Word Wall Banner How To

Since moving back to first grade, I've been working on adding a new and improved alphabet banner to my classroom.  Here's a quick tutorial on how to assemble the banner in your own classroom.

To begin, of course you need to cut out your banner.  There was a lot of glare on my laminated banner last year, so this year I chose not to laminate my banner and instead used 110lb cardstock.

The next step is a tried and true secret I learned from another teacher last year.  Slice slits into both sides of the top of your banner.  You really don't need to be too exact with your slits because they don't show once the banner is held up.  In fact, I found the larger the slit the better.

 The next step is pretty straightforward - slide your ribbon through the slits, starting with Z and working your way backward.

Finally, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, don't forget to tape down your ribbon.  This is a step I forgot to do last year and learned the hard way as I was standing on top of a ladder in my classroom trying to hold my banner in one hand, staple gun in the other, and rearrange the banner in my other.  Being that I only have two hands, this didn't work too well.

















Don't forget to pick up the banner at our store on TPT.

Happy Decorating!