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10 Fall Bulletin Board Ideas for Classrooms

Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Harvest of Good Habits,' featuring a large cornucopia at the bottom filled with colorful paper leaves. The display also includes pumpkins and additional leaves scattered around the title, set against a dark blue background with a border of autumn leaves.

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Fall is a wonderful time to refresh your classroom decor with vibrant, seasonal displays that engage students and brighten your learning environment. Bulletin boards are not just for showcasing student work—they can also be interactive, educational, and a source of inspiration for your students. Here are ten fall bulletin board ideas that will bring warmth, creativity, and excitement to your classroom.

Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Harvest of Good Habits,' featuring a large cornucopia filled with pumpkins and other harvest items. The display includes colorful paper leaves scattered around the title and cornucopia, set against a black background with a border of autumn leaves.

1. “Harvest of Good Habits” Bulletin Board

Encourage positive behavior and classroom norms with a “Harvest of Good Habits” board. Cut out colorful fall leaves and write various good habits on each one, such as “Helping Others,” “Listening Carefully,” “Being Kind,” and “Working Hard.” Each time a student demonstrates one of these habits, they can add their name to the corresponding leaf. This interactive board not only reinforces positive behavior but also fosters a sense of community in the classroom.

  • Materials Needed: Construction paper (fall colors), Markers, Bulletin board borders with a harvest theme
  • Tip: Add a basket or cornucopia at the bottom of the board where students can “collect” their leaves throughout the season.
Bulletin board display featuring a large brown tree with many colorful paper leaves attached. The leaves have handwritten notes of gratitude on them. The display is titled 'Thankful Tree' and is surrounded by a blue background with a green grassy border at the bottom.

2. “Thankful Tree” Bulletin Board

The fall season is a perfect time to practice gratitude with your students. Create a large tree with bare branches on your bulletin board, and provide students with leaf cutouts in a variety of autumn colors. Each day or week, ask students to write something they are thankful for on a leaf and then attach it to the tree. Over time, the tree will fill with gratitude, providing a visual representation of the things your class appreciates.

  • Materials Needed: Brown paper for the tree trunk and branches, Colored paper for leaves, Markers or crayons
  • Tip: Encourage students to think beyond material things and consider people, experiences, and qualities they are grateful for.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Fall Into a Good Book,' featuring a large tree with autumn leaves and various pumpkins. The display highlights several book covers and quotes, encouraging students to read. The background is black with a fall-themed border.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Fall Into a Good Book,' featuring a large tree with autumn leaves, pumpkins, and images of book covers. The display is set against a blue background with a decorative fall-themed border.

3. “Fall Into a Good Book” Bulletin Board

Promote a love for reading with a “Fall Into a Good Book” board. Create a cozy scene with an autumn tree, a pile of leaves, and a few pumpkins. Feature book covers or titles that your class will be reading during the fall season. This board can also serve as a reading challenge, where students add their name to a leaf each time they finish a book.

  • Materials Needed: Book covers (printed or drawn), Construction paper (autumn colors), Bulletin board borders with a reading or autumn theme
  • Tip: You can also include quotes about reading or book recommendations to inspire students.
Bulletin board display titled 'Science of Fall' featuring educational materials about the autumn season. The board is decorated with images, text, and diagrams related to fall, framed by a border of colorful autumn leaves and pumpkins.

4. “Autumn Math Facts” Bulletin Board

Make math fun with an autumn-themed math facts board. Cut out shapes like pumpkins, apples, and leaves, and write different math problems on each one. As students solve the problems, they can place the corresponding answers on the board. This interactive board can be used for various math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or even fractions.

  • Materials Needed: Construction paper (fall colors), Markers or stickers for numbers, Velcro or magnets for easy attachment and removal
  • Tip: Change the problems periodically to keep the board fresh and challenging.
Bulletin board display titled 'Science of Fall' featuring various educational materials about autumn. The display includes images, diagrams, and informational text related to the science behind the fall season, surrounded by a decorative border with fall leaves and pumpkins.

5. “Science of Fall” Bulletin Board

Turn your bulletin board into a mini science lesson about the season. Use this space to explore the science behind fall foliage, weather changes, and animal behavior during the autumn months. Include diagrams, charts, and student observations. This board can also be a collaborative project where students contribute their findings or research.

  • Materials Needed: Scientific diagrams and images, Facts and information about fall science topics, Student work and observations
  • Tip: Include QR codes that link to videos or interactive websites for students to explore more about the science of fall.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme featuring a large tree with green leaves and acorns labeled with student names. The display is titled 'We're Nuts About Fall!!' and is decorated with images of squirrels, fall leaves, and grass, all against a blue sky background.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme featuring a large tree with branches extending across the board, decorated with squirrels, leaves, and acorns. The display is titled 'We're Nuts About Fall!' with each acorn containing a student's name and a note. The background is green, and the board is bordered with a fall leaf trim.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme featuring a large tree with green leaves and acorns labeled with student names. The display is titled 'We're Nuts About Fall!' and includes images of playful squirrels, acorns, and fall leaves, all set against a blue sky background.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme featuring a large tree filled with acorns labeled with student names. The display is titled 'We're Nuts About Fall!' and is decorated with images of squirrels, leaves, and grass, all against a blue background.

6. “We’re Nuts About Fall!” Bulletin Board

This playful bulletin board idea is perfect for younger students. Create a large tree with squirrels, acorns, and colorful fall leaves. Each acorn can feature a student’s name, fun fact, or a small piece of work they are proud of. This board is a great way to celebrate student achievements while tying in a fun, seasonal theme.

  • Materials Needed: Brown and green paper for the tree and squirrels, Acorn cutouts, Markers or crayons
  • Tip: Let students decorate their own acorns to add a personal touch to the board.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Our Fall Favorites,' featuring large colorful letters and seasonal decorations such as pumpkins, autumn leaves, and trees. The display includes illustrations of students' favorite fall activities and items, set against a light blue background with a decorative border of fall-themed patterns.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Our Fall Favorites,' featuring large letters and seasonal decorations such as pumpkins, autumn leaves, and trees with colorful foliage. The display includes illustrations of students' favorite fall activities, set against a background of a fall landscape with a decorative border of autumn leaves.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Our Fall Favorites,' featuring large golden letters and seasonal imagery such as trees with autumn leaves, pumpkins, and apples. The display includes student-contributed drawings and descriptions of their favorite fall activities, set against a background of a sunlit autumn landscape with a decorative border of fall-themed patterns.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Our Fall Favorites,' featuring large colorful letters and seasonal decorations like trees with autumn leaves, pumpkins, and student-contributed drawings of their favorite fall activities. The display is set against a light blue background with a decorative border of fall leaves.

7. “Our Fall Favorites” Bulletin Board

Get to know your students better with a board that features their favorite things about fall. Create a background with a simple autumn scene, and ask each student to draw or write about their favorite fall activity, food, or tradition. Display their work on the board to create a colorful and personal display that showcases the diversity of your class.

  • Materials Needed: Construction paper (fall colors), Markers, crayons, or colored pencils, Student drawings or written descriptions
  • Tip: This board can also serve as a conversation starter, helping students learn about each other’s interests.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Falling for Kindness,' featuring a branch with hanging heart-shaped notes and messages about kindness. The display is decorated with autumn leaves and small pumpkins, set against a brown background with a decorative fall-themed border.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Falling for Kindness,' featuring colorful letters and heart-shaped notes with messages about kindness. The board is decorated with autumn leaves and is set against a black background with a decorative fall-themed border.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Falling for Kindness,' featuring large white letters and heart-shaped notes with messages about kindness. The board is decorated with colorful autumn leaves and is set against a dark background with a decorative fall-themed border.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Falling for Kindness,' featuring colorful letters and heart-shaped notes with messages about kindness. The board is decorated with small pumpkins and autumn leaves, set against a black background with a decorative fall-themed border.

8. “Falling for Kindness” Bulletin Board

Promote a culture of kindness in your classroom with a “Falling for Kindness” board. Each time a student does something kind for someone else, they can write it on a leaf or heart and add it to the board. Over time, the board will be covered with acts of kindness, creating a positive and uplifting classroom atmosphere.

  • Materials Needed: Heart or leaf cutouts, Markers, Bulletin board borders with a kindness or autumn theme
  • Tip: Include a section where students can write thank-you notes to classmates who have shown them kindness.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Fall Poetry,' featuring large colorful letters and seasonal decorations like trees with autumn leaves, pumpkins, and scattered leaves. The display includes a few short poems about fall, set against a dark blue background with a decorative fall-themed border.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme titled 'Fall Poetry,' featuring a central text surrounded by seasonal imagery such as trees with autumn leaves, pumpkins, and a cozy house. The display includes various poems related to fall, set against a dark background with a decorative fall-themed border.

9. “Fall Poetry” Bulletin Board

Integrate literacy into your fall decor by creating a bulletin board dedicated to poetry. After teaching a lesson on poetry, have students write their own autumn-themed poems. These can be haikus, acrostic poems, or free verse. Display their work on the board, accompanied by illustrations of fall scenes. This not only brightens up the classroom but also gives students a chance to express their creativity.

  • Materials Needed: Student poetry, Construction paper for illustrations, Decorative borders with a literary or fall theme
  • Tip: Encourage students to perform their poems in class before displaying them.
Bulletin board display titled 'Leaves of Learning' featuring a large tree with colorful leaves labeled with educational themes. The display is bordered with a colorful trim and has a background of autumn leaves and a blue sky.
Bulletin board display with a fall theme featuring a large tree with colorful leaves titled 'Leaves of Learning.' The display includes images of clouds, scattered leaves, pumpkins, books, and a character holding an acorn, all set against a blue sky background.

10. “Leaves of Learning” Bulletin Board

Celebrate the knowledge your students are gaining throughout the fall with a “Leaves of Learning” board. Each leaf on the tree can represent a different concept or skill that the class has mastered. As the students learn more, they can add new leaves to the tree, visually showing how much they have grown academically.

  • Materials Needed: Tree and leaf cutouts, Markers, Space to add new leaves as the season progresses
  • Tip: Use different colors for different subjects, such as red leaves for math, yellow for science, and orange for reading.
Fall is a season rich with inspiration for classroom decor. These bulletin board ideas not only enhance the learning environment but also provide opportunities for students to engage with their education in creative and meaningful ways. Whether you’re focusing on positive behavior, academic subjects, or student interests, there’s a fall bulletin board idea here to suit every classroom. So, grab some construction paper, gather your students, and start creating a vibrant and educational display that celebrates the best of the autumn season!
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Jeremy Sayers

My first blog was meant to connect with and provide resources for students and parents in the 2nd-grade class I was teaching.

EdThings.com is an extension of that first site.  There are many math resources and worksheets on this site, along with articles related to the field of education.

I have been an elementary school teacher for over 20 years. In 2023 I was honored to be named as an LAUSD Teacher of the Year. Thank you for visiting. I hope this site is helpful to you.

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