Decorating your classroom door is more than just adding a few posters or bright colors— it’s about creating an environment where your students feel welcome, safe, and excited to learn! Your classroom door is usually the first impression students get of your space, so capitalize on that and make it a great one. One easy way to do this without spending hours or tons of money is by creating a classroom message wreath. In just 6 simple steps you can decorate your classroom door with a message wreath to transform your space and foster a positive classroom environment for everyone!
When students come to your classroom each day, your door is their first encounter with the learning space inside. It truly sets the tone for your classroom environment. A thoughtfully decorated door can show your students that your classroom is a place where they belong.
Research shows that creating a welcoming classroom atmosphere that students can depend on helps them feel safe. This feeling is essential for ongoing learning and future success.
For some students, your classroom may be the most stable and positive environment they have. Whether or not students have a thriving home life or not, all students can benefit from a sense of belonging and stability at school.
A positive classroom can improve social-emotional development, self-esteem, and academic performance. Students are more likely to engage in their learning experience when they can rely on having a positive space to learn.
As a great elementary school teacher, you’re likely thinking “Okay, yes… but where am I supposed to find the time to decorate my door well AND change it up with each new season or holiday?!”
That feels like it would take hours and hours, and you just can’t do that.
Here’s the good news— you don’t have to! A classroom message wreath is a simple, quick way to decorate your door while still creating that welcoming first impression you’re aiming for.
And the best part? You can change it all year long in one easy motion!
A classroom message wreath is the perfect solution when you don’t like to decorate your classroom door and will take you a tiny fraction of the time that designing a new seasonal door made out of bulletin board paper does.
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You’ll need to do a few things before you are ready to get crafting…
First, cut one yard of ribbon. Any style will work!
Next, print out your classroom message posters. Go ahead and laminate them all so you have them handy and ready to switch out all throughout the school year. Switch them to match different holidays and seasons, or simply to add a fresh, welcoming message for your students to see in the morning.
1. Pull the ribbon through the clipboard’s hanging hook. You want equal lengths of ribbon on both sides.
2. Set the clipboard on the center of the wreath
3. Slide the ribbon around the wreath and tie a bow at the top.
When you’re reading to update your wreath, simply remove the current poster and slide in the next. It’s truly that easy!
If you don’t have space for a wreath on your door, don’t worry! The classroom message posters will work beautifully as standalone decorations too.
Hang the on the wall outside your classroom, on your bulletin board, or use picture frames to display them throughout your classroom.
No matter where you choose to use them, these posters will add the perfect, welcoming touch to remind your students that they belong in your classroom every single day!
Use this colorful Classroom Quote as another easy way to help your students feel excited to learn in your classroom.
Write and send positive notes to students and parents as well!
Choosing to decorate your classroom door doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming. By creating a DIY classroom message wreath, you can easily set a positive tone for your students and save tons of time. So grab your supplies, fire up your hot glue gun, and give your classroom door a makeover that will have your students excited to begin learning each day. Happy wreath-making!
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I just adore this wreath – such a cute idea! I am hoping to make one for my classroom, but when I click on the link for some of your favorite designs it takes me to the Blogger sign in page not to the actual posters. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? Thanks again for sharing this adorable idea with us!
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing. What size is the frame? Did you use an over the door hanger to hang the wreath on?
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What size wreath do you use? Thanks!