My favorite part of teaching is seeing student growth. I love to see where they have come academically. At the beginning of the year, my 2nd graders can’t write a sentence, but at the end they are writing paragraphs with no problems. They make new friends and grow with their social skills. My students even grow physically, and have gotten taller. I love to help students celebrate all the growth they have made in the school year with fun classroom spring door decorations. So today I thought I would share three spring classroom door ideas you can use to help celebrate growth and bring in a little more brightness in your classroom.
This first idea of my list of spring classroom door ideas helps students celebrate their growth with blooming flower pots. I type my students’ names on the flower pots. Then I display these up on our classroom door along with a sign that says, “We have bloomed together.” Adding in a cute banner brings all the bright colors together nicely.
Using students’ names helps build a positive community in our classroom. Students love to see their names. It helps them feel like they are a special part of our class. I have also found that students do their best work when they know it’s going to be displayed.
That is why I have my students do a little writing project to go with it. They finish this sentence, “I have grown this year by…” I first help students brainstorm ideas. Maybe they have growth this year because they have reached their A.R. reading goal. Or maybe they have passed off all their math facts. They might have grown because they have made new friends. It could be anything! Pair this writing project with the banner, sign, and flower pots from my classroom spring door decorations resource and it makes a great bulletin board. Find these resources here.
Since these classroom spring door decorations are helping students celebrate growth, it is great for the month of May. But it can be used in any spring month. Find these classroom spring door decorations here.
Spring Classroom Door Ideas
I have other spring classroom door ideas that I know you will love. This St. Patrick’s Day one that is perfect for the month of March.
I put up a sign that says, “Lucky to be in Second Grade.” Underneath I hang up four-leaf clovers with my students’ names. They love to find their names. It makes them feel so special.
I also do a little writing assignment with this one. Students write about why they are lucky. Or in other words, what they are grateful for. It can make a great social emotional learning lesson when you pair it with picture books that teach about the importance of expressing gratitude.
Learn more about this lesson here in this blog post: St. Patrick’s Day Classroom Door Decorations that Teachers and Students Love
Find this St. Patrick’s Door Display to use in your classroom here.
As for another spring classroom door idea, this next one is great for the month of April or any time near Easter.
This cute classroom spring door has a bunny theme. The bunny clipart actually looks like the Peeps candy. And the colors of them are the same color as the Peeps candy.
I hang up a sign that says, “Hoppy to be in Second Grade.” Then I hang up the bunnies underneath, which have my students’ names on them. Students love to search through and find their name. It makes them feel so special and at the end of the month I let them take their bunny home.
I also make this into a little writing activity and Social Emotional Learning lesson. We read books about different emotions. Then we have a class discussion about things that make us happy. After that, students complete this sentence: “I am “hoppy” because…”
Learn more about this lesson here in this blog post: Easter Bunny Classroom Door Decorations that Teachers and Students Love
Find these Easter Bunny Classroom Door Decorations to use in your classroom here.
I hope this blog post has given you the spring classroom door ideas you were looking for. They don’t have to be over the top or take too much of your prep time. Just include a fun sign, a cute banner, and clipart with your students’ names.
Read about a fun Spring Math Craft to do with your students here in this blog post: Elementary Students Love This Spring Math Activity, here’s why
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As an experienced educator and enthusiast in the field of teaching, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible growth and development of students throughout the academic year. It is truly a joy to observe how my second-grade students progress from struggling to write a sentence at the beginning of the year to confidently composing paragraphs by the end. Not only do they flourish academically, but they also make new friends and enhance their social skills. I have even noticed physical growth as they grow taller before my eyes.
One aspect of teaching that I particularly enjoy is celebrating the growth of my students with fun and vibrant classroom spring door decorations. These decorations serve as a visual representation of their progress and add a touch of brightness to the learning environment. In this article, I will share three spring classroom door ideas that can help celebrate growth and bring a sense of joy to your classroom.
The first idea revolves around blooming flower pots, symbolizing the growth of the students. I personalize the flower pots by typing my students' names on them. These flower pots are then displayed on our classroom door alongside a sign that reads, "We have bloomed together." To tie all the colors together, I incorporate a cute banner. This idea not only creates a positive and inclusive classroom community but also motivates students to produce their best work, knowing that their achievements will be showcased.
To complement this idea, I engage my students in a writing project. They complete the sentence, "I have grown this year by..." and I help them brainstorm ideas. It could be anything from reaching their A.R. reading goal to making new friends or mastering math facts. This writing project, when paired with the banner, sign, and flower pots, creates a fantastic bulletin board display.
While these classroom spring door decorations are perfect for the month of May, they can be used in any spring month to celebrate growth. For more ideas and resources related to classroom spring door decorations, you can find them [here](insert link).
Moving on, I have another spring classroom door idea specifically designed for the month of March, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. I put up a sign that says, "Lucky to be in Second Grade," and hang up four-leaf clovers with my students' names underneath. This personalized touch makes each student feel special and valued. To further enhance the learning experience, I incorporate a writing assignment where students reflect on what they are grateful for, fostering social-emotional learning. The combination of the door display and related picture books creates a meaningful lesson on expressing gratitude. You can learn more about this lesson [here](insert link).
Lastly, for the month of April or Easter-themed celebrations, I present a cute bunny-themed classroom spring door. The bunny clipart used resembles the popular Peeps candy, and the colors match as well. A sign saying, "Hoppy to be in Second Grade," is displayed, accompanied by bunnies with my students' names on them. Students love searching for their names, creating a special connection with their classroom environment. Similar to the previous ideas, I incorporate a writing activity and a social-emotional learning lesson. We read books about different emotions, have class discussions about happiness, and students complete the sentence, "I am 'hoppy' because..." This lesson can be found [here](insert link).
I hope that these spring classroom door ideas have inspired you and provided you with the resources you were searching for. Remember, they don't have to be extravagant or time-consuming. Just by including a fun sign, a cute banner, and personalized clipart with your students' names, you can create a vibrant and engaging learning space. For more spring-themed activities, you can also check out this blog post on an exciting Spring Math Craft [here](insert link). Elementary students love it, and it's a great way to incorporate math into the spring season.
