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Welcome Back Bulletin Boards for Elementary: 13+ Display Ideas

It’s that time of year to start thinking about Back to School Bulletin Boards, the beginning of the school year!

You’ll love all these unique display ideas that are perfect for welcoming back your elementary students, whether you teach Kindergarten or 5th grade!

unique back to school bulletin board ideas for elementary classrooms | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

I’ve got a few options for you that will definitely perk up your room & make you smile when you look at it. These welcome board decoration ideas will help students feel welcomed and excited for the school year ahead.

Most sets include school bulletin board idea posters for grades Kindergarten – 5th grade. They’re the perfect classroom decorations!

Related Reading: Back to School Icebreaker Activities for Elementary Students

Here are the 13+ theme ideas for displays that we will cover:

  1. Pineapple theme
  2. Flamingo theme
  3. Donut theme
  4. Cactus theme
  5. Watermelon theme
  6. Unicorn theme
  7. Brainiac theme
  8. Llama theme
  9. Lightbulb theme
  10. Taco theme
  11. Shark theme
  12. Dinosaur theme
  13. Pirate theme

Plus, we will cover a bonus bulletin board idea at the end. Let’s look at each of the fun welcome back bulletin board ideas for elementary school below. 👇

Pineapple Bulletin Board

cute pineapples writing | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

I love seeing all of those fun quotes on Pinterest, so I thought it would be fun to turn ’em into a welcome display for a class! It’s a fun and unique bulletin board idea for back to school!

This one is loved by creative teachers who love pineapple themes!

pineapple themed bulletin board idea about being sweet and wearing crowns | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Find the Pineapple Display here!

Flamingo Bulletin Board

cute flamingo writing | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

I am currently obsessed with flamingos, so it’s only fitting to welcome my new flock with these cuties! I seriously LOVE this flamingo-themed back to school bulletin board!

This one is always a hit with younger classrooms, like Kindergarten and 1st grade.

flamingo themed back to school bulletin board idea that says welcome to the flock | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Find it here in the Lucky Store!

Donuts Bulletin Board

cute donut image with writing for classroom | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

The BEST kind of donuts are those that are sweet, but have no calories! These mini donuts are sure to make your class feel sweet!

Many students find these donut-themed bulletin boards to be their favorite 🍩

example of donut bulletin board for a 1st grade classroom donut feel good | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Find it in the Lucky Store here.

Cactus Themed Board

cacti written on fake lined paper | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

I’m lovin’ all the Cactus cuteness!

Welcome your “sharp” class with this variety of cacti in a fun welcome bulletin board!

student names written on cactus images for a welcome bulletin board | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Find it in the Lucky Store here.

Watermelon Bulletin Board Idea

watermelon image with letters | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Make your students feel like they’re one in a “melon” with this fun display! Students and teachers love creative puns. 😉

this class is one in a melon bulletin board for young students | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch


Find it in the Lucky Store here.

Unicorn Bulletin Board Ideas

unicorn image with text on lined paper | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch
this year will be magical bulletin board with students' names | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Everyone loves a little magic, right? This unicorn display is just plain fun! 

Find the Unicorn Back to School Board in the Lucky Store here.

Brain Themed Classroom Welcome Board

Welcome your group of brainiacs with this super cute welcome board display!

a 1st grade full of brainiacs board for door decoration for back to school | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Grab this fun Brainiac Bulletin Board over in the Lucky Store here.

Llama Board for Classroom

Who doesn’t love a good llama pun? This colorful display is sure to make your students feel a llama love! 😉

2nd grade is a llama fun display for back to school | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

You can find the llama Back to School Board in the Lucky Store here.

Related: Llama-Themed Classroom Ideas

Lightbulb Themed Student Name Cards

one bright bunch of 1st graders display | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Show your students how bright they are with this light-bulb themed back to school bulletin board idea.

You can find the One Bright Bunch Bulletin Board in the Lucky Store here.

Taco Themed Back to School Bulletin Board

Tacos ARE my favorite and this taco themed back to school bulletin board may be my favorite board of all time!

taco bout a great 3rd grade class bulletin board for back to school | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Check out this Taco Back to School Bulletin Board in the Lucky Store here.

Shark Themed Welcome Back Board

Babyyyyyyy shark…

School is Fun! Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo!

baby shark themed back to school display | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Snag the fun baby shark themed board here.

Dinosaur Themed Back to School Board

Stomp into a new school year with this fun dinosaur editable Back to School Display!

school is dino-mite dinosaur welcome back display for elementary classroom | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Get the dinosaur themed board here.

Pirate Theme Welcome Back Board

Arrrrrrgh you excited for a new school year? Students love the pirate theme!

this class is a treasure editable pirate bulletin board theme | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Welcome your elementary students back to the classroom with the pirate board here.

Bonus Idea: Birthday Board

I Scream! You Scream! We ALL Scream for Birthdays! Make your birthday display board sweet this year with this adorable {and easy to use!} birthday display!

birthday display board for classroom | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Get this fun bulletin board here!

Welcome Back Bulletin Boards for Elementary Recap

back to school written on a board in chalk | Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

These bulletin board ideas will make back to school just a bit more fun and humorous for your new students! Plus, cute & fun ideas like this help your new students feel welcomed at the start of the new school year.

Here is a recap of the 13+ theme ideas for back to school displays with links to buy each pre-made board:

  1. Pineapple theme
  2. Flamingo theme
  3. Donut theme
  4. Cactus theme
  5. Watermelon theme
  6. Unicorn theme
  7. Brainiac theme
  8. Llama theme
  9. Lightbulb theme
  10. Taco theme
  11. Shark theme
  12. Dinosaur theme
  13. Pirate theme

What’s your favorite Bulletin Board to welcome your students back? Tell me in the comments!

Be sure to shop all these cute bulletin board ideas here!

PS- Reading this in March? Check out St. Patrick’s Day bulletin board ideas here!

One Response

  1. I have just gotten over my Flamingo obession and have moved onto Pineapples!!!
    Thank you so much for these awesome displays.

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