How To Decorate Your Classroom For the First Day Of School

  • March 23, 2010
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The first day of school is an exciting day for kids, parents, teachers, and the principal. Decorate your room with uplifting and engaging decorations and get your students excited about learning.

You Will Need

  • Decorations
  • Bulletin board
  • Laminated name tags
  • Reading corner
  • Dry erase calendar board
  • Fabric
  • Photos
  • Plant
  • Tissue box
  • Homework tray
  • Laminate (optional)

Step 1: Decorate the door

Create an inviting and warm atmosphere for your students by decorating the door with welcoming messages for your new students.

Step 2: Decorate bulletin board

Plan how you are going to use the bulletin board and decorate accordingly. Leave space to show off the future work of your kids.

Step 3: Decorate desks

Decorate the desks with personal name tags.

Laminate the name tags so they will last the whole school year.

Step 4: Create reading corner

Create a reading corner showcasing a creative theme.

Step 5: Hang a calendar

Hang a dry erase calendar board on the wall announcing birthdays, activities, and upcoming events.

Step 6: Hang decorations

Hang decorations from the ceiling showcasing your classroom theme.

Step 7: Decorate personal desk

Decorate your teacher’s desk. Accessorize with fabric, photos, a plant, a box of tissues, and a tray to collect homework.

The first box of Crayola crayons was sold for 5 cents in 1903 and included a red, orange, yellow, blue, green, violet, brown, and black crayon.

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