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Environmental Print Billboards

August 4, 2014 • 10 Comments

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My 3 1/2 year-old has really started to notice billboards when we are driving on the highway. Billboards are loaded with environmental print which is one of the first things our kids “read”.  We decided to create our own mini billboards as a fun and easy reading activity to do at home or school.

Environmental Print Billboards for car and truck play from growingbookbybook.com

Environmental Print Billboards

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Materials Needed

Paper towel or toliet paper rolls, square cardboard pieces (approximately 7 x 3 in.), paint, variety of advertisements, markers and scissors

Creating the Billboards

making an environmental print billboard

1.  Cut two small notches on the top of each paper towel roll. This will become the holding spot for your billboard.

2.  Using the cardboard pieces, design your billboard.  Ideas could include local restaurants that you frequent, stores, attractions and services.

3.  Slide each billboard onto it’s toliet paper pole.

Playing with the Billboards

Environmental print signs great to use when playing with cars and trucks from growingbookbybook.com

You are now ready to place your billboard along your road.  We have a variety of road play mats that work great for utilizing our billboards.  Bring out the cars and begin your drive.  The kids can slow down at each billboard to “read” it.

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For another neat toliet paper roll literacy idea, check out my ABC Tunnels guest post I did on The Pleasantest Thing.

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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  1. Carrie says

    August 15, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    What a great idea!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

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  2. Katie Pinch says

    August 14, 2014 at 12:43 am

    Hi Jodie, I love the signs you made they look so fun to play with! I hope you will stop by and share again at the Love to Learn linky party 🙂

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  3. Janine Halloran says

    August 8, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    What a great idea for using recycling! Glad I found you through the TGIF linky party 🙂

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      August 8, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      So glad you found us too Janine. Welcome! Be sure to check out our “start here” page. https://growingbookbybook.com/start/

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  4. Kate Williams says

    August 5, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Great idea! Thanks for linking with Tuesday Tutorials #pintorials

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  5. Caroline Hooper (My Family Ties) says

    August 5, 2014 at 8:03 am

    Lovely idea, I bet this was so much fun! #tuesdaytutorials

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  6. pat raymo says

    August 5, 2014 at 6:29 am

    Morning Jodie….luv this road sign idea…however, i have to know..where did you get the great mat with all the buildings, etc. ? I LOVE that!
    Pat

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      August 5, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Pat, it’s a fabric panel called “Teddy Bear Town Fabric Panel”. My aunt found ours at a yard sale. Hope that helps!

      Reply

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