Distance learning has reminded kids and teachers that school is more than a building. Schools give kids a community. It’s a place where they belong, and where they matter. So remind your students and the community at large how important your school is. A school mural is a fantastic way to do just that! Need some inspiration? Then check out this roundup for some incredible ideas.
1. Take a reading journey
Wouldn’t this be perfect in the hall outside the school library?
Source: @sweetartmurals
2. Journey to space
Every trip to your locker is a voyage to the final frontier!
Source: @Itmurals
3. Be kind
This one is simple, bold … and oh-so-true.
Source: @crazyartmama
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4. Honor great leaders
Give them role models to inspire and motivate.
Source: @elizzacrylics
5. Go green
If you can’t be outside, then bring the outdoors in!
Source: @gayle_mangan_kassal_art
6. Embrace diversity
This is a message that every school should emphasize.
Source: @joepimentalart
7. Be the nice kid
A message like this promotes an anti-bullying community, so it’s perfect in any school.
Source: @katrinfaceart
8. Leave your mark
How sweet is this? Every student and teacher added their fingerprint to this school mural.
Source: @carla.letters
9. Spark creativity
This Einstein quote is a terrific reminder that creativity is key.
Source: @teachingandteaspills
10. Make an outside space cozy
We love reading nooks, so creating one outdoors? Genius!
Source: @cam_plapp
11. Spread your wings
This school mural is fantastic on its own. Plus, it also makes an incredible photo op!
Source: @paintslikeagirl
12. Imagine the future
Education is a journey, and the years will go faster than they think.
Source: @themuralman
13. Be the “I” in kind
Encourage kindness wherever and whenever you can.
Source: @hayleymischieflordart
14. Find magic in a book
We love how these murals make use of otherwise empty wall space. And they’re simply adorable!
Source: @tbradleymurals
15. We are the world
If you’re not able to paint a wall, then create a school mural on a bulletin board instead!
Source: @paintslikeagirl
16. Fill their day with music
Make their hearts sing!
Source: @graffiti.signs
17. Tell them how special they are
They need to hear it, so tell them so every single day.
Source: @paintslingers
18. Let the kids design it
Kids will get a kick out of seeing their ideas come to life!
Source: @brenbataclan
19. Brighten the room
Art teachers make the best murals!
Source: @mrskoslowsartroom
20. Change your mindset
Lots of schools have embraced the Growth Mindset philosophy. Doesn’t it make a beautiful mural?
Source: @heavens_country_door
21. Decorate any space
Murals aren’t limited to walls. For instance, check out these awesome book spines on the columns!
Source: @tbradleymurals
22. Don’t forget the stairs
Stairs work too!
Source: @kidmuralsbydana
23. Aspire to greatness
Kids can’t help but be inspired to learn more about these incredible people.
Source: @tbradleymurals
24. Feature your core values
Simple, meaningful, and something to remember every day.
Source: @_twobrushes_
25. Paint a timeline
If they see the events and dates every day, they’ll learn history in no time!
Source: @sweetartmurals
26. Enter a world of books
Reading really does open doors.
Source: @katieoart
27. Have them contribute
We love a school mural that gets kids involved. It gives them such a sense of ownership and pride!
Source: @rodrigues.art.classes
28. Treat kids like kings and queens
Now that’s just seriously impressive.
Source: @thepaintsmith.co.uk
29. Make it interactive
This is such a clever idea! It uses an existing bulletin board, plus you can add different pics each year.
Source: @wallnutart
30. Make sure they know they matter
You never want them to doubt it.
Source: @snowhill_art
31. Create a colorful shelf
There’s something so clean and appealing about this design.
Source: @aurora.noa
32. Show your teachers some love
Teachers need encouragement too, so why not add a mural to the teachers’ lounge?
Source: @tbradleymurals
33. Travel the solar system
We are all space dust.
Source: @sweetartmurals
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