The Best Ideas & Decor for a Western Classroom Theme
Howdy, are you wanting to add a western classroom theme this year? If so then this post is for you. The western theme is really popular this year and I’ll show you two options for the theme and where to get the best decor!
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Western Classroom Theme Ideas
The western theme is hot this year and there are two different themes that you can lean into. Here are the two western themes that you can’t go wrong with.
- Cute Retro Cowgirl Desert Theme- For this cute theme think pink cowgirl boots and hats, spurs and cow print. Mix in retro details like disco balls and a touch of desert with cactus and flowers!
- Rustic Western Theme- For this theme think rustic finishes, and a lot of brown. Add graphics like bulls, horses, saddles and sheriffs badges.
What’s fun about these themes is you can mix and match them or pick your favorite and go all out. I’ll show you decoration ideas for both of these so you can choose your favorite!
Western Theme Classroom Door
Let’s start with the first impression to your classroom, your class door. This is the perfect spot to introduce students to your new classroom theme. Let’s check out some inspiration below to create a fun western classroom door!
Sparkly Spur Theme Classroom Door
Here’s a great way to welcome your students to your western themed classroom. All of these decorations are from Schoolgirl style’s new line called Sparkly Spur that you can find on Amazon here. This is the cute cowgirl theme that I mentioned.
There are a lot of fun western puns that you can add to your classroom too, like “These boots are made for learning.”
Rodeo Classroom Door
This fun classroom door decor kit lets you add students’ names to cute cowboy boots. This is an editable kit that you can find on Etsy here. You are able to download and print it yourself.
Western Bulletin Board Ideas
An easy way to add a little western flair to your classroom is with a bulletin board. Check out my favorite western theme bulletin board ideas below. I’ll show you where you can purchase the bulletin board kits, or you can just steal the clever western puns and DIY your displays!
Welcome to the Wild West
This bulletin board display would be a fun addition to your retro desert theme. It includes the bulletin board letters, and borders. Bulletin board graphics include pink cowgirl boots, cacti, an even a couple of retro items too!
Howdy Adventure Awaits
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This display would work perfectly for a classroom of young students. The adorable animals and graphics would be a hit with your preschool or kindergarteners.
It comes with several different saying too! This is a printable bulletin board kit that you can find here.
Saddling Up for Success
This fun bulletin board set is a mix of desert and retro themes that I mentioned are very hot right now. It comes in pretty pink, purple and green hues. You can find this printable kit on Etsy here.
Stepping up to 4th grade
Here’s the perfect bulletin board display for your disco cowgirl theme. You can customize this bulletin board display to include the grade that you teach.
It also come with a variety of different borders so you can find the ones that goes with your style. This is a printable classroom bulletin board set that you can find here.
2nd Grade’s Most Wanted
This cute bulletin board comes with these little cowboys and editable name tags on sheriff badges. There are several different sayings included as well. Here’s where you can find this kit.
Wanted Bulletin Board Idea
Copy this fun idea and create a wanted bulletin board. On each wanted poster you could either post a picture of your students or you could have them create self-portraits! Another option is to have this as a bulletin board for future student work.
Western Bulletin Board Border
These fun animal print bulletin board borders would go perfect with a wild west theme! Here’s where you can find these western bulletin board borders.
Classroom Rug for a Western Theme
Let’s check out a couple of cute classroom rugs that will help to enhance your theme.
Desert Cactus Rug
Here is a fun classroom rug from Schoolgirl Style that would look great in a Cute Cowgirl themed classroom. The bulletin board décor and the classroom labels are from the Sparkly Spur collection that you can find here.
Add playful throw pillows to match your theme as well. You can find the adorable pink cowgirl hat pictured here.
Cowhide Rug
A cute cow print rug like this would be a perfect addition to your western classroom!
Western Theme Classroom Decorations
To add layers and depth to your classroom design you’ll want to add some fun western classroom decorations. Let’s check out some cute classroom decorations for your theme like posters, banners and even ceiling hangings that you can find on Amazon and Etsy.
Western Growth Mindset Posters
With this growth mindset display, you can add a western touch to a blank classroom wall. Here’s where you can find these western posters.
Western Classroom Posters
These posters would add a touch of country charm to your classroom decor. This set comes with 18 pages with inspirational sayings with a western twist. Here are some of the sayings included:
- Blaze Your Own Trail
- Life’s a Rodeo, Let’s Ride
- This is a High Class Place, No Hootin’ and Hollerin”
These posters are a printable download from Etsy that you can find here.
Fall Western Posters
For an easy bulletin board idea for the fall, you can get this set of fall western themed posters in my Etsy shop here. They feature fun fall sayings with a western twist!
Western Cowboy Theme Banners
These wild west banners would be perfect to add to the top of your bulletin boards, classroom door or your whiteboards to add a little western flair!
Paper Wagon Wheel Fans
Hang wagon wheels from your ceiling to add those western vibes to your classroom.
Western Theme Classroom Organization
Check out some ideas below to add the western style to your classroom organization.
Western Teacher Binder Labels
These western binder labels have country patterns in a pretty pastel color scheme. This is part of a howdy cowgirl classroom organization and décor package that you can find on Etsy here.
Sparkly Spur Theme Rolling Cart Labels
These fun desert teacher cart labels are part of the Sparkly spur package that you can find here.
Western Theme Labels
Denim labels that look like jean pockets would look amazing with a western theme! These are also available in the Sparkly Spur décor kit found here.
Fun Touches for a Western Classroom Theme
Now let’s check out some fun additions to your western classroom like cowboy hat labels, a cactus lamp, cute western pillows and even a cowgirl boot vase!
Cowgirl Throw Pillow
This is a double sided throw pillow that says howdy on one side and has pink cowgirl boots and a disco ball on the other. Add this to a chair in your reading corner to enhance your disco cowgirl theme!
Editable Western Locker Labels
If you need locker labels or cubby labels for your class here’s a great option. These are cute cowboy and cowgirl hats that you can edit with students’ names. You can then print them yourselves. Here’s where you can find this digital download.
Western Hall Passes
These desert themed hall passes that would look great in your classroom. This is a set that comes with 10 passes including 2 Office, 2 Nurse, 2 Boys, 2 Girls and 2 that are regular hall passes.
Cactus Table Lamp
This fun cactus lamp would be a great addition to your western themed classroom.
Cactus Pen Holders
These would work great to hold classroom supplies or your teacher supplies on your desk. Here’s where you can find this 3 pack of cute cactus pencil holders.
Cowgirl Boot Supplies Holder
This cowgirl boot vase would be a fun accessory in your western classroom. You could use it as an actual vase and put flowers or greenery in it or you could use it to hold school supplies!
Western Meet the Teacher Sheets
Here’s the perfect meet the teacher sheets for your school open house this year! These are a template that you instantly download and then edit yourself.
Western Theme Classroom Decor Bundles
One of the best ways to completely transform your classroom theme is to get a printable classroom theme bundle. My favorite place for these is Etsy. Check out my favorite western classroom theme bundles below.
Howdy Cowgirl Classroom Bundle
This howdy cowgirl bundle would help you elevate your classroom aesthetics and coordinate your décor in a pretty soft color pallet. You can instantly download this set and then make edits in Canva. This bundle includes the following:
- Classroom Learning Posters
- Labels and Binder Covers for your Classroom
- Classroom Jobs Display
- Class Calendars and Schedules
- Editable Desk Name Tags
- Several other Teacher Resources
Desert Charm Classroom Decor Bundle
If you love the desert aesthetic with cactus and cowgirl boots in a retro flair then this may be the perfect classroom decor bundle for you. This bundle come in fun soft retro inspired colors. This is an instant download that you can edit and print yourself.
This classroom bundle includes:
- Bulletin Board Letters, and Borders
- Various Classroom Posters
- Everything you need for Classroom Organization
- Student Name Tags
- Voice Level Displays and More!
Authentic Western Classroom Theme Bundle
If your favorite is the rustic western theme then this is the perfect classroom decor pack for you. In this bundle you’ll find all the classic western graphics like sheriff stars, cowboy hats, horseshoes, bales of hay and horses! Here’s what’s included in this kit:
- Classroom Management Resources
- Word Wall Posters
- Job Chart Posters
- Number Charts and Number Cards
- Classroom Organization including Teacher Binder Covers
- Editable Tags for Desk Nameplates and More!
Which was your favorite western classroom theme? Whichever it was I hope you found tons of new ideas in this post! Feel free to save your favorite ideas to your Pinterest boards. To do that just click on the picture and then the P and choose your board.
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