Share it! Science : Back to School: Cool Decor for Your Science Classroom

It's back to school time already! Time to get the classroom and homeschool space ready. Here are some inexpensive and creative ideas for decorating your classroom walls. From classy science-themed gallery walls and informative famous scientist posters to funny science puns, you'll find the goods here!

You and your students log many hours in your classroom space, so it makes sense to make it a spot you enjoy spending time in! I'm sure you will find something inspiring here. Bonus, many of these are digital downloads so you can use them and print them out year after year.

Fun ideas for decorating your science classroom

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Posters for the Science Classroom

I love these colorful and funny science fact posters. For example, did you know a group of porcupines is called a prickle? I think kids will find them super engaging, too.

Older students will get a kick out of these science pun posters. I love a horribly nerdy science pun, don't you?

This classy set of science career posters includes intriguing STEM careers such as storm chasers, food chemists and theme park engineers.

This stunning collection of 24 posters each features an inspirational quote from a famous scientist and watercolor portrait of the scientist.

8 more engaging posters featuring motivational quotes by inspiring scientists.

Great Decorating Ideas from Seasoned Science Teachers

Here are some great ideas for decorating the middle school science classroom from Captivate Science. Some of these creative ideas are pre-made, some are DIY and all are tried and true from a fellow science teacher.

Check out this link for lots of aesthetically pleasing and functional science classroom decorating ideas from the Trendy Science Teacher.

You'll find several great ideas for incorporating student work into your science classroom decor here.

Bulletin Boards and Gallery Walls

Looking to set up a new bulletin board?

I like these "Science Talk" ideas for a bulletin board, which are prompts for science discussion. For example, "A possible result of __________ is ___________." or "I can demonstrate this by __________." You'll find the digital download to print out here.

Here is a quick and easy printable for Science Safety Rules, would be great for multiple locations in your science lab.

This classy periodic table inspired "Be Kind" (Beryllium, Potassium, Iodine, Neodymium) sign can be framed for a wall of the room.

Frame these gorgeous science images for a gallery wall that will really make the room pop!

This "SCIENCE" decal would be awesome above the whiteboard or classroom door.