45+ Classroom Door Decorating Ideas for a Christmas Contest

These classroom door decorating ideas for a Christmas contest are creative and fun. Have the best door decorations for your classroom, dorm room or office.

WHAT IS DOOR DECORATING?

To put it simply, door decorating is when you put decorations and designs on an inside door.

Door decorating contests are done for:

• preschools and daycares
• elementary schools
• high schools
• colleges
• door rooms
• classrooms
• offices
• hospitals
• nursing homes

Door decorating is often done during Christmas, but an event can be hosted for other events or holidays like Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, or New Year.

Some people make this a contest to keep it interesting. Prizes can go to the top winner or to most creating, most colorful, and most unusual door designs.

WHAT KIND OF SUPPLIES DO I NEED FOR DOOR DECORATING?

The supplies are going to depend on what type of decoration you are planning to do. You can use a lot of things. It will just be up to your creativity and imagination. But, some of the common supplies that are used are:

• Colored construction paper or bulletin board paper
• Scissors
• Glue and/or hot glue
• Duct tape
• Ribbons / Strings
• Measuring Tape
• Pen & Markers
• Paint
• Crayons
• Styrofoam cups or plastic cups
• Wrapping paper

Once you get to pick out a theme and think of a great decoration, you will be able to know which supplies you are going to use to decorate your door.

WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART OF CHRISTMAS DOOR DECORATIONS?

Picking out the best design for your door might be the hardest part. We’ve solved that problem for you with our huge list of 45+ of the best ideas. You can browse through this huge list of classroom door decorating ideas for a Christmas contest to give you some inspiration on what to do.

WHAT IS A CHRISTMAS DOOR DECORATING CONTEST?

When it comes to the holiday season, there’s no better way to show your classroom neighbors that you’re getting into the spirit than by decorating your room door with a festive theme. Christmas school door decorations add a festive touch to your classroom and make visitors feel wonderfully welcomed.

Walking down a school hallway lined with ornately adorned doors has a wonderful quality to it. A Christmas door decorating contest is an event that schools hold every year.

A different theme is given each time. The students and teachers come up with great ideas and make the decorations themselves. Then, their classroom door decorating ideas for a Christmas contest will be judged afterward.

CLASSROOM DOOR DECORATING IDEAS FOR A CHRISTMAS CONTEST

There are so many fun and creative classroom decorations you can find. Whether you win the contest or not, the experience of decorating the classroom door brings so much joy to kids! Here is a list of wonderful classroom door-decorating ideas for you:

1. YOU’RE A MEAN ONE MR. GRINCH

Everyone loves the story of the Grinch. If your door has some room next to it then this project will be great for you. Get a big bag of cotton balls because you will need them!

2. SANTA’S WORKSHOP (ELVES ONLY)

A fun holiday door idea is simple, but kids will love it. Santa’s workshop where only elves are allowed to go! This door will go together in minutes!

3. WHO SHOOK THE SNOW GLOBE

Who doesn’t love a snowglobe? This door is personalized with pictures of each child in the class and turns the hall into a winter wonderland.

4. HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

Sometimes simple is the best way to go. If you are short on time and want a more sophisticated look…this one is perfect. A pretty Christmas tree made with a tinsel garland adds to the whimsey.

5. SNOWMAN MADE OUT OF STYROFOAM CUPS

This looks really fun to make. This snowman was built with a bunch of styrofoam cups that were stuck together. You can also use plastic cups so they will be easier to staple together. Or another option is to put velcro strips on each cup so they won’t easily fall off. You can also try making different backgrounds to make the design your own.

This plastic cup snowman will delight the kids in your school and can stay up during the winter months.

6. SANTA AND A FIREPLACE

A Christmas wreath hangs over the fireplace where the stockings are hung. The best part of this creative idea is that Santa is crawling out of the fireplace!! Try your local thrift shops for a cheap Santa suit to save money.

7. SANTA’S GOOD LIST

Everyone wants to be on Santa’s nice list. I am sure all the kids in your classroom are on the good list. It will be fun for the kids to see their name. On the flip side…this door won’t take long at all!

8. CHALKBOARD CLASSROOM DOOR DECORATION

Grab some black butcher paper and chalk and you can have a classic door in no time. If you aren’t good at freehand artistic writing…ask the art teacher to help.

9. DON’T FEED THE REINDEER

Santa’s reindeer make a festive door. Don’t forget to give one reindeer a red nose for Rudolph! Your class can even sing one of the all-time favorite Christmas carols…Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer!

10. GINGERBREAD DOOR

Make your door into a gingerbread house. This is perfect for early education classrooms.

11. OUT OF THIS WORLD SNOWMAN

Science teachers may be looking for holiday classroom doors that have a science theme. This space snowman fits the bill!

12. OH DEAR, DOOR!

This reindeer is in a tangle of Christmas lights and will get a chuckle out of anyone who walks down the hall.

13. IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

If you are teaching in a religious-based school then be sure to share the true meaning of the season. A holy night indeed!

14. GINGERBREAD HOUSE CLASSROOM DOOR

Another gingerbread house idea for you to check out. I love the swirly candies on this door.

15. MELTING SNOWMAN

The entire school will love this melting snowman door. Plus it will be a breeze to make.

16. SANTA’S ANATOMY

Health rooms may want to put this Operation-themed door into the contest. It will be a winner for sure!

17. ELF SURVEILLANCE

Most kids know about the Elf on the Shelf. This door reminds them that the Elf may be watching the classroom too!!

18. MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WINDOW

Christmas is such a special time of year and this Christmas window door will make you crave home! You can use an empty wrapping paper roll for the curtain rod!

19. NUTCRACKER DOOR

A huge nutcracker will be fun to create and kids will love it too. All this really takes is big pieces of bulletin board paper and some tape.

20. GIFT BOXES DECORATION

Keep some of those empty Amazon boxes and turn them into an adorable decorated door.

21. PEAKING BEAR

Here is a door that can stay up all winter. A polar bear is peaking through the window. So sweet.

22. BUMBLE, HERMEY, AND RUDOLPH

Rudolph is one of my favorite Christmas books. It is also a great lesson in kindness and acceptance. This door will be well-loved by all.

23. SANTA AND THE ELVES’ ENTRANCE

Two classrooms with side-by-side doors can work together to create more of Santa’s workshop. I love the short elf entrance.

24. SMART COOKIES

Kids will like seeing their names on these gingerbread cookies.

25. GINGERBREAD DOOR DECOR

This gingerbread door features pastel colors and garland. I love the giant lightbulbs along the top.

26. GIANT SANTA AND SNOWMAN

Turn your door into a giant Santa or a giant snowman. Kids will enjoy these giant Christmas figures.

27. WINTER CABIN DOOR

Here is a unique idea that turns the classroom door into the door of a cabin. How cozy!

28. ELF CHRISTMAS DOOR

You can make your classroom or office door into an elves only location. Sweet, simple and easy.

30. PENGUIN DOOR

Penguins are so fun around the holidays. A big penguin will be a exciting to see each morning.

31. GNOME DOOR DECORATION

Gnomes have been popular for a while now. This Christmas gnome is just hanging out by the Christmas tree.

32. GIANT ELF DOOR DECORATION

This elf is larger than life. Perfect for a middle school or a high school.

33. NORTHPOLE DOOR DECORATION

How about a north pole scene where the elves are all kids in your class? FUN!

34. WINTER PENGUIN DECORATION

Another penguin door that utilized real Christmas lights. Get the battery powered lights if you don’t have an outlet near the door.

35. OUR CLASS IS COOL

Every kid will feel cool when they are a penguin!

36. BRING ON THE SNOW DAYS

Snoopy loves to have fun and what is more fun than sledding? Great way to pull a Charlie Brown Christmas into your classroom.

37. SLIDE INTO LEARNING

These penguins want to slide into learning. Add each child’s name to the hat for more personalization.

38. WINTER POETREE DECOR

Have each child write a short poem and feature them on your winter door.

39. SNOWFLAKE DOOR DECORATION

Another great science door that even older kids would enjoy.

40. BIG CHRISTMAS PRESENT DOOR DECORATION

A great Christian-themed door that only takes minutes to create.

41. SANTA SLAMMING INTO A CHIMNEY

Oh no, Santa slammed into the chimney! This will make the kids laugh.

42. PEEKING SANTA AND RUDOLPH

If you don’t want to cover the entire door, try this idea.

43. SANTA’S BELT DOOR DECORATION

Simple and sweet. Kids everywhere will know this is Santa’s belt.

44. SANTA AND SNOWFLAKES DOOR DECOR

I love the simplicity in this door. The snowflakes really shine.

45. ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN DOOR

Abominable snowman door decorating fun!

46. CHRISTMAS STAR WARS DOOR

Star Wars fans will enjoy this door at LOT.

WHICH CLASSROOM DOOR IDEAS ARE YOUR FAVORITE?

No matter how you decorate your door….it will be a winning door because you took the time and effort to do it. Be sure to let the kids vote in the door decorating contest and announce the winners and the honorable mention awards.

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