Are you looking for a way to spruce up your door this school year? Classroom door decorations can be a creative way to highlight your teacher's personality and build excitement for your incoming students. You don't have to be a professional classroom door designer to make something that will stand out.
The classroom door ideas listed below are geared toward the preschool classroom and are sure to add enthusiasm to your colorful classroom. Read on for unique pictures of incredible classroom doors.
1. The Eagle
The eagle is an adorable classroom mascot, so why not put it on your door? This eagle classroom door design is super easy to make with white, brown, black, and yellow construction paper. Purchase the big rolls of paper, grab scissors, and start designing!
Learn more: Lara Cassity-Lovell
2. The Tiger
Check out this classroom door decoration idea. All you need is a roll of orange construction paper and a fresh sharpie. Stencils to cut out the words might help them look extra nice if you're deciding to go the "learning is grrreat!" route.
Learn more: Pinterest
3. Cookie Monster
This cookie monster idea is extra cute and such a fun classroom door idea. Get your students involved by having them trace their names on the cookies. A blue roll of construction paper, cookie printouts, black paper, and some paper plates are all you need.
Learn more: Nicole Goldberg
4. Ready For S'more Learning!
Here's a cute camping-themed classroom door idea. I especially like the camping theme inspiration. Notice how each Graham Cracker has a student's name written inside it. These marshmallows are great ideas for preschool kids.
Learn more: Oriental Trading
5. Rainbow Affirmations
Do you have a colorful rainbow classroom bulletin board? Add onto your current theme with a rainbow door! The circular affirmations are a nice touch to this super colorful door idea. Freehand your name in the cloud, or print the cloud on white paper and cut accordingly.
Learn more: Etsy
6. Snowman
If you can't have a classroom tree this holiday season, make your door a snowman instead! All you need is some red and white striped wrapping paper, black construction paper, and orange paper for the nose. Cut circles and you're done!
Learn more: The Creative Stamper Spot
7. The Gingerbread House Classroom Door
If you're looking for a classroom decoration this winter that does not require any prep work, check this out! This premade kit has all the pieces you need for the perfect colorful classroom door... gingerbread style!
Learn more: Amazon
8. Look Who's Popping In!
Here's an Instagram-inspired classroom door idea. You can leave it as is, or add your students' names to the popped corn. Although this blog is geared toward preschool teachers, this would be the perfect door decoration for a high school film studies teacher.
Learn more: The Happy Teacher
9. Pop-Pin Into Summer
As the year goes on, you might want to change your door. Turn your door into a summer classroom theme with this cute popsicle idea. Count down to summer with this popsicle-themed, glitter-covered classroom door decoration.
Learn more: Jackie Keyes
10. Aspirational Message for Students
Preschoolers may not be able to read this heartwarming door sign, but they will certainly love the colors. This can act as a conversation starter where kids pick a color and then you tell them what words are associated with it.
Learn more: Kohls
11. Student Goals
Your door can start the year like this. Then make a writing in the stars project preschoolers get to do with an adult. After a short lesson on what a goal is, have them come up with one of their own to transcribe in the star and post.
Learn more: Legacy Project
12. Plant Theme Classroom Door
Here is another door idea that has already been done for you. All you have to do is set it up on your door. Ask students to pick a plant on their way into class, tell them the word that is on it, and have them come up with an idea for how to grow that life skill.
Learn more: Teachers Pay Teachers
13. Where is the Teacher?
Sometimes a whole door decoration can be overwhelming. Keep it simple with a teacher sign stating where you are. Add a whiteboard with the time you plan to return. A clothespin is used to denote where students and staff can find you.
Learn more: Teachers Pay Teachers
14. Simple Welcome
Are you the "hands off" teacher type? Or perhaps you have run out of time to create a custom-made sign? If that is the case, this door covering sheet may offer the perfect solution. The kit includes a colorful welcome message with no work on your end.
Learn more: Amazon
15. The iPhone
Preschoolers are just as obsessed with technology as everyone else. Although they do not have an iPhone yet, they definitely know what it is. This video walks you through how to turn your door into an iPhone screen.
Learn more: Hot for Teaching
16. Teacher Name Signs
Did you pick one of the door ideas in this list but would like to add your name? This video walks you through how to create a beautiful name sign in just a few minutes. Adding a name sign is a great way to personalize some of the premade door kits listed here.
Learn more: The City Teacher
17. The Cat in the Hat
Many preschoolers are familiar with these books. Decorating your door with this Dr. Seuss theme could make students instantly feel welcome as they can easily identify with the graphics. The best part is this premade kit has done most of the work for you.
Learn more: Office Depot
18. Build Up One another
Simple, sweet, and easy to make. Grab a roll of light brown construction paper to use as a backdrop. Write the words with a thick sharpie, or cut them out with black paper. The only thing I might change is having the flowers tilt the other way so the creatures are smiling.
Learn more: Cecilia
19. Easter
Later in the year, you may want to change your door. Here is a premade kit that will stick directly to your door. Write your students' names in the eggs for a personalized touch. Students will love seeing these bunnies on their way in.
Learn more: Office Depot
20. Reach for the Stars!
One last premade door idea. Get students excited about space by decorating your door with this rocket ship and astronaut. You can choose to write your students' names in the stars and have them find where they are on the door.
Learn more: Office Depot
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