30 Best Classroom Decoration Ideas for Fall
Do you love including the fall theme in your classroom décor? If so, then you'll love this post it's packed with the best ideas to get your class ready for the fall season. Read to the end to find an idea you may not have thought of. Hope you get inspired to hit the pumpkin patch or Amazon or both and get your classroom decked out for fall!
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What are some ideas to decorate the classroom for fall?
- Create a fall themed bulletin board
- Decorate your door with autumn leaves
- Have students help make a tree in your classroom
- Add an autumn wreath to your door
Check out all of these ideas and more in this post.
Fall Bulletin Board Ideas
A great way to change up your classroom decor is to change out your bulletin boards for the new season. This is the easiest way to incorporate the autumn season because you can change it in a few months. Check out the most creative fall bulletin board ideas that I found and get inspired to create an awesome bulletin board for your classroom.
1 | Happy Fall Y’all

This is a brand-new bulletin board kit that I created because I'm loving the cowgirl and western theme right now. This kit includes cute cowgirl and cowboy boots and all your fall favorites with a little western theme. If you love it, you can find it in my Etsy shop here!
2 | Welcome to Our Pumpkin Patch

I created this cute pumpkin patch bulletin board set. I wanted to try a unique color scheme that is different than what you typically see in fall but still incorporate the fall vibes. If you like it, you can check it out on Etsy, here.
3 | Fall in Love with Learning

There are a lot of different sayings you can add to your bulletin board for the season. Here's a few of my favorite ideas:
- Fall in Love with Learning
- Autumn Leaves and Learning Please
- In Our Pumkin Spice Era
- We're Falling for Kindergarten
4 | Fall is in the Air

Why not add some of the classic accents for this time of year to your classroom decor like fall leaves, pumpkins, boots, sunflowers, and warm drinks.
5 | Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea

Adding student pictures to your bulletin boards is a great way to build a sense of community in your classroom. I especially like this adorable bulletin board where kids are transformed into cute little turkeys.
To get your classroom in the Halloween spirit check out these Halloween bulletin board ideas in this post... 33 Best Halloween Bulletin Boards
If you're looking for some more fall bulletin board ideas, I wrote and entire post about it. You can find it here...
75 Fall Bulletin Board Ideas: Easy & Creative Inspirations
When you're creating your bulletin boards, this cheat sheet will help. It includes 100 puns and sayings that you can use just for your fall bulletin boards. Click here to download the Fall Bulletin Board Cheat Sheet for free!
Plaid Classroom Decoration Ideas
Black and white plaid is a pattern that gives instant fall vibes. So, why not incorporate it in your classroom? This could be as easy as changing up your pillows or adding it to one of your bulletin boards. Check out some creative ways to add a little plaid to your classroom this year.
6 | Fall Flowers and Plaid Wall

As a fun fall art project have students help decorate fall flowers like sunflowers and mums. Then you can add the flowers with this quote, "happiness blooms in this room." This goes perfectly with a plaid wall.
7 | Fall Classroom Decorations with Plaid Pillows

A perfect way to add those fall feels to your class library is with some plaid pillows.
8 | Plaid Pillows in Reading Nook

Wreath for the Classroom
Have you ever thought of adding a wreath to your classroom door? Most people just think of adding wreaths to their door at home. But now is the perfect time to add one to your classroom!
You can add a personalized classroom sign like the teacher below to take it up a notch. Check out my favorite fall wreaths that I think would look amazing in your class this year.
9 | My Favorite People Classroom Wreath

10 | Fall Leafs & Berries Wreath

For the perfect fall feel find a wreath with some autumn leaves!
Classroom Door Decorations for Fall
Your class door is the first impression into your classroom so why not incorporate a seasonal theme? Check out some great ideas to add the fall vibes to your classroom door this season below.
11 | Fall Classroom Door Decor Idea

School Girl Style always has such vibrant designs for classroom doors. Getting one of her seasonal kits is a wonderful way to change up your door for the season!
12 | Look Who's Hiding in the Leaves Classroom Door

Copy this idea to add some fall fun to your class door. Just take pictures of your students and add them to a pile of leaves!
13 | Thanksgiving Classroom Door Idea

This Thanksgiving class door is one I designed myself. I love decorations that you can add students names or pictures too to build classroom community! This one has an option for both.
You can add student’s names to the pumpkin pies and you can add their faces to pies too! It also includes some cute pies that you can add to your door for fun. If you like this printable door decor kit you can find it here!
14 | Thankful Classroom Door

15 | Owl Classroom Door Decor

If you want some more fun ideas for fall crafts how about creating a tree with crumpled paper and then about have your students create little owls out of basic shapes.
16 | Happy Fall Y'All Door

I showed you the bulletin board version of this kit earlier in this post. I also created a door decor kit that you can find here!
Halloween Classroom Doors
If you want to transform your classroom doors with a little Halloween vibe then check out some ideas below.
17 | Our Boo Crew

If you are looking for a cute and non-scary door idea for Halloween, then look no further. This printable door decor kit has adorable ghosts and daisies. You can find this door decor kit on Etsy here.
18 | Caution Monsters on the Loose Door Decor

Would your students get a kick out of being turned into silly monsters? This was actually my son’s idea and I think it is so fun!
You have the choice of 24 different monsters including Frankensteins, mummies, Draculas, Werewolves, Zombies, skeletons and more! You can check out this printable kit in my Etsy shop here!
If you want more ideas for cute, fun and easy Halloween door decoration ideas then check out this post... 55 Halloween Classroom Door Decorations: Easy & Unique Ideas
Classroom Decor with Trees
Nothing says fall like trees. Check out below some classroom projects that create pretty trees to give your class that fall feeling.
19 | Owl Classroom Craft Project

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Here's a great idea that involves fun fall activities with classroom decor. First create a tree and colorful leaves with construction paper. Then have students make owls out of toilet paper rolls to decorate the tree!
20 | Tree Bookshelf in Class Library

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Here's a fun way to add some nature to your classroom library this school year. A tree bookshelf would be a perfect addition to your school library. You can even decorate it with autumn leaf art at this time of year. Check out some similar tree bookshelves here.
21 | Fall Book Display

Update your book display with fall-themed books is a great way to expose your students to some new books!
Make Your Classroom Cozy
Here's a fun way to make your classroom extra cozy that you might not have thought of. Try adding home decor to learning spaces in your class to give it that extra homey feeling. These could be signs from your home, throw pillows and even front door mats.
Check out my favorite fall finds to do just that below.
22 | Fall Throw Pillow

The checker pattern is everywhere this year. Incorporate it in your class with a fall hue like orange!
23 | Fall Printable

WHERE TO FIND | PUMPKIN PRINTABLE ART
An easy way to add some fall decorations to your classroom is with printable classroom decor like these cute pumpkin prints.
24 | Happy Fall Y'All Throw Pillow

An easy way to add some the fall feeling in your classroom is with a fun fall pillow. Add it to a chair or bench in your classroom library.
25 | Fall Door Mat

WHERE TO FIND | HEY THERE PUMPKIN DOOR MAT
Add a door mat to your classroom for a cozy home like feel.
26 | Fall Printable for Classroom Decor

A modern way to update your decor for fall is with a fall sign with a simple design. You can find this one here.
27 | Pumpkin Pillow

This fun pumpkin pillow would be fun addition to your classroom decor for the season.
Fall Classroom Decor Finds
Here are a few more of the best fall accessories to take your fall classroom decor up a notch.
28 | Twig Pencils

These pencils would be a great way to add that nature feel to your class for fall time. What students wouldn't want to write with a twig pencil?
29 | Tree Stump Seat Cushion

These cushions are so fun, they look like tree stumps. These wood log pillows would look awesome in a story time circle, or students could grab one when doing independent work.
30 | Printable Fall Classroom Posters

An easy way to update a blank wall or bulletin board for the season is with a set of seasonal classroom posters. I created these ones with a little bit of a retro western theme. If you like them, you can find them in my Etsy store here.
Hopefully you now have the inspiration to add some fun fall touches to your classroom this year. Feel free to add your favorite ideas to your Pinterest boards. To do that just click on the picture and then the P and save to your boards. If you loved this post, please share it!
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