dinosaur bulletin board & my new curriculum partner

lots of pictures..for ya'll!

for part of my curriculum class we were able to choose a theme and build around it. Most of it is a lot of work, however there are three projects that are just pure fun! This is one of them. A bulletin board! Obviously my theme is dinosaurs as they are something that I just love to read and learn about. Below are some pictures for ya'll to see.

the big picture...can you dig it?!!

my main idea was to have the children "find" the skeleton parts and "rebuild" a dinosaur. So, behind each rock (aka painted sand paper) are laminated pieces that can be moved around (velcro of course) and attached to the complete skeleton above.

Below is a close up so you can see how the sandpaper just moves to unearth the fossil remains (in this case triceratops skulls and frill)I tried to use batting as clouds and angle the first part of the title down to give it a different effect. Did it work?And lastly, I bet you are wondering....about this picture aren't you?

A couple days ago we were discussing what type of learner we (meaning classmates) were according to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Mine was intrapersonal, meaning I like to work alone and I learn better on my own instead of in a group. So...today...we had to divide into partners, but obviously it was an odd number, so my instructor playing on the previous day's topic asked if I'd "work alone since I am intrapersonal and don't like working in group..." (of course, she said it in her sweet and sassy voice so she wasn't being mean.) but I said it was no big deal and I would. During the second half, she told us "to consult with your partner before answering the questions I ask you." So, I drewa face (while you can tell I am not an artist) and taped it to the chair next to me. And during the questions I would lean over and "consult" with my partner, giving it a "high five" and just being goofy. It was so fun. I am so glad that my instructor has a good sense of humor and lets us have a good time while we are learning....even if it is by myself..hee-hee!!