Door decorations are some of my favorite projects around especially when it involves Christmas! I recommend picking your theme and creating a beautiful door your littles will enjoy walking up to everyday.
Christmas themes can be snowy, candyland, candy cane, gingerbread and so much more! Have fun customizing your door and even look for ways to incorporate your students.
Here are some ideas for Christmas Classroom Door Decorations to suit all festive looks.
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Christmas Classroom Door Decorations
Adding decorations to your classroom doors are a very special touch. Changing them up with the seasons and holidays will bring fun to learning.
Your students will have a ball with seeing these decorations. Make them silly, sweet, thoughtful or a combination of all of the above! I hope you enjoy finding your inspiration!
The Gingerbread House
Going a bit above and beyond with this full decoration and we love it! If you have the extra space around and above your door, create a whole Gingerbread house for the halls to see!
Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
@luckylittlelearners (slide 7 for the shown photo)
The fullness of this crafty Christmas tree makes it extra fun. Enjoy getting festive with your decorations to add to your new class tree!
Gumdrop Buttons
@Taylor Paige via Pinterest
Another Gingerbread house but this theme is totally gumdrops! I love all of the additional details such as the sprinkles, signs and “candy” around the windows.
Try out these Christmas Peppermint Candyland wall decor for any of these decorations. Be sure to stick these onto something to protect your surface. I do not recommend putting them directly on a wall, door, etc.
Working Elves
@sarah ann via Pinterest
Transform your classroom into working elves this holiday season. If they are working hard in the class, they will be work extra hard with Santa.
Adding photos of your classroom will make them giggle everyday they see their special classroom door.
Fire Place Setting
@Michelle Vargas via Pinterest
What a time to enjoy a nice “fire.” Why not enjoy it throughout the school day with this brick mantle and burning logs.
Add some imaginative play with fake “smores.” You can make this a learning game working on their numbers, letters or sounds.
Looking for a simple way to have the brick look shown above? Try out this Red Brick Plastic Bulletin Board Roll.
Charlie Brown and Snoopy
@Jill Helgeson via Pinterest
You can not go wrong with a classic Charlie Brown Christmas setup. Charlie has his little tree, snoopy is snoozing away, the lights are up and the snow is falling.
Can we say “hello Christmas?”
Icy Gumdrops
@Selina Morris via Pinterest
There is something about gum drops that are cycling through and giving a candyland dream! This icy house is a dream for all the sweet tooths this Christmas.
Santa’s Sleigh
@Katie Anderson via Pinterest
Santa is being led by his reindeer throughout the school! His first stop has your classroom names written all over!
To the presents, add your students names to the name tag. Such a sweet touch for a Christmas classroom door decoration.
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WhoVille
@Jane Zimmer via Pinterest
Whoville came to life with this set up. Now it’s all our Grinch fans turns to give this a shot.
Welcome to Whoville school edition sounds like quite the Christmas theme for your classroom door.
Polar Express
@Carrie Bravo via Pinterest
Choo-Choo! All aboard the Polar Express taking you straight to learning! The affirmations on the door tie in nicely with the theme of the movie.
“Do Not” Feed the Reindeer
@Effie Provines via Pinterest
Uh-Oh! Mr. Reindeer crossed out the most important part of his sign! He might confuse your class but they will get a laugh from it for sure!
YETI for Christmas
@Leanna Thomason via Pinterest
Is your class Yeti for Christmas too? If so, create this big snow ball to hang out with everyday during the month of December! He is fun to look at and sure puts a smile on my face!
Santa is Driving to Town
@sheila miller via Pinterest
Santa and his reindeer are headed into town! First pit stop is to the classroom hauling a beautiful Christmas tree!
The Grinch Stealing Christmas
@Jennifer McCann via Pinterest
Mr. Grinch is on the naughty list for this one. Have your students watch out for him! He may just steal their good grades or snacks from their lunch bags!
Felt Christmas Tree
@Marina Cicalese via Pinterest
The red truck, plaid accents and Christmas tree in the back is a warm look to any Christmas set up. Bring this look to the classroom for a timeless decor.
Gnome Sweet Gnome
Gnomes are stinkin’ adorable! Give them a sign like this inspiration and welcome your littles in everyday.
Warm, cute and of course- Christmasy!
Chillin’ with my Gnomies
@Morgan Daley via Pinterest
Chicken wing, chicken wing, hot dog and bologna chiilin’ with my GNOMIES! Another Christmas gnome theme but this title is the right amount of silly and unity for the class.
Home Alone
Christmas is not Christmas without a Home Alone movie marathon! While you may not be able to do that in class, you can totally make our own WITH the class!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Classroom Edition
@Sandra Roberts via Pinterest
Mr. Grinch is looking a tad grumpy here but the students of Whoville are enjoying their time!
With the saying reminding them of what matters during the holiday and the warm lights throughout this door, your students are sure to feel special and engaged.
Fairy lights are another alternative to Christmas lights. They will be lighter and smaller creating a lovely scenery for your door.
Santa and His Elves
Santa called and said your elves deserve to be showcased on your class door! Don’t end up on the naughty list but not trying out this holly, jolly Christmas classroom door decoration.
Classroom Reindeer Leading Santa
@Meredith Gray Walter via Pinterest
Do you hear that? I think your class turned into reindeer! Rest assured, they are headed to class and ready to learn.
While they anxiously wait for the night before Christmas- they can enjoy the rest of their time in class with this cute door decoration you set up for them,
Peter the Cat Christmas Themed
Pete the Cat is ALWAYS a hit. Taking his Christmas theme to your classroom door might give you that extra win along your class. (Maybe even the entire hall!)
Merry Grinch-Mas
@Katie Stutts via Pinterest
The Grinch just keeps evolving throughout these themes! Now you can have your Christmas tree AND Mr. Grinch to showcase to your students.
Just be sure he doesn’t go far with the tree!
Be a Cindy Lou Who
@Stephanie Beaschler via Pinterest
This Christmas classroom door theme is one of my favorites. Whenever it’s possible to add fun with a lesson, I WILL do it!
We all know the Grinch had a change of heart because of Cindy Lou Who. He may not have always been kind but she stayed true to herself. A beautiful lesson for your students to learn no matter the season!
Reaching Goals Together Snowman Style
These snowmen are lifting each other up to reach their dreams. Your class can look at this winter theme and remind themselves to lift each other up too!
Unique as Snowflakes
@Marj Villa Timog via Pinterest
Everyone is special and we as parents, educators and leaders should be the leading examples of that. Staying true to ourselves and sharing how important that is can be an impactful lesson.
Snowflakes are all different and all beautiful- just like these littles we are raising!
The Brightest Class
@Marissa Doll via Pinterest
Raise your hand if you have the brightest class! Show how highly you think of them by creating this adorable classroom door.
Custom Ornaments
@Manda Crawford via Pinterest
Create some ornaments and let your students get to work on making their custom ornament. They can create one for the class door and one to take home for their tree.
Let it Snow
@Meghan Elmore via Pinterest
I can’t help but smile at this cute snowman! From ear to ear he looks as happy as can be! That is the kind of warm and positive energy we all need.
This fake snow will look excellent when creating your snowman head!
The Class has Gone Sledding
@Amy Hoffmann via Pinterest
The class has gone sledding! Grab photos of your students sitting down, have them decorate their very own sled, add some snow to the door and BOOM!
The class is sledding themselves to the Christmas spirit.
Class Tree
@Magaly Umana via Pinterest
Who would’ve thought of a Christmas tree made out of your students photos? I did not and I am SO glad I came across this idea!
A lovely touch that required a little time to take the photos on the same background but very worth the outcome!
Elf Themed Class Door
@Meghan Elmore via Pinterest
If you are a fan of the movie Elf- this one is for you. I must say, I appreciate the quote from the movie that really ties this all together.
You have meaningful and funny. Best of both worlds!
Baking Smart Cookies
@Borykeo via Pinterest
Your smart cookies are the BEST around this holiday season! These cute words of encouragement will show your students you believe in them Who wouldn’t want that!
Oh Deer
@Melanie Lopez via Pinterest
Well, it seems the deers have gone mad, the snowman with a head and your class is smiling away at this silly set up.
If you ask me, it seems the deer and Mr. Snowman have experienced a wild time trying to slide into the chimney.
Mr. Snow Man
@Veronica Norman via Pinterest
Large and in charge this snowman is! A simple way to decorate the door while of course adding some extra touches to it.
Hoot Hoot Hooray
@Angela Fults via Pinterest
Hoot, hoot, HORAY is right! Christmas is almost here, the weather is changing and your students are ready to help make these cute owls to sit in the “snow.”
Check out these adorable owls perfect for this theme!
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There are Merry ideas all around you. Choose the idea that shines the brightest. Adding words or encouragement, your students photos, and other thoughtful touches will take your Christmas classroom door decorations above and beyond.
If there are additional pieces your students can decorate and add to the door, set that up as a project for them to do. For example, print out elf shaped bodies and allow them to create themselves as an elf.
Enjoy creating your beautiful door! Allow these ideas to inspire you to make the most inclusive, touching and festive door in the entire school. If you want a real bonus tip- create a competition for the best Christmas decorated door throughout the school and put everyone up to the challenge.
Imagine how fun this will be for the kids to see? You will be THE magic maker of the year!
Happy Decorating!
