63 Fun and Easy Classroom Christmas Bulletin Board Decorations
Are you looking for some fun and easy ideas for Classroom Christmas bulletin board decorations? If so then this post is for you. I’ve found tons of new ideas to add a little festive touch to your classroom this year that you and your students will love.
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Christmas Classroom Bulletin Board Ideas
Here are some of the Classroom Christmas bulletin board decorations that I’ll show you in this post:
- Christmas Break Countdowns
- Polar Express Bulletin Boards
- Buddy the Elf Ideas
- Snow Globe Bulletin Board Decorations
- Ideas for Pre-school, Elementary, Middle School and High School
- Acts of Kindness Bulletin Boards
- Simple Ideas with Christmas Posters
- Ideas with Student Work & Art
- Winter Themes
- All the Holiday Favorites like Santa, Reindeer and Stocking
Read on to check out all of these ideas and so much more!
Snow Glow Globe Bulletin Boards
Create a winter wonderland with snow globe-inspired bulletin boards. Fill them with cute winter scenes or snowy landscapes. This idea is not only adorable but also allows you to celebrate winter in a fun, creative way. Check out some more ideas below for snow globe bulletin boards.
1 | Student Snow Globes
You can read your students the, “Snow Globe Family” and then have them decorate their own Snow Globes. For an extra fun touch add pictures of your students so it looks like they are in the globe!
2 | Snow Globe Chalk Art Activity
Have your students create this beautiful snow globe designs with black paper and chalk. Here are the steps.
- Have students cut out a large circle from a different piece of paper and place it in the center of the paper.
- With two or three colors of chalk they create rays of color around the circle.
- Then they will remove the circle and create their Christmas snow globe design.
3 | Watercolor Snowman Snow Globes
Here’s another amazing art project. This would work well for older students that are learning how to use shading in their designs.
Polar Express Bulletin Boards
Invite your students to hop aboard the Polar Express with themed bulletin boards that feature trains, tickets, and more! This charming display captures the magic of the holiday season. Check out some inspiration below and where to get Polar Express bulletin board decorations.
4 | All Aboard the Polar Express
Create a train for your Polar Express Bulletin Board with construction paper. You can add a box for students to place their tickets in.
5 | All Aboard the Christmas Express
With this kit you can print any words that you want to go along with your students riding a Christmas train.
6 | Railroad Crossing Wall Decal
This sticker may be a good addition to your polar express bulletin board and can be found on Amazon. Click the link under the picture to check it out.
7 | Polar Express Tickets
These train tickets could be a great addition to your Polar Express bulletin board.
Bulletin Board Ideas with Student Names
Incorporate your students' names into festive designs such as snowflakes, ornaments, or stockings. This personalized touch encourages a sense of belonging and builds excitement for the holidays.
Check out some ideas below of how teachers have created classroom Christmas bulletin board decorations with student names plus, find out where you can get personalized kits that you can add names to.
8 | Bless These Little Mitts
Have Students write their names on mittens and hang them on a string with clothes pins for personalized classroom Christmas bulletin board decorations.
9 | Deck the Halls
You can edit text to add student names to the Christmas lights on this bulletin board kit.
10 | Don’t Be a Grinch
You can edit these Christmas ornaments to add students’ names with this bulletin board kit.
11 | Student Names on Presents
On this Christmas bulletin board kit, you can add student names to each of the presents for a cheerful display.
Gingerbread House Bulletin Board Decorations
Who doesn't love a gingerbread house? Create a cozy, inviting atmosphere with gingerbread-themed bulletin board decorations. Your students will adore this sweet setup. Below check out some inspiration and where you can get gingerbread bulletin board decorations.
12 | DIY Gingerbread House Bulletin Board
Here’s a great example of how you can DIY a gingerbread house in your classroom. The lollipops and roof are made with paper plates. The round gum drops are made from tissue paper wadded into a ball and the candy canes were made with foam boards.
13 | Gingerbread House Bulletin Board Decorations
These cutouts would help you create an easy, cute gingerbread house bulletin board.
14 | Gingerbread House Bulletin Board Borders
Here’s some cute borders to go with your gingerbread house bulletin boards.
Acts of Kindness Bulletin Board
Celebrate the spirit of giving with an Acts of Kindness bulletin board. Display examples of good deeds and encourage students to participate in spreading cheer. Check out below how to create your own acts of kindness bulletin board.
15 | Your Light Shines Bright With Kindness
To create this kindness bulletin board, have students each write their own acts of kindness on one of the Christmas lights.
16 | Lighting Our School with Kindness
For this bulletin board each number has an act of kindness on the back. This classroom will complete one act of kindness each day in December and then journal about their experience at the end of the day. What an amazing way to teach students simple ways to show kindness!
17 | Christmas Lights Bulletin Board Decorations
If you want to steal these kindness bulletin board ideas, you can use these Christmas light cut-outs from Amazon to get you started.
Festive Holiday Bulletin Boards
Get into the holiday spirit with festive bulletin board decorations. This can feature anything from Christmas tree cutouts to artificial snow and twinkling lights. Be creative and make your walls sparkle. Get inspired by some festive holiday bulletin board ideas below.
18 | Merry & Bright
Add student pictures to these Christmas ornaments that they create to involve students in your beautiful holiday decorations.
19 | Have a Holly Jolly Christmas
Here’s a fun festive Christmas bulletin board idea with student names on the cute little trees.
Elf Bulletin Board
Design an elf-themed bulletin board by turning your students into cute little elves, incorporating elf on the shelf or adding Buddy the elf to your classroom display. Check out how to pull off an elf bulletin board that your students will love below.
20 | Grab a Buddy and Ready
Incorporate everyone’s favorite elf, Buddy in your display. You can print off his head online and add to your bulletin board to copy this idea.
21 | Buddy the Elf Bulletin Board Quote
Incorporate movie quotes with an educational twist. This bulletin board reads, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is reading loud for all to hear!” Students created their own reading elves for the display.
22 | This Classroom is under Elf Surveillance
If you have a classroom elf this would be a fun bulletin board to get students excited about the elf’s arrival.
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23 | Spread Joy Be Yours-Elf
Have students create little elves with their photos on them for a bulletin board decoration they will love.
Countdown to Christmas Break Bulletin Board
Build anticipation for the upcoming holiday break with a countdown calendar on your bulletin board. Keep it simple but fun, making each day a little celebration. Check out some of my favorite ideas to pull off the countdown to Christmas break bulletin board below.
24 | Holiday Cheer Christmas Break Countdown
For this Christmas break countdown each number has an example of a way to spread holiday cheer like sit with someone new at lunch.
25 | Countdown with Kindness
For each day the class opens a link on the kindness chain to display an act of kindness that will spread joy throughout the school
26 | Oh Deer Winter Break is Almost Here
This bulletin board kit comes with a little countdown to get everyone excited for Christmas break.
Bulletin Board with Student Stockings
Invite students to decorate their own stockings for display on the bulletin board. This creates a sense of ownership and engagement while promoting holiday cheer. You could also purchase paper stockings and have each student write their name on it.
Check out some more ideas of classroom Christmas bulletin board decorations with stockings below.
27 | Students Created Stockings
To copy this bulletin board idea first create a fireplace with brick background paper. Then have students create their own stockings with construction paper string and cotton balls.
28 | Cozy Fireplace Bulletin Board
You could also create a fireplace with black chalkboard paper and chalk to really make the student’s stocking pop.
29 | Stocking Bulletin Board Decorations
This 45-piece kit is an easy way to add a festive touch to your Christmas classroom decorations.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Bulletin Boards
Pay tribute to the classic Rudolph story with a themed bulletin board featuring the beloved, red-nosed reindeer and his friends. Have students create their own reindeers with construction paper or paint to create a fun Christmas display.
Check out some ideas below for classroom Christmas bulletin board decorations with reindeer.
30 | Our Differences Makes Us Special
This bulletin board focuses on the central theme of the Rudolph story that our differences make us special. To copy this idea, create one Rudolph surrounded by other reindeer.
31 | Preschool Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Bulletin Board
To copy this Christmas bulletin board decoration idea, have each student create their own Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer with their handprints as antlers.
Nativity Story Bulletin Boards
Recount the Nativity story and its message with a bulletin board display that highlights the scene with bible verses about the birth of Jesus. Check out some inspiration to create a nativity story bulletin board below.
32 | Light of the World
This bulletin board would be the perfect backdrop to a classroom nativity scene.
33 | Jesus is the Reason for the Season
This nativity story bulletin board kit would work well for a Christian school or a church.
34 | Nativity Story Bulletin Board Decorations
Bulletin Boards with Student Work
Showcase your students' hard work by using their artwork and assignments to create festive displays. Let them take pride in their contributions as they enjoy the season.
35 | Student Art Bulletin Board
Let students create Christmas trees and snowflakes with a variety of colors, and materials to create a stunning holiday bulletin board.
36 | Groovy Work Coming Soon
Here’s an idea to get your classroom looking festive even before you’ve had time to implement the classroom Christmas craft project. You can print off some holiday themed posters that say student work coming soon and cover your bulletin board with them.
Simply switch them out when their work is ready. Create them once with a design tool like Canva and can re-use them every year.
Holiday Season Bulletin Board
Celebrate the holiday season with a bulletin board filled with colorful decorations, lights, and cheerful images. This display is sure to brighten up your classroom.
37 | Holiday Carolers Bulletin Board Decorations
Students created holiday carolers to look like themselves including winter hats with poms. Each caroler is holding music to Silent Night.
38 | Happy Holidays Bulletin Board
This bright Happy Holiday display will add a festive feel to your classroom.
Winter Bulletin Board
Embrace the winter months with a bulletin board showcasing the beauty of the season. This can include snowflakes, icicles, and other wintery elements. My favorite ideas are below.
39 | We are Yeti to Learn
I created this bulletin board kit with Canva, and it’s available on Etsy. You can add your student pictures to the adorable Yetis to create a fun display.
40 | Snowflakes Bulletin Board Decorations
To copy this bulletin board idea, have student create their own snowflakes and put their picture inside with the phrase, “We are like snowflakes all different in our own way.”
41 | Winter Bulletin Board Decorations
Here’s a cute winter bulletin board kit that you can get on Amazon.
Christmas Bulletin Boards with Different Colors
Don't be afraid to step outside traditional holiday colors. Get creative and design a Christmas bulletin board that features a more diverse color palette. You can start with your classroom color scheme and include holiday elements to create a unique Christmas display.
Check out some inspiration below to pull off a Christmas bulletin board with different colors.
42 | Pink Blue & Green Bulletin Board Decorations
If you have some pink, blue and green in your classroom color scheme then this may be the perfect bulletin board kit for you.
43 | Different Colors Bulletin Board Kit
I love the twist on traditional holiday colors like trying orange and teal for your color scheme.
Elementary School Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas
For elementary students, keep designs simple and festive with an educational touch. Elementary students love classic holiday symbols like snowmen, Santa and Christmas trees. Check out some ideas below to create the perfect bulletin boards for your elementary school.
44 | Santa with Books Bulletin Board Decorations
You could re-create this Christmas bulletin board by printing off the covers of some of your students’ favorite books. Be sure to add the phrase, “Dear Santa bring me new books this year.”
45 | Math Bulletin Board Decorations
Here’s the perfect Christmas bulletin board to accompany your class geometry lessons. The tree is made of an assortment of shapes. The students are asked to answer several questions relating to the display such as, “How many acute triangles can you spot?”
46 | What Brings You Joy
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You can easily re-create this interactive bulletin board and ask students to write what brings them joy.
Middle School Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas
Cater to middle school interests with themes and designs that center around popular trends. You’re a middle school teacher you know what those are!
You could also incorporate their favorite actors, actresses or musicians to create a Christmas bulletin board they’re sure to love. Check out some ideas to get you started below.
47 | Rockn Around the Christmas Tree
Here’s a fun bulletin board idea to copy if your students are fans of the Rock.
48 | Retro Santa Bulletin Board Decorations
Retro themes are in style this year and your middle schoolers might appreciate a bulletin board like this.
49 | In Our Holiday Era
If you have a class full of Swifties they may appreciate a bulletin board that references the Era tour. You may even add a picture of Taylor with a Santa hat to take it up a notch!
High School Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas
Create an interactive or informative bulletin board for your high school students. How you wonder? Check out some ideas below.
50 | Self-Care is Snow Important
This is a self-care countdown to remind everyone to not forget to take care of themselves this time of year. Each day you flip a snow globe around to display a self-care reminder.
51 | Be the I in Kind
This bulletin board would give your highschoolers a chance to take a selfie that encourages them to be the I in Kind.
Christmas Bulletin Board Letters
Play with lettering styles and fonts to add personality and flair to your bulletin boards. Bold letters with festive colors will make a statement. Check out my favorite Christmas bulletin board letters that you can get from Amazon below.
52 | Candy Cane Bulletin Board Letters
These candy cane letters would be a fun addition to your Christmas classroom display.
53 | Red and Green Bulletin Board Letters
This pack comes with 150 large 7’ letters.
54 | Holiday Bulletin Board Letters
This kits from Amazon includes 176 colorful 4.3” letters and symbols.
Christmas Bulletin Board Borders
Frame your festive displays with themed borders that add an extra touch of cheer to your bulletin board. Once again you can check out my favorites from Amazon below.
55 | Red and Green Christmas Borders
You can’t go wrong with festive presents and candy to brighten up your holiday displays.
56 | Christmas Lights Bulletin Board Border
These festive lights would add a fun touch to your Christmas bulletin boards.
57 | Christmas Trees Bulletin Board Border
This trim is the perfect extra to for those winter bulletin boards.
Christmas Bulletin Board Kits
Save time and effort by purchasing kits that provide you with all the necessary materials and instructions to create a stunning bulletin board display. My favorite place for bulletin board kits is Etsy. If you’re ok with printing and cutting out yourself, they have some fun designs.
Check out my favorite Christmas bulletin board kits from Etsy below.
58 | It’s Freezin Season
This cute digital kit comes with a lot of different sayings but this one is my favorite.
59 | Ho Ho Ho Bulletin Board
This holiday kit has a retro feel with peace signs, smiley faces and a unique color scheme.
Simple Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas
We all know you don’t have a ton of time to create that immaculate Christmas bulletin board. But you still want something that looks nice and festive in your class. The best simple idea is to display Christmas posters on your board.
You can purchase them from Amazon or Etsy and print them yourself and simply add them to your bulletin board. Check out some of my favorites below.
60 | Clip Board Christmas Display
When you find Christmas posters that you like you can display them on clips boards. This will allow you to easily swap them out for something different when the holidays are over.
61 | Retro Christmas Classroom Posters
I’m loving the playful retro vibes of these Christmas classroom posters that you can get on Etsy and print yourself.
62 | Christmas Classroom Posters on Amazon
Then for cute Christmas classroom posters that you don’t need to print yourself, it’s Amazon for the win!
Christmas Bulletin Board Materials
Get crafty with unique materials like wrapping paper, ribbons, and garlands to elevate your bulletin board decorations for the holiday season.
63 | Christmas Bulletin Board Paper
These are some of my favorite bulletin board background papers that you can get on Amazon. Check out below the links to each one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some creative ideas for elementary school Christmas bulletin boards?
You can create a festive atmosphere by involving your students in designing the bulletin board. Some ideas include a reindeer theme with each student's name on a cut-out reindeer, a Santa's workshop design where each student gets to create their own elf, or a "Christmas Around the World" board showcasing how different cultures celebrate the holiday.
How can I incorporate winter themes into my classroom bulletin board?
To bring a winter touch to your Christmas bulletin board, consider using a snow-covered background or add snowflakes and icicles to the edges of the board. You can also feature winter animals like penguins or polar bears or showcase winter sports and activities.
What are some Christ-centered bulletin board ideas?
If you want to focus on the religious aspect of Christmas, create a Nativity scene with cut-out figures or ask your students to draw their own interpretations of the story. You can also feature Bible verses or famous quotes about Christmas or highlight acts of kindness as a way to embody the spirit of the season.
What food-themed Christmas decorations can I use on a bulletin board?
Cookies and candy canes are classic food-themed Christmas decorations. Create a "Holiday Sweets" bulletin board with illustrations or cut-outs of various treats, or have students create their own gingerbread people to adorn the board. You can also create a "Christmas Feast" scene and incorporate traditional holiday dishes from various cultures.
How can I create a Thanksgiving themed bulletin board?
For a Thanksgiving inspired bulletin board, focus on themes of gratitude and unity. You can have students decorate paper leaves with things they are thankful for and create a "Tree of Thankfulness." Alternatively, you can create a "Harvest Gathering" board, showcasing different cultural Thanksgiving foods and traditions.
What can I use to cover my Christmas bulletin board?
There are various materials you can use for a festive Christmas bulletin board cover if you want to go beyond the normal bulletin board paper. Consider using wrapping paper, felt, or holiday-themed fabric. You can also repurpose old Christmas cards, colorful ribbons, or tinsel to add extra flair and texture to your board. Remember to let your creativity run wild and involve your students in the decorating process to make it even more fun!
Classroom Christmas Bulletin Board Decorations on Pinterest
If you’re obsessed with Pinterest like me, you’re in luck. I made it easy to save your favorite decorations to your Pinterest boards. To do that just click on the picture, then the P and choose your board.
I hope in this post you found the perfect classroom Christmas bulletin board decorations to use in this year. I also hope that you and your students have a fun and festive holiday. If you loved this post, please give it a share!
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