35 Creative & Cute Classroom Window Decoration Ideas
If you’re looking for some new classroom window decoration ideas, then this post is for you. It’s packed with tons of creative ideas including curtains, student art and window clings plus, unique ideas that you would not have thought of!
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Creative Classroom Window Decorations
In this post I want to show you some unique ways to decorate your windows and give you a lot of options to find what works best for your classroom. Here’s some of the creative ideas I’ll show you:
- How to make your window look like an aquarium!
- Pretty window curtains
- Creative ways to use student art to decorate your windows
- Cute decorative window clings
- How to turn your window into a bird sanctuary
- Ways to add flower boxes to your windows
Read on the check out all of these ideas and more in this post!
Classroom Window Curtains
If you’re looking for some classroom decoration ideas to add a homey feel to your class, then curtains are a great idea. Check out some inspiration below to add curtains to your classroom.
1 | Pretty Curtain Inspiration

Copy this window decoration idea if you want a happy and homey classroom feel. These sheer curtains are mostly decorative but you can also draw them closed if you need to block the sun.
These would be fairly easy to install with a simple curtain rod like this. Here are some similar curtains that come in a variety of colors and sizes.
2 | Pencil Curtain for Classroom

These pencil curtains would add a fun touch to your classroom environment. They have a rod pocket at the top so that you can easily install a curtain rod. You can find these yellow pencil curtains on Amazon here.
3 | Colorful Crayon Curtains

If you have a colorful classroom this year, then here’s a fun option for crayon curtains. These would add a whimsical feel to your classroom or daycare center while also helping to block out some of the sunlight. You can find these curtains on Amazon here.
4 | Checkered Curtain Valance

If you want a curtain that’s more decorative then functional here’s a great option for you. The checkered pattern is in style right now and you can’t go wrong with black and white.
This one does come in more colors too. Here’s where you can find this cute retro checkered curtain.
5 | Rainbow Valance Curtain

Here are some vibrant colorful curtains that would add some personality to your classroom decor. These curtains come in a ton of different colors and patterns so you can find one to match your classroom aesthetic.
6 | Black and White Striped Curtains

These black and white curtains with tassels help contribute to the homey feel of this classroom. If you like these curtains you can find some here with a similar style. Add a simple tie to the center of each curtain to add both function and style to your class!
Curtain Hanging Tip
If your school does not allow holes in the wall for the curtain rod, then try a tension rod that sits inside the window frame without damaging the walls.
Classroom Window Decoration Ideas with Student Art
Using student artwork is one of the best ways to decorate your classroom windows and its completely free! Let’s check out some art projects for both younger students as well as older students so you can steal some of these ideas for your room!
7 | Watercolor Window Art

A watercolor paint project taken on by a class of kindergarteners looks like stained glass when display in a classroom window!
8 | Math and Art Window Display

Students voted on their favorite ice-cream and then colored it. This was part of a math lesson on data, and graphing and also made a fun window display!
9 | Harmony Hands Window Display

Have students color a hand with pictures that represent their background and the different parts of them. This art project would make a beautiful window display and would help build a positive learning environment!
10 | Suncatcher Butterfly Window Display

Suncatcher butterflies make the perfect window display. Check out where you can get butterfly craft kits below.
11 | Suncatcher Butterfly Craft Kit

A kit like this is a great way to have your class create some sun catchers. Each kit comes with 4 different butterflies and cut up tissue paper for a mess free craft activity.
Window Clings for Classroom Windor Decor
Cute window clings are a great option to add a little character to your classroom decor. You can find some that match your theme and your classroom aesthetic or seasonal ones at the dollar store. Check out my favorite window clings below and where you can get them.
12 | Smiley Face Window Clings

These bright colorful happy face window decals would add some positive vibes to your classroom! These come in a lot of different colors and designs too.
13 | Watercolor Pencil Window Decals

These fun window stickers would add a little color and personality to your windows. They come in different colors, and you can also get apples, and crayons!
14 | Polka Dot Window Decals

These dot stickers are simple and yet would add a fun touch to your window décor! These would go perfectly with a boho classroom theme!
15 | Book Window Decals

Turn your window into a bookshelf with books with positive words like kind, confident, creative and happy! You can find this set of 6 sheets of book window decals here.
16 | Window Chalk Markers

If you’re artistic then a window art project might be the perfect way to decorate your classroom window. You could even have students help! These chalk markers can be used for glass and are washable!
Classroom Window Decoration Ideas with Decorative Border
One idea to add some decor to around your window is with a decorative border. Here are some ideas that you can use for a window border.
- Bulletin Board Borders
- Banners
- Garlands
- Twinkle Lights
- Green Leaf Vines
Let’s check out these ideas below.
17 | Bulletin Board Borders
If you have left over borders from your classroom bulletin boards then consider repurposing these to border your windows. This will tie in the feel of your entire classroom!

An alphabet banner would make a great addition to your window décor. If you like this idea you can find a garland banner template on Etsy here. You can use it to create your own printable alphabet banner.
18 | Twinkle Lights
Add some string lights that you can find here around your classroom window to add a little ambience to your room!
19 | Tassel Window Garland

A simple garland tassel is a fun way to decorate your window. If you want to copy this idea here’s a pretty tassel garland that comes in a variety of colors.
20 | Rainbow Tassel Garland

If you want an easy way to add a pop of color to your classroom decor, consider this rainbow garland.
21 | Artificial Vines Garland
A fun way to add some nature to your classroom is with a greenery garland strung across the top of your windows. This works especially well if you have a nature theme in your class.
22 | Colored Dot Window Streamer

Here’s an easy idea for a decorative border for your classroom windows. Here’s where you can find this bright 65 foot paper garland.
23 | Cute Pencil Felt Garland

This pencil garland would look cute hanging over your class window. This banner is about 8 feet long and you can find it here.
24 | Banner Above Classroom Window

I wanted to show you this picture for a little inspiration of how you can hang banners at the top of your windows. The small classroom wall above your windows is often wasted space but could be the perfect spot for some educational posters like letter and number posters!
Creative Classroom Window Decoration Ideas
Next, I want to show you some really unique and creative ideas that you may not have thought of like adding a flower box or turning your window into a fake aquarium. Check out these and other unique window decor ideas below!
25 | Aquarium Window Idea

Here’s a creative classroom decor idea for your windows. Who needs class pets? This would be perfect for an ocean classroom theme! Use blue cellophane and fish made out of black construction paper to transform your windows into aquariums!
26 | Flower Box Window Idea

I love this creative idea of adding a flower box to your classroom window. I would opt for faux flower like they did here, so you don’t have to worry about maintenance. But if you have a green thumb, you could do this with real flowers.
If you want to copy this idea, check out some window box options below.
27 | Fake Lavender Planter Box

Faux lavender in this rustic box would be a great choice for your class if you want to create a beautiful welcoming space for your students! You can find this flower arrangement and planter combo here.
28 | Artificial Succulent Window Box

Fake succulents would add a natural feel to your classroom window. Here’s where you can find this succulent plant windowsill box.
29 | Window Bird Feeder

Would your students love to be able to watch birds eat through the classroom window? A window view bird feeder like this would invoke curiosity and encourage more learning opportunities for students.
Classroom Door Window Decoration Ideas
This next section is for the teachers that have the window in your classroom door. You may want to cover it or decorate it. I’ll show you some ideas to do that below.
30 | Bitmoji Classroom Window Decor

Here’s a fun option. You can actually get a custom Bitmoji character made to look like you and add the window decal to your door! These custom door stickers are available on Etsy here.
31 | Pencil Door Window Curtain

If you want an option to be able to cover and uncover your door window easily then here you go. It’s actually really easy to install it comes with a sticker on top. If you like this pencil window cover then you can find it here.
32 | Black Window Curtain

Here’s a simple idea that you can find here. It comes in a few different colors and sizes too.
33 | Window Tint Inspiration

Here’s an option to not completely cover your door window but to add a textured decorative film. Check out where you can find a window sticker for a similar look below.
34 | Stained Glass Window Cling

Here’s an option that I’m loving. I think this decorative window cling looks like pretty stained glass and will give you a little cover for your door window.
35 | Elf Window Decal

Buddy the Elf is a fun decal to add to your door during Christmas! You can steal this idea with your students’ favorite book characters and a fun quote to use all year long.
I hope you got inspired to try some new classroom window decoration ideas this year. Feel free to save your favorite ideas to your Pinterest boards. To do this just click on the picture and then click on the P and choose your board.
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