This cold season, usher some warmth into your classroom decor with winter classroom door decorations. Featuring winter animals, mittens, snowflakes, snow-capped trees, hot cocoa, and all things cozy, this door comes together quickly for a cohesive display throughout the holidays and all winter long.
‘Tis the season of holiday recitals, travel logistics, school breaks, turkey brining, photo taking, candle lighting, gift planning, and tree decorating… along with the task of somehow making it all seem effortlessly magical.
Oh, and don’t forget teacher gifts!
Not only because they really, really, really deserve it, but the little things that make the day smoother, spark moments of joy or connectedness or wonder with students—those things make every school day better for teachers and students alike.
These items won’t always be on teacher wishlists (too impractical), or Santa wishlists (too work-focused), but these just-for-fun classroom additions will brighten every day for any teacher and their students.
🏆 Incentives & Prizes 🏆
Fun fact: bribery works in many classrooms. Help teachers reward the students who put in effort by keeping their treasure boxes well stocked with prizes. Pencil charms, desk pets, and fidgets are just a few of our most popular prizes that quietly motivate students to do their best in class. Throw in some stickers—trendy, seasonal, smelly, sparkly, mini—and teachers will never run out of ways to recognize student effort.
💌 Cash & Cards 💌
Most teachers wouldn’t outright ask for money, but all would appreciate it. Tuck some cash into a card with a thoughtful thank you note, or hand it off in an envelope with a verbal thanks. Or, consider a gift card to their favorite coffee shop or store that they can spend as they please.
✨ Decor Shortcuts ✨
Every teacher wants a beautiful classroom. Many teachers do not want the heavy lifting of finding, buying, printing, and cutting paper decor to hang, only for it to be out-of-season one month later. Streamline the work and skip teachers straight to the fun part (decorating!) with pre-cut, coated, and themed Create & Decorate Quick Kits for upcoming holidays and events. Add in seasonal nature, such as pine cones, flowers, and other plants, for a fresh, interactive element to any classroom display.
🎨 Fun Art Supplies 🎨
Paper, pencils, glue sticks, and basic coloring supplies? Art class basics, absolute must-haves. Chalk markers, scrapbook paper, and dry erase crayons? These extra supplies help uplift creative centers and make every finished piece feel special.
💛 Classroom Essentials 💛
If just-for-fun items feel out of reach this season, just focus on the essentials. Baby wipes, glue sticks, tissues, snacks; There are certain items that every teacher needs to keep the classroom functioning, and those essentials look different for every educator. Talk to your teacher about their needs, then gather together donations from class parents to stock up on supplies before the new year.
Moving forward, set up a system with other parents to replenish these on an ongoing basis. This not only helps teachers avoid running out of their classroom’s unique essentials, but it allows teachers to completely avoid the mental load of planning, purchasing, and asking for donations.
Showing teachers appreciation for everything they do can feel like an impossible task. Thoughtful consideration of the kinds of items your teacher would love for their class and beyond is essential for properly thanking these partners in your child’s education.
The days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping, and the holidays are around the corner—winter is coming!
Transition your classroom into a winter wonderland with seasonal holiday bulletin board ideas. Featuring a festive mix of border trim, Better Than Paper®, and decorative accents, these bulletin boards offer a variety of traditional and contemporary decor ideas so there’s something for every kind of teacher. Refresh learning spaces, libraries, cafeterias, offices, and more with trendy, on-season decor that integrates seamlessly into any aesthetic.
For teachers who love all the little details, consider tucking book-filled bins (tied in a bow) under the “tree” to complete the holiday aesthetic. Frame a festive cutout—seen mounted on Corrugated Metal Straight Border Trim—in a wooden frame, or add bottlebrush trees and merry signage (drawn with Chalk Brights Liquid Chalk Markers) for a cohesive classroom look from wall to wall.
Warm Winter Wishes
If you’re looking to make a jolly visual impact but you’re short on time, grab the Warm Winter Wishes Create & Decorate Quick Kit for an easy-to-arrange display that comes together in a snap.
‘Tis the season for decor that celebrates the season of snowflakes, crackling fires, hot chocolate, and cozy scarves. Warm up any space with festive decor that keeps out the winter chill and creates a space where students stay engaged and focused all season long.
This November, make space for all things geography in your classroom. We have everything you need to decorate, educate, and motivate your students during Geography Awareness Week, from November 17–21.
Give students a complete snapshot of Earth’s geography with this book! Featuring an in-depth look at the seven continents and the waterways that support and surround them, this book explores the landforms, resources, populations, cultures, and more of the entire planet.
Released in 2025, this 4th edition features updated maps and data, spotlights on natural wonders, a multiple-choice quiz to assess understanding of the continent covered in that section, and a brand new World Geography Game to assess all of the information students have learned about our world.
Teach students the essentials of world geography with these detailed learning mats. Our double-sided dry-erase mats challenge students to identify countries and continents on the World Learning Mat, and US states and capitals on the United States of America learning mat. After creating their own personalized mat, children can wipe it off and do it again, further enforcing important concepts.
Learn key information and fun facts all about the US States with these flash cards! With full-color maps and real photos, these cards are chock-full of interesting information about each state, including the capital, state flower, state bird, and more.
Once students have their states, capitals, and facts down, have them fill out their own state poster and present what they’ve learned to the class! Each poster has fields for specific information about the state, such as the capital, the date of statehood, landmarks, and interesting facts.
Embrace the 2025 theme of “making spaces of possibility” with our Travel the Map classroom decor. Vintage-inspired maps, globes, and other symbols of travel encourage students to explore, dream, and discover new worlds.
