Looking for some cute elementary classroom themes? Heading back to the classroom year after year can be a little tough, but one thing that always made it fun for me was organizing and decorating my classroom for the new school year. I knew that my students and I would be spending a ton of time in that classroom, so I might as well make it fun and inviting. Classroom theme ideas are not only fun to look at, but they are inspiring, too.
Creating a fun and cozy classroom is a great way to spark curiosity, boost creativity, and make kids feel welcome and excited to learn. Whether you’re a teacher looking for creative ideas to give your room a fresh look or a parent pitching in to decorate, picking a cute theme can set the stage for a fun learning environment. From cheerful woodland animals to a beautiful watercolor theme to exciting outer space adventures and more, these themed classroom decor ideas are sure to help you design a learning space that kids will love and remember.
In this elementary classroom decor blog post, let’s jump into some adorable and creative ways to make your classroom extra special!
1. Make It Warm and Inviting
2. Keep It Practical
3. Let Students Be Part of It
4. Tie It to Learning
5. Make Sure Everyone Feels Included
The goal is to make the classroom a fun, organized, and welcoming space in your elementary school where everyone feels like they belong!
This decor is calming and beautiful, and it’s also easy to use in many different classrooms because of the variety of colors in the palette. It’s not over the top, and it is not distracting. Instead it beautifully organizes and coordinates your classroom space in a simple way.
This set of Editable Watercolor Classroom Decor will easily transform your classroom into a calm, beautiful space. This set of printable decor has everything you need, including supply labels, nameplates, calendar pieces, alphabet line, labels and so much more to personalize and organize your home away from home with a gorgeous watercolor classroom theme.
What makes this set even more desirable is the fact that you can EDIT the templates to customize them to say exactly what you need! It’s the best of both worlds: You get PRELABELED, ready-made pieces all set to print (145 pages) AND blank, EDITABLE templates (97 pages) to add your own words, titles, and lettering. Ready-to-go classroom decor bundles are the way to go when it comes to decorating your classroom!
There are many, many ways you can use the editable pages:Â Locker tags, classroom doors, pennant banners, supply bins, classroom library levels, nameplates, cooperative group names, word walls, Math and Language Arts centers, Choice Boards, bulletin boards, Writing process labels, differentiated learning centers, game cards, and so many more!
Add splashes of teal blue, light green, sunny orange, or other colors with accessories, such as paper lanterns or large tissue paper pom poms, throughout your classroom for a crisp, colorful look! You will love the fun, colorful, cheery look of this watercolor classroom decor!
Looking for a classroom theme that will transform your space into a fun place? BAM! Here you go! This decor is creative and colorful and will inspire your students to be their best selves in the upcoming school year. Add some splashes of red, blue, and yellow, and your classroom will wow everyone who sees it!
This beautiful classroom decor set includes:
• Months of the Year
• Days of the Week
• Alphabet Line in Cursive and Print
• Calendar Dates
• Holiday and Special Event Calendar Pieces
• 12 Supply Bin Labels
• 8 Numbered Table Signs in 2 Styles
• 15 Subject Schedule Signs
• 12 Schedule Clocks
• Welcome Pennant Banner
• 53 Pages of Extra Editable Templates
• Nameplates in Cursive and Print
• Directions for Template Use
There are many, many ways you can use these editable pages: Locker tags, classroom doors, pennant banners, supply bins, classroom library levels, nameplates, cooperative group names, word walls, Math and Language Arts centers, Choice Boards, bulletin boards, Writing process labels, differentiated learning centers, game cards, and so many more!
Add to the color scheme with a splash of red, yellow, blue, or other colors with accessories, such as paper lanterns or large tissue paper pom poms, throughout your classroom for a crisp, happy, colorful look! You will love the fun, inviting look of this superhero-themed classroom decor!
This might very well be my personal favorite set of classroom theme ideas ever. I love, love, love the pretty yellows and grays with chalkboard accents throughout this entire classroom. There are so many creative ways you can use these classroom decorations to organize, which leads to easier classroom management down the road. This is one of the best classroom themes for middle school and older grades. It is cheerful and calming at the same time!
Oh my rustic goodness! This decor is so fun and perfect for any rustic or fixer-upper classroom theme. Add in some twine, clothespins, and burlap ribbon, and it’s just wonderful! What an easy way to increase classroom organization in your own classroom for a new year of learning!
3, 2, 1. . . Blast off! Students will be inspired in an out of this world way with this classroom theme idea. Pick up some glittery cutout stars and fun decorations from your local party store and hang them from the ceiling for added effects. It’s the perfect backdrop for student learning in any grade level. Get set for some out of this world fun!
 
Simply gorgeous! I love the mossy greens and forest browns of this inspired set of decor. And aren’t these forest animals the cutest ever? Perfection! This is one of my favorite classroom theme packs ever! It’s the perfect addition to a classroom for younger students and will make learning fun in the next year.
I love the look of anything chalkboard related, and this set of decor is no exception. The bright colors pop on the chalkboard background, making a fun classroom theme. Hang neon colored pom poms from the ceiling and use bright colored bulletin board borders and a colorful classroom rug to further accentuate the theme!
Bright Colors on Chalkboard Editable Classroom Decor will transform your classroom into a beautiful space! Looking for a new classroom decor theme with vibrant colors to help brighten, organize, and beautify your classroom? This set has everything you need!
Ahoy, matey! Sail away into a great school year with this nautical decor. The traditional reds, whites, and blues are sure to be a hit in any classroom! Add splashes of red, white, and blue, or other colors with accessories, such as paper lanterns or large tissue paper pom poms, throughout your classroom for a crisp, happy, colorful look! You will love the fun, inviting look of this nautical-themed classroom decor! This is a favorite in the world of cute elementary classroom themes!
While I do love the Chalkboard Brights decor, it can be a bit ink-heavy when printing. This decor is a great option to save on the black ink! It’s bright, colorful, and cheerful. This set of Bright Colors Classroom Decor will transform your classroom into a beautiful space without using a ton of black ink, as in other chalkboard bright classroom decor sets.
What makes this set even more desirable is the fact that you can EDIT the templates to customize them to say exactly what you need! It’s the best of both worlds: You get ready-made pieces all set to print (141 pages) AND editable templates (52 pages) to add your own words, titles, and lettering. One of the best classroom themes out there!
The package includes:
• Months of the Year
• Days of the Week
• Calendar Dates
• Holiday and Special Event Calendar Pieces
• 12 Supply Bin Labels
• 8 Numbered Table Signs (In 2 Styles)
• 15 Subject Schedule Signs
• 12 Schedule Clocks
• Cursive Alphabet Line
• Print Alphabet Line
• Cursive Nameplates
• Print Nameplates
• Welcome Pennant Banner
• Colored Pennant Banner Pieces
• 52 Pages of Blank Editable Templates
• Directions for Template Use
I created this set of decor with a crisp, white background to help teachers who needed to keep ink usage in mind. It’s a welcome change from decor sets that use a lot of black ink for chalkboard backgrounds.
Ahhhh! Nothing beats a traditional chalkboard black and white classroom. It’s not overly distracting and keeps your classroom organized and cohesive without a ton of work. Perfection! What makes this set even more desirable is the fact that you can edit the templates to customize them to say exactly what you need!
It’s the best of both worlds:Â You get ready-made pieces all set to print AND templates to add your own lettering within the preset text boxes. Easy-to-follow directions for adding text are included.
There are many, many ways you can use these editable pages:Â Locker tags, pennant banners, supply bins, classroom library levels, nameplates, cooperative group names, word walls, Math and Language Arts centers, Choice Boards, bulletin boards, Writing process labels, differentiated learning centers, game cards, and so many more!
Add a splash of color with accessories, such as paper lanterns or large tissue paper pom poms, throughout your classroom for a crisp, colorful look! Your students will love the look of their learning space all year long!
No matter which classroom theme idea you choose, you’ll be off to a great year with a beautiful, organized classroom space! There are so many cute elementary classroom themes out there!
Creating a fun and inviting classroom is one of the best ways to set the tone for an awesome school year. Whether you’re going for a magical woodland vibe, a burst of rainbow colors, or a calm, nature-inspired look, the right decor can make all the difference. It’s a chance to show off your personality while giving your students a space where they feel excited to learn and grow. With a little creativity and a few special touches, your classroom can become a place where both you and your students can’t wait to spend time. Let the decorating fun begin! Good luck as you begin a new year!
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