65 Awesome Classroom Doors For Back-to-School

It’s a new school year and giving a warm welcome to students is more important than ever! Decorating classroom doors is one way to do that. Whether you’re using a theme or decorating with student names in calligraphy, there are so many ways to make it personal. Check out our favorite classroom doors below for inspiration!

Note: Some schools and districts can’t decorate doors due to the fire marshal code. If that’s the case, check out these great bulletin boards!

1. Join the Among Us Craze

A fun way to stay relevant.

Source: Brianna C.

2. There Are Learners Among Us

Don’t be sus.

Source: @teachinginparadise

3. Amazing Things Happen Here

Yes they do!

Source: @mrs.mcginnis_class

4. The Place to Bee

Buzz buzz!

Source: @clutterfreeclassroom

5. We Are a Sharp Bunch

So colorful!

Source: Morgan J.

6. You Are …

Inspiration and motivation as we head into the school year.

Source: @miss_richardson_tx

7. Meme of the Week

Because it’s important to stay relevant!

Source: @teachingalatteinfirst

8. Inspiring Black Youth

What a beautiful door for back to school!

Source: @begborrowedandallthefeels

9. I Am Enough

Based on the New York Times bestseller by the same name!

Source: @blackeducatorsconnect

10. Don’t Just Grow, Bloom

We love the message of this door! For Spring and always.

Source: @sra.davilamadwid

11. The World Needs You

This is ready for a door, and it’s also dog approved.

Source: @clutterfreeclassroom

12. Positive Energy

These are good reminders to give kids every single day.

Source: @natalielynnkindergarten

13. Beautiful Butterflies

This really takes a standard classroom door to the next level. Those 3-D butterflies really make it gorgeous.

Source: @clutterfreeclassroom’s butterflies

14. Promote Sustainability

The best part is the way this teacher reused old newspaper to transform the door. Very cool!

Source: @secondnatureteaching

15. Throwback to the ’80s

These are not on doors, but they definitely could be. Look at that Donkey Kong!

Source: @lonestarclassroom

16. Bilingual Message

It’s a positive message and a wonderful way to display your incoming students’ names. You can put up any message that you want!

Source: @maestra_migos

17. Stick Together

Cacti are everywhere these days, and this door doesn’t disappoint!

Source: @adventures_in2nd

18. When Sharpness Counts

When it comes to classroom doors, you can never ever go wrong with pencils.

Source: Indulgy

19. Celebrate Sports

For all you sporty teachers out there, this is perfect for you.

Source: @mrseskander

20. Learning and Growing

It’s such a colorful design, and we love the rule incorporated, too.

Source: @kindershenanigans

21. Love for Pete

He will always be a favorite! This design really works well because it’s big, bright, and friendly.

Source: @teach.play.grow

22. Hello, My Name Is …

So simple, yet so smart.

Source: @fireworks.in.first

23. Llama Fan

You have to recognize a good llama pun. This one is great!

Source: @mrshugosclassyclass

24. Arrgh You Ready?

You can change out the pirate’s clothing throughout the year, or even make it seasonal!

Source: @sarah.eb72

25. Chalk It Up

Why yes, that is a chalkboard door, and the message can change daily if you want.

Source: @ewhitmyre

26. Art Inspiration

You don’t have to teach art to have this door. It’s so simple, yet so genius.

Source: @k.smith.art

27. Math + Kindness = Great Door

It’s a clever spin on kindness.

Source: @teachwithchar

28. Spread Even More Kindness

This one gets the students involved, too!

Source: @strongermindsinschool

29. Let the Games Begin

With a door like that, it is going to be an amazing year.

Source: @teachingthird

30. Spread Your Wings

This would be a great spot for those first-day pictures.

Source: @theprintedsociety

31. Be a Pineapple

This is a good message to send.

Source: @carolineandconfetti

32. Take the First Step

One of the most beautiful classroom doors we’ve ever seen.

Source: @dallascsw

33. Growing is Learning

Source: Michelle Dupois Education

Super cute and includes student names!

34. Who Doesn’t Love a Minion?

Source: kickinitwithclass.blogspot.com

We love the idea of turning your door into a minion! And you can switch out “Be Ambitious” for the value that you want students to develop this year, e.g., “Be Respectful,” “Be Diligent,” or “Be a Reader.”

35. We’re on the Road to Success!

Source: media.shorecrest.org

Personalize this door by adding signs along the road with important school-year moments, such as the fall book fair, field trips, and other special days.

36. S’more Learning

Source: clutterfreeclassroom.blogspot.com

With Styrofoam peanut “marshmallows,” this is a tactile way to welcome students to class.

37. Hopping Back to School

Source: educacioilestic.com

Nothing more than strategically cut butcher paper; all this jolly door needs is a lily pad painted on the floor.

38. Welcome to the Nest

Source: myclassroomideas.com/Nest Door Decoration

Personalize this cozy door by having students decorate their own bird, write their name, and add one fact that makes them unique.

39. 3, 2, 1 …

Source: Unknown

Blast off! This door invites students into a world of new learning.

40. Back-to-School Supplies

Source: Mrs. Jessica

Everyone loves a crisp new crayon, and this door portrays all your students as vibrant colors in a Crayola pack.

41. Give ‘Em Something to “Taco” About

Source: Learn Spanish

Grab some tan paper circles, red and green string, and the right border, and this tasty welcome is ready to go.

42. Just Popped by to Say Hello

Source: classroomdecorideas.blogspot.com

Your students will love to see what’s poppin’ up in your grade! Trim yellow sticky notes to make the kernel shapes!

43. Up, up and Away

Source: Idea Stand

This Up-themed door will spark students’ imagination about all the places you’ll visit in books and lessons this year.

44. Welcome the New Bunch

Source: mpmschoolsupplies.com

Apples are a back-to-school classic, and this door is a bushel of fun.

45. We Love Reading!

Source: Glitter and Glue

Pick your favorite quote about reading and go. You can never go wrong with with book classroom doors!

46. Autumn Back-to-School Theme

Source: Mrs. Hutchinson

This fall theme will keep your door fresh through October.

47. Inspired by Eric Carle

Source: schoolgirlstyle.com

Welcome students back to school with a nod to this favorite children’s book author.

48. Stick Together

It’s a great way to build community right away.

Source: @elementarywithmissb

49. A told B …

Source: Rainbows Within Reach

Chicka chicka boom boom, welcome to your new room. Students will love this take on the read-aloud favorite.

50. Aim High

Source: Unknown

Have students trace their arms on colored paper and fill your door with student goals for the school year. Save these goals for reflection in June.

51. Look Whooo’s Here

Source: mrsleeskinderkids.blogspot.com

Simply put, this door is a hoot!

52. Home, Sweet Classroom

Super sweet and reminds us of home!

Source: @atouchofclassteaching

53. In a Snap

Source: sewwoodsy.com

We love Instagram-inspired classroom doors! Fill it with summer photos or clips from experiences that students can expect in your class (the covers of novels you’ll read, photos of the field trip to the zoo, students reading outside in the spring … ).