A Fun Social Studies Bulletin Board Idea

I've never had another bulletin board that allowed me to make connections with students when they're walking into class more than this one.  This is the first thing students see on the very first day of school and it never fails that I'll have a number of students stop on their way in and say something like, "Wait...what's this for?" (pointing to the large ruler taped on the wall).  They'll measure themselves and then stop and look at who is on the board that is closest to their height.  Before I even introduce myself to them or their class I'll have a  little conversations about if they ever heard of any of the people on the board, how tall they would like to be when they're done growing, or if they could imagine being as tall as Robert Pershing Wadlow who was 8' 11"!  Just like that I've connected with 10 or so students before they've even set foot in my classroom.  

This fun bulletin board has been my go-to bulletin board for students on the first day of school for quite a few years.  There are even blank cards that are editable so you could put your own picture and height on one, the picture and height of your principal, fellow teachers, or anyone else that you think your students would enjoy seeing.  

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​Students love seeing how tall Robert Wadlow Pershing was when they stand at the ruler and look up!

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The ruler goes up to 9' and is accurate, but you'll have to do some measuring  on your own as you put it up to make sure you're on the money. 

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Here's how I put this history bulletin board together.  

You can find this bulletin board in my Teachers Pay Teachers store by clicking HERE

Have a great start to your year!

Matt @ Surviving Social Studies

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