Already thinking about your bulletin board ideas for August? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re planning for back to school or teaching year-round, there are plenty of August bulletin board ideas to inspire your creativity.
1. One in a Melon

Keep those summer vibes going with this watermelon board. Yum!
Source: Pinterest/Rebecca Melone
2. Meet the Crew

Show off your kiddos in a nautical-themed board this August! Knot too shabby.
Source: Pinterest/Jessica Tobin
3. A Grape Bunch

Grab some purple paper plates to create this adorable grape bulletin board idea. This one is a bunch of fun!
Source: Around the Kampfire
4. Quack Quack

Students will quack up when they see this duckling bulletin board idea!
Source: Pinterest/Paige Speece
5. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Little ones will love this Mickey-themed board to welcome them back to the classroom. Oh Toodles!
Source: Pinterest/Little Ruiz
6. Don’t Bug Us

Ease into the school year without any distractions … or bugs!
Source: Pinterest/Tiffany Jayne
7. Very Hungry Learners

Our caterpillar friend loves to welcome students back to school. He also loves to eat.
Source: Pinterest/Remz Ramos
8. Make Your Mark

Encourage students early on to make their mark with this August bulletin board idea inspired by the book The Dot.
Source: Pinterest/Lori Bureman
9. Sweets Shop

Turn your bulletin board into a sweets shop this August.
Source: Pinterest/Amber Pool
10. Staar Power

Mario and his friends show off the class rules for back to school. How creative is that?
Source: Pinterest/Martha Ruiz
11. Labor Day

Celebrate the upcoming holiday and honor all the workers of America. Bonus points if you tie in a Labor Day lesson!
Source: Pinterest/Charlotte Presley
12. A Sweet Welcome

Get your students excited for the year with this super-sweet board. You can switch up the candy based on what you like.
Source: Pinterest/Kimberly Simpson
13. Your School Missed You

Create a school-wide board and welcome back the students in style!
Source: @happilyeverelementary
14. Welcome in Many Languages

Make everyone feel welcome with this inclusive, multilingual Welcome Back board!
Source: Pinterest/Tracey Marie
15. Adventure Awaits

Your new kindergartners will feel great on day one when they see this super-fun board.
Source: Pinterest/Clcbmc
16. Notebook Paper

How cute is this oversized notebook paper and pencil? School staff can sign the paper to make it even more fun.
Source: Pinterest/Nora J Wisselink
17. Learning = Growing

Showcase what makes school fun and display students’ favorite subjects. Simple and adorable!
Source: Pinterest/Colleen Dooley
18. Important Piece

Each student brings something amazing to the table. Remind them of their worth with this puzzle-piece bulletin board.
Source: Pinterest/Melisa P
19. Apple-solutely Fun

Back to school means lots and lots of apples!
Source: Pinterest/Kendal Wentworth
20. Sunny Faces

There’s nothing better than a smiling sun.
Source: Pinterest/Michele Stanley
21. Celebrate Diversity

Celebrating diversity from day one is always a good idea. All hands in!
Source: Pinterest/Maggie M.
22. Rise and Shine

Make every day sunny with this bright board.
Source: Pinterest/Barbara Cardenas Gonzalez
23. Spread Your Wings

Encourage some positivity this August. How pretty are those butterflies?
Source: Pinterest/Marcia Paguay
24. Ten Ways

Show your students what leaders are made of with this super-creative back-to-school board.
Source: A Time 2 Share and Create
25. Out of This World

Show off some school spirit for back to school. Far out!
Source: Pinterest/Katie Dekle
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