A Pocket Full of Synonyms

I have been freaking out over moving from Kindergarten to 4th Grade (you can read about my thoughts on this here).  The main person that has helped me keep my head above water the last month was one of my best friends, Layla.  We got our undergrad, credential, and masters together AND taught at the same school our first year.  She teaches 4th grade and has given me countless hours of advice!  One of my favorite things that she has shared with me is A Pocket Full of Synonyms.  Make sure you read her blog post HERE about it, so you can get all of the details! 
Here is a snapshot of the cutest, interactive bulletin board EVER!
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You can make this bulletin board with anything that has pockets.  I found these colorful popcorn bags at a party store, and stapled them to the wall.  On the outside of the pocket you place (I used Velcro) the “overused words,” and inside are “impressive synonyms” that can add flavor to their writing.

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During writing time, the students are encouraged to come up to the wall and choose a word in the pocket to help making their writing more colorful.

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I just introduced this synonym bulletin board to my kids and they are OBSESSED!  

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Thank you Layla for all of the advice and encouragement!!!!!! 🙂

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9 responses to “A Pocket Full of Synonyms”

  1. Miss Kindergarten Avatar
    Miss Kindergarten

    What a fabulous idea!!! I can definitely use this in kinder! Thank you!!!

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  2. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    I love it!! Looks great, its interactive and the students love it!! What could be better? My daughter is in 4th grade and I know she would love this too!
    Jessica

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  3. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    I love it!! Looks great, its interactive and the students love it!! What could be better? My daughter is in 4th grade and I know she would love this too!
    Jessica

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  4. Christy {Crayons and Whimsy} Avatar
    Christy {Crayons and Whimsy}

    Very cool my friend! I am sharing this post with some of my 4th grade teaching friends…and I agree with Hadar, there is definitely a way to make this kinder-friendly.

    :)Christy
    Crayons and Whimsy

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  5. A Sunny Day in First Grade Avatar
    A Sunny Day in First Grade

    This looks great!! So bright and colorful too! 🙂

    Sarah
    A Sunny Day in First Grade

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  6. Mrs. Wheeler Avatar
    Mrs. Wheeler

    I am obsessed with your kids!!! This can totally be modified to use in first!!!

    Megan
    Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade
    Mrs. Wheeler TpT

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  7. Fluttering Through First Grade Avatar
    Fluttering Through First Grade

    So perfect for building their vocabulary. Said is dead people. Find another word!!! This is excellent Michelle. Love it!

    ~Christy & Tammy
    Fluttering Through First Grade

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  8. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Love this -it is so fun and bright!!!

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  9. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Thank you for sharing this. I teach art to 4-11th grade French speaking students, but in English. This will be a great as I can put in words at all levels with some sort of divider. I’ll figure it out.

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