Free Hello Spring Bulletin Board Printable!

Do you ever blink and suddenly it’s the next season, the next holiday, or the next week? If you decorate for holidays or seasons, you know how quickly time flies. One moment, it’s New Year’s, and before you know it, you’re prepping for Earth Day!

As an in-home childcare provider, I know how exciting seasonal changes are for the little ones. Seeing their joy when they walk in and notice new decorations makes it all worth it. That’s why I keep up with my seasonal bulletin boards—they bring so much fun and color into our space!

How to Get Started with a Spring Bulletin Board

If you’ve never set up a bulletin board before, or you’re unsure if it’s worth it, let’s walk through the basics.

Many in-home daycare providers hesitate because they don’t want their entire home taken over by daycare décor. If that’s your concern, consider these space-saving ideas:

• Find a small, out-of-the-way spot. My bulletin board is in the garage, right outside my daycare entrance, on the side of a cabinet.
• Use a portable display. A poster board that you can slide away at the end of the day is a great option.
• Utilize a bare wall. If you have a little extra space, a bulletin board can add color without overwhelming your home.

No matter where you put it, the kids will love it—and so will you!

Related Post – Mess Free Art Earth Day Project

Decorating Your Hello Spring Bulletin Board

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Here are some tips to make the most of your display:

Laminate your pieces for durability. This helps keep them in great condition for future use.

Check print sizes before printing. There are two different sizes available for some pages.

               –This is my favorite laminator from Amazon. I have had it for a while and it works great!

               –These laminating sheets are perfect. They’re affordable and last a long time.

I used to buy pre-made bulletin board decorations on Amazon, but I’ve found that making my own is much more fun!

How to Incorporate the Kids

One of my favorite things to do is include the kids in my bulletin board displays.

During our Dr. Seuss theme we turned the kids into the Cat In The Hat!! Check out the step-by-step post so you can too!!

Related Post– Here’s another spin on a spring bulletin board

When To Swap Out Your Bulletin Board

This part is completely up to you and what you plan to celebrate or feature.

My year looks a little like this:

• New Years
  • Put up on New Years Eve
• Valentine’s Day
  • Put up on January 31^st
• Dr. Suess’s Birthday
  • Put up March 1st but only for a couple days
• St Patrick’s Day
  • Put up by March 5th
• Easter
  • A couple days after St. Patrick’s Day depending on holiday dates
• Spring ‘Hello Spring’
  • Shortly after Easter
• Summer
  • Weekend after the last day of school
• 4^th of July (sometimes)
  • Up July 1^st
  • I don’t always change my board in the summer
• Welcome New Friends or Back To School
  • Week before school starts
• Halloween
  • Put up Sept 30^th
• Thanksgiving or Thankful for you
  • Put up a couple days after Halloween
• Christmas
  • Put up after Thanksgiving holiday

More Spring Resources

I love making things for my childcare and right now it’s all about spring.

Check out this spring q-tip painting project.

I’ve also got some great Spring Playdough mats that are SO FUN!!

How about Earth Day, it is just around the corner.

Creating a spring bulletin board is an easy and fun way to brighten up your daycare space. Whether you go all out or keep it simple, it’s sure to bring joy to the kids in your care.

Happy decorating!