83 Winter Bulletin Board Ideas: Fun Ideas to Try in Your Classroom
Are you looking for some winter bulletin board ideas? If so, you’ve come to the right place this post is packed with creative and fun ideas to try out new winter bulletin boards in your classroom this year. Check out the easiest ideas at the end of this post.
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Winter Bulletin Board Ideas
For easy reading I’ve separated this post into different categories based on times like January or themes like snowflakes, penguins, by subjects like math, and even by grade level. There’s tons of winter holiday bulletin board ideas too. I found tons of great ideas so I hope you find one that works for your class!
Oh one more note about the post. Some of the ideas are kits from Etsy. If it is a kit under the picture it will say Where to Find with a link to Etsy.
Winter Bulletin Board Ideas with Student Pictures
I love the idea of adding student photos to your bulletin board. This helps make everyone feel included in the classroom. To do this first snap pictures of each of your students. Then you can print them and cut them out to add to your board.
Another option is to use Canva to add them to fun graphics. (Canva is an online graphic design tool.) Check out some examples below of fun bulletin board ideas with student pictures.
1 | Student Winter Wonderland
To create this fun bulletin board the teacher asked students to pretend to play in the snow and then snapped pictures of them. They then created the bulletin board around the playful winter poses.
2 | Feeling Frosty
With this kit your student can become adorable snowmen.
3 | We are Like Snowflakes
Here’s another fun example of a bulletin board with student pictures. Some of the students are posing as if they are about to throw a snowball and then a fuzzy pom-pom is put in their hands.
4 | We are Yeti to Learn
I created this bulletin board kit with Canva. (Canva is an online design tool I’m obsessed with) It’s available on Etsy. You can put your student pictures in the adorable little yetis to complete the scene.
Winter Bulletin Board Ideas with Student Work
Showcase your students' creative winter-themed projects on your bulletin board. Display their artwork, writing, or crafts, such as snowflakes, snowmen, or winter landscape drawings. Check out some inspiration of beautiful winter bulletin boards displaying student work below.
5 | Winter Scene Art Display
Students created a winter acrostic and then painted a pretty winter scene to create a beautiful winter display.
6 | Winter Writing Prompts
Create a display with winter writing prompts that student can choose. One example is, in five to eight steps write out the steps to learning a winter sport that you are most familiar with.
7 | Snowflake Art
Have students create snowflake art to make a beautiful display.
8 | It’s Snow Secret We’re Brilliant
This pun is the perfect addition to your board displaying student work. Pro tip is to hit up the dollar store for tissue paper to make a 3-D border.
9 | Winter Art Bulletin Board
Have student create winter themed art like trees and penguins with simple shapes cut from construction paper.
10 | Missing Snowman
Have student created a wanted sign for their snowman including an illustration, description of why they are wanted and even a reward.
Winter Wonderland Bulletin Board Ideas
Create a magical winter scene by adding snow-covered trees, snowmen, and frosty accents. You could also include fairy lights for a shimmering effect. Check out some more examples of winter wonderland bulletin boards below.
11 | Penguins Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Cute penguins that students have created are walking in this winter wonderland.
12 | Forest Winter Wonderland Bulletin Board
These third-grade art students each created a value scale tree which was put together to create this beautiful mural bulletin board.
13 | Winter Village Display
Have student create homes and trees by cutting and pasting colored paper. Then add them to your bulletin board to create a festive winter village display!
14 | Colorful Winter Wonderland Bulletin Board
To create this colorful winter wonderland, have student watercolor one sheet of paper. Then when it is dry, they can cut out a tree and a snowflake from it.
Math Winter Bulletin Board Ideas
Integrate winter themes into math problems or concepts, such as counting snowflakes, measuring snowfall, or calculating the area of snow-covered shapes. Get some more inspiration for creative math bulletin board ideas for winter below.
15 | Cocoa for Math
If your class is working on addition this would be a great winter display idea. They can come up with their own problem such my cocoa has 6 marshmallows and I added two so now I have 8. Then they can decorate their mug to create this fun display.
16 | Shape Penguins
Have students create shape penguins and then list the shapes, the number of sides and the vertices.
Winter Library Bulletin Board Ideas
Encourage winter reading with a display of popular winter books or a cozy reading nook surrounded by winter decorations. You could also create a winter-themed reading challenge. Or you can add a winter reading pun to your display. Check out some of my favorite ideas for library winter bulletin boards below.
17 | Book Pages Winter Display
Use book pages to create a snowman and trees for this winter library display.
18 | Making Readers Bright
Add a bright pun with Christmas lights to your winter holiday bulletin boards this year.
19 | Book Display Winter Bulletin Board
Display some of your top winter books to inspire students to read. You can put the actual book on display or print the covers. Check out some of my winter favorites below.
What are some of the best Winter Books for Students
- "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats - This classic picture book follows a young boy named Peter as he explores the wonder of a snowy day in his urban neighborhood.
- "The Mitten" by Jan Brett - This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a lost mitten and the various animals that seek refuge inside it on a cold winter's day.
- "Snowflake Bentley" by Jacqueline Briggs Martin - This biography of Wilson A. Bentley, a pioneer in the study of snowflakes, introduces children to the beauty and science of snow crystals.
- "Owl Moon" by Jane Yolen - A heartwarming story of a young girl's first owl-watching adventure with her father on a crisp, moonlit winter night.
- "Winter Dance" by Marion Dane Bauer - In this delightful book, a fox seeks advice from his fellow animal friends on how to prepare for the winter season.
20 | There’s Snow Greater Thing Than a Book
Another great snow pun!
21 | Chill Out with a Good Book
Create a snowy hill with tissue paper to add a 3-D effect to your library display.
22 | Season’s Readings
23 | Don’t Flake Out with Reading
24 | Snow is Falling Books are Calling
There are snow many good winter library puns, right? Wow, that was bad sorry. But really, I hope you found a good pun for your library bulletin board out of all of those examples!
Snowflake Bulletin Board
Transform your bulletin board into a snowstorm by covering it with various sizes and designs of paper snowflakes. You can even invite students to create their own unique snowflake designs. You can also add a pun that uses snow in place of so. Check out some more winter bulletin boards with snowflakes below.
25 | It’s Snow Secret We are Amazing
26 | We are Like Snowflakes All Different & Special
27 | We are Like Snowflakes All Different in Our Own Way
Have student create snowflakes and then add their picture to the center to complete this winter classroom display. A tassel banner or a pendant banner added to the top gives the display a little extra.
28 | Just Like a Snowflake Our School is One of a Kind
29 | Our Class is Snow Much Fun
Winter Penguin Bulletin Board Ideas
Decorate your bulletin board with an adorable penguin theme, including cute penguin cutouts, icy accents, and fun facts about these fascinating birds. You may even want to have student involved in creating the penguins. Check out some of my favorite penguin themed winter bulletin board ideas below.
30 | Penguin Wonderland
Have students cut and paste shape penguins to complete your winter wonderland bulletin board.
31 | Penguin Igloo Bulletin Board
32 | Sliding Into Winter Like
Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive Christmas-themed bulletin board, such as a decorated tree, presents, or scenes from popular Christmas stories. For some more Christmas inspiration check out more winter holiday bulletin board ideas from other teachers below.
33 | Santa’s New Suit
To copy this bulletin board idea, have students create a new suit for Santa and then write about why it’s the best suit for him.
34 | Ho Ho Ho Bulletin Board
35 | Winter Holiday Bulletin Board Ideas with Student Pictures
Would your students love to become cute little Christmas cookies? I think so. Works great with the phrase, “Merry Christmas from these smart cookies.”
36 | Holly Jolly Christmas
Winter Bulletin Board Ideas for Preschool
Keep it simple and colorful for preschoolers by featuring winter animals, easy winter crafts, and pictures of winter clothing. You can also feature every preschooler’s favorite snowman, Olaf! Check out some ideas below.
37 | Some People are Worth Melting For
Put students’ pictures in snowflakes to add a fun touch to this Olaf display.
38 | Let it Snow
Have your preschoolers decorate snowman for a cute classroom display.
39 | Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Preschoolers can practice cutting and gluing by creating their own snowman.
Kindergarten Winter Bulletin Board Ideas
Introduce kindergarten students to basic winter concepts, such as snowflake symmetry, counting mittens, or learning about hibernation. You can also display beautiful winter art that your Kindergarteners created. Check out some more Kindergarten winter bulletin board ideas below.
40 | There’s Snow Place Like Kindergarten
41 | Be a Friend Worth Melting For
Each letter of the word friend describes a way to be a good friend. Such as F, find something in common.
42 | Kindergarten is Snow Much Fun
This kindergarten class read books about polar bears and then drew chalk pictures of the bears and wrote facts about them.
43 | Kindergarten is Deer to Us
Have your Kindergartners each paint a reindeer to decorate this Christmas display.
Winter Bulletin Board Ideas for Elementary School
Get creative with more detailed winter scenes, collaborative projects, or winter-themed learning activities for elementary students. You can also add characters that you know your students love. Check out some inspiration for Elementary winter bulletin boards below.
44 | Merry and Bright
If your students love Charlie Brown and Snoopy here’s an idea for you.
45 | Sneezy the Snowman
This class art project was inspired by reading the book Sneezy the Snowman.
46 | Mitten Bulletin Board
You can hang up mittens that the students have decorated for a colorful display with the title, “We are Smitten with Learning.”
Winter Bulletin Board Ideas for High School
Choose sophisticated winter artwork, thematic quotes, or interactive displays that encourage high school students to engage with winter-related topics and challenges. Below are some of my favorite winter bulletin board ideas that are perfect for high schooler and will work well for middle schoolers as well.
47 | Winter Selfcare
I love this resource from Counselors Clique. You can click the link under the picture for more information. Students can grab a pamphlet for each of the categories or they can scan a QR code to get the resource on their phones. This bulletin board comes with seven categories including:
- Organize Something
- Eat Healthy
- Get Outside
- Be Artsy
- Do Something Intellectual
- Be Mindful &
- Practice Gratitude
48 | Let’s Beat the Winter Blues
This display gives student ideas to beat the winter blues. Some of the ideas include:
- Get Some Fresh Air
- Drink Water
- Clean Out & Simplify
- Watch a Cheerful Movie and
- Focus on What You Enjoy
Spanish Winter Bulletin Board Ideas
Incorporate Spanish winter vocabulary and phrases alongside colorful visuals for a bilingual experience. Get inspired by these fun Spanish winter bulletin board ideas that I found below.
49 | Hola Invierno
Hola Invierno or Hello Winter is the perfect bulletin board idea for Spanish class.
50 | Manos Frias
Manos Frias, the snowman’s hands are cold!
Funny Winter Bulletin Board Ideas
Brighten up your classroom with humorous winter illustrations, puns, or jokes that will make your students smile. Check out more inspo below for funny winter bulletin boards.
51 | Chillin with My Snowmies
This quote pairs nicely with a mix of snow globes, snowmen and snowflakes.
52 | Oh Deer Winter is Here
Add lights to take this funny deer class display up a notch.
53 | Let it Melt
These adorable, melted snowman are helping this class learn about cause and effect.
December Bulletin Board Ideas
Celebrate December holidays and events with thematic displays, such as Hanukkah menorahs, Christmas countdowns, New Year's resolutions or festive holiday décor. Check out some examples to get you inspired below.
54 | Classroom Triangle Tree Bulletin Board
Let each student decorate a triangle however they want and put them together to create your class tree.
55 | Merry and Bright
This teacher has displayed two crafts to create a one of kind Christmas bulletin board.
56 | 12 Gifts of Writing
This twelve gifts of writing bulletin board has twelve different winter themed writing prompts for students to choose. Each are listed when you flip open the presents
57 | Our Class is Merry and Bright
You can display your student work with these cute holiday light bulbs.
January Bulletin Boards
Start the new year with fresh January-themed ideas, like snow-themed motivational quotes or winter goals. You can also create a display that celebrates the new year. Check out some more ideas below.
58 | Welcome to a Bright New Year
59 | Poppin into a New Year
60 | Ready for a Groovy New Year
Snowman Bulletin Boards
Create a frosty friend by making a large snowman out of paper or other materials, or feature student-made snowman crafts. Check out some more fun snowman bulletin board ideas below.
61 | It’s Cool to Be…
On each of these hats is a word or phrase that completes the sentence it is cool to be…
Examples include calm and a conflict resolver. Then there are strategies for each one. Such as for calm you can imagine you’re in a safe place or read a book.
62 | Reading Makes You Bright
Get students involved with helping to assemble a large snowman for your display.
63 | Sliding into Winter
Have students decorate snowman with cotton balls for a unique 3-D display.
64 | Winter is Snow Much Fun
I love the adorable snowman featured on this board. Add student names to the snowmen to involve students in your class decor.
Winter Themed Bulletin Boards
Embrace winter motifs like ice-skating, skiing, or snowball fights for an overall seasonal look. Check out some more winter themed bulletin board ideas to get your students in the feeling of the season below.
65 | Its Freezin’ Season
This kit comes with other phrases but this one is my favorite.
66 | Cozy Winter Vibes
Celebrate all the things that make this season cozy.
67 | Hello Winter
To add a fun touch to this display you can add names to these adorable winter gnomes’ hats.
68 | You are the Marshmallow to my Cocoa
Copy this quote and add cups of cocoa and marshmallows to your display.
69 | Cozy Season
This kit also comes with the phrases, winter vibes and happy holidays so you can mix it up every year.
Snow Globe Bulletin Boards
Design a three-dimensional snow globe scene complete with snowflakes, miniature trees, or other winter elements. You can also add student pictures to the globes for a fun display idea. Check out some more snow globe bulletin board ideas below.
70 | Snow Globe Wonderland
If you want to copy this bulletin board idea first read to your student the book, The Snow Globe Family. Then have students each create their own snow globes with a picture of themselves inside!
71 | If I Lived in a Snow Globe
To copy this creative bulletin board idea first have student create artwork with themselves in a snow globe. Then they can finish this writing prompt If I lived in a Snow Globe.
72 | Snow Globe Winter Wonderland
How about having one large festive snow globe as the center of your bulletin board.
Winter Church Bulletin Board Ideas
Read on if you’re looking for some ideas bulletin board ideas for your church or religious school. Inspire winter reflection and spirituality with quotes, scriptures, or a nativity scene. Check out some more church winter bulletin boards below.
73 | Joy to the World
This Joy to the world classroom décor kit is a digital download that can be found on Etsy.
75 | Snow Many Reasons We Love Jesus
Here’s another example of using a snow pun this time with a Christian bulletin board.
76 | Jesus is the Reason for the Season
I’m loving the adorable nativity scene characters that come with this bulletin board set that you can get on Etsy. Click the link under the picture for details.
77 | O Come Let Us Adore Him
This digital bulletin board kit can be printed in large tiles if you want to create a huge display. Click the link under the picture to check it out.
Creative Winter Bulletin Board Ideas
These next few winter bulletin boards are perfect if you’re wanting to create a display that really stands out this year. Check them out below.
78 | Countdown with Kindness
This classroom display is a countdown to winter break. Every link has a day listed on it and students can break of the links to reveal a kindness activity.
79 | Classroom Fireplace
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How about creating a classroom fireplace and decorate the mantel with stockings and classroom holiday posters.
80 | Lighted Winter Village
Add some twinkle lights to your winter classroom décor to up the festive feel.
Easy Winter Bulletin Board Ideas
If you’re looking for some easy bulletin board ideas how about purchasing a kit on Etsy that you can print off and create in a snap. Check out some of my favorites below.
81 | Holiday Classroom Poster Bulletin Board Idea
If you want a super easy bulletin board display idea with less cutting you can find some printable classroom holiday posters. Plaster your bulletin board with said posters and you’re good to go.
If you want you can add a pendant banner at the top like shown but if not, it will still look great.
82 | Camper Happy Holidays Bulletin Board
This fun adventurous display would be perfect if you have a camping them in your classroom.
83 | Deck the Halls
You can create this colorful display in four steps, purchase on Etsy, print, cut and staple.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some cool ideas for January boards?
In January, you can create a fresh start-themed board with resolutions and goals for the new year. You can also celebrate winter with snowman-shaped cutouts, snowflake designs, and winter sports-inspired images. Another idea is to create a board based on a winter book or movie, such as "The Polar Express" or "Frozen".
How can I create a Winter Wonderland-themed board?
To create a Winter Wonderland-themed board, start by choosing a cool color palette, such as blues, whites, and silvers. Add snowflakes, icicles, and snowy trees as main elements. You can also incorporate wintry animals, such as polar bears and penguins, to bring your winter scene to life. You could even include a snow globe design to add an extra touch of wonder.
What are some unique materials to use for a winter board?
To add some creative flair to your winter board, consider using materials like aluminum foil for a shiny effect, cotton balls for fluffy snow, or tissue paper for textured snowflakes. You can also use pipe cleaners to create 3D snowflakes or yarn to make cozy scarves and mittens for your characters on the board.
How can I make a winter-themed board on a budget?
To create an inexpensive winter-themed board, use free materials such as scrap paper, leftover wrapping paper, and recycled materials. Look for online printables or templates for winter-themed shapes or draw and cut out your designs by hand. Use your imagination and creativity to repurpose items you already have around your classroom or at home.
What are some interactive winter board ideas for students?
Interactive winter boards can be a fun way to engage students. For example, you can create a "Build Your Own Snowman" board where students can add their own snowman pieces to the scene. You can also have a collaborative winter scene, where each student contributes a handmade snowflake or winter-themed drawing. Another option is to make a winter-themed trivia board, with questions about winter facts and a space for students to write their answers.
How can I incorporate educational elements into a winter board?
To add educational elements to your winter board, focus on incorporating winter-related topics from your curriculum. For example, you can create a board based on a winter-themed book you are studying in class, or tie in a winter-related science lesson about animal adaptation. You can also use winter-themed math problems, such as counting snowflakes or measuring snow in different units.
I hope you now have some new winter bulletin board ideas to try in the classroom this year. Feel free to save your favorites to you Pinterest boards. To do this just click on the picture, then the P and choose your board.
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