Win the best door decorating contest this year with these 32 awe-inspiring fall classroom door decorating ideas!
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Welcome fall with open arms and beautifully decorated doors! I know the cozy season is still a couple of weeks away, but it doesn’t hurt to get a head start on things. Most schools host a door decorating contest for major holidays and seasons. The teachers go all out, and the winner of the contest gets a prize.
Normally, it is extra recess or a pizza party. When I was in school, I loved pizza parties. And I’m sure your students are going to love not having to do any work for a period. The pizza party is definitely going to give them some motivation to help decorate the door. You can go all out or keep it simple.
You seriously cannot go wrong with this. If you need a little inspo to kickstart your creativity, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find 32 insanely cute and creative fall classroom door decorating ideas that are going to guarantee compliments. From cute quotes and creative fall decorations, there is something in here for everyone!
FALL CLASSROOM DOOR DECORATING IDEAS
1. fall into learning
How insanely cute is this?! Start by creating a black background so everything stands out. Glue on some cutout leaves, scarecrow plushies, and incorporate the phrase “fall into learning”.
If you have a little window on your classroom door, I highly recommend surrounding the outer part with lots of leaves. This door is sure to garner lots of compliments.
2. happy fall ya’ll
Wish everyone a happy fall with this gorgeous fall classroom door. Instead of black background this time, we have a stunning blue.
Glue on some pumpkins, create a large tree with falling leaves, and tie everything together with a sign that reads “pumpkin patch.”
3. from small seeds grows mighty trees
We all start at the bottom right? As the door says, the smallest seed can grow the mightiest tree so never lose hope and never stop trying.
Have your studenrs make cutouts of acorns and lots of leaves for the door. Glue on the acorns towards the center and pile the leaves at the bottom.
4. Autumn, the season that teaches…
That phrase could not be any truer. I am someone who hates change, but I look forward to the change in seasons all year long.
The blue car is so beautiful, and the trunk full of pumpkins must mean that they’re having a pumpkin-carving party!
5. count your blessings
This is another thing everyone should teach their younglings. Always be thankful for what you have, no matter how small, because there’s someone out there who has less or nothing at all.
Snoopy is just adorable on this door with that cute little hat.
6. welcome fall
If you are looking for something simple and easy, this fall classroom door idea is for you. Make two large pumpkin cutouts and colorful leaves as well.
Now, just incorporate the words “welcome fall” on top and glue everything on a brown background.
7. happy fall lil’ pumpkins
This is actually one of my favorite fall classroom door ideas. It is just so cute and is actually pretty easy to recreate. Start off with a gorgeous blue background.
Then glue your pumpkins on the bottom and add little stars all throughout. Now all that’s left to do is hanging up the banner and writing “lil’ pumpkins” on top.
8. look who’s hiding in the leaves
I know I said the one above is my favorite fall door, but this one is a close second. Mostly because the cutouts of the students are just so adorable.
This is a great way to personalize your door and make it stand out. Make sure to glue on lots of beautiful leaves at the bottom.
9. grinch fall door
Is that Mr. Grinch riding off with a trunk full of pumpkins? Looks like he has decided to steal fall too, lol! If you want a way to mix Christmas and fall together, this is a great way to do that.
Make more pumpkin cutouts for the bottom, attach some gorgeous fall leaves on the tree branch, and give Grinch a cool beige hat instead of red.
10. fall in love with learning
I am obsessed with this fall door decorating idea. Who doesn’t love learning new things, right? If this door doesn’t win you the best door decorating contest, I don’t know what will.
Make sure to have your students make a bunch of cutouts of leaves because you’re gonna need them, haha!
11. thankful for these cutie pies
OMG, how adorable is this door decoration? I am quite literally obsessed.
You can either print out templates for the pies and Winnie the Pooh and color them in, or you can just print them out pre-colored.
Doing that will save you a lot of time so it’s great if you need something quick.
12. we are nuts about fall
Honestly same, haha! Every year, I look forward to fall mainly because I am a sucker for all things pumpkin spice. And also because fall is the season for fashion and you cannot tell me otherwise.
You won’t believe me but I have planned out all the outfits I’m going to wear this fall, lol!
13. there’s a whole latte learning in this class
Take your fall door to the next level with latte cups. You can get a pack of 24 on Amazon for super cheap. First, write “There’s a whole latte learning in this class”.
Then surround the words with latte cups. Make sure to use strong tape or glue to secure them on the door. This is so cute!
14. football and fall y’all
The football fans are going to love this! Instead of leaves falling from the tree, let it be footalls. You can print out templates for the class so they can color them in.
Also make some cutouts using fall colors like orange and yellow.
15. thankful hands
Since fall and Thanksgiving coincide, incorporate the holiday to your door decoration.
Just have your students make Thanksgiving hands by painting their hands in brown and orange paint and stamping them on paper. This is so cute and the students will have a lot of fun making it.
16. welcome to our patch
Welcome everyone to the patch with this gorgeous fall classroom door idea. You’ll obviously need to make lots of leaf cutouts along with pumpkins as well.
Take it a step further and incorporate vines connecting all the pumpkins. Now who wouldn’t want to be a part of the patch?
17. we’re the best of the bunch
Let everyone know exactly who’s classroom is the best with this stunning door decor idea. The apples falling from the tree, and the bucket of apples on the grass are all so pretty.
I especially love the bright blue background. Definitely recreate this door for fall this year.
18. gobble up some kindness
Teach your kids to be kind with this awesome door idea. The colorful turkeys are my favorite part about this door.
Incorporate the phrase “gobble up some kindness” towards the top to tie everything together.
19. thankful
Be thankful for everything that you have because there is someone out there less fortunate than you. Recreate this door in under 30 minutes.
You can either use real leaves for this or make cutouts. Glue them on the tree and write down “thankful” in big bold letters to finish the look.
20. we have a latte to be thankful for
I feel like fall is THE season for lattes. I mean, it makes sense, right? With all the pumpkin spice flavors and treats, you need a latte to go along. Plus, it’s great for warming up on a cool day.
Make the background yellow so your door stands out.
21. our class will leaf you smiling
I love the play on words here. I think it’s hilarious, though that might just be me, lol! You will need a bunch of leaves here.
Also, take pictures of your students smiling and throwing their arms out wide so you can incorporate them on your door.
22. boo to you from our crew
Give everyone a scare with this Halloween-themed door. Print out small ghosts and glue them all over the door. You can also personalize them and write down your students’ names.
Now just glue on the words “boo to you from our crew!”
23. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
Even Humpty Dumpty is having a great so there is no reason why you shouldn’t.
Incorporate some colorful trees, leaves, a bright blue background, and of course the star of the show, Humpty Dumpty. Don’t forget to include a few pumpkins as well.
24. i beleaf in you
If you are looking for a true eye-catcher, then this one is for you. There is just so much going on that you can’t help but be drawn to it.
I love all the different kinds of pumpkins, and the leaves are all so pretty. Write down “I beleaf in you” to complete the look.
25. trick or treat
Looks like the friendly neighborhood ghost is out trick-or-treating too. Recreate this door by gluing a Halloween basket on the ghost.
Make sure to give the ghost hands so it looks like it’s holding the basket. Now just fill it up with delicious Halloween candy. Give your students a sweet treat and start the day right.
26. we are so smart it is spooky
Ok, this is absolutely stunning. It is the perfect door for Halloween. I can guarantee you will get lots of compliments if you recreate this door idea.
The little floating ghosts with the students’ faces are just so adorable. Incorporate faux spider webs throughout to make it even spookier.
27. scarecrow door
If you’re looking for something that’s both cute and easy to recreate, then this scarecrow door decor idea is for you. You literally just need some construction paper and some tape.
Plus, this is also different from all the other door decorations on this list.
28. simple fall door
Are you running out of time and need a door decor idea that doesn’t take more than 30 minutes to recreate?
Look no further because this simple door idea is for you. Not only is it easy to recreate, but it’s also so cute!
29. welcome fall
Welcome fall with open arms and this beautiful fall door. I am in love with the dark blue background. The mason jar with the autumn-toned flowers is absolutely gorgeous.
Glue on some leaves here and there to complete the look.
30. Fall in love with reading
As a reader myself, this door is my absolute favorite. I know I’ve said that like 10 times already, but all of these fall classroom door decorations are beautiful.
Make a couple of scarecrows to scare away the bad vibes, haha!
31. fall leaves us reading
This fall classroom door idea is so pretty. My favorite part about this is the giant leaves. They will definitely catch everyone’s eyes. The orange background is perfect for fall.
If you wanted the leaves and decor to stand out more, you can also make the background a darker shade of yellow or black if you want it to really pop.
32. We’re popping into fall
Last but definitely not least, we have this amazing fall classroom door that the students will absolutely love. You can print out templates for the corn or DIY it yourself.
Now just make the grass and incorporate the phrase “we’re popping into fall” to tie everything together.
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