Nothing says “the first day of school is almost here” quite like decking the walls and halls of your classroom! Creative and inspiring back-to-school bulletin boards are one of the most effective ways to set the tone for a positive and engaging learning environment. If you’re staring at blank walls and not sure what to fill them with (or are in need of new ideas), never fear: the TPT community has plenty of back-to-school bulletin board ideas to inspire you and your students.
8 Creative Back-to-School Bulletin Boards for Your Classroom
These back-to-school bulletin board ideas from teachers can capture your students’ attention, foster a sense of community, and serve as educational tools. The best part: many of them are very easy to put together!
All About Your Students
Use an “all about me” activity to create your first bulletin board of the year! With these flip-books from Love Live Laugh TEACH, students have an opportunity to share about themselves in a unique way, while learning about their peers. Shop this bulletin board on TPT →
Positive Affirmations
Create a bulletin board to boost self-esteem! With this “We Are” bulletin board created by Joanne Miller, you can showcase positive thinking that your students can live by throughout the school year. Shop this bulletin board on TPT →
Classroom Community
Or check out this student-created bulletin board you can use to welcome students! On the first day of school, Miss McRaes Teaching Tales – Beka McRae gives one hashtag to each of her students and tells them to decorate it however they would like. She encourages them to add anything that is important to them, such as family, pets, and interests. The end result is a beautiful bulletin board that you can leave up all year! Shop this bulletin board on TPT →
Meet the Staff
Looking for an easy way to build your school community at the start of the year? Well, this “Did You Know?” bulletin board from 2nd Grade Sassy Pants is a fun, easy way to give parents and students a quick introduction to teachers and staff members. Shop this bulletin board on TPT →
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month begins in September, and you can help shine a light on Hispanic culture and art with this colorful, creative bulletin board. Mister Senor uses his 8th grader’s flower crafts to help decorate it. Shop this bulletin board on TPT →
Calming Strategies
Calm corners offer a quiet space in your classroom for students who need a moment to reset their emotions. Even if you don’t have a calm corner, this bulletin board from LoveGrowsLearning is perfect for teaching your students about calming strategies they can use if they are feeling overwhelmed. Shop this bulletin board on TPT →
How to Nurture a Growth Mindset
Students’ beliefs about their intelligence can play a big role in how they approach challenges. So, Shayna Vohs came up with a great way to illustrate how students can change their thinking from a fixed mindset to one that embraces growth and hard work. Shop this bulletin board on TPT →
Financial Aid Information
Do you get a lot of questions about financial aid? Counselor Clique came up with a bulletin board to help answer those questions! Fall is the perfect time of year to put something like this up, as high school students are researching scholarships to fund their college education or filling out FAFSA forms. Shop this bulletin board on TPT →
Other Classroom Decor Ideas
Need some decor ideas and bulletin boards that are a little more evergreen or will help your students learn content throughout the school year? Check one of these posts for more ideas!
- Classroom Decor Resources and Bulletin Board Ideas
- Setting Up Your Space: How to Create Sensory-Friendly Classrooms
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