FOR ECEs
Imagine you’re working in a preschool room as an educator. You’d like to set up a bulletin board to engage the parents of the children in your room. State 6 specific items you would place on your bulletin board. How would you set the bulletin board up to be engaging as possible. Explain your choices.
Here are some ideas for bulletin board.
Provide a bright and colorful background. Cover the board with an eyecatching background color or design.
Choose a spot where parents will see the board everyday, either near an entrance area or parent corner or near the sign in sheet in individual playrooms.
Keep information current by displaying topics that have a direct effect on the children or families, for example tips on summer safety or on coping with time changes. Make sure parents know when information has been updated or changed by using a new sign or a change of color.
Provide some type of sign so that parents know the information is specifically for them, For example, PARENTS.
Provide information regarding upcoming family events in your community, especially if they are free.
Provided take-away information (e.g. pamphlets, articles, recipes, local child magazines) or a sign up sheet so that you can make copies for those interested in the information.
Provide some humor in the use of pictures, cartoons, special messages, or thoughts for the day that would appeal to parents and bring smile to their faces at the end of a long day.
Provide space for parents to post and exchange information with one another or with you.
Attach a pen and paper to the board in case parents wish to jot down information.
Change information on a frequent and regular basis.
Avoid posting information that more appropriately be delivered individually (e.g. overdue fees)
Avoid visual clutter
Interactive boards that encourage parent input may help to connect families.
In addition, programs may want to consider creating a separate bulletin board that introduces staff, perhaps accompanied by a recent photo. Displaying staff biographies or information will help families get to know individual staff members better and may serve as a way to share relevant information.
