By Erin Couse
Transform your classroom into a welcoming space with these creative ideas!
Updated on: July 11, 2017
We love looking at our Instagram feed to see the amazing things teachers are doing in their classrooms, and we all know this is the truth:
If you're one of the many teachers who puts their own time and money into transforming a bare classroom into a place students will actually enjoy, get a little back-to-school inspiration from your fellow educators below.
1. This delightful globe from @coryharrisart:
2. How about the Harry Potter-themed door shared by @theengagingstation:
3. Who wouldn't want to sit down with a book in @me_my_class_and_i's room?
4. Maybe this is the year to try out @thecolorfulteacher's flexible seating options:
5. Have fun with emoji like @hansonsworksofheart:
6. Taco about books like @hello_jessimarie:
7. Follow @talesfromaverybusyteacher's lead and get students into the growth mindset:
8. If you have windows, @causeya's curtains create a nice homey vibe:
It was a productive day in room 310. I have finished building the tables, but I was feeling the decor today. #freshmen #iteach pic.twitter.com/tWBvkxmqdR
— Amy Causey (@causeya) July 5, 2017
9. Get colorful like @cassie_stephenz did.
10. Hit up your local Target like @maestra_in_3rd:
11. Bravo to @polkadotspencilsandteal's Bravo Board:
12. Encourage students with @headoverheelsforteaching's Reward Board:
13. Get to know your new students with a book recommendation tree like @lessonswithlaughter:
14. Re-create @teachwithsparkle's All-Star doorway idea:
15. Set up a teacher/team website like this one by @maniacsinthemiddle:
What Back-to-School ideas are you most excited to use in your classroom? Tag us in your classroom pictures on Instagram or email them to social[at]teachervision.com to be featured!
Find more resources for the first day of school here.
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