Polar Express Door Decorating Ideas
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the classroom is so delightful! And in 2020, we all need an extra strong dose of delightful, don't you think? If you're teaching in-person, this is definitely the year to go all out with your winter or holiday classroom doors. Distance learning keeping you apart? Mark your favorites for next year, and know that no matter what, your students still know how much you care. Now, get ready to get inspired!
1. Poster Frame Inspiration
All three of these winter and holiday classroom doors are easy to make, using a poster frame as a cool 3-D element. Check out our video walk-through to learn how it's done.
2. Sweet Snow Globes
Use clear plastic plates to make personalized snow globes for your door. Then have students use them as inspiration for a writing assignment: "The Day I Spent In A Snow Globe."
Source: Lessons With Laughter
3. 3-D Tree
The terrific thing about winter classroom doors like this one is the versatility. Getting ready for Christmas? Add decorations and some presents underneath. Settling into the winter months? Go with snowflakes and maybe add a winter bird or two.
Source: Conversations in Literacy
4. Swingin' Snowman
This cheery snowman is simple enough for any teacher to create. Make this door last beyond the holidays by substituting a swing of pine branches for the lights!
Source: Abigail/Pinterest
5. Snow Bird
Show off the wide variety of learning that's going on in your classroom with this winter door idea that will last all season long.
Source: Christina Pickrell/Pinterest
6. Fa La La La Llama
Lllamas are suddenly everywhere these days, so why not add one to your classroom door? This one is cute as a button!
Source: Hanging With Mrs. Hulsey/Instagram
7. Penguin Stacking
Penguins are always a welcome sight for kids, so they're the perfect choice for winter and holiday classroom doors. Have kids help you make and personalize them.
Source: Amy Clark/Pinterest
8. Oh Deer!
Uh oh! This deer is having a little trouble, but we bet he'll make kids laugh anyway!
Source: Rebecca Foster/Pinterest
9. Perky Penguin
Here's another penguin, and one that's actually pretty simple to create with big sheets of butcher paper. The 3-D beak is a nice touch.
Source: Art With Mrs. Nguyen
10. Gone To The Beach
Even Santa needs a day off now and then! We love the detail of real seashells along the bottom of this door.
Source: Teacher's Brain Blog
11. Mele Kalikimaka
Like the tropical take? Give your door a Hawaiian spin with a palm tree instead of a pine.
Source: Mrs. Geiger's Third Grade Class
12. Take A S-Elfie
Turn your door into an interactive photo spot. Every kid in school will want their own elfie selfie!
Source: Lucky Little Learners
13. Rudolph In The Dark
Need a simple door with big impact? This one is sure to get a chuckle out of everyone passing by.
Source: Creativity Is Contagious
14. Out Of This World
A snowman made out of planets? This is one of the cleverest holiday classroom door ideas we've seen yet!
Source: Carole White/Pinterest
15. Science of Snow
Science teachers will love this option. Not only is it pretty, it's educational too.
Source: Stephanie Massey/Pinterest
16. O Chemis-tree
One more for the science lovers! This is an easy door to put together, but the pun makes it a real winner.
Source: SimplyScientific/Instagram
17. Appy Holidays
Line your door with black butcher paper, then let your students have fun coming up with "apps" for this techno-savvy idea.
Source: Shayna Marissa/Pinterest
18. Singing Reindeer
We're not sure, but we have a feeling this reindeer might be singing a bit out of tune. His heart's in the right place, though!
Source: Bryanna Michel/Pinterest
19. Handprint Tree
This tree has a couple of cool personal touches. Kids' handprints cut from construction paper make up the fir needles, plus each ornament is decorated with a photo of a student!
Source: Apex Elementary Art
20. Spread Christmas Cheer
Help Buddy the Elf get the word out: singing is a sure way to spread holiday cheer!
Source: Jennie Knight/Pinterest
21. The Nutcracker
Read kids the story of the The Nutcracker, or show a video of the ballet, to help them understand why these figures are a symbol of the holidays.
Source: Rewa Blackstar/Pinterest
22. Reindeer Stable
Pssst… we don't think these reindeer are entirely honest! They're pretty adorable, though.
Source: Apex Elementary Art
23. Worth Melting For
Olaf is here to spread holiday cheer! Oh, and he also likes warm hugs.
Source: Lauren Martinez/Pinterest
24. Not Such a Bad Little Door
What would Christmas be without the Peanuts characters? The holiday classic is full of timeless messages that kids of all ages can appreciate.
Source: Create.With.Color/Instagram
25. Snoopy's Christmas
Here's another Peanuts-inspired door, this one featuring Snoopy's award-winning doghouse decorations!
Source: Fouke Elementary School via Facebook
26. Warm up with a Latte
Winter classroom doors aren't just for the elementary crowd. This one would be a big hit with middle school and high school students.
Source: Amanda Davis/Pinterest
27. Elves At Work
Show off all your little elves by putting their faces on your classroom door. The "Elves Ahead" sign is optional… but awesome.
Source: Teacher's Brain Blog
28. The Grinch
The Grinch is beloved, and for good reason. This simple door shares one of the best sentiments of all.
Source: Mrs. Orman's Classroom
29. Gingerbread House
Why stop at the door when you can create a whole house? This idea is actually pretty easy to pull off, once you get your hands on some big sheets of butcher paper.
Source: Lucky Little Learners
30. Walk-In Snow Globe
We love winter and holiday classroom doors that have larger-than-life designs. It make it feel like you're stepping into a storybook!
Source: Jessica Newton/Pinterest
31. Crazy Snowmen
Your kids will have so much fun showing off their personalities with this wintertime door full of unique snowman faces.
Source: Apex Elementary Art
32. The Polar Express
Wow! We're not saying you necessarily need to go all out with your door, but The Polar Express is always a good place to start.
Source: Mrs. Orman's Class
33. Plastic Cup Snowman
These plastic cup snowmen are easier to create than you might think. (Watch a how-to video here.) The addition of lights to this one really sets it apart.
Source: Janice McCarthy/Pinterest
34. The Ugly Sweater
Get in on the ugly holiday sweater trend by turning it into classroom door décor. The more bling, the better!
Source: Jennifer Guariniello Brewer/Pinterest
35. Home Alone
Ahhhhh! We're loving this ode to Home Alone, one of everyone's favorite holiday movies.
Source: Lindsey Engler/Pinterest
36. Penguin Heads
This is another great idea for featuring your students! Just put their faces on the penguin heads.
Source: Katie Smith-I Want To Be A Super Teacher/Pinterest
37. Gingerbread Men
A roll of aluminum turns your classroom door into a baking pan. Have your kiddos design their own gingerbread people!
Source: Apex Elementary Art
38. Elf on the Shelf
Oh, that sneaky Elf On The Shelf! You never know where he's going to show up next.
Source: Jessica 'Mueggenborg' McCollough/Pinterest
39. Peeking Polar Bear
Turn a photo frame into a window for an happy polar bear to peek through! Then add your students' names on snowballs below.
Source: Tara Lynn/Pinterest
40. Winter Kindness
It's also always a good time to promote kindness in your classroom. This door design will last until spring flowers start to bloom.
Source: Gardening Mom
41. Snow Much Fun
Simple but effective, don't you think? Have your students make their own snowflakes for a hands-on activity.
Source: Smalltown_Teaching/Instagram
42. Igloo and Bubbles
Why yes, that is a polar bear blowing bubbles and take-out containers turned into an igloo!
Source: Violeta Elquemastemole/Pinterest
43. Fleece Navidad
Cuddly little lambs wish "ewe" a happy holiday season. Such a charming idea!
Source: Minamouse27/Instagram
44. Hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do! Be warned, though: This songwill get stuck in your head.
Source: Marci Walbourn/Pinterest
45. Triple Dog Dare
As A Christmas Story taught us, no one turns down a triple dog dare… even when they really should. Poor Flip!
Source: Rachel R/Pinterest
Looking for more ideas? Check out 14 Ways To Brighten Your Classroom During The Dreary Winter Months.
Plus, 22 Winter Crafts That We Want To Try Right Now.
Polar Express Door Decorating Ideas
Source: https://www.weareteachers.com/winter-classroom-doors/
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