Easy Bulletin Board Dots



The bulletin boards in my room are not necessarily where I would prefer to have them.  Like any teacher does, I decided to make something I could use, and I couldn't be happier with the results!

Classroom Hack: Easy Bulletin Board Dots



I call these "bulletin board dots".

Here are the details so that you can make your own easy and affordable bulletin board dots.

I visited the fabulous JOANN Fabrics and Crafts store and purchased five different pieces of pre-cut fabric quarters.  They were $1.99 each. With my teacher discount, I got $1.49 off, so one ended up being only 50 cents!  For about $8.00, I was able to make LOTS of bulletin board dots.  


These bright colors and designs were the perfect addition to add pops of color all over my classroom and were another way for me to add to my classroom theme of bright colors!

Bulletin board dots

Materials:
cardboard boxes (free)
round containers
pen for tracing containers
scissors
fabric and hot glue gun

Bulletin Board Dots



Cut out any size of cardboard circles you like.  Cover with pieces of fabric using a hot glue gun.



Bulletin board dots

Here are five of my largest circles.

Colorful bulletin board dots for your classroom

A variety of fabric circles were completed.

Use pushpins on these bulletin board dots

Hang the bulletin board dots on the wall.  Use a pushpin to attach whatever you want.

These are bright, colorful, and OH.SO.EASY!

That's...


21 comments:

  1. What a fun idea! I think I might try making these to match my Jungle/Safari theme. Thanks! :o)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I would love to see pictures using your theme! :-)

      Delete
  2. These turned out great. What a way to spruce things up!

    Jamie
    teachingtidbit.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  3. I love these! They are so cute and what a great idea.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Very cute idea! I love that they are all so colorful and different!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Hmmm this is a great idea! Question, how are you hanging the bulletin board dots on the wall? We have no bulletin boards and aren't allowed to put any holes in the wall or use glue...

    Jessica
    Literacy Spark

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Jessica,
      I used hot glue. Could you use velcro, glue dots, or the 3M hangers that don't stick to the wall when you remove? (I LOVE those things!)

      Cynthia

      Delete
  6. Great idea! Love the bulletin board dots! Now where could I use them...hmmm...

    Crystal
    Teaching Little Miracles

    ReplyDelete
  7. What a cute idea! Such a great/useful way to brighten up a boring wall.

    Lindsay
    Live Laugh & Learn in Second Grade

    ReplyDelete
  8. Super Super CUTE!!!!! I love this idea. I have just moved to a brand new school and they don't like a lot of holes in the walls. This is a perfect option!!! LOVE IT!!!!

    Jena
    1st Grade with Miss Snowden

    ReplyDelete
  9. Oh my gosh! What a great idea!!! I love that there's no sewing involved as I'm definitely sewing challenged ;-) I am going to try this - thanks for sharing your creative idea!

    ReplyDelete
  10. ooooohh, I love these! I have so much random fabric scraps, I think I need to make myself some bulletin board dots too! thanks for the GREAT idea!!
    Laura ~ First Grade Spies

    ReplyDelete
  11. Such bright colors and what a cool idea! Those would be very useful around my house when I'm trying to find space on my corkboard! They'd also be a great addition to my reading area at school... maybe have kids pin up some good books.

    You've got my wheels turning ;) I'm always inspired by everyone's Made Its!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Amanda
    My Shoe String Life
    Follow me on Bloglovin'

    ReplyDelete
  12. What a great idea. I love your bulletin board circles. I might need to try this in my classroom!
    Alison
    Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

    ReplyDelete
  13. Replies
    1. Thanks so much, Tara! I hope they work well for you also!

      Best,
      Cynthia

      Delete