Fiction and Nonfiction Bulletin Board…Do You Know the Difference?
Do your students ever get confused about the difference between fiction and nonfiction books? You’re not alone! Many elementary readers are still learning how to tell the difference between made-up stories and factual texts. One of the easiest (and most eye-catching!) ways to reinforce this skill is with a fiction vs. nonfiction bulletin board or a fiction and nonfiction bulletin board in your classroom or school library.
Today I want to share a simple, ready-to-use fiction and nonfiction bulletin board kit that not only brightens your space but also helps students understand the two most important genres they’ll encounter as readers.
This fiction and nonfiction bulletin board kit will inspire creativity and enhance engagement among students.
Teaching with a Fiction and Nonfiction Bulletin Board
Students need regular reminders of what makes a book fiction or nonfiction. Teaching this skill through games and activities is a must! A bulletin board display also works well because it provides a visual anchor for students every time they browse for a book or sit down in the reading corner. Instead of telling them again and again, you can point to the display and let the visuals do the teaching.
Plus, who doesn’t love a colorful, engaging bulletin board that brings the library or classroom walls to life?
What’s Included in the Fiction vs. Nonfiction Bulletin Board Kit
This printable kit has everything you need to make a complete display in no time:
- 📚 Printable bookshelves labeled for fiction and nonfiction
- 📖 10 fiction book covers + 10 nonfiction book covers to sort and display (PLUS editable book covers)
- 🎨 Book-themed clipart to add a fun, engaging touch
- 🖼️ Borders in 4 styles to frame your bulletin board
- 🔤 Title letters in two sizes: “Fiction and Nonfiction – Do You Know the Difference?”
- 🎉 Banner circles to hang with clothespins for a 3D effect
No more searching for book covers or piecing together mismatched decorations—you’ll have everything you need in one download.
How to Use This Resource
Here are a few fun ways to use this fiction and nonfiction classroom display:
- Library Bulletin Board: Place it near your shelves so students can easily connect the display to real books.
- Classroom Reading Corner: Create a cozy space with a display that doubles as a teaching tool.
- Interactive Activity – Lift-the-Flap Style: Staple each book cover at the top only and hide the answer behind it. Students can lift the flap to check whether the book belongs to the fiction or nonfiction shelf.
- Sorting Game: Print the book covers and let students “sort” them onto the correct shelf as a genre review.
- Hallway Display: Brighten the school hallways with a board that sparks conversations about reading.
Why Teachers and Librarians Love This Resource
- Saves time with ready-to-print pieces
- Makes your space bright, colorful, and purposeful
- Reinforces an important reading skill in a fun, visual way
- Flexible for use in different grade levels and spaces
- Easily customize the book covers in Canva or PowerPoint to create titles from your own library
Ready to make your classroom or library bulletin board both beautiful and educational?
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Before You Go…
You can grab a set of FREE Fiction & Nonfiction Task Cards to use right away with your class! They’re perfect for centers, partner work, or quick review games.
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