We’ve turned to Pinterest to find some creative DIY inspiration for your classroom door this holiday season!
20 Creative DIY Winter Door Decorations for School
There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit as a teacher than to create some winter door decorations for school! Along with Christmas learning activities, decorating your classroom door is a great way to get students excited for the holiday season.
But we know that not every teacher is a DIY expert. That’s why we’ve turned to Pinterest to find some inspiration for your classroom door.
So get out the construction paper and scissors! We’ve compiled a list of 20 creative DIY winter door decorations for school…
1. Who wants to take a sELFie?
This charming door decoration cleverly transforms the classroom door into a delightful, winter wonderland with a 21st-century twist! Students will appreciate the play on words, as well as the fun reference to the classic Christmas movie, Elf!
2. Oh, deer: winter is here!
This winter classroom door is another play on words, as well as a reference to Disney’s Frozen!
3. Santa! I know him!
With another reference to the movie Elf, this classroom Christmas door connects holiday cheer to school! Reference some classroom rules to remind students of school expectations. Print out a photo of Buddy the Elf’s head to make this DIY door decoration more authentic.
4. This one is a group project.
If your classroom is next to another teachers, why not collaborate on your winter door decorations? In this example, we have a penguin and snowman side by side, created in the same style.
5. Because the holiday season has everyone feeling a little "fluffy."
You can't go wrong with a classic snowman design! Why not take inspiration from this teacher, and add some witty text to the design to make it more interesting?
6. The holidays are about celebrating what you love. Like coffee.
If you're looking to do something more out-of-the-box with your winter door decoration, take inspiration from this teacher. This Starbucks-themed door is a creative take on the winter season, plus students in high school and middle school will love it!
7. Let your inner caroler out.
Put your construction paper skills to good use with this singing reindeer winter door decoration for school. If you're up for a more challenging creative endeavor, this is the door inspo for you!
8. Do you wanna build a snowman? (Yes.)
You can't go wrong with a Frozen-themed winter door decoration! Keep it simple with this Olaf decoration made of construction paper. Your students will love it!
9. All aboard!
Another door for the more ambitious teacher! Why not grab some different materials and make this three-dimensional Polar Express classroom door? You'll not only impress your students, but the other staff with this creative DIY project.
10. Why walk into winter when you can waddle?
Take some inspiration from this teacher with a penguin-themed door. Keep it simple and buy some penguin cutouts online, or create your own!
11. Hey, it's the truth!
Remind students of snow safety with this fun snowman-themed winter door decoration!
12. Here's one all your students can participate in making.
Get your elementary school students involved with the creation of these winter door decorations for school! Give each student a mitten to color in, and tape them all to the door. Students will love seeing their own artwork each day as they enter your class.
13. A Christmas movie classic!
If you're not the most artistic, don't worry! You can still create a great winter door decoration. This simple yeti-themed door looks impressive but only requires a few large pieces of paper.
14. Hoo-ray!
This owl door decoration is another chance to get your students involved in the decorating process! Give each student an owl to write their name on and doodle in.
15. 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house...
Why not create an homage to Clement Clarke Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas with this classic Christmas chimney decoration? Plus, you can use this as an opportunity to teach the poem to your young students with TeacherVision's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas resources and activities!
16. What can we say? This is just really cute.
You can't go wrong with a classic penguin door decoration. Take inspiration from this one, and add winter clothes to your holiday penguin!
17. This door is Charlie Brown-approved!
Who doesn't love Snoopy? Get into the Peanuts Christmas spirit with this sleeping Snoopy design. Plus, it's a great way to count down the days until Christmas!
18. Hey, his heart grew three sizes in the end!
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is another great winter-theme idea for any classroom door! Take inspiration from this close-up image of the Grinch, or make him smaller.
19. Nothing like a Christmas gift!
Here's another simple yet classic door decoration for your classroom! Use red and green to create a Christmas gift.
20. Go the extra mile with paper chains!
Why not go the extra mile and create a three-dimensional winter door decoration with classic paper chains? Tape the chains together to create a Christmas tree shape, and put some presents underneath.
