Looking for the best classroom door ideas to welcome your students back? Here are over 30 insanely cute and creative back to school classroom door ideas.
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Summer is coming to an end, everyone. I know, I know, we hate how fast summer goes and how long the school year seems. But that is just the way things are (much to our dismay). Since back to school season is in full swing, teachers, you have to start brainstorming ideas for your classroom door.
I know most schools have door decorating contests, and the classroom with the best door wins a pizza party, a free period, or a movie day. So, get your creative juices flowing and make sure you have the best decorated door. You don’t have to be a pro at this. You can keep it simple or get as creative as you want.
There is really no wrong way of doing it. Since it’ll still be summer for a little bit when school starts, I suggest using bright colors and incorporating summer themes into your door. If you are looking for some design inspo, do not fret because this post will show you everything you’re looking for.
I’ve gathered 34 insanely cute and creative back to school classroom door ideas the students will absolutely love. From ice cream-themed doors to pizza and blooming flowers, there is something in here for everyone!
BACK TO SCHOOL CLASSROOM DOOR IDEAS
1 to 2nd grade and beyond
We’re starting off strong with this amazing Buzz Lightyear theme door. I am obsessed with the blue cloudy background.
You can have your kids draw Buzz by hand or print out a picture if you don’t have time.
2. crayon theme
How cute is this? This is a very easy and simple door decoration that is going to garner lots of attention. You can print out the crayon templates online and color them in.
Write down your students’ names on them and glue them on the door. Lastly, use construction paper to make the crayon box and secure it to the bottom.
3. YOUR STORY STARTS HERE
Toy Story theme door with a little twist. Use yellow and red construction paper to make out the words “Toy Story.”
Make cutouts of little clouds and write all of your students’ names on them. Then just glue them on the bright blue background for the final touch.
4. The magic begins in kindergarten
This Disney-inspired door is sure to put a smile on your students’ faces. You’ll want to first cover the entirety of the door with a dark blue background.
Then add “the magic beings in kindergarten” with white construction paper. Lastly, make an outline of the gorgeous Disney castle on light blue paper and add that to the door for the final touch.
5. Here’s the scoop
I am obsessed with this ice cream-themed door. It’s just so cute, plus that little smile is just adorable.
This is a very easy and simple classroom door decoration to recreate and welcome your students back. Don’t forget to add the little sprinkles.
6. We are all friends
I don’t know about you, but I love Friends. It is my favorite TV show and brings me joy and comfort whenever I need it.
You can easily recreate this Friends theme door with purple and yellow paper. I love how this is like Monica’s door; she’s my favorite.
Lastly, just print out the words “we are all friends” and glue them on the door.
7. any day spent with you
If you really want to win the best door decorating contest, then you have to recreate this one. I am obsessed with how creative and stunning it is.
This will take you a bit of time, but I think it’s well worth the effort.
8. You are amazing Inside and Out
Who doesn’t love Inside Out? I’m sure all of your students do and will love this door. It is actually very easy to recreate. First, print out all of the characters.
Then make circles with colorful construction paper. Glue the characters to their corresponding colors and finish off the design by adding “you are all amazing inside and out” on top.
9. surround yourself with people who help you bloom
Not only is this door super cute, but it is actually meaningful as well.
You should surround yourself with people who help you grow and want the best for you, and the students need to learn that at a young age.
Make gorgeous flowers and secure them around the wonderful quote.
10. let your light shine
If you are looking for something that is easy to recreate but still gives that “wow” effect, then this one’s for you. Make a bunch of cutouts of stars in different colors and sizes.
First, glue on the letters to make out the quote “let your light shine”. Then, start gluing on the stars to make it look gradual. This will definitely catch anyone’s eye who walks by your door.
11. totally awesome kids
This is another insanely easy door idea that requires very little effort. Make the confetti with lots of different, colorful construction paper.
You can either print out the words or make cutouts yourself. Now all you have to do is secure them to the door on a black background so they pop.
12. donut stress
How cute is this door decoration? Not gonna lie, that donut looks kinda tasty, haha! Recreate this gorgeous donut-themed classroom door idea with lots of colorful paper and cool fonts for the words.
13. we’re so happy to sea you
What a clever play on words. I love this sea-themed door idea to welcome the students back from summer break. You can either make cutouts for the sea creatures or print them out.
Add some bubbles, a treasure box, make “sand” with brown paper, and some seashells to complete the look.
14. Welcome to the PAC
I used to play Pac-Man all the time when I was younger, so this door decor just brings back those memories. You can easily make the Pac-Man cutouts yourself with some construction paper.
Use yellow paper to make cutouts of “Welcome to the PAC”.
15. look whoooo’s in our class
This owl-themed door is simply stunning and will guarantee compliments. You can ask the students to make their own personalized owl with different designs and colors.
16. You stole a pizza my heart
As a pizza addict, I have to say, this may just be my favorite classroom door decor on this list. It is very easy to recreate, and you can even get the kids involved.
Just have each of them make their own little heart-shaped pizza.
17. throw kindess like confetti
Remind your students to always be kind by recreating this gorgeous door. Make lots of confetti with colorful papers and write the phrase “throw kindness like confetti” on the side to finish it off.
You can also write a meaningful quote towards the bottom.
18. we are a sharp bunch
This is super easy to recreate. All you really need are some colorful paper, glue, and a pair of scissors.
Make lots of colored pencils and add in the quote “we are a sharp bunch” to complete the look.
19. Look who’s poppin into 3rd grade
This popcorn-themed door decor is for sure going to garner lots of attention. Make a bunch of popcorn and write the students’ names on each.
Make the popcorn bucket with white paper and a red marker. Lastly, incorporate the words “look who’s poppin into 3rd grade” for the finishing touch.
20. meaningful door idea
Give your students a little boost in their confidence and start the day off right by reminding them that they are brave, kind, and loved.
This door decor idea is also great if you are looking for something to recreate at the last minute.
21. look who’s blooming
This is a similar door design to the one above, but it’s also a little different as well. I love how the little flowers have the students’ faces in the middle.
The picket fence is gorgeous, and the blue background makes everything stand out.
22. Please excuse the…
This is one of my favorite door decorations on this list. I love how chaotic and “messy” it is.
You can have the kids go crazy with this and have them write down quotes, make little designs, and add lots of color.
23. welcome
Don’t want to go all out and want something super simple? Look no further because this door idea is for you. It is very simple and easy to recreate.
Add the word “welcome ” on the side in a vertical line and incorporate lots of flowers to fill up the extra space and to make it look cuter.
24. our classy totally rocks dude?
If your students are fans of Finding Nemo, then they are going to love this. Print out some of the characters from the movie, like Nemo and Crush.
Then add the quote “our class so totally rocks dude!” because it does!
25. nacho average 1st grade
I bet the students will be craving nachos after seeing this door, lol! But seriously, how cute is this? Make the nacho chips by cutting triangle shapes with yellow paper.
Use colorful letters to make out the words “nacho average 1st grade”. You can switch out the 1st grade to whatever grade you teach.
26. leaping into learning
If this doesn’t win you the best door decorating contest, then I don’t know what will. This is so creative yet simple at the same time.
I love the hanging vines and the pop of color with the water lilies.
27. our class is out of this world
If you want to take your door decorations to the next level, then you have to recreate this outer space-inspired door idea.
Add your students’ faces to the little astronauts and incorporate a few star constellations along with planets.
28. be our guest…
Calling all Disney fans, this is a super cute classroom door idea that anyone can recreate. All you have to do is glue down the words and print out some Beauty and the Beast characters.
29. ready for a sweet year
Who doesn’t love candy, am I right? You can easily make cutouts of the candies by making an outline first on colorful paper. Add the phrase “ready for a sweet year” for the finishing touch.
30. go live your dream
I know I can’t be the only one who was obsessed with the lanterns in Tangled. They are just so pretty. I love that Pascal is also included in the door design.
31. cloudy with a chance of chaos
I love this cloudy door decor with the rainbow paper links. It is just too adorable not to recreate.
32. Our class is one in a melon
This watermelon-themed door decoration is so cute. I am a huge fan of watermelon, so this has already made it onto my top 3 favorites list, haha!
You can have the students each color in a watermelon and add their name on it before gluing it to the door.
33. anything’s popsicle
I love the play on the word popsicle in this door design. It’s such a clever way to make your door look more fun. Make a bunch of popsicles and add them all over your door.
34. be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud
Last but definitely not least, we have this amazing back-to-school classroom door idea. Use colorful construction paper to make the rainbow up top, and also the word rainbow.
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