Winter-themed classroom doors are a wonderful way to bring a touch of seasonal magic into your preschool classroom. Not only do they brighten up the space, but they also create an inviting atmosphere that makes young learners excited to enter each day.
Creating a winter-themed door is a great opportunity to foster inclusivity, as it encourages all students to take part in the design process, celebrate differences, and share their ideas. It’s a visual reminder that everyone’s contribution matters and that the classroom is a place where each child’s creativity is valued.
Plus, it’s a great way to kick off seasonal learning about winter and weather—making it an engaging and educational experience for the whole class! Let’s dive into some of my favorites!
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Winter 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!
Pastel Gingerbread
@Schoolgirl Style Classroom Decor via Pinterest
Pastel colors mixed with Gingerbread is a lovely winter theme! You can even put your littles names on the gingerbread people on your door.
Ice Skating in the Snow
@Kristen Kabel via Pinterest
Take the class skating, fishing and building their snowmen! It’s time to bring the winter fun to the class by creating a lovely park atmosphere and adding their photos.
Helping Snowmen
A snowman stack is the coolest one around! The star won’t put the tree on itself and these snowmen need some help getting to the tippy top!
The Big Snowman
@Khailo via Pinterest
Let it snow, let it snow, let is snow! You can own the hallway with the big man in charge of winter fun! Your class will start their day smiling with this winter door decoration.
Snowmies
@Linda Guidi via Pinterest
This is the cutest idea if you’re looking for a winter classroom door decoration that is class inclusive. Your little snowmies will have a giggle every time they pass the door.
Gingerbread Madness
@Katy via Pinterest
Gingerbread is still a great idea during the winter months so use up this cuteness and build your very own gingerbread house. You can make it extra special by following this door and adding your students photos to the gingerbread men.
Hats Off to a New Year
@TeachersMAG.com via Pinterest
Hats off to the new year is a fun decoration to welcome your littles back! Start off the fun with creating their very own beanies and add them throughout the door.
Getting Cozy
@Missy Hanegmon via Pinterest
Hot cocoa immediately makes me feel warm and cozy inside. Bring the welcoming touch to your class with this cute winter door decoration idea. The little marshmallows with your class names tie it all together.
Penguins & Igloos
@Allyson Schwarz via Pinterest
Brrrr it’s cold in here… but the penguins are happier than ever. The igloo at the bottom is an awesome touch. It takes the look from adorable to PERFECT!
Baking Smart Cookies
@Tessa via Pinterest
Do you have smart cookies? Are you ready to show them off in the hallways? We have the perfect winter classroom door idea that is sure to fit.
Snow Much Fun
@Brenda’s Splendid Creations via Pinterest
This snow globe is SNOW much fun! Have your littles be part of the globe to make them feel extra special. There are so many fantastic details here that you can mix up.
Snow Angels
@Jo Jo via Pinterest
A class of snow angels! There is snow doubt they are angels! Add in your class photos (or even names if in a crunch) and create a lovely winter scene.
Slide Into the New Year
@Jenna via Pinterest
With the new year here, turn your classroom door into penguin cuteness. Slide into the new year of school with these adorable creatures to welcome you and your class throughout the month of January.
Yeti for Snow
@Laura Reed via Pinterest
Are you yeti for snow? I sure am and I bet your class will be too. This snow creature is a great decoration for your winter themed door.
Snow Happy to See You!
Welcome your students to class by letting them know you are snow happy to see them! Classroom door decorations are awesome for many reasons number one being this is what your littles see every single day.
Penguins in the Snow
@Hardeesh Ghanty via Pinterest
Looks like the penguins have turned your door into their igloo and who wouldn’t love that? There’s a few ways to accomplish this look but the easiest could be painting your snow bricks. However you create it, I know it’ll be great!
Unique like Snowflakes
@Dawn Solomon via Pinterest
Snowflakes have taken over the classroom during these winter months. We are here for it especially because this look so adorable!
Polar Bear Bubbles
@Lia Bryant via Pinterest
One of my favorites is this polar bear blowing bubbles for a classroom winter themed door decoration. The way this polar bear is just propped up, having a good time is warming.
Polar Bear, Polar Bear
@April Nichol via Pinterest
Another polar bear masterpiece. If you have some extra space above your door, you can place the head above. If not, use the space you are allowed and I know your class will enjoy this site.
Ski Lodge
@Angel Gordon via Pinterest
Who is ready for some ski time? I mean- class time! Oh well, let’s combine both, shall we! Turn your class into little skiers for a fun filled winter themed classroom door decoration.
A Star Wars Winter
@A Techy Teacher with a Cricut via Pinterest
Star wars fans will love this winter themed classroom door. What a funny (and themed) way to enjoy the winter months!
Pete 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!)
Smitten for Winter
Smitten for winter pairs terrific with your students creating their own mittens. Let their creativity shine through on the classroom door.
Marshmallow World in the Winter
@Rosanna Keen via Pinterest
Giant marshmallows? On top of graham crackers and chocolate? Oh yeah- this is some winter fun for the classroom!
So Good Together!
Marshmallows are a must with hot chocolate! Keep your class bond strong this winter with a cute hot cocoa themed door.
Keep Calm & Drink Hot Cocoa
Class may get wild but that’s okay- keep calm and drink some hot cocoa! Your students will enjoy a twist to this statement for the winter months.
The Brightest Class
@Sima via Pinterest
Those three months of winter may get cold but sharing with your students different ways to warm others is beautiful! That is the kind of classroom door everyone will enjoy.
OH Snap!
@ImInGrace via Pinterest
I love that gingerbread can still be used in the winter months (specifically January time) and for that reason- use it up! Make it cute or follow this theme and make it cute AND funny.
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.
Gingerbread Love
@Marcela Barajas via Pinterest
What is better than one gingerbread man? Two gingerbread people of course! You can jazz this theme up even more and add your name to the gingerbread or add your students names to the dots (gumdrops) around.
Winter Time
@Mileidys Guilarte via Pinterest
A simple winter classroom door is just as great as any others! I quite enjoy the simplicity behind a door like this one. Snowmen, snowflakes and of course SNOW!
Winter Wonderland
@Paula Adams via Pinterest
Create a class winter wonderland. The large tree and cute deer is a picture perfect winter. The snowflakes with your littles is an added touch!
Silly Olaf
@California Casualty via Pinterest
Do you have a class that loves Frozen? Although even if they don’t, Olaf is a character everyone finds pretty hilarious. Lights are a fun touch but feel free to change this to whatever makes you happy!
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!
Winter Beauty
@Jamie Silva via Pinterest
Winter Wonderland is a term used often through the winter months but remember you can change up the visual. I enjoy this beautiful visual with the darker background and snowy trees.
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Winter-themed classroom doors are a simple yet exciting way to bring the season into the classroom. Kids love seeing their learning environment transform, and the winter decorations create a festive, welcoming atmosphere.
Whether it’s snowflakes, reindeer, or winter animals, these designs set a cheerful tone and get students excited to start each day. For an extra class activity, your littles can contribute their ideas, draw pictures, or help cut out shapes, all while practicing fine motor skills. This is a fun way for them to feel involved in making their space unique and special.
Beyond the creativity, these winter-themed doors offer a chance to weave in seasonal lessons and discussions. From talking about winter weather to exploring holiday traditions around the world, the door becomes a visual and interactive starting point for learning.
Overall, decorating with a winter theme is a fun, engaging way to enhance the classroom experience and bring the magic of the season to life!
