The style of display chosen will depend on its focus. At all times we should consider the purpose of the display. What is it we are hoping to achieve?

Topic/Theme Base display on a theme or topic e.g. pirates, seasons, creepy crawlies etc.

Learning Area The display may support a specific learning area or learning process. These displays provide the ideal opportunities for collaboration with class/learning area teachers. Special events are highly relevant and may be features to stimulate imagination and spark interests. Promote resources relevant to the event. Link to school excursions / incursions / guest speakers.

Special occasions Special occasions such as the Olympics, Book Week, WA Week, Red Nose Day, etc may be highlighted.

Introducing an author For example: Meet Graeme Base, Author of the Week, Authors' birthdays

Introducing a series For example: The saddle club / by Bonnie Bryant.

Signposting of permanent features New arrivals... This week... How to...

Community Local events, problems, activities, resources Institutions, agencies, sporting and ethnic clubs Experts in various fields

Demonstrations Invited guests to demonstrate various procedures / skills e.g. pottery, first aid, spinning

Resource Generated New resources Posters, drawings, craft Neglected resources Items of interest e.g. antiques Have items brought from home (this is a rich source of materials!)

Historical Display Feature an item as it changes through time: e.g. telephone, technology in general Feature life in a different period of time Get ideas, resources, help from the local Historical Society or Museum

Children's Inquiries Base a display on answering questions posed by children.

Literary genre Poetry Folk / fairy tales / fables / myths / legends Mystery and Adventure Humour Science Fiction Realism Fantasy

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