A well-designed bulletin board can be more than just a pretty decoration in a classroom or library. It can be a powerful tool to spark excitement about reading, promote new and interesting books, and even reinforce important literacy skills.
Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, or homeschooling parent, a captivating bulletin board can be a game-changer in fostering a love of reading.
This list offers 25 creative and engaging bulletin board ideas for all ages and interests.
From seasonal themes to interactive displays, you’re sure to find inspiration to transform your blank board into a vibrant hub for all things reading!
Seasonal Delights:
Spring Forecast:
Unfurl a bright blue bulletin board as your “sky” and dot it with fluffy white clouds made of construction paper. Hang colorful paper birds holding book titles or author names. As students finish reading a book, they can add their own bird with a short review.
Summer Reading Beach Party:
Transform your board into a sandy beach with a backdrop of blue bulletin board paper. Construct colorful umbrellas from paper and hang student recommendations for summer reads underneath. Decorate with cut-out beach balls featuring fun facts about reading, like the number of words read in a week by the class.
A Harvest of Good Reading:
Create a bountiful autumn scene with a background of orange and yellow paper. Cut out a large tree trunk and branches from brown construction paper. Feature student-made “leaves” with book titles written on them. Decorate with colorful acorns holding the names of favorite authors.
Season’s Readings:
Embrace the winter chill with a snowy scene. Cut out snowflakes from white paper and write book titles or author names on them. Hang a colorful banner that says “Season’s Readings” and add cozy mittens or scarves showcasing recommended books.
Genre Galore:
Mystery Mountain:
Create a silhouette of a mountain range on your board. Hang colorful question marks made from construction paper. Let students contribute book titles or blurbs related to mysteries on slips of paper and attach them to the question marks.
Fantasy Forest:
Turn your board into a fantastical forest with a backdrop of green and blue paper. Cut out different shapes of trees from brown paper and decorate with glitter or sequins. Feature student illustrations of their favorite fantasy creatures holding book titles or blurbs.
Historical Highway:
Design a highway scene with lanes made from butcher paper. Hang miniature cars holding book titles or author names related to historical fiction. Include road signs with fun facts about different historical periods.
Science Safari:
Turn your board into a thrilling safari adventure. Decorate with cut-outs of different animals and their habitats. Feature books about animals, science experiments, or biographies of famous scientists. Let students write short blurbs about why they enjoyed the book on paper leaves and attach them to the animals.
Interactive Intrigue:
Character Cafe:
Transform your board into a cozy cafe with a backdrop of brown and cream paper. Create different tables and chairs using construction paper. Feature student illustrations of their favorite book characters “sitting” at the tables and holding book titles.
Book Character Costume Contest:
Hang a large banner that says “Book Character Costume Contest!” on your board. Display pictures of students dressed as their favorite book characters and have classmates vote for their favorites.
Reading Rainbow:
Create a large rainbow on your board using construction paper strips. Cut out cloud shapes from white paper and write book titles or author names on them. As students finish reading a book, they can add their cloud to the rainbow.
Reading Bingo:
Create a large Bingo board on your bulletin board. Fill the squares with different reading activities, like “Read a book with a blue cover” or “Read a book about a friendship.” Students can mark off the squares as they complete the activities.
Pun-derful Puns
We’re Batty About Books:
Decorate your board with a spooky Halloween theme for a fun fall display. Cut out bat shapes from black construction paper and write book titles or author names on them.
Don’t Be a Drip, Get Your Read On!:
Turn your board into a rainy day scene with a blue background and cut-out rain clouds. Feature books with exciting adventures or humorous content. Include umbrellas with reading tips written on the inside.
Donut Miss Out on a Good Book!:
Create a colorful donut shop scene on your board. Hang different types of donut shapes made from construction paper with book titles written on them. Include a banner that says “Donut Miss Out on a Good Book!”
Author Spotlight (continued):
Hang a large portrait of the author and display some of their most popular books. Include interesting facts about the author’s life or writing process. Encourage students to write short reports or create illustrations inspired by the author’s work.
Poetry Power:
Transform your board into a vibrant celebration of poetry. Hang colorful cut-outs of different shapes like stars, hearts, and flowers. Feature student-written poems or their favorite poems from famous authors. Decorate with ribbons and streamers for a touch of elegance.
Quote Corner:
Display a collection of inspiring quotes about the power of reading on your board. Use different fonts, colors, and text sizes to create visual interest. Encourage students to discuss the quotes and share their own thoughts on the importance of reading.
Reading Resolutions:
At the beginning of the year, invite students to write down their reading goals for the year on colorful slips of paper. Hang them on the board and create a sense of community and accountability as students work towards their goals.
Book Review Bonanza:
Dedicate a section of your board to student book reviews. Provide templates where students can write the title, author, a short summary, and their recommendation (thumbs up or thumbs down). Encourage them to be creative and illustrate their reviews with drawings.
Celebrating Diversity:
World of Words:
Create a world map on your board and decorate it with colorful pins or flags. When students finish reading a book set in a different country, they can add a pin to the map and write the title of the book on a small note next to it.
Folktales from Around the Globe:
Feature different folktales from various cultures on your board. Decorate with images or symbols that represent the stories. Encourage students to research folktales from other countries and share them with the class.
Celebrating Diverse Authors:
Highlight famous authors from different backgrounds each month. Display their portraits and some of their most popular books. Encourage students to research the authors’ lives and discuss the importance of diversity in literature.
Tech Time:
QR Code Quest:
Feature different books on your board and generate QR codes that link to online book trailers, author interviews, or online reviews. Students can use their smartphones or tablets to scan the codes and learn more about the books.
Goodreads Showcase:
If your classroom or library uses Goodreads, dedicate a section of your board to showcase student recommendations. Print screenshots of student reviews or “to-read” lists and display them with pride. This can encourage collaboration and help students discover new books based on their peers’ recommendations.
Bonus Tip: Remember, these are just starting points! Don’t be afraid to get creative and personalize your bulletin boards to fit your unique style and the interests of your students.
By using these ideas and adding your own personal touch, you can create engaging and informative bulletin boards that will spark a lifelong love of reading in your students.
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