My first year of teaching I wasted so much time digging through bulletin board letter sets hoping to have the right amount of each letter to spell what I wanted to spell. Once I found this FREE set of editable bulletin board letters, I knew this was the only classroom decor I would need to keep my bulletin boards seasonal without spending too much time and money getting the job done.
These seasonal bulletin board letters help my classroom look cared for and put together during the year. I can keep student work as the focus of my classroom and stop the hours scrolling Pinterest looking for a cute idea that my artistic talents can pull off.
If you are drowning as a new teacher, just make a flexible bulletin board using these free apples and let them be timeless and classic for the full school year. Change the student work samples but keep the bulletin board decor the same.
In the fall, I know my students love seeing their names outside my classroom when they return from summer. As open house comes closer, some simple pumpkins and student work exemplars can keep things fresh. Any gratitude activity can pair well with thanksgiving pie slices. Take a closer look at these quick and easy fall bulletin board ideas here.
In the winter, my students can decorate their own ornaments during indoor recess and start to build a seasonal display that builds community. I can use snowflakes to showcase student work samples or photos of recent classroom activities. The hearts can showcase books that students have been enjoying during their reading time. Take a closer look at these quick and easy winter bulletin board ideas here.
In the spring, we return to the topic of gratitude with the help of some lucky shamrocks. The focus on student work doesn’t change but my easter eggs do so that the classroom always feels seasonal while keeping academics as the focus. As the summer vacation energy starts to increase, bright, yellow suns can frame a simple countdown such as this example made with balloons. Take a closer look at these quick and easy spring bulletin board ideas here.
If you are in session for extended school year or holding a summer camp, you might find yourself searching for summer classroom decor ideas. Since I spend most of my time outside, I often find myself decorating a door instead of a bulletin board. Parents and students alike love seeing their names on the door and pictures of the activities and memories that have been shared. Printing a quick seasonal phrase helps the door look seasonal with very little time and effort from me. Take a closer look at these quick and easy summer bulletin board ideas here.
One more bonus tip: When you take down your bulletin board, save the title in a gallon-sized zip-top bag for the following school year because these simple bulletin board ideas are flexible enough to meet the needs of a different grade level or student group each and every year.
This bulletin board letter set is the only one I use in my classroom. I have the flexibility to print any title that I need, saving ink, time, and storage space. Grab your copy here.
I wish you an amazing school year. Keep things simple and focus your time on what really moves the needle for your students the most. I’d love to see your bulletin board ideas – tag me on Instagram any time!
