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If you’re looking for some new and creative Christmas classroom door decorations then this post is for you. I’ve searched high and low and found tons of unique ideas for you including doors with your favorite Christmas movie characters and ideas that are funny and positive. Read to the end to find my favorite ideas to win your Christmas door decorating contest.
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Christmas movie class doors are always a hit. Think of your favorite Christmas movie and print off pictures of the characters to create a one-of-a-kind door design. Check out some examples below to pull it off.
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To pull of the Home Alone door your students can pose like Kevin and you and other teachers can be the bad guys peeping through the door.
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On this door two of the classic holiday movie characters the Grinch and Buddy the elf are having a snow ball battle. The Book Buddy is all about reading and the Grammar Grinch is all for writing.
I found a lot of inspiration for Grinch classroom doors. He is one of the most beloved Christmas movie characters of all time. Check out my absolute favorite Grinch door ideas below.
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This 3-D Grinch door looks so real, doesn’t it? To copy the look, you’ll need a small artificial Christmas tree and a pair of stuffed leggings.
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This would be the perfect Grinch quote to add to your class door.
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This teacher has a coffee themed classroom so Grinchbucks is the natural choice for a Christmas door. Even if you don’t have a coffee themed class this Grinchbucks drive through window is a clever and unique idea to copy.
If you’re inspired to create a Grinch door in your classroom this Christmas then check out my top picks from Amazon and Etsy to pull it off.
GRINCH DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | WELCOME TO WHOVILLE BANNER
TWO | GRINCH DOOR DÉCOR KIT
THREE | GRINCH 3-D ILLUSION DOOR MAT
FOUR | GRINCH ARM DECORATION
FIVE | DON’T BE A GRINCH PRINTABLE SET
Kids love animals so they’re sure to love a Christmas class door with animals. Check out some of my favorite animal door ideas below.
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If you love this cute llama door décor then check out this similar printable one that I found on Etsy here.
If you’re loving the llama theme and want to create that look for your classroom door then check out my top picks to pull it off below.
LLAMA DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | LLET IT SNOW PRINTABLE DOOR DECOR
TWO | FA LA LA LA LLAMA DOOR DÉCOR CARDSTOCK KIT
THREE | A WHOLE LLAMA JOY DIGITAL KIT
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This is an adorable penguin class door that says “if kisses were snowflakes I’d send you a blizzard!”
Below check out the best penguin themed door decorations.
PENGUIN DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | SLIDING INTO WINTER CUTOUT SET
TWO | SET OF 20 PENGUIN CUTOUTS
THREE | 65 COUNT PENGUIN WALL STICKERS
FOUR | 48 PIECE PENGUIN CUTOUT SET
A classic Christmas tree is a go to for a Christmas door idea. If you want to create a tree that is a little more unique then check out these fun ideas.
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You can create a 3-D tree with rolled paper, lights and even a light up star.
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Here’s a unique house door idea that you can totally copy in your classroom. To pull it off you’ll just need pretty wrapping paper, bows and green tinsel to create the tree.
Are you looking for some classroom door ideas that are creative? Read on to get inspired by teachers that created over the top doors for their classrooms for the holidays.
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If you have a light socket by your class door then you should try this fun idea.
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Here’s a one-of-a-kind idea that would work perfectly for a science class.
Who doesn’t love a classroom elf? There are tons of class door ideas with elves including Elf on the Shelf, Elfies and of course the famous Buddy the elf. Check out some of my favorite elf ideas below.
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If your classroom has an Elf on the shelf then this might be the perfect door idea for your class.
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Have you seen the “elfie” classroom door idea? Students and teachers can stick their head in the window opening and take a selfie as an elf. This class door has a fun twist because the elf is dressed like Buddy.
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Here’s another fun twist on the idea. You can take your student’s elfies and then put them on the door as an extra fun decoration.
If you want to create a festive elf door for your classroom this year then check out my top picks.
ELF DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | SANTA I KNOW HIM BANNER
TWO | BUDDY THE ELF WINDOW CLING
THREE | GIANT BUDDY THE ELF WALL DECAL
FOUR | THIS CLASS IS UNDER ELF SURVELLANCE CUTOUTS
FIVE | OUR CLASS SELFIES DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Sometimes you don’t have a ton of time or energy and need an easy idea am I right? But you don’t want it to look like you put in no effort. Well, these next few ideas are easy but also clever, win win.
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Talk about an easy idea, all you need is the lettering, black paper and a red nose.
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Here’s another easy idea that looks very festive. Just wrap your door in wrapping paper.
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If you love Grinch but are not an artist, you don’t have to try to draw a full-sized Grinch on your door. With this idea you can just draw his hand.
A fireplace is another classic symbol of Christmas time. There are some fun ideas that you can use to create a class door with a fireplace theme. Check out my favorites below.
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What’s a fireplace without a Santa sticking out? Creating Santa legs is as easy as stuffing red pants and black socks.
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If you create a fireplace with stockings you could even add a stocking for each student or have them create their own as a class project.
I found a few items to easily create a fireplace class door for your classoom this year including red brick bulletin board paper to cover your door. Check it out below.
FIREPLACE DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | BRICK BULLETIN BOARD PAPER
TWO | 12 PIECE FELT STOCKINGS
THREE | 45 PIECE STOCKING CUTOUTS
Gingerbread houses are so festive and fun to create as classroom doors. There are tons of decorations available that fit this theme. Check out some of the best ideas to pull of a gingerbread house class door.
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You can easily re-create this yummy looking door with a candy cane border, and some candy and gingerbread cookie cut-outs.
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This is a clever idea to extend your décor past the door to make it look like an actual gingerbread house.
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I love how this art teacher even kept with the theme through the entryway of the classroom as well so students really feel like they are entering Candy Land.
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It would be a fun idea to read your students The Gingerbread Man and create a matching classroom door.
If you want to create an epic gingerbread house for your classroom door check out my top picks to pull it off below.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | GLITTER ICICLE BORDER
TWO | CANDY CANE BORDER
THREE | 30 PIECE CANDY & GINGERBREAD HOUSE CUTOUTS
FOUR | 20 PIECE CANDYLAND SIGN CUT-OUTS
FIVE | GINGERBREAD DOOR CUT-OUT KIT
SIX | 40 PIECE GINGERBREAD PEOPLE CUT-OUTS
The next ideas are all about bringing the positive vibes into your classroom. Find a positive saying and incorporate some holiday décor like lights or snowflakes to create an inspiring classroom door for the holidays. Check out some inspiration below.
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I’m loving the bright colorful rainbow color scheme and also the positive affirmation on this class door.
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On each lightbulb the students were encouraged to write an act of kindness that is free and takes little time to do to hopefully inspire the school to spread kindness. Love this idea!
If you want to try out this idea in your classroom check out my top picks for positive classroom décor below.
POSITIVE DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | YOUR LIGHT MAKES THE SEASON BRIGHT CUT-OUT DOOR KIT
TWO | MAY YOUR HOLIDAY BE MERRY & BRIGHT CARDSTOCK DOOR DECOR
THREE | LIGHT UP THE WORLD WITH KINDNESS CUT-OUTS
FOUR | STUDENTS ARE SNOWFLAKES DOOR DÉCOR CUT-OUT KIT
Santa may be one of your students’ favorite symbols of Christmas. So why not create a Santa themed classroom door for them? Check out my favorite Santa door ideas below.
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This cute Santa’s beard was made fluffy with cotton balls.
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You can’t forget about Mrs. Clause! Mrs. Clause with her cotton ball hair was next door to the Santa pictured above.
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I love this bright and cheerful Santa’s Workshop class door.
Check out Amazon’s best Santa classroom door décor.
SANTA CLASSROOM DOOR DECORATIONS | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | SANTA’S WORKSHOP BANNER
TWO | 60 PIECE CHRISTMAS CUT-OUTS
THREE | 87 PIECE CHRISTMAS CUT-OUTS
FOUR | SANTA’S HOUSE CHRISTMAS DOOR COVER
FIVE | SANTA DOOR COVERING
Are you thinking of creating a reindeer or a Rudolph classroom door this year? If so then check out my favorite creative ideas below.
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Would your students get a kick out of this cute idea?
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The Carol books add a 3-D touch to this clever class door.
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You could have students help you cut out shapes to re-create this charming reindeer door idea.
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You can have your students create little Rudolphs and then put them in the reindeer stable.
If you want to create a reindeer class door this year then check out some of my favorite online finds to pull it off.
CREATIVE CHRISTMAS CLASSROOM DOOR DECORATIONS WITH REINDEER | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | OH DEER CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE CUT-OUT KIT
TWO | DESIGN YOUR OWN REINDEER CRAFT KIT
THREE | OH DEER DOOR DECORATION DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SET
FOUR | 10 REINDEER WALL STICKERS
FIVE | EDITABLE & PRINTABLE REINDEERS
If you’re looking for some door décor that you can download and print yourself and is winter themed looked no further.
PRINTABLE WINTER DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | WE’RE YETI FOR LEARNING DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
TWO | PRINTABLE LET IT SNOW DOOR DECOR
THREE | WINTER WONDERLAND DOOR DECOR SET
FOUR | HAVE A CUP OF CHEER DOOR DECOR
FIVE | WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU A BLIZZARD PRINTABLE DECOR
Are you looking for a unique idea for your Christmas classroom door? The next few ideas are ones that you may not have seen before and will definitely make your classroom standout.
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In this example the sweater is actually very cute. But it would be fun to have your students help you create an ugly Christmas sweater with a bunch of tacky accessories.
Another idea for Christmas sweater is to have your students each create a sweater to decorate your door. You could also add their picture to a cute holiday sweater. Check out my favorite online Christmas sweater finds below.
CHRISTMAS SWEATER DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | 10 CHRISTMAS SWEATERS DIGITAL FILE
TWO | 60 PCS CHRISTMAS SWEATER CUTOUTS
THREE | A VERY COZY CHRISTMAS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SWEATER KIT
FOUR | SET OF 24 WILD CHRISTMAS SWEATER CUT-OUTS
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If you have a cactus theme in your classroom then I just found the perfect Christmas door for you, your welcome! I also love how this teacher incorporated her cute dog in her door décor!
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This is a creative take on the winter wonderland sign.
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You’ve probably seen the farmhouse truck idea but I love how this one is actually 3-D.
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Spanish Santa says Feliz Navidad and wears a sombrero instead of a Santa hat.
Do you have a nostalgic feeling when you see all of your favorite Peanut characters around the holiday? If so then a Peanuts themed class door might be perfect for you. Read on for inspiration to pull it off.
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This would be simple to create a red brick doghouse with a happy Snoopy.
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This Peanuts themed door extends all the way into the hallway with all your favorite characters.
If you have been inspired to create a Peanuts Christmas door this year then check out the best finds from Amazon to pull it off.
PEANUTS CLASSROOM DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | PEANUTS CHRISTMAS CUT-OUTS
TWO | BRICK BACKDROP
THREE | PACK OF PEANUTS WINDOW CLINGS
FOUR | PEANUTS CHARACTERS CLASS DECORATION KIT
FIVE | PEANUTS SNOWFLAKE DÉCOR KIT
There are a lot of fun ideas for a snowmen class door plus there’s so many good snowman puns. Younger students love Olaf from Frozen. Below check out some of the most creative Christmas classroom door decorations with snowman.
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Here’s one of the good snowmen puns I was talking about. The teacher rolling a snow ball is a funny touch.
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You can create this 3-D snowman with white paper or Styrofoam cups. You staple them together in a circular pattern. Then add snowman accessories like a scarf hat and buttons.
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Students love to be able to help create a fun holiday classroom door. Have them make a snowman with each snowball a letter in their name.
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If you can draw a little then this cute Olaf door would actually be pretty easy to create. If you’re not an artist there are some Olaf stickers that you can get here to re-create this look.
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This Olaf quote is just perfect for a class door.
SNOWMAN DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | FELT CHRISTMAS SNOWMAN SET
TWO | SNOWMAN DOOR CUT-OUT
THREE | GIRL SNOWMAN DOOR CUT-OUT
FOUR | CHILLIN’ WITH MY SNOWMIES DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SET
Students love when they are incorporated into the classroom décor. That’s why I love these next few ideas that include pictures of your students on your class door.
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You could copy this idea by adding some construction work signs and cute little elves with student pictures.
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If you have a class full of angels then this might be the perfect door idea for you.
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Here’s a clever class door idea for a Christian school.
Everyone loves a funny door idea. Check out a couple of my favorites below.
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Would your students think it was hilarious if you became the wild reindeer in the stable?
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This one is funny because it’s true. If you like this door here is a digital printable version of it.
Does your school do a Christmas door decorating contest? If so, you’re going to need a creative idea to win this year. Check out some of the best ones below.
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Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie. This door is sure to hit them all including Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Elf and Grinch! This door was created by Junior high students, well done!
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Love this idea that is a play on everyone’s favorite Mariah Carey Christmas song.
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Here’s another clever idea. I love the idea of making your class door look like a smart phone and what a fun idea to make all of the apps Christmas themed too.
Next check out some of my favorite door decorations for Christmas that you can download, print and then cut out yourself.
PRINTABLE DOOR DÉCOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | HOLIDAY CAMPING THEME DECOR
TWO | DIGITAL CHRISTMAS PACK
THREE | THIS CLASS IS ONLY SILENT AT NIGHT DIGITAL FILE
FOUR | CHILLIN’ WITH MY GNOMIES DOOR SET
FIVE | I HAVE JOY THIS SEASON BECAUSE OF YOU
So, now you’ve seen all of the best ideas for creative Christmas classroom door decorations. Hope you found an idea that you love and are going to try on your class door this season. Feel free to save your favorites to your Pinterest boards and if you enjoyed this post, please share it on social media!
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