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8 Classroom Decor Themes for Middle School

Classroom Decor Themes

Classroom Decoration Ideas

It’s back to school season again, and you might be interested in switching up classroom decor themes or trying something new with your classroom decorations. However, you might not know where to start. You might also find some classroom decor resources to be too “cutesy” or too complicated. You might want something that is easy to use and won’t take much time. If so, you are in the right place! In this blog post, we will give you 8 different classroom decor themes that are perfect for middle school.

Classroom Decorations by Theme

When decorating your classroom, there are some important resources to think about or types of classroom decor that can be the most helpful. Here are 5 simple ideas to get you started:

Welcome Banner: A welcome banner is a standout piece of decor that will catch your students’ attention and help them feel like they belong in your class. Our welcome banner templates are editable, so you can spell anything you want, such as your class name or your name!

Classroom Rules: It is crucial to have classroom rules to ensure that your students understand your expectations, but what rules should you have? How many rules should there be? We’ve developed a template with just four rules that encompass the most essential classroom rules, reminding students to Be Prepared, Be Punctual, Be Present, and Be Polite. Each of these larger breakdowns features several related ideas. You can see these ideas below!

Inspirational Quote Posters: Your students will spend a lot of time in your classroom, so it is nice to have inspiring quotes displayed around the room. We have a variety of inspirational quote posters that are available in each of the following themes so you can simply print and display them with no extra effort!

Daily Agenda Slides: Have you switched to digital agenda slides yet? Switching from writing down the day’s plans on the board to using daily agenda slides on Google Slides was a game changer and saved so much time! In our themed daily agenda slides, you can include the plans for the day, your bell ringer, the homework for the day, any important announcements, and more!

Printable Bookmarks: If you want to give your students a simple and fun gift for back to school or want some simple prizes on hand that connect to your class theme, we have some printable coloring bookmarks that your students will love!

Now that we have addressed some helpful types of classroom decor and related resources, scroll through some different ideas and examples to spark your creativity about what might work in your classroom!

Travel Themed Classroom Decor

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Coffee Shop Themed Classroom Decor

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Plant Themed Classroom Decor

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Book Themed Classroom Decor

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Rainbow Themed Classroom Decor

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Game Themed Classroom Decor

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Movie Themed Classroom Decor

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Sports Themed Classroom Decor

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Classroom Decor for Back to School

We hope you find these classroom decor ideas to be helpful! Remember, less can be more with setting up an inviting space for your students (and it can save you a lot of time)! If you are looking for other back to school activities and teaching ideas during the first week of school, check out this related blog post!

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