Read on for the very best fall classroom bulletin board ideas for back to school!

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• Why Are Bulletin Boards So Important?
• Fall Classroom Bulletin Board Ideas
  • Puzzle Piece Bulletin Board
  • Welcome To First Grade Bulletin Board
  • Growth Mindset Bulletin Board
  • Amazing Work To Come Bulletin Board
  • Ready To Learn Bulletin Board
  • Birthday Bulletin Board
  • Positive Affirmations Bulletin Board
  • Friendship Bulletin Board
• Fall Bulletin Board Inspiration

Why Are Bulletin Boards So Important?

Bulletin boards are more than just decorations—they're windows into the heart of your classroom! They can:

• Bring the seasonal spirit into your classroom.
• Support learning and make lessons more engaging.
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
• Encourage students to participate and show off their creativity.

In this guide, we'll share some awesome bulletin board ideas for fall and back-to-school that are sure to delight your students and make your classroom feel like home.

Fall Classroom Bulletin Board Ideas

During the back to school season, these fall classroom bulletin board ideas play an even bigger role. You'll be welcoming your students to their classroom for the first time, and of course you want them to feel excited about the new school year!

There are lots of ways to do this – from collaborative class bulletin boards, to playful and engaging displays, to craft displays – and I've got a little bit of all of them to share with you!

Welcome Fall Bulletin Board

Use teamwork to welcome fall with this adorable collaborative coloring poster! Each student colors in a square, and then the class has to work together to put all the pieces together. The puzzle then goes up on the bulletin board, creating the ultimate fall bulletin board. (This bulletin board template comes with 10 different picture and fall phrase designs to choose from.)

(You can get the template for this bulletin board in my TPT store right here.)

Puzzle Piece Bulletin Board

This is one of my favorite fall classroom bulletin board ideas because it doubles as a fun back to school activity! Each student colors in a puzzle piece, and then the class has to use teamwork to put the puzzle together. The puzzle then goes up on the bulletin board, symbolizing unity and honoring diversity in your classroom. (This bulletin board template comes with several puzzle size choices, so you can choose the one that works for your number of students.)

(You can get the template for this bulletin board FREE right here.)

Welcome To First Grade Bulletin Board

This is a great fall classroom teamwork activity you can do any time during the first month of school. It helps build community and gets students excited for the new school year. Each student gets to decorate one square – then put it together! (This template comes with designs for K-5, plus some non grade specific Back To School phrases).

(You can get the template for this bulletin board in my TPT store right here.)

Growth Mindset Bulletin Board

Fall is the perfect time to introduce growth mindset and to get your students excited about learning. This bulletin board is a great way to teach your students about fixed mindset and growth mindset. Helping your students understand these ideas from the very beginning of the year can be so helpful in setting the tone for your classroom and learning environment.

(You can get the template for this bulletin board in my TPT store right here.)

Amazing Work To Come Bulletin Board

Displaying student work is so important when creating your classroom environment. Creating a fall classroom bulletin board specifically for student work will help students get excited to start creating in their new room. This bulletin board showcases where the student work will go, so that students can feel appreciated and valued right away.

(You can get the template for this bulletin board in my TPT store right here.)

Ready to Learn Bulletin Board

This is another back to school bulletin board idea that involves creating a classroom craft. Students brainstorm what they want to learn this year and create their craft. Then create a bulletin board to showcase all of their crafts. This visual is not only beautiful, but it reminds students of why they are excited to be in school this year.

This craft template is perfect for creating this type of bulletin board!

(You can get the template for this bulletin board in my TPT store right here.)

Birthday Bulletin Board

Showing birthdays in your classroom is a fun way to make every student feel at home. With this back to school bulletin board idea, students see their birthdays displayed and know that they are honored and important in their new room. This bulletin board features whimsical images and calming pastel colors – always a big hit!

(You can get the template for this bulletin board in my TPT store right here.)

Positive Affirmations Bulletin Board

Not only does this bulletin board idea help students feel welcome and valued, it's also great way to weave some social emotional learning into your day. If you like to start the day off with positive affirmations for your students, this bulletin board is a perfect companion for that!

(You can get the template for this bulletin board in my TPT store right here.)

Friendship Bulletin Board

Teaching friendship skills at the beginning of the school year is a must. With this fall bulletin board idea, students first brainstorm ways to be a good friend. Then they add their flower to the bulletin board, creating a collaborative display together.

(You can get the template for this bulletin board in my TPT store right here.)

Fall Leaf Bulletin Board

This fall leaf themed bulletin board is such a fun addition to your classroom for fall. Write student names on the leaves and pin them up to create a fun display!

Fall Bulletin Board Inspiration

Back-to-school season is perfect times to refresh your classroom with these fall classroom bulletin board ideas. These boards not only celebrate learning but also enhance the classroom environment, making your room a welcoming and exciting place for students. From fostering creativity and social interaction to promoting academic skills and cultural awareness, these fall classroom bulletin board ideas offer endless possibilities to make your classroom vibrant and engaging.

Involve your students in the creation process to make the fall bulletin boards even more meaningful and to give them a sense of ownership and pride in their classroom. With a little creativity and enthusiasm, you can transform your classroom into a cozy, inspiring space where students love to learn.

Happy decorating, and enjoy the beautiful fall season with your students!

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Read on for the very best ideas for classroom decor for your primary classroom!

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Classroom Decor Ideas

There are lots of choices when it comes to your classroom decor ideas. Amazon, Target, and Lakeshore are three top spots for many teachers. And of course, Teachers Pay Teachers is full of decor sets that you can buy from other teachers.

This list is going to be a mix of those different stores. We’re going to break it down by category to make it easier for you to sift through these classroom decor ideas and find what you really need.

Let’s take a look at our classroom decor categories:

• The Necessities
• The Fun Extras
• The Classroom Whiteboard
• Themes and Bundles

Feel free to scroll to the classroom decoration category that you most need right now.

Classroom Decor Necessities

These are the items that play a functional role in your classroom. You’ll need these to get organized for teaching. But luckily, they come in super cute options so that they can also add to the look and feel of your classroom!

Rolling Cart

This 3-tier rolling cart is a classroom staple. I have two in my classroom, and they are so useful for storing things you need to keep handy. I keep one stocked with all my small group materials, so that they're always within reach. The other I have stocked with teacher materials I use regularly – sharpies, colored pencils, stapler, etc.

Michael's has these for a great price, and over 15 color choices!

10-Drawer Cart

The rolling 10-drawer cart has so many potential uses. I like to label drawers Monday-Friday and store all my Xeroxes for the upcoming week so I can easily grab them by day. It's also perfect for stashing extra copies of work, done early worksheets, or just for fun coloring pages.

Desk Organizer

This rotating desk organizer is great to keep all your pencils, scissors, and things you need on your desk handy and in reach. I love the colors it comes in!

Pencil Caddy

One of the best things about this pencil caddy is that it nests perfectly in the 3-tier rolling cart! I used this for small group supplies, and I loved that I could just grab it out of the cart and put in on the table for students to access.

Bins and Baskets

You can never have enough bins and baskets as a teacher. Choosing the best bins and baskets for your classroom can be tricky, but I love having a color scheme with mine! These baskets would be perfect for storing center works, art supplies, or classroom notebooks.

Classroom Decor Extras

These are the items that your classroom can live without, but we teachers may not be able to! These cute extras provide that extra decoration to take your classroom to the next level. We’re there every single day, so these classroom decoration ideas will help it feel like a home.

Garlands

Garlands go such a long way in adding a fun feeling to a classroom. These rainbow garlands were such a great addition to my bulletin boards this year!

Tassels

These tassels are such fun decor to use around your classroom! I used these to add some flair to the front of my teacher desk, but they would also be cute on a bulletin board or whiteboard. Target has lots of fun ones!

Wall Signs

Inspirational wall signs are a fun way to decorate as well as send a message of inclusivity to your students. Target has lots of cute options, like this “Come As You Are” poster.

Hanging Stars

I used these hanging stars all over my classroom. I hung them over plain doors, put them up as garlands across my whiteboard, hung them in my windows, I even put them high up as a garland on my wall!

Curtains 

Curtains are a great way to add your own personality to a classroom. Ugly blinds or cabinets can be covered up with cute and simple curtains, which adds a huge boost to your room.

Lamps

Many teachers prefer the soft lighting of lamps to the sometimes harsh built in classroom overhead lighting. These boho lamps add warmth and coziness, while also being a cute classroom addition.

Pillows

Pillows are another way to add coziness as well as your own personal style to your classroom. Target has lots of fun pillow choices, like this cute rainbow decorative pillow.

The Classroom Whiteboard

The classroom whiteboard is usually the central point of learning. Making it functional but also aesthetically pleasing can make a huge difference in the overall feeling in your classroom. These classroom decoration ideas are where form meets function.

Acrylic Shelves

These acrylic shelves are so fun for displaying read alouds on your whiteboard. These command strips make them unbelievably easy to attach them to your whiteboard.

Hanging Rod

This magnetic rod is a fun choice for displaying anchor charts, the day of the week, or anything else on your whiteboard. Use these hooks to hang your display. If the magnet isn't strong enough to hold up what you need, go for these command strips to save the day!

Magnetic Eraser

This magnetic eraser is both functional and fun. Plus, it is so handy to have it stay right on the whiteboard, so you never have to go looking for it!

Magnets

There are so many cute magnets to choose from! For example, these tiny rainbow magnets from Target are too cute to pass up. They have lots more to choose from on their website.

Borders

You can't talk classroom decor without talking about borders! Hands down, my favorite borders are from Lakeshore. They have an amazing selection, especially if you decide to do double or triple border combos.

Themes and Bundles

We can’t talk classroom decor without thinking about all those adorable decor bundles you can get on TPT. But how can you choose? 

First, you have to decide on our personal style. Are you more of a boho neutral teacher? Or maybe you prefer a hippy retro vibe? Maybe black and white farmhouse is your style?

Pastel Rainbow

Personally, I’m a pastel rainbow type of girl – you can tell by looking at any picture of my room! So of course I had to create the pastel rainbow decor bundle of my dreams. If you’re a pastel rainbow lover like me, look no further for the ultimate decor option!

Boho Neutral

Miss Jacobs Little Learners has a super cute Boho Neutral Decor Bundle, with lots of choices and editable pieces.

Retro

This decor bundle from Rachel Burnett is the ultimate retro bundle. I love her fun style!

Modern Farmhouse

This Modern Farmhouse decor bundle from Confetti and Creativity has a fresh and fun feel to it.

Ideas for Classroom Decorations

Of course, there are always more classroom decoration ideas you can find, but this list will help you make sure you check off the basics. And hopefully get you inspired to create the classroom of your dreams!

What's your personal classroom style? Let me know in the comments!
xoxo
Laura

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Read on for classroom must-haves from Amazon!

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Amazon Classroom Must-Haves

There are so classroom must haves that teachers need to set up a new classroom. And lucky for us, we can find most of them affordably and conveniently on Amazon. Another great thing about Amazon is that you can create an Amazon classroom wish list to share with people who want to support your classroom!

I’ve put items into different categories to make it easier to find what you’re looking for. You can scroll through to see items for Classroom Setup, Classroom Whiteboard, Classroom Materials, and then Just For Fun stuff.

Classroom Setup Must-Haves

Here are all the Amazon classroom must-haves that will help you get your classroom set up and ready!

Matte Finish Spray

This matte finish spray is definitely a teacher must-have. Any time you laminate, your things come out all shiny – which means light hitting it can make a glare that’s hard for your students to see. Hit your laminated goods with a little bit of this spray, and you’ll be good to go! It instantly mattifies the sheet and makes it glare-free. 

Cordless Hot Glue Gun

Hot glue guns are definitely one of the most useful classroom must haves from Amazon. But what sets this one apart is that it's cordless!! After you charge it up, you can unplug it and use it around the classroom – such a useful feature.

Command Strips

Okay, these are definitely one of the top 5 Amazon classroom must-haves. I use these all over the place in my classroom – they are so strong! These are what hold up my acrylic whiteboard shelves, hold up heavy décor on the wall, and even hold up 

Chalk Paint Spray

I was surprised how much I used this throughout the school year! It’s just like spray paint, but it’s only chalk, which means you can use it all over school property without getting in trouble – water washes it right off. 

I’ve used this for a lot of things – marking spots on the grass field for students to sit or stand, even drawing giant math pictures on the sidewalk, or drawing boundaries for a game on the black top.

Command Clips

These clips do some heavy lifting in my classroom. I use them to store current anchor charts, to hold our microfiber cloths, even to hold up my fancy tassels on my teacher desk.

Desk Organizer

The perfect combination of cute and functional, this desk organizer fits everything that I need. I love the different compartments and the fact that it swivels.

Line Up Dots

I think these line up dots are an Amazon classroom must have that every teacher should try. These are vinyl stickers that stick to your floor to mark where students stand in line. When we line up to go to recess or line up to wash hands at the sink, these dots ensure that my students are spaced out – which eliminates most of the “line drama” that can easily happen when students go to line up.

Velcro Rug Spots

I was so impressed with these – they didn’t budge the whole year, even though our janitors vacuum nightly. They clearly mark students rug spots so that they always know where their personal space is. 

Cloth For Bulletin Boards

Two advantages of using cloth instead of paper as your bulletin board background: #1 you have way more color choices, and #2 it’s a whole lot sturdier. This cloth easily lasted 2 whole years for my bulletin borders.

Whiteboard Must-Haves

These items have transformed my whiteboard from blah to totally functional and fabulous. These are awesome solutions for making your whiteboard work best for you.

Whiteboard Display Shelves

I love these acrylic shelves from Amazon. They’re only 12 inches long, so they don’t take up too much board space, but you can still fit 2 books on each one. They add so much to my whiteboard display, and I love having a place to put the read alouds we are currently working on. And what holds them up? Command strips of course!

Magnetic Clips

These magnetic clips are definitely a classroom must-have. I use these all the time – they’re so handy and unbelievably strong. For example, I use them to hold up anchor charts, a work sample, or anything else I want hung up on the whiteboard.

Magnetic Shelf

This is another fun choice for displaying books on a whiteboard. It’s mega strong, so it’s a good choice for displaying heavier items on your magnetic whiteboard.

Classroom Materials Must-Haves

These are my ride or die classroom must-haves from Amazon. They do so much heavy lifting in my classroom, so I can say they are definitely worth the purchase.

Laminator

I get so much use out of this laminator! I am constantly creating new bulletin boards or new center works. And I have learned the hard way – if you don’t laminate it, it will be destroyed. Laminating lets me reuse materials year after year. 

I went with this basic little laminator, and it gets the job done. It’s lasted years, and it’s super easy to use. Don’t forget to stock up on plenty of laminating sheets! 3m is the size you want for most things – 5m if you need something super strong and sturdy.

Drying Rack

This isn’t just for art projects – I actually use this as a catch-all for all unfinished work. It’s wonderful for when you’re mid-craft and have to clean up quickly – students have a designated slot to pile up their work to resume later.

Worried about papers falling through the cracks? Cut pieces of foam board or cardboard to slide into the rack and give each student a sturdy surface to place things on.

Wireless Headset Microphone

These became all the rage during pandemic teaching when we were all in masks and couldn’t be heard. But I became so attached to mine, I don’t think I’ll give it up!

I love being able to raise my voice without having to raise my voice, if you know what I mean. And the wireless feature of this duo makes it so I can move around the classroom without having to wear the bulky speaker.

Classroom Mailboxes

These are a great way to organize anything you want to be sent home with your students. I have students pick up their homework and put it in a folder that lives in their mailbox slot each day. Then any papers or crafts that need to be sent home get put in the mailbox and students can take them home along with their homework folder.

The mailbox slots are handy for larger items, like crafts and projects, that wouldn't fit in a folder or file.

Bathroom Cones

This is my favorite way to be able to tell which students are in the bathroom at any given time. When a student asks to use the bathroom, they put one of our cones at their desk. Then I can easily glance around to see who's gone if another student asks to use the bathroom.

Microfiber Cloths

I’m all about having students help keep their classroom clean. These microfiber cloths are great for students to wipe up messes, clean tables, and wipe off surfaces. I keep a huge backup stash of them in the room so that I only run out and have to wash them every two months or so.

Just For Fun

Okay, so maybe these don't qualify as must have classroom items. But they are still definitely some of my favorites, so I couldn't leave them off!

Karaoke Microphone

When I need an engagement boost in my classroom, I whip out this karaoke microphone. I’ll announce that any student who raises their hand to participate will get to tell us their answer using the microphone. And like magic, every hand goes up to answer each question!

Tassels

Well, I just couldn’t resist sharing a couple of my Amazon classroom décor faves as well. These tassels are adorable – I used them to spruce up my teacher desk area.

Silver Stars

These hanging stars definitely qualify as one of my personal classroom Amazon must-haves because I use them literally everywhere in my classroom. Hanging over my whiteboard, dangling over doors, glued to clothespins, hanging in windows… they really do pull my room together in such a fun way.

R E A D letters

I love my READ display in my classroom library. These wooden letters are so versatile, you can decorate them any way you want to. I pasted on pastel tissue paper circles to create a cute bubble look on the front.

Classroom Must-Haves From Amazon

Like I said before, the list could go on and on. I will come back and update this periodically, as I am bound to discover more wonderful items from Amazon to help make your classroom run even more smoothly.

Which Amazon must-have are you the most excited to get? Let me know in the comments!
xoxo 
Laura

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