33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Deneen BroadnaxNovember 4, 2020

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33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the classroom is so delightful! And in 2020, we all need an extra strong dose of delightful, don’t you think? If you’re teaching in-person, this is definitely the year to go all out with your winter or holiday classroom doors. Distance learning keeping you apart? Mark your favorites for next year, and know that no matter what, your students still know how much you care. Now, get ready to get inspired!

1. Poster Frame Inspiration

All three of these winter and holiday classroom doors are easy to make, using a poster frame as a cool 3-D element. Check out our video walk-through to learn how it’s done.

2. Sweet Snow Globes

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Use clear plastic plates to make personalized snow globes for your door. Then have students use them as inspiration for a writing assignment: “The Day I Spent In A Snow Globe.”

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3. 3-D Tree

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

The terrific thing about winter classroom doors like this one is the versatility. Getting ready for Christmas? Add decorations and some presents underneath. Settling into the winter months? Go with snowflakes and maybe add a winter bird or two.

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4. Swingin’ Snowman

This cheery snowman is simple enough for any teacher to create. Make this door last beyond the holidays by substituting a swing of pine branches for the lights!

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5. Snow Bird

Show off the wide variety of learning that’s going on in your classroom with this winter door idea that will last all season long.

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6. Fa La La La Llama

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Lllamas are suddenly everywhere these days, so why not add one to your classroom door? This one is cute as a button!

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7. Penguin Stacking

Penguins are always a welcome sight for kids, so they’re the perfect choice for winter and holiday classroom doors. Have kids help you make and personalize them.

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8. Oh Deer!

Uh oh! This deer is having a little trouble, but we bet he’ll make kids laugh anyway!

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9. Perky Penguin

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Here’s another penguin, and one that’s actually pretty simple to create with big sheets of butcher paper. The 3-D beak is a nice touch.

Source: Art With Mrs. Nguyen

10. Gone To The Beach

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Even Santa needs a day off now and then! We love the detail of real seashells along the bottom of this door.

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11. Mele Kalikimaka

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Like the tropical take? Give your door a Hawaiian spin with a palm tree instead of a pine.

Source: Mrs. Geiger’s Third Grade Class

12. Take A S-Elfie

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Turn your door into an interactive photo spot. Every kid in school will want their own elfie selfie!

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13. Rudolph In The Dark

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Need a simple door with big impact? This one is sure to get a chuckle out of everyone passing by.

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14. Out Of This World

A snowman made out of planets? This is one of the cleverest holiday classroom door ideas we’ve seen yet!

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15. Science of Snow

Science teachers will love this option. Not only is it pretty, it’s educational too.

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16. O Chemis-tree

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

One more for the science lovers! This is an easy door to put together, but the pun makes it a real winner.

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17. Appy Holidays

Line your door with black butcher paper, then let your students have fun coming up with “apps” for this techno-savvy idea.

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18. Singing Reindeer

We’re not sure, but we have a feeling this reindeer might be singing a bit out of tune. His heart’s in the right place, though!

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19. Handprint Tree

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

This tree has a couple of cool personal touches. Kids’ handprints cut from construction paper make up the fir needles, plus each ornament is decorated with a photo of a student!

Source: Apex Elementary Art

20. Spread Christmas Cheer

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Help Buddy the Elf get the word out: singing is a sure way to spread holiday cheer!

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21. The Nutcracker

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Read kids the story of the The Nutcracker, or show a video of the ballet, to help them understand why these figures are a symbol of the holidays.

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22. Reindeer Stable

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Pssst… we don’t think these reindeer are entirely honest! They’re pretty adorable, though.

Source: Apex Elementary Art

23. Worth Melting For

Olaf is here to spread holiday cheer! Oh, and he also likes warm hugs.

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24. Not Such a Bad Little Door

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

What would Christmas be without the Peanuts characters? The holiday classic is full of timeless messages that kids of all ages can appreciate.

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25. Snoopy’s Christmas

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Here’s another Peanuts-inspired door, this one featuring Snoopy’s award-winning doghouse decorations!

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26. Warm up with a Latte

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Winter classroom doors aren’t just for the elementary crowd. This one would be a big hit with middle school and high school students.

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27. Elves At Work

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Show off all your little elves by putting their faces on your classroom door. The “Elves Ahead” sign is optional… but awesome.

Source: Teacher’s Brain Blog

28. The Grinch

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

The Grinch is beloved, and for good reason. This simple door shares one of the best sentiments of all.

Source: Mrs. Orman’s Classroom

29. Gingerbread House

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Why stop at the door when you can create a whole house? This idea is actually pretty easy to pull off, once you get your hands on some big sheets of butcher paper.

Source: Lucky Little Learners

30. Walk-In Snow Globe

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

We love winter and holiday classroom doors that have larger-than-life designs. It make it feel like you’re stepping into a storybook!

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31. Crazy Snowmen

33 Amazing Classroom Doors for Winter and the Holidays

Your kids will have so much fun showing off their personalities with this wintertime door full of unique snowman faces.

Source: Apex Elementary Art

32. The Polar Express

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Wow! We’re not saying you necessarily need to go all out with your door, but The Polar Express is always a good place to start.

Source: Mrs. Orman’s Class

33. Plastic Cup Snowman

These plastic cup snowmen are easier to create than you might think. (Watch a how-to video here.) The addition of lights to this one really sets it apart.

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