Classroom Door Decorating

Parents decorate each classroom door overnight with the teacher’s name and notes from the class.

Prep time1 hr
CostLow
Items4

How to make it

  1. Pick a theme (e.g. “You help us grow” with paper flowers).
  2. Collect a short note or drawing from each child.
  3. Decorate the door before school starts so the teacher arrives to it.

What you need

  • Coloured paper
  • Tape
  • Children’s notes
  • Letters for the teacher’s name

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