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17 Best Classroom Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas

Are you looking for some classroom Thanksgiving bulletin board ideas? If so this post is for you. I’ll show you the best bulletin board ideas to add to your classroom this time of year.

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I put this post into categories so you can find the perfect bulletin board for your class.

Gratitude Bulletin Board Ideas

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to emphasize the importance of giving thanks and being grateful. That’s why I want to show you some creative classroom bulletin boards that are centered around gratitude.

1| Thankful Vibes

retro Thanksgiving bulletin board idea
Thankful Vibes Kit | Find it Here

I love this retro Thanksgiving bulletin board idea! It would look great if you have a retro theme in your classroom. It features smiley faces, rainbows, a cute turkey and even pumpkins with a checkered pattern. If your loving this too you can find this printable bulletin board kit on Etsy here.

2 | In Our Thankful Era

in our thankful era bulletin board kit
In Our Thankful Era | Find it Here

This bulletin board kit comes with three different sayings including in our Thankful Era, In our grateful era and in our Pumpkin spice era. This is the perfect Thankful bulletin board for a class that loves Taylor Swift! I love the cute graphics like the pumpkin spice lattes, happy sunflowers, butterflies and pumpkins.

3 | Attitude of Gratitude

gratitude bulletin board kit
Gratitude Bulletin Board | Find it Here

This printable kit comes with options for different colors for the bulletin board letters so you can find the perfect one to match your classroom. This bulletin board display also includes a student activity where they can write about their attitude of gratitude and what they’re thankful for.

4 | Thankful Gnome Matter What

Thankful bulletin board idea
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Here’s a great way to use Thanksgiving activities for your classroom decorations! To re-create this cute bulletin board idea, have students write what they are thankful for on slices of pie. The activity says give thanks and eat pie!

Easy Classroom Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas

Sometimes you just want classroom décor that is super easy, right? If that is what you’re looking for check out some of my favorite ideas to easily create a great looking display for your class.

5 | Blessed and Thankful

Classroom Thanksgiving bulletin board idea
Blessed & Thankful Decor | Find it Here

This may be the perfect bulletin board to add to your class during the month of November to get your class in the holiday mood. All you have to do is download, print and cut it out. It features some of the fall classic accents like pumpkins, gourds, mums, candles, and leaves.

6 | Gobble Squad

turkey bulletin board for classroom
Gobble Squad | Find it Here

This kit comes with everything you need to create a cute Thanksgiving bulletin board including the lettering, the banners, the décor and even editable name tags so you can add each student’s names to hearts or pumpkin pie if you like.

Turkey Bulletin Boards

If you want to create a display based on one of the main symbols of the season then read on to check out my favorite turkey themed bulletin board ideas.

7 | Thankful Little Turkeys

thanksgiving bulletin board with student pictures
Thankful Little Turkeys | Find it Here

Here’s a fun way to involve your students with this cute turkey bulletin board. You simply take pictures of your students and add each child’s photograph to the turkey bodies. This downloadable kit from Etsy is editable so you can add student names as well.

8 | Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart

thanksgiving classroom activity
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Here’s a great idea to add student art to your board. Students can each color their own unique turkeys to help decorate your classroom bulletin board. You can then talk about what it means to have a thankful heart.

Pumpkin Pie Bulletin Board Ideas

There are a lot of fun puns that you can use with pumpkin pie. It’s the perfect symbol to add to your classroom décor during the Thanksgiving holiday season. Check out some of my favorite pie ideas below.

9 | Thankful Cutie Pies

cute Thanksgiving bulletin board idea for the classroom
Cutie Pie Kit | Find it Here

To create this adorable bulletin board capture what students say they are grateful for in thought bubbles. Then take pictures of each student to add to the top of the pumpkin pie! This is a digital file that can be found on Etsy here.

10 | Pumpkin Pi

Fall Math Bulletin Board

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I love this idea to create a math bulletin board for Thanksgiving with cute pumpkin pie and pumpkin Pi!

11 | Our Class is Sweet as Pie

Pie bulletin board
Sweet as Pie Classroom Decor | Find it Here

If your class is sweet as pie, then this may be the perfect bulletin board to add to your class during fall. There are several different saying you can choose from. This printable kit even includes the garland and Thanksgiving craft activity where students create a slice of pie that flips open to reveal what they are thankful for!

Simple Classroom Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas

If you’re short on time check out some of my favorite simple ideas that are easy to pull off and will still look great.

12 | So Very Thankful

printable Thankful bulletin board kit
Thankful Bulletin Board Kit | Find it Here

This simple display would be the perfect addition to your classroom in fall. It says we are very thankful with symbols of the season like corn, pumpkins, turkeys and leaves. You can find this printable kit on Etsy here.

13 | Give Thanks Everyday

gratitude classroom decorations
Give Thanks Decor | Find it Here

Here’s another simple idea to decorate your class for Thanksgiving. This bulletin board kit reminds kids to give thanks every day in pretty autumn hues.

Middle School or High School Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Ideas

Check out the next couple of ideas that you could use for either middle schoolers or highschoolers.

14 | Ways to Show Gratitude

high school thanksgiving bulletin board kit
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Here’s a Thanksgiving bulletin board idea that you can copy in a high school or a middle school hallway. Inspire students by examples of ways they can show gratitude like by acknowledging someone, showing kindness or giving a hug.

15 | It’s all Gravy Baby

middle school thanksgiving bulletin board
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Here’s a cute idea that was used at a middle school. Put your name on a peace-loving turkey and add some retro symbols like daisies and peace signs.

Fall Bulletin Board Ideas

Now let’s check out some more Thanksgiving bulletin board ideas that are giving those fall vibes. If you want to add a fall theme to your décor, try incorporating some of the fall favorites like boots, football, leaves and all the fall treats.

16 | Happy Harvest

Classroom fall bulletin board idea
Happy Harvest Kit | Find it Here

This happy harvest bulletin board kit is the perfect way to bring cheer to your class during the fall season. It features some cute retro symbols like peace signs, daisies and smiley faces in fall hues with a retro twist. If you love this bulletin board, you can purchase the printable kit on Etsy here.

17 | Touchdown

football bulletin board for fall
Touchdown Kit | Find it Here

If you want to feature football, one of the favorite fall pastimes then here’s your classroom bulletin board kit. It has a cute turkey in the back of a truck with a helmet, football and a trophy! You can find this printable football themed bulletin board kit here.

If you want more ideas for Fall bulletin boards then check out this post…77 Fall Bulletin Board Ideas: Easy & Creative Inspirations

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some creative themes for a Thanksgiving bulletin board?

Some creative themes include:

  • “Thankful Tree”: A tree with paper leaves where students write what they’re thankful for.
  • “Turkey of Thanks”: A large turkey with feathers where each student writes something they’re grateful for on a feather.
  • “Harvest of Blessings”: A cornucopia filled with paper fruits and vegetables, each representing a student’s blessing.
  • “Grateful Hearts”: Students write what they’re thankful for on heart-shaped cutouts and place them on the board.
  • “Pilgrim Voyage”: Showcase the journey of the Pilgrims, with students writing facts about Thanksgiving history.

2. How can I involve students in creating the Thanksgiving bulletin board?

Here are some ideas to involve your students:

  • Have students write what they’re thankful for on themed cutouts (like leaves or tail feathers) to place on the board.
  • Have students work on Thanksgiving craft projects, like drawing turkeys, Pilgrims, or scenes from Thanksgiving. Then add them to your display.
  • Create a giant fall art classroom project where each student contributes a piece to a larger image, such as a puzzle or a giant turkey.
  • Assign different tasks such as coloring, cutting out shapes, or designing borders for the bulletin board.

3. What materials should I use for a Thanksgiving bulletin board?

For a Thanksgiving bulletin board, you can use:

  • Colored construction paper or poster board for leaves, turkeys, pumpkins, or cornucopias.
  • Burlap or fall-themed fabric as the background.
  • Letters made from stencils or die-cuts for titles like “Give Thanks” or “We Are Thankful.”
  • Natural elements like leaves, acorns or pinecones to lean in to the natural fall theme.
  • Student-made Thanksgiving crafts, such as drawings or 3D paper art.

4. How do I incorporate Thanksgiving history into the bulletin board?

Here are some ideas to incorporate history:

  • Create a timeline of key events from the first Thanksgiving, labeling significant dates and facts.
  • Feature mini-biographies of key figures like Pilgrims, Native Americans, or historical leaders related to Thanksgiving.
  • Use images or replicas of the Mayflower and have students write facts about the voyage.
  • Display information about traditional Thanksgiving foods and their origins.
  • Include a map showing the Pilgrims’ journey and settlement areas.

5. How do I make my Thanksgiving bulletin board educational and fun?

You can make the board both educational and fun by:

  • Adding trivia questions or Thanksgiving facts that students can learn from.
  • Incorporating interactive elements like flaps to lift or pockets to pull out Thanksgiving “fun facts.”
  • Use a writing activity where students write short essays or poems about what they’re thankful for and display them.
  • Create a “Gratitude Wall” where students and teachers contribute throughout the month.
  • Use QR codes that link to videos or websites about Thanksgiving history for tech integration.

I hope you found some new classroom Thanksgiving bulletin board ideas to decorate for the holiday season! Feel free to save your favorite ideas to your Pinterest boards. To do that just click on the picture and then the P and choose your board. If you loved this post, please give it a share.

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