A classroom is a home away from home. It’s a place where children come to learn and feel loved by their classroom family. If your classroom is a safe space for your students, why not make it a fun place to spend your day!
Classroom themes are a great way to make your room stand out. It also gets students more excited to come to school if they are coming to a super fun space!
Here are 17 classroom themes that I think your students will LOVE next year! I also listed my favorite classroom decor resources to help get your creative mind flowing about your dream classroom theme.
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Farmhouse
If you like the farmhouse theme then you probably want your classroom to feel warm and cozy to your students. There is something about this theme that just screams HOME to me. The keywords that pop out to me when I think of a farmhouse classroom are burlap, rustic, shiplap, industrial, and gingham!
My Favorite Resources
- Industrial Chic Alphabet Line
- Weathered Wood Paper Roll
- Shiplap Desk Plates
- Rustic Chalkboard Labels
- Rustic Classroom Decor with Shiplap and Burlap
- Modern Farmhouse Bundle
- Rustic Windmill Clock
Watercolor
If you want a rainbow classroom but you don’t like the bright colors try a watercolor theme!
My Favorite Resources
Superhero
Is teaching your superpower? Students will get excited about a theme that they LOVE. Label each student group another superhero, talk about the qualities of a superhero and how you can do them in the classroom, or decorate everything Marvel. The possibilities are endless.
My Favorite Resources
Bright and Colorful
This theme is a RAINBOW of possibilities! Kids are obsessed with rainbows so why not bring them into your classroom. You can never have too much color in an elementary classroom.
My Favorite Resources
Dr. Seuss
This theme is SEUSS-TASTIC! I LOVE this theme. I used it two years ago in my Kindergarten classroom. I had so much fun with this theme. I separated my class by red fish and blue fish, we had a Dr. Seuss themed behavior chart, and we had a TON of Dr. Suess call and responses!
My Favorite Resources
- Dr. Suess Classroom Decor Bundle
- Dr. Suess Birthday Board
- Dr. Suess Behavior Chart
- Bulletin Board Dr. Suess Quotes
- A person’s a person no matter how small banner
Disney
Are you a Disney adult? I think we have to be as elementary school teachers. Disney is such a fun and easy theme to pull off in your classroom and your students will love it!
My Favorite Resources
Travel
Is everyday in your classroom an adventure? If you want to bring diversity and celebrate different cultures in your classroom this could be the way to do it.
My Favorite Resources
- Travel Theme Classroom Decor Bundle
- Around the World Classroom Decor
- Children of Many Cultures Rug
- Travel Map Banner
- EDITABLE Travel Classroom Decor Bundle
Camping / Outdoors
Create a classroom of HAPPY CAMPERS! I feel like this is a very warm and cozy theme too. You could incorporate camp fire songs, chats around the camp fire, or different camper names within your classroom. I can see this being a SUPER FUN and interactive theme.
My favorite Resources
- Camping Scene Backdrop
- Jumbo Camp Cutouts
- Adventure Motivational Posters
- Camping Theme Classroom Decor Bundle
Fairytale
Mirror, Mirror on the wall. Who has the most magical classroom of them all? Fairy tales and elementary school go hand in hand so why not bring it into your classroom theme. There is a lot to choose from with this theme. Do you want it to be folk tales like three little pigs or jack and the bean stock? Do you want it to be castles, dragons, and knights? Up to you!
My Favorite Resources
Under the Sea
Teachers are HOOKED on this classroom theme. Create a beach paradise in your classroom that your students will love.
My Favorite Resources
- Inflatable Palm Tree
- Fish Net Photo Display *
- Weathered Wood Paper Roll
- Under the Sea Canopy
- Ocean Theme Classroom Decor Bundle
Circus
All eyes on me in the center of the ring just like a CIRCUS. Do you feel like a ring master in your classroom? We all do! This carnival / circus theme is bright and whimsical!
My Favorite Resources
Jungle
This was my theme in my classroom this passed year and it was a big hit! I started off the year talking about the jungle, rainforest, and the animals that live there. My students LOVED this theme and it was super fun!
My Favorite Resources
- Jungle Friends Rug
- Safari Backdrop
- EDITABLE Jungle Word Wall
- Jungle Safari Classroom Decor Bundle
- Natural Raffia Door Curtain
- Jungle Leaves for Decoration Pack *
Space
Create a classroom theme that is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Space is such a fun theme for an elementary school classroom. It goes with the stem and maker space theme and is great for getting your students excited about science.
My Favorite Resources
- Space Alphabet Rug
- Outer Space Voice Chart
- Galactic Space Decor Bundle
- Inflatable Soar System
- Solar System Floor Decal
- Planet Pillows for reading area *
Cactus
Create a classroom theme that is ON POINT! Who wouldn’t want to walk into this colorful and fun classroom ready to learn everyday?
My Favorite Resources
- Cactus Motivational Posters
- Pastel Cactus Theme Bundle
- Cactus Throw Pillows *
- Cactus Center Pieces
- Cactus Classroom Decor
- Cactus Magnets for Whiteboard *
- Growth Mindset Posters
- A Sharp Bunch Deco Trim Bundle
Tropical
Another day in paradise! This is such a fun and colorful theme. I love all the bright colors and beachy vibes. Everyday can be a vacation with your students with this theme.
My Favorite Resources
- Tropical Pineapple Classroom Decor Bundle
- Tropical Punch Calendar
- Tropical Throw Pillows *
- Inflatable Palm Tree
- Weathered Wood Paper Roll
- Modern Tropical Bundle
Harry Potter
Experience the magic of learning! There are so many fun things you can do with this theme. Create students groups based on Hogwarts houses. Bring the Harry Potter themes of family, love, and friendship guide you when you are creating your classroom.
My Favorite Resources
- Harry Potter Quote Posters
- Harry Potter Clock Labels
- Harry Potter Calendar Set
- Harry Potter Inspired Classroom Bundle
Bee Hive
Teachers are buzz’n about this classroom theme. Yellow is my favorite color so I am a little bias on how much I love this theme. Yellow is the color of joy and that is what you will bring into your classroom with this theme.
My Favorite Resources
- Bee Theme Classroom Design Pack
- Honey Bee Area Rug *
- Bumble Bee Classroom Rules
- Bee Themed Classroom Decor Bundle
- Bee Themed EDITABLE Classroom Decor Bundle
