of different colors sprouting from the grass.

    May

    • May is the time to honor mothers. Ask employees (if it is a business bulletin board) or students (if it is a classroom board) to bring in pictures of their mothers. Decorate the board with these pictures identifying each mother.

    June

    • As Father's Day approaches, it is a time to recognize fathers for all they have done. Build on the previous month's theme and include pictures of fathers, as well as short quotes about fatherhood.

    July

    • Celebrate the nation's independence with a board of red, white and blue. Include a red background, blue border and white stars on the bulletin board. Have everyone post their favorite 4th of July activity or recipe.

    August

    • It is time to prepare for back to school. Cover the bulletin board in bright yellow paper with the saying "Back to School" in black letters. Include tips on easing into the school year and being successful.

    September

    • Football season is here. Cover the bulletin board in green paper and draw out the yard lines of the football field with a white marker pen. Have employees vote on their favorite teams with the winner's emblem being shown on the 50 yard line.

    October

    • This spooky time of year makes decorating easy. With a black background, stretch pieces of cotton across the board to create a spider web effect. Attach pumpkins, black cats and witches to make a great Halloween scene.

    November

    • Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with families. Using fall colors, decorate the board. Attach leaves to the board where each person has written what they are most thankful for at this time.

    December

    • Incorporate all of the celebrations of the season with a multi-religious board for the month of December. Divide the board into sections and invite practitioners of each celebration to decorate their section of the board and share their traditions.

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