Foundation - Year 2 Classroom Classroom Display Ideas - Page 7

Why are classroom backdrops beneficial for children’s learning?

From Foundation to Year 2, children are just at the beginning of their school journey and indeed their lives. Subjects and lessons need to be as engaging as possible and full of interactive content, structure, and variation. From banners and bunting to posters and labels, we’ve got an excellent range of materials to brighten up your classroom backdrop. Children can get excited about the day’s activities as soon as they walk in the door!

When showing fun facts and key information, classroom backdrops also offer a fantastic route to visual learning. Always on the wall to be seen, children can memorise key spellings, famous phrases, or Maths problems. This could then positively influence their day-to-day learning.

Our classroom décor themes also offer F-2 students the chance to get creative and practice teamwork. Either print some of these resources in black and white for colouring or ask children to design a poster about themselves or the class. They’ll love seeing their work on show and could take it home to show parents when you design another classroom backdrop.

Classroom backdrops are also fantastic for a variety of reasons. When a special event is happening, such as Halloween, Christmas, or the New Year, you can transport your students to a new world with a classroom backdrop. They are also fantastic for prompting ideas and class discussions. Just a few images on the walls can trigger children's imaginations and yours too!

So, what are you waiting for? Transform your classroom atmosphere today and reach new heights in your lessons!

Top resources to create an engaging classroom backdrop:

• This Today's Day and Date Display Pack is a great place to start. Children can take turns changing the date, month, and year and refine their understanding of calendars.
• To combat bullying and encourage positive classroom conduct, check out these High Five: How to Deal with Bullying Display Posters. Colour-coded with hand-drawn illustrations, children can learn how bullying should be ignored: to talk friendly, walk away, talk firmly, and finally report it if the bully still persists.
• For combining nature and birthdays in your classroom backdrop, how about this Birthday Butterfly Display Pack? Children can cut out cute prints of butterflies before sticking them on flowers with the months written on them. This pack also comes with a fabulous banner saying ‘Our Class Birthdays’. It’s perfect for having all year and highlighting each child’s special day.
• Or how about these Positive Mental Health Posters? There are 12 in total, all featuring lovely hand-drawn illustrations with important quotes. Children can remember key phrases such as, "Be kind to yourself," and "You are you and that is amazing!" They're a brilliant way to encourage positive thinking in the classroom and get children to stay mindful of their mental well-being.

What are the benefits of using classroom décor themes?

• Immerse your students in the topic: When teaching your students about a particular topic, using a classroom backdrop can be a wonderful opportunity to immerse them. This way, they can approach the topic with newfound enthusiasm.
• Start a conversation. Using classroom décor themes is a brilliant way to spark conversion. Being surrounded by images, quotes, and prompts is a fantastic way to get the cogs turning in your students’ minds.
• Create an engaging environment: When teaching your lessons, having visual aids may allow your students to engage with the topic better. It also creates a space of expression and fun, allowing your students to approach learning in a more exciting way!