20 Classroom Decorations to Transform Any Learning Space Into a Fun Atmosphere

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Teachers are constantly going above and beyond for the kids, from making sure things are OK at home and staying late for study groups to turning a bland room into a warm learning environment stocked with the materials they need. If you're a teacher, you're our hero. Full stop. We can't imagine how challenging your job is, but we are grateful that you do it. We spoke to real teachers and perused more than a few Pinterest boards of teacher groups and teachers to find what everyone wants in their dream classrooms, and honestly? You all are so creative.

And we have some fun, affordable products, and ideas that you can use to breathe new life into your room for the start of the school year. Check out our 20 favorite classroom decorations to kick off your year! Plus, it's a perfect time to start a collection that you can reuse year after year.

Crayon Fabric Classroom Wall Decorations

How precious are these crayons? You can scatter them all over your classroom walls in any way you like. When it's time to take them down, they'll peel right off in a pinch. These made-in-the-USA crayons are made of thick fabric with nontoxic materials, and they'll pop against any classroom wall color.

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Multiples Classroom Posters Set

Your kids will just love these posters that contain multiples within each number. You can swap out the featured number of the day, so kids don't get too overwhelmed.

Removable Colorful Butterfly Wall Decoration

Sometimes, even the happiest of classrooms could use a little brightening up. We're obsessed with these butterfly wall decorations that can be placed just about anywhere, from cubbies to walls to the bulletin board. Our favorite place to put one is on a student's desk before he or she walks into the classroom.

Chalkboard Motivational Posters (Set of 10)

We’re too obsessed with these classroom posters that’ll serve your kids a dose of inspiration before they can even sit down at their desks. Remember, kids: “Your attitude determines your detention direction.”

16 Inspirational Classroom Posters

We’re too obsessed with these classroom posters that’ll serve your kids a dose of inspiration before they can even sit down at their desks. Remember, kids: “Your attitude determines your detention direction.”

Plastic Storage Baskets (Set of 6)

Bins are great for innumerable reasons, and this set looks chic, is just about the size of a sneaker box, and best yet? They're totally washable.

Tassel Garland (Set of 4)

Start the year off with a real party atmosphere with these trendy tassel garlands. The pack of four garlands shows off bold colors, of-the-moment style, and they're super affordable.

Empowered Women of History

Move over, men. It's time for women to take their rightful place in history and on the walls of classrooms. These digital downloads feature women who made history. Their works and their silhouettes and they would look wonderful in any classroom.

Silk Artificial Ivy Vines Leaf

Why not take this uber-popular TikTok trend for the home, and bring it into the classroom? It's not only beautiful, but it serves a double purpose. With some clips, it's a great place to hang things like vocabulary words, spelling words, or even facts about plants.

Educational Classroom Posters for Kids

This poster set includes eight classroom visuals to hang up for the class to get inspired about learning. Aside from this solar system poster (which is so far out!), the set includes posters about the USA, the world, time, seasons, the calendar, the human body, and money! Curious kids will feel like they hit the jackpot.

Black White Stripe Bulletin Board Border Trim

Teachers on Pinterest love a black and white theme, and honestly — who doesn't? It's 36 feet of polished, striking border and makes a bold statement in just about every classroom.

Customized Bitmoji Vinyl Decal

Who doesn't love a bitmoji? This maker will design and print a custom bitmoji vinyl decal for your classroom. It's kind of ridiculous but also freaking fantastic, and we love it.

Customized Bitmoji Vinyl Decal

Who doesn't love a bitmoji? This maker will design and print a custom bitmoji vinyl decal for your classroom. It's kind of ridiculous but also freaking fantastic, and we love it.

Dry Erase Dots Peel and Stick Spots

These are great for desks, on a bulletin board, on top of binders, wherever. The peel-and-stick dry-erase boards are not only cute decor, but serve a valuable purpose for students and teachers who need dry-erase space.

ABC Alphabet Poster

This colorful alphabet poster is the perfect thing to hang up in a classroom where kids are motivated to figure it out A-Z. The bold coloring draws the eye, while the fun pictures help kids associate letters and sounds.

Welcome Back Banner

This cute banner will capture even the grumpiest of students' hearts. It comes pre-strung so all you have to do is hang it up! The banner is super light, so you can also get away with using basic tape too.

Welcome Back Banner

This cute banner will capture even the grumpiest of students' hearts. All you have to do is place a cute ribbon or string through the holes in the banner and hang it up. The banner is super light, so you can also get away with using basic tape too.

Heavy Duty Magnetic Hooks

These chic hooks are so useful, and we love that they totally double as classroom decor. Place them around the cubby area for extra organization opportunities.

Calendar Set Bulletin Board

This calendar set is perfect for any classroom, and kids are guaranteed to love it. As long as you keep it updated, you'll notice little students scurrying over to it each morning to check in on the date, forecast, and more! Plus, the rustic vibe is so charming.

Student Numbers

Number lines were nowhere near this stylish when we were in school. These 3-inch round numbers come with numbers one through 30, and five blank cards as well.

Aurora Solar System Kids' Area Rug

This 5x8-foot rug is genuinely one of the cutest and most affordable educationally-themed rugs on the market. Does Pluto still get short shrift? Nope! But we'll let you wade into those turbulent waters.

Teacher Room Wall Decor

Kids and teachers deal with a lot. This customizable decal centers the best parts of school in just a few words. It's beautiful, inspiring, and has the power to raise spirits in any classroom.

Dry Erase Calendar Kit

What's a classroom without a giant, dry-erase calendar? This one just so happens to also be cute. This magnetic calendar comes with five markers and an eraser as well.

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