25 Space Classroom Theme & Galaxy Decor Ideas
A space classroom theme is a very playful and fun theme idea. If you want to try this theme for the new year, you’re in the right place. I have tons of fun ideas to incorporate this theme into your learning space this year!
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Space Themed Classroom Ideas
If you love bright colors and want to create a cheerful and welcoming class, then a crayon theme might be perfect for you.
To pull off this theme use a colorful color scheme with graphics of spaceships, planets, astronauts and aliens in all of your decor, organization, bulletin boards, and door displays. Let’s check out some more ideas for this theme below.
Space Classroom Inspiration
First let’s check out some beautiful classrooms with an outer space theme so you can gleam some inspiration for your own classroom!
1| Classroom with Hanging Planets
The first step to transforming your classroom to a galaxy far far away is by hanging planets with fishing line from the ceiling. Read on and I’ll show you where you can get planet paper lanterns!
2 | Glowing Space Classroom
Do you want to create a beautiful space classroom like this for your students? Add a black light in your classroom to create an amazing glow to look like deep space. This would be fun for a space theme classroom transformation week!
3 | Space Station Play Area
Get creative and DIY a dramatic play center for your students! You can create a space station play area like this by painting large cardboard boxes. This could also become a fun reading nook in your classroom!
4 | Galaxy Classroom Ceiling
Twinkle lights on the ceiling and a galaxy light projector would help transform your classroom into another galaxy!
Space Classroom Theme Door Decor
A fun part of getting your class ready for the new school year is decorating your door to match your theme. Check out some fun solar system classroom door decoration ideas below.
5 | Blast Off into New Year Classroom Door
Here’s the perfect classroom door to get ready for back to school. You can add students’ names to the astronauts. It also includes colorful planets, stars, and rocket ships! This is a printable door decor kit that you can find here.
6 | We are Out of This World Door Decor
This digital door decor kit reads, we are out of this world. It includes printable name tags and fun space themed graphics like aliens in spaceships, the moon, rockets and colorful planets!
Outer Space Bulletin Board Ideas
Next, let’s see some ways to create new space themed classroom bulletin boards with out of this world puns. Plus, check out where to get printable bulletin board complete sets to match your theme!
7 | Welcome to Our Space Bulletin Board
Adding student photos to bulletin boards is a fun way to build that sense of classroom community and students love it! Turn students into adorable astronauts with this space themed printable and editable bulletin board kit that you can find here.
8 | Blasting Off to New Heights Bulletin Board
Here’s another great space pun for your outer space classroom. This bulletin board is perfect for anytime of the year. You can find this printable kit here.
9 | Blast Off into a New Year
This would be the perfect bulletin board at the beginning of the new school year or the calendar year. Students can become space aliens and astronauts!
As a bonus this also includes an editable PowerPoint file with the fonts used in the set embedded! There is also an option for a fun activity for students where they can color the aliens and astronauts for your classroom display.
10 | This Class is Out of This World Bulletin Board
Here’s a perfect display to go with your kid-friendly space theme! This fun bulletin board space craft set even comes with the bulletin board borders, banners and lettering with editable templates. You could also use it to decorate your classroom door. Here’s where you can find this printable kit.
11 | This Class is the Coolest in the Galaxy Bulletin Board
This galaxy bulletin board comes with pennant banners, 3 different sayings and 3 different color choices so you can find the perfect one for your classroom space!
Best Space Theme Classroom Decor
Below check out some great ideas for decorations to bring your space classroom theme to life!
12 | Hanging Solar System Paper Lanterns
These are fun planet decorations that you can hang from the ceiling to make your classroom really stand out! These would help transform your classroom into outer space!
13 | Astronaut Galaxy Light
This galaxy projector light would be a fun addition to your space classroom. It projects the galaxy night sky onto your classroom ceiling.
It comes with 8 different effects that you can choose from with a remote control and a timer!
14 | Planets Bulletin Board Cutouts
An easy way to add your theme throughout your classroom is with space cutouts like these. You can use these for your bulletin boards, whiteboards, classroom labels or to decorate your door!
15 | Solar System Decorative Border
I love the vibrant colors of this bulletin board border! A decorative border like this can have so many classroom uses.
You can use it around bulletin boards, whiteboards, on your classroom door or even around the edges of your tables to enhance your classroom theme!
16 | Outer Space Garland
This space garland banner would be a fun addition to your classroom decor. You could string it on your whiteboard, bulletin board, classroom walls or across your classroom door to bring those fun vibes to your learning environment!
17 | Space Classroom Pillows
Add some pillows that matches your theme to your classroom reading nook or a bench in your classroom! I love these ones with positive messages.
18 | Space Classroom Rug
A great way to transform your classroom setting by adding a lot of depth, color and texture is with a classroom rug. To create a cohesive look in your classroom, find one that matches your theme like this fun solar system classroom rug.
19 | Space Themed Alphabet Posters
The perfect way for elementary teachers to incorporate your theme throughout the entire class is to add space themed alphabet posters across the top of your classroom walls.
Classroom Organization Ideas for a Space Classroom Theme
If you’re looking for some creative ideas to incorporate your theme into your classroom organization, then read on. I’ve gathered some inspiration to get your outer space classroom organized!
20 | Galaxy Storage Bins
You can add storage bins to organize books, games or school supplies. Here’s where you can find this set of 3 space bins.
21 | Space Rolling Cart Labels
I’ve found the best way to stay organized is when you love your organization tools. That way you’ll be extra motivated to keep it organized and make it look nice. When your organization matches your theme that’s a bonus as well.
These rolling cart labels features planet labels with drawers separated for each day of the week as well as a to copy, to grade, to file, to do and a sub drawer! You can choose between 10 and 12 drawer rolling cart labels and they are editable so you can create what you need!
22 | Galaxy Teacher Toolbox Labels
A teacher toolbox is a great spot for all of those little items that can easily get lost in drawers like staples, binder rings, washi tape and paperclips. You can find these cute printable space themed teacher toolbox labels here.
Fun Extras for a Space Themed Classroom
I found some fun decorations and accessories that would be perfect for a space themed classroom that I wanted to share with you. Check them out below.
23 | Planet Light
This multicolor LED light would make a great addition to your classroom! You could use it as simply cute decorations or you could use it as a classroom management tool.
For example you could tell your students when the light is on they will have to wait to speak with you when you’re working with small groups. You can use the remote control to change between 16 different colors.
24 | Space Themed Hall Pass
Here’s a fun rocket theme hall pass set that would look great in your class. This set comes with 10 passes printed on plastic each with a black lanyard. They include office passes, nurse passes, boys and girl passes as well as the hall passes.
25 | Fun Astronaut Name Tags
These space student desk plates come in 3 different designs, and they are editable so you can add your students name or leave them blank and write in the names. This is a digital download that you can find here.
26 | Planet Carpet Circles
These planet floor mats would be the perfect addition to your classroom library or a spot for students to sit during circle reading time. Here’s where you can find these colorful planet mats!
27 | Astronaut Student Gift
One of the best ways to get students excited about the upcoming school year is by giving them a small gift during your open houses that they will use in class!
These cute little astronaut erasers would be the perfect small gift for the beginning of the school year. You can add a note that says, “This year is going to be out of this world!”
Space Theme Classroom Bundle
The easiest way for a complete classroom transformation to match your theme is to get printable classroom decor bundles from Etsy. If you like a bright color palette with blue, green and purple with fun graphics then this might be the perfect kit for you. Here’s what it includes:
- Tons of editable resources including Classroom Organization including editable labels, binder covers, rolling cart and teacher toolbox labels
- Voice Level, Growth Mindset and Affirmation Station Posters with colorful alien characters!
- Fun aliens name tags and astronaut student name tags too!
- Editable Meet the Teacher, and classroom newsletter templates
- Job cards for your class jobs chart, birthday display, daily schedule and calendars
- Elementary School learning posters including number lines, shapes, colors and more!
I hope you found some fun ideas for your space classroom theme. Feel free to save your favorite classroom theme ideas to your Pinterest boards just click on the P on the picture.
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