Create a calendar. Use bright colors, patterns, or perhaps a different numbering system. For example, you could use Roman numerals, a periodic table of elements numbering system, Morse Code, etc. In the primary grades the calendar is a wonderful medium for introducing, extending, and reviewing mathematical concepts. Use the calendar to display schedules of upcoming events such as PTA meetings, sports, or other school activities.
Display maps, charts, graphs, and book jackets related to current and continuing study.
Display numbers, letters, poems, songs, and sight words. These signs are key elements of the print-rich environment that whole-language advocates recommend.
Display posters, photographs, and other information relating to a unit being studied. These displays add valuable visual support to current topics.
Create a class theme. Many teachers choose, or have their students choose, a year-long theme to tie their units of study together.
Try designing a mystery display board based on the popular game show "Wheel of Fortune." Each week offer a different class-related motto, famous saying, or appropriate epigram with only a few letters filled in to get the students started. Let students offer guesses for missing letters until one misses. At that point, suspend play until the next day when guessing may begin again, selecting a different student to start the game. When the puzzle is solved, leave the complete saying up for display and prepare a new mystery saying related to class study or school goals
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