As a new school year approaches, I’ve been thinking about ways to create a calming classroom for my students. After a lot of brainstorming and some good ole internet research, I found the perfect classroom theme: Nature! Keep reading for your FREE Nature Classroom Decor!
Nature classroom decorations are the perfect way to bring peace and tranquility into a busy classroom. Plus, it’s so versatile and you can transform your classroom easily! Keep reading if you’re ready to turn your learning space into a soothing, nature inspired oasis. This nature classroom decor bundle with calming colors includes everything from classroom labels, signs, and even a calendar wall!
Why Nature Classroom Decorations?
First off, why should you choose a nature theme? Nature has a calming effect on our minds, which is EXACTLY what our students need. Who am I kidding? I need it, too! The soothing colors and serene vibes of nature can help reduce stress and anxiety, making the classroom a more pleasant and productive place to learn.
Studies have shown that exposure to natural elements can improve mood, focus, and overall well being. By using nature classroom decorations, we can create an environment that supports our students’ mental and emotional health. (Ours too!) This is just as important as their academic growth.
The Perfect Nature Classroom Decorations
This nature classroom decor bundle has everything to set up, organize, and decorate a functional and beautiful classroom. I used calming colors like soft greens, blues and earth tones that are found in nature. I found that these colors were super easy to match with other nature classroom decorations, like rugs, curtains, bulletin board border, spray paint (my favorite!), and floor pillows for reading corners.
Setting Up Your Nature Classroom Theme
Organize with Binder Covers
As teachers, we know how important it is to stay organized! The binder covers in this bundle are not only functional but also beautiful. I used them for my lesson plan binder, student portfolios, thematic units, student data, and subject specific binders. Its amazing how something as simple as a pretty binder cover can make organizing more enjoyable. Read how I use binders for organization here.
Classroom Signs, Labels and Tags
Labeling is key to keeping classroom supplies organized. These labels, tags, and signs are perfect nature classroom decorations. Use these for cubbies, supply bins, classroom posters, library labels, and coat hooks. Labels help students easily find where things belong, reducing clutter and confusion. Read more classroom label tips here!
Nature Classroom Calendar Wall
My calendar wall is my favorite part of my classroom. I set up a space that I consider the hub of our classroom for the calendar activities. This bundle includes calendar numbers, days and months, weather, seasons, days in school, and more! It’s interactive and engaging.
Read more about how I do calendar math here. The calendar wall is where we have our morning meetings. I also keep our daily schedule cards on the calendar wall. I love how these functional nature classroom decorations are consistent throughout the classroom making everything cohesive. Why do you need a visual daily schedule?
Nature Themed Classroom Management
It’s so easy to set up your classroom management systems with this nature classroom bundle with the hand signals posters, birthday board and jobs chart! Over 100 classroom job ideas are included. Giving students appropriate jobs helps them feel a sense of belonging and take pride in their classroom. I place my job chart near the door, so students can easily see their responsibilities when they come in for the day.
I love how these classroom rules and expectation posters turned out! Read more about how to create the best classroom rules as a class. I display the rules posters on a bulletin board that is easy to see from anywhere in the classroom. The calming colors really help these rules feel like friendly reminders rather than strict commands.
Alphabet Posters
Alphabet posters are a must for those of us teaching younger students. This bundle includes 4 styles of alphabet posters. Posters with pictures and handwriting lines in color and black and white, manuscript alphabet posters, and cursive alphabet posters.
Customizing your Nature Classroom Decorations
One of the best things about this nature classroom decor bundle is that it’s so easy to customize! This bundle comes with so many editable templates so that you can get creative and make what you need.
Add personal touches: What’s your favorite catch phrase to use with students? Put it on a poster! Pro tip- the binder cover templates also make great posters! Edit the calendar number cards to create your specific school’s special days. Create fun displays for student artwork. The possibilities are endless!
Add Real Nature Elements: Bring in some live plants, driftwood, or a salt lamp. Use a stick to hang a banner, or use it as a curtain rod. Use a real bird’s nest as a decoration. I’ve even seen teachers bring in an abandoned bee hive for decoration! (I’m a little jealous I’ve never just come across one of those!) Play soft nature sounds, like chirping birds, ocean waves, or a gentle stream for calming ambiance.
Are Nature Classroom Decorations for you?
The calming colors and nature inspired designs are destined to create a peaceful learning environment where students can thrive. This nature classroom decorations pack has everything you need to setup, organize, and decorate a classroom.
Want Free Nature Classroom Newsletters?
Click the picture below to grab these 20 class newsletter templates FOR FREE! You’ll also get some fun, nature-inspired newsletter titles. All the text is editable, so you can use these free templates for meet the teacher handouts, parent newsletters, or any other classroom forms you need!
I hope that you feel inspired to bring the nature indoors to your classroom for a calming and beautiful environment!
