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Classroom Banner Ideas – A Simple Way to Decorate Your Learning Space

By Marianna Monheim – Updated August 12, 2024

Have you been looking for simple decor ideas that will make your classroom pop? All you need is a banner kit! Banners are easy to use and can transform your space in just a few minutes. In this post we’ll look at a few classroom banner ideas that will inspire you to start decorating!

No time to read? Here’s a done for you basic banner that you can print out in any color you want!

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Editable Display Banners: A Must-Have

There are many types of classroom banner options online and in stores. We’ve all been tempted by those under $5 options in Bullseye’s Playground, or the more expensive choices at the local teacher store. However, in my experience, you can’t go wrong with a printable banner, especially if it includes editable options. Here’s just a few reasons why:

  • Store-bought banners include one option. We can’t always find what we need in a prepackaged set, or have to buy multiple packs to get the letters we want.
  • Banners suffer from wear and tear. We won’t even get into what happens when one little darling rips off the W of your WELCOME banner on day one. With printable banners, it’s an easy fix.
  • So many varieties: with editable options, you’ll be able to choose the shape, size, and style of your banner. The possibilities are endless.

Here are just a few editable banner kits you can find in my TPT store:

How Do I Make A Banner Display?

With a printable banner kit, it’s easy to make any banner you can think of. Simply select the size you want, then scroll to find the style and letters you need to make your banner. Not sure what size to use? Here’s a few ideas:

Large Banner Letters

Full-size letters are perfect for banners such as “Welcome” signs, teacher name banners, or bulletin board letters.

Medium Banner Letters

Use these for labeling areas of your room, or small displays.

Small Banner Letters

These are perfect to use for word walls, or labeling furniture and cubbies.

Learn More About Editable Banner Kits

Head to   to find out more about the “creatively comprehensive” touch to my editable banner display kits. They’ll help you bring all of your ideas to life!