Looking for the most stunning Christmas classroom door decorations? Here are 35 insanely cute and creative Christmas door decorating ideas that are guaranteed to impress!
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The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! I am beyond excited. Mostly for all the presents but also because of the beautiful decorations. I love to decorate all year round but there is just something about Christmas decorations that makes me so insanely happy.
Since Christmas is making its way toward us, I think it’s about time to start brainstorming ideas for your door. Most schools hold a door decorating contest during the holidays and the winning classroom usually gets a pizza party. Which, I can tell you first hand, is something all the kids look forward to.
If you are a teacher and need some fun door decorating ideas, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered over 30 of the most gorgeous Christmas door decor ideas that will make sure you win the best door decorating contest.
Decorating your classroom door is also a fun way to get the kids involved. They’ll have loads of fun and they can get as creative as they’d like. From simple and minimal to all-out and bright door ideas, there is something in here for everyone. Now let’s get started!
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CHRISTMAS DOOR DECORATING IDEAS
1. LET IT SNOW
How insanely cute is this door idea? To recreate this, you’ll need white, blue, and black construction paper, glitter foam balls, cotton balls for the snow, markers, and some fabric.
2. DID YOU MAKE THE LIST
Did the students make the nice list year or the naughty? You’ll need red, black, and white craft papers and some markers to recreate this idea.
Write down all of the student’s names on the nice list.
3. WHICH ELF ON THE SHELF IS WATCHING YOU
This is just too adorable. Make little elf cut-outs for however many students you have. Then paste the cut out of each student’s face on the elf to complete the look.
You can have each student do their own so everyone can participate.
4. POLAR EXPRESS THEME
Who doesn’t love Polar Express? It’s one of my all-time favorite movies. If you and your students love it as much as I do, then you need to recreate this door.
5. WE ARE SNOW MUCH FUN
Let everyone know which class is the funest by recreating this door decor. Make snowflakes using craft paper and also cut out letters to make up the phrase ” we are snow much fun”.
Glue down everything on black crafting paper and finish it off by adding an adorable little snowman on the side.
6. I’M FINE, WE’RE FINE, EVERYTHING IS FINE
Here is another super cute and simple Christmas classroom door idea. Make little cut-outs of the phrase “I’m fine, we’re fine, everything is fine”.
Attach it on red crafting paper. Then add lots of tinsel garlands for the finishing touch.
7. THE MEMES OF CHRISTMAS
This is such a clever idea. The internet is basically filled with memes. Have your students each pick out one hilarious Christmas meme they can paste on the door.
It’ll give everyone walking by a good laugh.
8. NORTH POLE HUMAN RESOURCES
Anybody who’s traveling to the North Pole for the first time doesn’t know where to go, so help them out a little by creating this amazing human resources station. Have your students make signs of places like reindeer stables and Santa’s workshop.
Then make a pole using craft paper and glue everything down.
9. REINDEER GAMES
Even the reindeer need to have a little fun from time to time. I wonder what game they’re playing, haha! Make three or four reindeer cutouts and attach one on the wall, one above the door, and one on the door.
Include snowflakes and a small Christmas tree along with some Christmas lights to complete the look.
10. I TRIPLE DOG DARE YA!
Who remembers this scene from A Christmas Story? I know I’ve licked a pole a couple of times because I was dared, lol! It is not fun. You can make the pole using foil and layering them on top of each other.
Then make a cut-out of the kid with his tongue sticking out. Don’t forget to add the snow to complete the look.
11. DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN
We have a gorgeous Frozen-themed Christmas door decor that everyone will love. You can make Anna and Olaf yourself or buy them online.
Make little snowflake cut-outs and glue down a bunch of cotton balls to make the snow.
12. SANTA AND HIS ELVES
This may just be my favorite Christmas door decoration on this list. It’s Santa and his happy helpers off to spread the Christmas joy! You can just buy the Santa and Elf plushies for this door.
Add snowflakes and lights to complete the look.
13. BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
How adorable. Using craft paper, make a cute stocking. Then, cut out little faces of your students and paste them in the stocking. Add little Santa hats to make it festive.
14. LOTS OF PRESENTS
You’ll need small cardboard boxes and wrapping paper for this idea. Have your students wrap up the boxes and then glue them on the door.
15. SPECIAL DELIVERY
If you are looking for simple Christmas door decorating ideas to recreate, then this is a great one. First, create a red background and make all of the cut-outs for the words.
Then buy a leg plush and glue it down on the mail slot.
16. SANTA’S WORKSHOP
Let everyone know exactly where Santa’s workshop is by recreating this door. Include lots of snowflakes, fake snow by cutting up paper, and cute socks on the door handle.
17. BE COMEONE’S CUP OF CHEER
Spread a little positivity this Christmas and recreate this door. You’ll need to buy a few to-go coffee cups for this design.
Cut out the words “be someone’s cup of cheer’ and add a bunch of adorable snowflakes. Lastly, glue down the coffee cups here and there.
18. CANDY CANE LANE
Candy canes are one of the best holiday treats so why not make a door with that theme in mind? Make circles out of red and white paper and glue it down on the perimeter.
Then make a faux peppermint candy and add a cute garland to finish it off.
19. HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Make a bunch of little ornaments using green and red craft paper. Have the students write down each of their names to make it more custom and personalized.
Then make a Grinch hand holding a large ornament to place on the side.
20. YOU’RE A MEAN ONE MR. GRINCH
Looks like the the Grinch is stealing Christmas again, lol! You can either print out the Grinch silhouette and then color it in or, draw the entire thing by hand.
Then buy fake grass for crafts to make the Christmas tree or use tinsel garlands. Add in your ornaments and make some presents to finish the look.
21. RUDOLPH IN THE DARK
This is actually hilarious! If you are looking for really easy Christmas door decorating ideas, then you need to recreate this. Cover the door with black craft paper.
Glue on a red ball in the middle and make letter cut-outs to make up ” Rudolph in the Dark”.
22. DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE
This is another super cute and simple Christmas door decoration anyone can recreate. I love the little hand-drawn snowflakes.
If you want, you can also add some Christmas lights to make it even more magical.
23. ELF RESCUE
There is no day off for the Elves this year. Create an Elf ambulance with red and white craft paper.
You can print out the pictures for the Eleves or have your students get hands-on and draw it themselves. Add some tinsels to finish the look.
24. LET’S GET CRACKIN
How cute is this? I love nutcrackers. I still remember how much fun it was when my school took me to watch the play for the very first time.
Anyway, have your students cut out a section of the Nutcracker and then glue everything down on the door. Add some snowflakes to finish the look.
25. SANTA OPERATION
Put a twist on the classic operation game and recreate this Santa operation instead. For the “body parts”, you can glue down different types of treats and for the tags, you can write down fun activities and games the kids can play.
They will have loads of fun making this door decoration.
26. HAVE A APPY HOLIDAY
Have each student draw an app. This can be Imessages, safari, TikTok, and Christmas games. Once done, glue everything down on black craft paper and add “appy holidays” on the bottom.
You can make it even more festive by changing out the black craft paper to something more Christmas-y.
27. LIGHT UP SNOWMAN
This is so cute. Everyone needs a hug every now and then. Create this amazing door decor by gluing down a snowman face plush.
Make the body using cotton rounds and add Christmas lights for that magical glow.
28. CHARLIE BROWN SNOOPY
Here is another amazing Christmas door idea the students will love. Add lots of lights, snowflakes, and tinsels to make it festive.
29. CHRISTMAS PRESENT DOOR
If you want something quick and easy, this is a great idea. Make your door look like a Christmas present with red craft paper, Christmas wrapping paper, and a cute bow.
30. CHRISTMAS TREE
Recreate this beautiful Christmas door by arranging the tinsel garland to make it look like a Christmas tree.
Add in your ornaments and a few cute pictures along with some adorable snowflakes to complete the look.
31. OLAF HOT CHOCOLATE
Well, that’s one way to warm up, lol! Who doesn’t love a nice steaming cup of hot chocolate during the winter?
Recreate this door idea using red, blue, and white craft paper. Draw a cute little snowflake on the mug for the finishing touch.
32. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Cut out colorful craft papers into the shape of Christmas lights. Paste a think black craft paper to make the string and glue down the Christmas lights.
This is an easy and simple way to dress up your classroom door for the holidays!
33. LITTLE SNOWMEN
This Christmas door is just too adorable. You can make the snowmen cut-outs yourself or buy them from Etsy to make it easier.
Then cut the faces of your student’s pictures and glue them down on the snowman’s face. Add some snowflakes for the final touch.
34. HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Wish everyone a merry Christmas with this door idea. Create a little Christmas tree off to the side using a tinsel garland and a few ornaments. Then write down a cute Christmas wish!
35. GINGERBREAD THEME
Last but certainly not least, we have this amazing gingerbread theme door. Have your students make a gingerbread man cut-out and a bunch of cute snowflakes.
Add some tinsels and a few other festive decorations to complete the look.
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