Thanksgiving is coming soon, and what better way to celebrate than by making your classroom festive? I’ve gathered some wonderful decoration ideas to make your classroom cozy and inviting this holiday.
1. Small Pumpkin Decorations
Put small pumpkin decorations on desks or tables. Add some fall leaves around them to make a nice, festive mood.
Items that may come in handy:
- Fake Pumpkins for Decor: Improve your classroom’s atmosphere with these cute fake pumpkins for long-lasting seasonal decor.
- Decorative Fall Leaf Garland: Create a warm, festive feeling by adding bright fall leaf garlands around your decorations.
- Tiny Hay Bales: Add a rustic touch to your pumpkin decorations with these cute, real-looking mini hay bales.
2. Gratitude Tree
Create a gratitude tree on a board where students can add leaves saying what they are thankful for. It’s a nice way to encourage thankfulness.
Explore these options:
- Colored Paper Sheets: Add vibrant colored leaves to the gratitude tree. Get creative with your classroom’s thankful display.
- Removable Mounting Putty: Easily stick leaves to the board. Great for decorating without damage.
- Decorative Board Edging: Make your board look better with stylish trims, making the tree display more interesting.
3. Turkey Artwork with Handprints
Include your students by making handprint turkeys. Trace their hands on paper, and let them decorate with bright feathers and fun eyes. It’s a simple activity that adds a personal touch to your decorations.
Check these products out:
- Bright Paper Collection: Inspire creativity with this vibrant paper, great for making handprint turkeys with your students.
- Assorted Craft Feathers: Add a playful touch to handprint turkeys with these colorful feathers.
- Craft Eyes: Make your turkey handprints lively with these fun craft eyes.
4. Horn of Plenty Decoration
Set up a cornucopia display filled with fake fruits and vegetables. It’s a symbol of plenty and a great way to talk about Thanksgiving.
A few choices to try:
- Large Woven Basket: Bring tradition to life with a classic woven basket for your classroom.
- Fake Food Set: Enhance your display with realistic fake foods for a vibrant classroom.
- Leaf Garland: Add autumn charm with a garland of leaves to frame your setup.
5. Paper Pumpkins
Get creative with paper pumpkins. Use bright paper and let students make their own pumpkins to decorate their desks.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Orange Paper: Add bright color to your classroom with orange paper for crafts.
- Kids Safety Scissors: Ensure safe crafting fun with blunt-tip scissors for young hands.
- Craft Glue Pens: Securely bond your paper pumpkin projects with these easy glue pens.
6. Seasonal Board
Create a seasonal board featuring student art, Thanksgiving quotes, or facts. It’s both educational and decorative.
A few relevant products:
- Board Borders: Enhance your board with borders, adding flair and showing student artwork.
- Thanksgiving Posters: Inspire students with posters featuring quotes and content.
- Leaf Shapes: Add a festive touch with leaf shapes, perfect for decorating.
7. Window Decorations
Make turkey sun-catchers using colored paper and hang them in the windows to catch the sun. It’s an easy craft that brightens the room.
Consider these options:
- Colored Paper Squares: Create vibrant turkey sun-catchers with colored paper to brighten your classroom.
- Adhesive Paper Roll: Use clear adhesive paper to easily make and show off your sun-catchers.
- Child Safe Scissors: Give students safe scissors for making their turkey sun-catchers easily.
8. Thanksgiving Sign
Hang a happy Thanksgiving sign at the front of the classroom. Personalize it with students’ names or favorite sayings for a special touch.
Some ideas to consider:
- Custom Sign Kit: Create a personalized sign with students’ names for a cozy classroom feeling.
- Letter Cutouts: Add bright letters to make your classroom festive.
- Leaf Stickers: Decorate easily with leaf stickers, perfect for a quick classroom setup.
9. Thankful Jars
Introduce gratitude jars where students can drop notes of thanks. It’s a meaningful way to encourage appreciation.
Might be a good match:
- Glass Jars Set: Encourage sharing of gratitude with jars, perfect for displays.
- Bright Notes: Energize notes of thanks with vibrant notes for a colorful expression.
- Fine Markers: Write clear messages with these markers, perfect for crafting notes.
10. Decorative Cloths
Decorate classroom tables with festive tablecloths. Whether bought or made by students, it sets the mood for a Thanksgiving party.
Possibly handy products:
- Fall Cloth: Brighten your classroom with a vibrant fall cloth, great for festive times.
- Holiday Table Cover: Set the mood with a holiday table cover, great for celebrations.
- Patterned Table Covers: Enhance classroom tables with easy-to-clean covers, good for any event.
11. Homemade Circles
Encourage students to make their own Thanksgiving wreaths using craft items like paper plates, leaves, and ribbons. Hang them on doors or windows.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Craft Paper Plates: Inspire creativity with paper plates for making personalized Thanksgiving wreaths.
- Faux Leaves: Enhance your wreaths with vibrant faux leaves for a festive touch.
- Craft Ribbons: Add flair to your wreaths with assorted ribbons for stunning designs.
12. Autumn Leaf Decoration
Make a lively leaf garland using real or paper leaves in beautiful fall colors. Hang it in the classroom to bring the beauty of fall inside.
Give these a look:
- Fake Fall Leaves: Make a beautiful leaf garland with these vibrant, reusable fake leaves.
- Fairy Lights with Fall Leaves: Make your garland more charming with warm, inviting fairy lights shaped like fall leaves.
- Craft Paper with Leaf Prints: Cut out pretty paper leaves in autumn colors for a special classroom garland.
13. Door Art
Change your classroom entrance with Thanksgiving door decorations. Use cutouts, signs, and student art to welcome everyone.
A few helpful options:
- Festive Door Kit: Elevate your classroom door with a complete kit featuring festive designs. Easy setup!
- Fall Leaf Shapes: Add a touch of fall with vibrant leaf shapes. Perfect for creating a seasonal look.
- Classroom Sign: Welcome students with a festive Thanksgiving sign. Brighten up your entrance!
14. Craft Turkeys
Use craft sticks and bright feathers to create craft stick turkeys. They’re simple to make and can add to any classroom display.
Some handy options:
- Craft Sticks: Create bright turkeys with these craft sticks, perfect for decorations.
- Bright Craft Feathers: Add flair to your turkeys with these bright feathers, great for projects.
- Craft Glue Liquid: Secure feathers and sticks with this glue, essential for crafting.
15. Thanksgiving Pictures
Set up a Thanksgiving photo booth with things like pilgrim hats and turkey masks. It’s a fun way for students to capture memories.
You might give these a try:
- Hat and Mask Set: Add fun to your booth with pilgrim hats and turkey masks for photos.
- Fall Themed Scene: Enhance your booth with a beautiful fall scene, perfect for pictures.
- Photo Booth Props: Capture smiles with fun props like leaves, signs, and accessories.