25 Fun Tropical Classroom Theme Classroom Decoration Ideas
A tropical classroom theme is a very cheerful 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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Tropical Themed Classroom Ideas
If you love bright colors and want to create a cheerful and welcoming class, then a tropical theme might be perfect for you. To pull of this theme use a bright color scheme with graphics of pineapples, flamingos, palm trees, jaguars and tropical flowers. Let’s check out some more ideas for this theme below.
1 | Bright Tropical Themed Classroom Inspiration
Copy this classroom inspiration if you want a bright and cheerful feel in your classroom. The bright colored paper lanterns add a playful touch to the room. The bench seating on the left is full of bright pillows to help tie in with the theme.
Of course, all of the wall decor and bulletin boards incorporate pineapples, bright pink, yellow and teal and there are even little flamingos on the desks. If you’re loving this theme the School Girl Style Simply Stylish Tropical themed classroom decor can be found on Amazon here.
2 | Tiki Hut Reading Corner
Transform your reading corner into a tiki hut and this will be the spot your students will love to read in!
3 | Tropical Oasis Classroom Transformation
Bright colors, palm trees and pineapples turn this classroom into a tropical oasis. I love the idea of adding a hula skirt to your classroom tables. If you love it too, here is where you can find a grass table skirt wrap!
My Top Picks for a Tropical Themed Classroom
Check out my favorite finds to pull off the tropical theme in your classroom.
4-12 | Tropical Classroom Decorations
Tropical Theme Classroom Decor | Where to Find
One | Pineapple Border
Two | Green & Pink Tassel Garland
Three | Pink Striped Pillow Covers
Four | Motivational Bulletin Board Set
Five | Colorful Paper Lanterns
Six | Welcome To The Flock Bulletin Board Set
Seven | Classroom Flamingo Pillow
Eight | Flamingo Cut-Outs
Tropical Bulletin Board Ideas
Next, let’s see some ways to create new tropical themed classroom bulletin boards. Plus, check out where to get printable bulletin board sets to match your theme!
13 | Welcome to the Flock Bulletin Board Display
This welcoming bulletin board would be the perfect addition to your classroom at the beginning of the year. This printable set says, “Welcome to the flock” with graphics of flamingos, tropical flowers, pineapples and watermelon!
14 | Tropical Classroom Posters
A simple way to create a school display to match your classroom theme is to get a set of printable posters. I love this one with positive messages and tropical themed pictures. This set of growth mindset posters can be found on Etsy here.
15 | Tropical Classroom Birthday Display
A fun idea to create a birthday display to match your theme is to have different tropical themed graphics for each month of the year. Then add student name tags underneath their birth month.
16 | Pineapple Bulletin Board Letters
These pineapple bulletin board letters and numbers would be a fun addition to your tropical classroom bulletin boards.
Tropical 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 tropical classroom door decoration ideas below.
17 | Keep Palm Classroom Door Decor
Here’s a fun classroom door idea and an end of the school year countdown! Add some palm trees and summer pictures with the quote, Keep palm 30 days til’ summer.
18 | First Grade is Sweet Classroom Door
Another idea is to add a picture of a pineapple on your classroom door with the quote, “2nd Grade is sweet” or “life is sweet in Kindergarten”.
Classroom Organization Ideas for a Tropical 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 tropical classroom organized!
19 | Tropical Classroom 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.
This teacher toolbox, and teacher binder covers, and basket labels are all part of a tropical vibes theme classroom bundle by that you can find here!
20 | Pineapple Storage Bins
You can add pretty storage bins to organize books, games or school supplies. Here’s where you can find this set of 2 gold pineapple bins.
21 | Themed Teacher Binders
3-ring binders are a great way to get organized with all of your plans. You can create one for a teacher planner, small group binder, for sub plans and one for student data. Next, create or find some binder covers to match your theme!
For more classroom organization ideas check out this post…75 Best Classroom Organization Ideas
Fun Extras for a Tropical Themed Classroom
I found some fun decorations and accessories that would be perfect for a tropical themed classroom that I wanted to share with you. Check them out below.
22 | Tropical Lights
These LED lights would make a great addition to your classroom! You could use it as simply cute decorations or you could use them 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 are working with small groups.
This pack comes with 4 mini lights including a cactus, palm tree, flamingo and a pineapple.
23 | Tropical Themed Hall Pass
Here’s a fun tropical getaway 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.
24 | Flamingo 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 flamingo classroom rug by Schoolgirl style!
25 | Tropical Theme Classroom Bundle
The easiest way for a complete classroom transformation to match your theme is to get a printable bundle from Etsy. You can find this printable classroom decor set here. Here’s what it includes:
- Classroom Organization including editable labels, binder covers, rolling cart and teacher toolbox labels
- Voice Level, Growth Mindset and Affirmation Station Posters
- Editable Meet the Teacher, and classroom newsletter templates
- Editable desk nameplates, job display, birthday display and calendars
- Elementary School learning posters including number lines, shapes, colors and more!
I hope you found some fun ideas for your tropical classroom theme. Feel free to save your favorite classroom theme ideas to your Pinterest boards just click on the P on the picture.
More Fun Classroom Theme Ideas
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