Cute Pastel Classroom Themes and Decor Ideas for 2025

If you love pastel classroom themes, then this is the post for you! I’ll show you tons of ideas of different themes with pretty pastel color schemes as well as decoration ideas, organization and so much more! You are sure to find some inspiration to create a beautiful and functional classroom for you and your students this year!

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Ideas for Pastel Classroom Decor Themes

First, I want to show you some classroom themes with a pastel color scheme so you can find your favorite one to try in your classroom this year. Read on to check out the best classroom themes with pastel colors!

Saved by the Pastel Classroom Theme

One of the best sources for cute classroom theme ideas is Schoolgirl style. This saved by the pastel classroom decor theme has a ton of fun elements like smiley faces, bows, and cute phrases like “Best Day Ever!” If you love this classroom theme here’s where you can find the complete bundle.

The cute classroom rug with the smiley faces shown can be found here!

Pastel Dreams Classroom Theme

The pastel dreams classroom theme is all about pretty sunflowers, happy clouds and rainbows in shades of pink, purple, yellow and blue. One of the best ways to completely transform your classroom is with a printable decor bundle. This classroom decor bundle comes in a downloadable PDF format and is available on Etsy here.

This bundles is editable on PowerPoint and includes:

• Alphabet Posters, Color Posters and Inspirational Posters
• Classroom Organization Labels and Desk Name Tags
• Flip Calendar, Classroom Jobs, Hand Signal Posters
• Classroom Newsletter, Meet the Teacher Sheets and so much more!

Boho Rainbow Classroom Theme

Boho rainbow is a pretty classroom theme that’s really popular right now. One of the fun things about this theme is you can pick your own color scheme and create rainbows with those colors.

Pastel and neutral colors work great with this theme. You can use an online design tool like Canva to add rainbows to your classroom labels and decorations.  If you want to try a rainbow theme in your class this year here are some more ideas for you…Colorful & Boho Rainbow Classroom Themes & Decor

Composition Notebook Theme

A lot of teachers are loving the composition notebook theme this year! Pastel colors really pop against the black and white of the notebook. What’s fun about this theme is you can add cute graphics like rainbows and unicorns to your notebooks.

This teacher decorated the side of her filing cabinet to look like a giant composition notebook!  If you want some more ideas for this theme, check out this post… Varsity Patch & Composition Notebook Classroom Theme Ideas

Pastel Daisy Classroom Theme

Another theme I’m loving right now is a daisy classroom theme. This is popular with either a boho or a retro twist.  Here are some more ideas for this fun theme…Cute Retro & Boho Daisy Classroom Theme Ideas

Pastel Retro Classroom Theme

A retro classroom theme is everywhere this year. It looks great in a pastel color scheme with light orange, pink and baby blue! If you want to add this theme to your classroom this year include retro graphics like smiley faces, Volkswagen Vans, daisies, and rainbows!

Soft Boho Classroom Theme

To create a calming classroom feel consider creating a boho themed classroom. This classroom decor is party of Schoolgirls style’s cozy collection classroom theme. If you want to copy this feel for your classroom include natural and boho elements like wicker, pampas grass, flowers or plants.

Natural Classroom Theme

Do you want to try a natural classroom theme this year? This is a great way to create a calming effect in your learning environment.

To copy this style incorporate light peach and soft green. Then add plants through the classroom and a mix of natural textures and materials like rattan and wood.

Floral Retro Classroom Theme

Try a floral retro theme in your classroom this year if you like those retro vibes and pretty floral designs. A color pallet of peaches and pinks works well with this theme. Add some retro graphics to your classroom decor and plenty of daisies!

Wildflowers Dreams Classroom Decor Collection

If you like wildflowers and rainbows, then this is a fun classroom theme to try this year. This theme has a mix of pastels and bright colors as well. This is a complete printable classroom bundle set that you can find on Etsy here.

Taylor Swift Classroom Theme

If you’re a Swiftie there are a lot of creative ways to add Taylor inspired decor to your class that your students will have so much fun with! Start with a pastel color scheme and then add plenty of sparkle including disco balls.  If you love this aesthetic, you can find the Shimmer Pop classroom decor bundle here.

There are tons of fun decorations and bulletin boards that you can find with Taylor Swift inspired messages like, “You make the whole class shimmer.”  Here are some more ideas if you want to add this theme to your class this year… 13 Taylor Swift Classroom Ideas That Your Students Will Love

Sky Themed Classroom

To create a sunshine and clouds themed classroom add sky blue and fun accents like happy cloud pillows and sunshine. Copy this idea and hang fiber fill from the ceiling to create fluffy clouds!

Pastel Classroom Decorations

Now let’s check out some of the best decorations to enhance your pretty pastel classroom this year!

Hang Paper Lanterns from the Ceiling

Adding pastel paper lanterns and paper flowers from the ceiling in your classroom is a fun way to bring your color scheme through your entire learning space!

Pastel Tassel Garland

A pastel tassel garland is a fun way to add some more colors to your classroom. You can hang these on your classroom whiteboard, your classroom walls or on the top of one of your bulletin boards.

Pastel Classroom Learning Clock

This colorful clock is a great tool to help teach children how to tell time and it would look great in classroom too!

Cloud Ceiling for the Classroom

Here’s a fun way to transform those boring classroom fluorescent lights into a pretty sky! These light covers also help reduce the glare for your class. You can find these cloudy light covers here.

Pastel Classroom Rugs

A great way to incorporate your theme and add personality to your learning space is with a classroom rug. Check out some of my favorites for a pastel classroom below.

Pastel Smiley Rug

This smiley face rug is just pure fun. If you love it too here’s where you can find it!

This is Our Happy Place

This would be the perfect phrase to add to your classroom space! You can find this cute classroom rug here and it’s also available in pink!

Pastel Stripe Classroom Rug

If your classroom needs a little a pastel color injection, then here’s the perfect rug for you. It’s available in different sizes too.

Affirmation Station in a Small Space

Don’t have room for an affirmation station on your classroom walls? Find unused space like the side of your classroom lockers or cubbies to add one!

Pastel Classroom Library

This teacher painted wooden letters spelling out read to match her room colors to decorate her classroom library. Here’s where you can find some similar wooden letters if you want to copy this idea!

Classroom Reading Nook

Light pink chairs added to a small space make a great spot for a cozy reading nook or a small group area.

Window Decoration Idea

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.

Pastel Classroom Bulletin Board Ideas

Now let’s check out some fun ideas for beautiful pastel bulletin boards to match your classroom theme this year!

Endo of School Year Bulletin Board Display

I love this idea for a classroom bulletin board for the end of the school year. It has disco balls, cowgirls’ boots and friendship bracelets. You can add pictures of your students that you have taken during the year.

Floral Word Wall

Here’s a great idea to make your word wall really stand out. Add large pastel paper flowers like these to the top of your word wall bulletin board.

Amazing Things Happen Here

I love this inspirational bulletin board that reads, “Amazing things happen here”. If you love it too you can find the complete kit on Amazon here.

Bee Bulletin Board Idea

A bee theme is a fun theme especially if you teach younger students. Here’s where you can find these pretty pastel bee posters that would be a perfect addition to a bulletin board in your class for Valentine’s Day!

Student Work Display Inspiration

Dedicate a blank hallway wall to a spot dedicated to your students’ work. All you need is some bulletin board letters spelling out, “Our brightest work”, some bulletin board borders and blank sheets of paper.

Pastel Classroom Doors

Now let’s check out some classroom doors to match your pastel theme classroom.

Best Day Ever Classroom Door

Here’s a great idea for a door to welcome your students for the first day of school!

You Make the Whole Class Shimmer Classroom Door

Here’s the perfect classroom door decoration idea if you are a Taylor Swift Fan!

Here are more ideas for fun classroom door decorations…85 Creative Classroom Door Decor Ideas

Fun Details for Your Pastel Themed Classroom

Making your dream classroom is all about the smallest details. Let’s check out some inspiration below about using small details to enhance your classroom theme!

Pretty Teacher’s Board

Here’s a great idea to create a pretty space that’s just for you. You can include your own bulletin board, an inspirational message, your calendar, some of your supplies, and file folders. Be sure to include some decorative items too like plants and cute signs!

Bows on your Rolling Cart

Bows are a fun decorative element that I’m loving this year. I love the idea of adding some pastel bows to your rolling cart for a fun decoration!

Pastel Classroom Organization Ideas

The best way to keep your classroom organized is when you have pretty organization and system set up that work for you. This will help keep you and your students motivated to keep it organized and looking nice. Check out my favorite organization tools for your pastel theme classroom below.

Pastel Classroom Labels

Incorporate your pretty pastel color scheme into your classroom labels including your teacher toolbox labels and your rolling cart labels. If you like these pretty pastel labels they are part of a printable Pastel Doodle decor bundle that you can find here.

Pink Lockers

These cute pastel lockers are available in a lot of different colors. You can find these pastel storage lockers here.

Multicolored Fabric Storage Bins

Here’s the perfect pastel storage cubes to match your classroom color scheme! These would make it easy to create an organization system based on color. For example you could have different color table groups or small groups that grab their colored bin when it’s time to work!

Pastel Classroom Binders

If you like to organize with teacher binders, then here’s the perfect set for your classroom! They are available in several different sizes as well. You could create a binder for all of your subject areas to organize lesson plans and assignments.

Pastel Classroom Labels

You can add pastel themed binder covers and labels to bins and baskets in your classroom to give your classroom a cohesive look and to keep it all organized! These labels are also part of the pastel doodles decor bundle that you can find on Etsy here.

Rainbow Storage Cart

Teacher carts are a great tool for organizing papers, assignment and classroom supplies. Here’s where you can find this soft pastel cart to match your class!

Pastel Classroom Decor Bundles

One of the easiest ways for a complete classroom transformation is with a printable decor bundle. Check out some of my favorite decor bundles for pastel classroom themes below.

Modern Pastel Classroom Decor Bundle

If you want to create a calm classroom theme with pastel hues as well as modern and gold accents, then this is the perfect bundle for you. This is a digital file and everything in this printable bundle is editable.

Pastel Classroom Theme Bundle

This classroom bundle contains soft hues like pink, purple, blue, green and orange. This is a printable set from Esty that is editable in Canva.

I hope you got some new ideas for pastel classroom themes to try 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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