Are you a room mom or a classroom helper at your children's school? If the classroom door is still plain and boring, it's time to get creative and help decorate for Valentine's Day. There's no need to scour Pinterest for ideas. I've got you covered with 27 creative classroom door decorations for Valentine's Day.
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I searched my school and the internet to find these fantastic ideas for you. Parents are so creative! Since most of these ideas were simply photos uploaded to Pinterest with no credit given, I can't give credit to most of the images. I've given credit where possible. I think you'll recognize which photos were taken by me. Ready for the first idea? Here we go!
Classroom DoorDecorations from the Heart
These next ideas all relate to hearts. If you can cut out a heart, you can probably manage these ideas.
I love this idea for making a fake box of SweetHearts! So cute! I suppose if you didn't have the time to create a giant box from scratch, you could cover several cereal boxes and have more than one box on the door.
If the box idea is too daunting, skip the box, and try this idea instead! "We're a bunch of SweetHearts"
I love this unique idea with an old fashioned "Boom Box." Who remembers those? I do!!! Our Hearts Beat for ____. Fill in the teacher's name or grade.
The real string is my favorite part on these paper heart balloons. "Love is in the air!"
Or, try this version of the same idea. Each student can design their own balloon to float away in the cotton ball clouds.
I love this idea because the ice skating bear makes this door idea work well through January and February.
Need a super simple and quick idea? You can't beat this one. Just cut out Xs, Os, and hearts on the school die cut machine for a speedy hugs and kisses door with high impact.
Here's another simple idea with paper hearts and bold block letters.
Turn hearts into fish, seaweed, and bubbles for this unique Love fish idea.
Clever Classroom Door Decorations
If you're more into door ideas with clever sayings, these next classroom doors might be right up your alley.
If you're into Twitter, you'll love this fun idea. "Our class is something to tweet about!"
Or, use birds for this adorable "Tweethearts" classroom door decorations idea from Life in First Grade.
Ahh -- the mustache craze. So much fun! Here's the simple version. "I mustache you . . . "
And, for those of you with a little bit more time to plan ahead and take pictures . . . isn't this adorable?
This "toad-a-ly awesome bulletin board could easily be adapted to any classroom door.
"Owl" love you forever. Enough said.
These love bugs make a great classroom art project that easily transfers to a fun classroom door. Check out my love bugs Valentine craft, here.
I love the class pictures peeking out from the love notes on this adorable door. "Sending Love Your Way!"
If your child's teacher is a coffee lover, he or she will love this "Love you Latte" idea.
This clever puzzle idea is perfect for decorating door of the speech teacher. "We go together like letters and sounds." It would work for a reading specialist, too.
I love this idea for the librarian's door. "Books are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."
This clever "time for learning" idea combines what the kids are learning in math with a fun Valentine classroom door idea.
Love this play on words with a lamb: Will "ewe" be my Valentine? (I remember that idea from when I was a kid!)
I love that this "Bee Mine" idea is so simple and cute! You could make the bees as detailed or as simple as you'd like.
Classroom Door Decorating Ideas with Character
Are you into movie characters? Here are two of my favorites that adapt easily to fun classroom door decorations: Minions and Olaf!
Substitute any grade or teacher for an easy "One in a Minon" door idea. (You know I how much I love Minions. Check out another Minions door idea here, and don't miss my Minion birthday party ideas.)
Another character favorite for me --- Olaf! Love is an Open Door! (Now you're going to be singing that song all day! Sorry.) If your child is Olaf obsessed, be sure to check out these Olaf classroom valentine ideas: Valentine, you're worth melting for & Sending you a warm hug, Valentine.
If the above door challenges your craft skills, skip papering the door and go for snow and hearts instead of grass and flowers. It's just as cute with a little bit less work.
I love this Olaf idea from Sew Crafty Mommy, too. "Olaf" this class! So clever.
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There you have it. Twenty-seven brilliant ideas to save you time. Good luck with your door decorating. I'd love to hear which door you choose and how it turns out!
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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As a seasoned room mom and classroom helper, I have dedicated countless hours to assisting at my children's school. Through my extensive experience, I have become an expert in creating captivating and imaginative classroom door decorations. I have scoured my school and the internet to compile a list of 27 creative ideas specifically tailored for Valentine's Day.
To ensure the authenticity of these ideas, I have personally taken some of the photos, while others were sourced from various platforms such as Pinterest. Unfortunately, due to the lack of credit given to the original creators of some images, I am unable to provide proper attribution. However, I am confident that you will recognize the photos I captured.
Let's dive into the concepts used in the article:
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SweetHearts Box: Create a fake box of SweetHearts using various materials. You can either construct a giant box from scratch or cover several cereal boxes to achieve a similar effect.
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"We're a bunch of SweetHearts": Skip the box and opt for this idea instead. Display a sign that reads, "We're a bunch of SweetHearts."
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"Our Hearts Beat for ____": Incorporate an old-fashioned "Boom Box" and customize it by filling in the teacher's name or grade.
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Paper Heart Balloons: Attach real strings to paper heart-shaped balloons and hang them from the door, creating an enchanting "Love is in the air!" display.
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Individual Balloon Designs: Allow each student to design their own balloon, which can then be showcased in a cotton ball cloud arrangement.
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Ice Skating Bear: Create a door decoration featuring an ice skating bear, a versatile idea that can be used throughout January and February.
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Xs, Os, and Hearts: Utilize a school die-cut machine to quickly and easily create Xs, Os, and hearts. Arrange them on the door to create a hugs and kisses theme.
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Paper Hearts and Block Letters: Keep it simple by using paper hearts and bold block letters to decorate the door.
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Love Fish: Transform hearts into fish, seaweed, and bubbles to create a unique underwater-themed door decoration.
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Clever Sayings: If you prefer door ideas with clever sayings, consider the following options:
- "Our class is something to tweet about!": Incorporate a Twitter theme, complete with birds and hashtags.
- "I mustache you . . . ": Embrace the mustache craze by featuring a simple yet fun mustache-themed door.
- "Toad-a-ly awesome": Adapt a bulletin board idea to create a door decoration that suits any classroom.
- "Owl" love you forever: Express your affection with an owl-themed door decoration.
- Love Bugs: Engage students in a love bugs art project that can be displayed on the classroom door.
- "Sending Love Your Way!": Combine class pictures with love notes for a heartwarming door display.
- "Love you Latte": Cater to a coffee-loving teacher with this coffee-themed door decoration.
- "We go together like letters and sounds": Design a puzzle-themed door that celebrates the connection between letters and sounds.
- "Books are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.": Create a door decoration for the librarian that showcases the magic of books.
- "Time for learning": Combine math concepts with Valentine's Day to create an educational and fun door display.
- "Will 'ewe' be my Valentine?": Incorporate a lamb-themed door decoration, reminiscent of childhood memories.
- "Bee Mine": Keep it simple and cute with a bee-themed door decoration.
- Character-themed Door Decorations: If you and your students are fans of movie characters, consider these ideas:
- Minions: Adapt a Minions-themed door to suit any grade or teacher.
- Olaf: Embrace the loveable snowman from Frozen with an "Olaf, Love is an Open Door" door decoration.
If you find yourself short on time, you can simplify some of these ideas or substitute certain elements to suit your needs. Remember, the key is to have fun and create an inviting and festive atmosphere for Valentine's Day. Good luck with your door decorating, and I would love to hear which idea you choose and how it turns out!