Fall bulletin board ideas for preschool can be unbe-leaf-able! These boards are a seasonally fun way to encourage children to express their imaginations and to reinforce concepts and lessons in a visual way. Plus, these bulletin boards help create a welcoming and cozy environment.
Let’s look at five creative and fun ideas for fall bulletin boards in your preschool classrooms!
1. Leafy Learning Tree
Materials:
- Construction paper in fall colors (red, orange, yellow, brown)
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
- Markers
Instructions:
- Create a Tree Trunk – Use brown paper to cut out a large tree trunk and branches.
- Add Leaves – Have each child decorate a leaf with his or her name and something they love about fall.
- Display – Arrange the leaves on the branches and add a headline like “Our Leafy Learning Tree.”
Educational Connection:
This board helps teach children about different trees and the changing seasons. It also promotes writing and self-expression.
2. Harvest Festival
Materials:
- Pictures of fruits and vegetables
- Real or artificial mini pumpkins and gourds
- Fabric or paper for a background
- Labels and markers
Instructions:
- Background Setup – Cover the board with fabric or paper depicting a farm scene.
- Add Produce – Attach pictures of fruits and vegetables, and place mini pumpkins and gourds at the bottom.
- Label Everything – Write the names of the produce and attach labels next to them.
Educational Connection:
This board can be used to discuss nutrition, farming and the importance of harvest. It’s a hands-on way to introduce new vocabulary and concepts.
3. Scarecrow Friends
Materials:
- Brown paper bags
- Construction paper
- Straw or raffia
- Markers and googly eyes
- Glue and scissors
Instructions:
- Create Scarecrows – Have each child decorate a paper bag to look like a scarecrow’s face.
- Add Details – Use straw or raffia for hair and construction paper for hats and noses.
- Display – Attach the scarecrows to the board with a fun headline like “Our Scarecrow Friends.”
Educational Connection:
This activity teaches children about the role of scarecrows in farming and helps them practice fine motor skills.
4. Pumpkin Patch Counting
Materials:
- Orange construction paper
- Green pipe cleaners
- Markers
- Scissors
- Number labels
Instructions:
- Create Pumpkins – Cut out pumpkin shapes and attach green pipe cleaners as stems.
- Number Pumpkins – Write numbers on each pumpkin and create matching labels for the board.
- Interactive Display – Arrange the pumpkins and invite children to match the numbers or count together.
Educational Connection:
This board reinforces counting skills and number recognition to make math fun and interactive. Some ideas suggested by the Little Learning Corner include pumpkin themes such as “welcome to our patch” and a pumpkin patch vine.
5. Woodland Animals With Leaves and Acorns
Materials:
- Animal cutouts such as squirrels, foxes and owls
- Leaves, acorns and other natural items
- Markers, glue, scissors
- Background paper
Instructions:
- Design a Forest Scene – Cover the board with background paper and add a forest floor using leaves and acorns.
- Animal Cutouts – Have children color and decorate animal cutouts.
- Arrange – Place the animals in the forest scene with labels.
Educational Connection:
This board introduces children to different woodland animals and their habitats. It can be used to teach about wildlife and ecosystems. Check out this Kindergarten Korner blog for teacher tips on creating the cutest squirrels!
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Making fall bulletin boards is a fun way to bring a smile to the faces of preschoolers. And check out our blog that shares four creative birthday board ideas that preschool teachers and daycare providers can create to bring joy and excitement to their classrooms.
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