Tag Archives: bulletin boards

Have you ever met anyone from the Internet in person?

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Well, the day is here. Today is the day I get to meet Spoons, Gobs, True, Tharm, Phantom, and a slew of others. Those are, of course, not their real names. Even if I remembered their real names, it would feel strange calling them by them. I’ve been chatting in a forum for over a year now with these people. We’ve built friendships of varying levels, from tolerating some of them to great a-feck-shun for others. Some of them have already met each other in person. Many have gone to various events together. With four children and a husband who … Continue reading →

I Can’t Think of a Title. . .

. . .that’s how mad I am. The inability to think and communicate those thoughts on paper plagues our students in the inner city. I imagine it is a problem everywhere. . .but I know it’s a problem here. In fact, stating it’s a problem here really is an understatement–it’s an epidemic. Students are loosing the ability to communicate effectively and it’s no wonder. I was at a school this past week. The teacher had a bulletin board displaying the students’ work. The bulletin board featured the objective they were trying to accomplish and the students had to write mini-essays. … Continue reading →

Teen Crafts: Bulletin Boards

If your teenager collects pictures of friends or celebrities or has other odds and end lying around or taped to his or her walls, try these bulletin board ideas. These ideas will give your teen the perfect place to organize and display photos and memorabilia, and he or she will have fun putting them together. *These ideas will also work for smaller children’s rooms or play rooms, but younger kids will need some adult assistance. Furry Bulletin Board You will need a large picture frame (with the glass removed), a thin piece of craft wood or cork, and some cool … Continue reading →