Classroom Ideas
One of the best parts of a brand-new school year is coming up with a fun, fresh, new theme for your classroom. As your theme sets the tone for your classroom, it’s important to come up with one that shows your personality but is also kid-friendly and conducive to a learning atmosphere.
Here are some themes you might not have thought of that you can consider as you get your new school year started.
1. Cactus
Create a welcoming classroom for your “sharp” students with a cactus theme.
2. Party animals
Let the learning party start! Put party hats and fun costumes on animals as a fun twist on the usual animal themes.
3. Hot air balloons
Use a catchy phrase, such as “We’ll Soar This Year,” and transform your classroom into a hot air balloon filled space.
4. Magic
Stars, glitter, and sparkly accents will help turn your classroom into a magical place. Your students will spend the year realizing that learning is magic!
5. Citrus fruit
You can create “The Zest Class Ever” with lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit themed accents and colors.
6. Dinosaurs
Little kids and big ones alike love dinosaurs! Bring that sense of wonder into your classroom with a dinosaur theme.
7. Superheroes
Let your students know that they are learning superheroes by decorating your classroom with a variety of superhero themed items and decor.
8. Gnomes
Bring in some whimsy by using a gnome theme. Add some mushrooms and woodsy accents to make it even more magical.
9. School supplies
Even school supplies can be incorporated in fun new ways! Painted jars or supply-themed squish mallows are fun new spins on this classic theme.
10. Nature
Bring the outside in with a nature and exploring theme. Choose a habitat, such as forest, and decorate accordingly.
11. Bees
Your students will “bee” so many things with endless options for incorporating friendly bees into your classroom.
12. Fairy Tale
Make the year magical with a fairy tale theme. Perhaps you’ll transform your classroom into the top of Jack’s Beanstalk or create a castle themed classroom!
13. Lighthouse
Ocean or beach themes are common, but what about a lighthouse?
14. Bows and hearts
Who says red, pink, and hearts are only for February? Infuse your classroom with love (and pink!) with a fun bow and hearts theme.
15. Retro school
Go back to the good old days with a vintage school theme. Think old-fashioned letter jackets for lettering and patterns.
16. Smiley faces
Make your classroom a happy place to be with a smiley face theme. Use a pastel color theme or go for bright colors.
17. The Wild West
Go beyond the traditional red bandanas and horses to incorporate shades of pink and gold glitter.
Use any of these unique themes to start your year off fresh and new, or use them as a starting point for coming up with a brand new theme you may not have considered. Most importantly, have fun making your classroom a great space for learning!
