It’s that time of year again! Students, teachers, and administrators are headed back to school for another fun-filled year of learning! Here at Frame it Easy, we wanted to make things easier for everyone, so we created this nifty school and classroom decor guide to help you through the stress of starting a new school year.
Custom Framing for School Offices
Almost every student, teacher, and parent spends some time in the school’s administration office. It’s the heart of the school, where decisions are made, students are enrolled, and schedules are created. Given how visible the administrative office is, it’s important to make a great first impression on all your guests!
So, how do you decorate an administrative office that really impresses folks?
7 Things to Frame for Your School Offices
- Poems and Inspirational Quotes – We’re big fans of framing inspirational poems and quotes! Not only do they look great, but they’re a fairly economical solution to dressing up your walls. Start with finding a collection of quotes or poems (or a combination of the two), then you can begin designing! Play with your font choices and background. Darker backgrounds always look best with lighter-colored fonts and vice versa. We’d recommend a site like Canva to explore design. Once your creation is complete, upload your image to our interactive frame designer, choose your mat and frame style, and we’ll print, frame, and ship your ready-to-hang picture perfect for your admin office.
- Positive PR – Has your school been featured in the local newspaper? Has an impressive student been covered in a magazine article? Frame it! Not only will this look great in an elegant frame, but it’ll leave a lasting impression on guests who can enjoy the stories you select to frame. Plus, it’s a fun way to display all the talent at your school!
- Old photos – Add a dose of nostalgia to your classroom decor by placing old photos in your office. Photos of students, teachers, buildings, and activities that have taken place in the past at your school are the perfect touch for your office and reception area. We’d recommend organizing the photos on a striking gallery wall!
- Nature images – Nothing relaxes guests more than beautiful nature imagery! Luckily, there are a lot of ways to source amazing images that will surely complement your classroom decor themes. You can try taking the DIY approach and snapping some of your own brilliant nature photographs, or visit our Art Marketplace to browse our curated art prints. We’ll print, frame, and ship your ready-to-hang frame right to your doorstep.
- Administration photos – Sometimes, meeting new people can cause anxiety, so display photos of the school administrators. This will help ease some of that tension and give guests a preview of who they may be meeting. It’s also a professional display that can liven up an otherwise blank wall.
- Student or teacher wall-of-fame – Why not give kudos to impressive teachers and students with a wall-of-fame display? You can recognize anything from excellent grades to perfect attendance to acts of kindness. Make sure to place their framed portrait photos on a designated wall that everyone can see!
- WiFi info – Ensure your guests can connect their favorite devices to the internet! Even if students aren’t allowed, you may host waiting parents who will want online access. Create and frame a sign that displays your network name and password for guests. Again, you can use a site like Canva to make it really visually striking.
Teachers’ Lounge Wall Art Ideas
The teachers’ lounge is a safe space; a refuge tucked away from the chaos and noise of students. As you evaluate your teachers’ lounge, ask yourself: Is it a comfortable space to work productively in? Is it inviting and bright? Does it inspire your employees? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, it may be time to refresh and add some exciting decor to your lounge. Keep in mind that teachers will be happier with an inviting space, and may be tired of their own classroom decor, so don’t be afraid to get creative as you design!
- Community puzzle – A community jigsaw puzzle does double duty as both entertainment and, once complete, as decor. Include a couple of puzzles for teachers to piece together on their breaks, either individually or as a group activity. Once complete you can frame your puzzle, then display it proudly on a wall in your break room!
- Colorful posters – We love large, colorful posters because they make such a big impact for very little investment. Your first stop should be checking out the free collection the Library of Congress offers of historical posters and images. It’s as simple as choosing your image, uploading it to our interactive frame designer, selecting your mat and frame style, and receiving ready-to-hang frames at your doorstep!
- Inspirational quotes – Who couldn’t use a pick-me-up once in a while? Inspirational quotes can do just that! That’s why incorporating them into your classroom decor is a brilliant move! Teachers will love seeing the positive notes as they relax and regroup. Use a site like Canva to design something truly striking. Make sure it’s easily readable, especially from a distance. Choose a complimenting matboard and frame color so it stands out!
- Kudos Board – Decorate and install a large corkboard in the school lounge. Add a jar filled with slips of colorful paper next to it. When a teacher wants to call out a colleague for positive behavior, they can write it up and pin it to the kudos board! By the end of the year, it should be filled with colorful well-wishes. Not only does it add some vibrancy to the space, but it’ll brighten up employees’ days!
- Community message board – An excellent way to connect with community members! Post job openings, reminders, items for sale, important dates, community events, and more! Use colorful stickers, pins, and paper to dress it up and make it visually striking.
- Student and teacher art – Schools are filled with budding artists! Why not take advantage of the free masterpieces by framing and displaying a few notable pieces each month? You can create a beautiful gallery wall filled with color at a relatively affordable price! Even better, you can easily swap pieces out to make room for new talent, refreshing the gallery’s look as often as you please.
6 Framable Signs For the Classroom
Back to school is a stressful time for everyone. Why not ease the tension and give your students all the information they need in a beautifully designed classroom? Keep reading to discover 6 must-have signs every teacher needs in their classroom decor.
- Rules and expectations – Students need rules and expectations clearly posted so they can be held accountable and the entire classroom understands the standard of behavior. Don’t be afraid to get creative with designing your sign; you want to make it visually striking so it gets the attention it deserves.
- Emergency information – Do your students know where to go or what to do in an emergency? Make sure to include essential details like evacuation routes, emergency contacts, lockdown procedures, and fire drill procedures. Hang your framed sign near the entrance and exit so it’s highly visible.
- Schedule – Tired of answering the same questions about lunch and break times? Post the daily and weekly schedules so students can plan accordingly. If they know the schedule, they’ll be less likely to miss important dates and be better prepared for the day’s activities.
- Important reminders – Let’s face it, kids and teens forget a lot. Give them a step up and let them know what they can’t forget before they leave for the day. Whether it’s parent signatures, a specific notebook, or electronic equipment like laptops, a striking framed sign ensures they remember!
- WiFi information – In some classes and schools, technology is necessary to participate. In this case, it’s important to have a sign that details your WiFi network name and password. Students can easily reference it any time they need to connect.
- Electronics policy – Students should have a clear understanding of the electronics policy so there’s no question about the rules. Consider if cell phones and laptops are allowed, and if so, what situations are appropriate for the classroom.
How to Design Your Own Classroom Decor Signs
When designing your signs, make sure your text is readable; choose your fonts and their fill color carefully because some are more difficult to read at a distance (try a serif font in black or another dark color). Avoid using dated clip art images and stick to text-heavy design. Sites like Canva are great for beginning designers to flex their creative muscles, so we recommend giving that a try if your standard sign designs are falling flat. To amp up the visual interest, head over to our interactive 3-D frame designer and choose a colorful mat and frame style for your creation!
8 Framing Ideas For The School Library
A school library is a place every student loves to visit. Whether it’s enjoying your favorite mystery novel or reading up on a new hobby, the library is a place to explore ideas and get lost in stories. Help give students the information they need to enjoy the library to its full potential by adding framed signs to your space!
- Check-in/out procedures – Arguably the most important sign you’ll need, post a framed sign detailing procedures related to checking out books and returning them. Students are more likely to check out books if they feel comfortable with the process, so explain it as clearly as possible on your sign.
- Rules and expectations – Set the expectations for behavior with a sign explaining library rules. Students should see the sign when they enter so they can be held accountable for their behavior, and you won’t have to constantly remind them!
- Catalog instructions – Do students know how to use the library catalog? Chances are, many won’t! Display a sign with step-by-step instructions that teach students how to use the library catalog. It’ll free up your time and teach them how to be self-sufficient.
- Wifi information – In many libraries, students use laptops for research and studying. In these cases, post a sign that shows both the network name and the password. Display the signs anywhere students regularly use their electronic devices.
- Book care – Nobody likes a damaged book! They cost you and your students money. Avoid the problem in the first place with a framed sign that goes over how students should care for books. Add details about protecting books from water, pets, and mud. If possible, offer the books in a plastic bag at check out to prevent some accidents.
- Directional signs – These are especially important to help students become more self-sufficient. Point out where different sections of books are (fiction section, non-fiction section, periodicals, etc.), where exits and entrances are, where restrooms are located, and where students can charge their devices.
- Emergency information – Make sure everyone is prepared for an emergency! Post evacuation routes, emergency phone numbers, emergency exits, and lockdown and fire drill procedures. Students will be less anxious if they feel prepared and your job will be a lot easier in emergencies.
- Electronics policy – Are students aware of how they should conduct themselves when using electronics? Explain it to them on a sign so there’s no confusion. Consider including details like sites they should or shouldn’t visit when they can or can’t use their devices, or any other relevant information.
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Bulk Framing Made Easy for Schools
Every great school library or classroom thrives on clear communication—and that starts with great signage. Whether it’s library rules, classroom procedures, or motivational posters, framing your signs ensures they stay protected, professional-looking, and easy to read. With Frame It Easy’s B2B services, schools and educators can order custom frames in bulk, streamline purchasing with tax-exempt accounts, and get personalized support every step of the way. Explore our B2B solutions or visit the Learning Center for more tips, tools, and inspiration tailored to schools and education professionals.
Custom Picture Framing For Educators
Remember, if you frame your classroom decor, you won’t have to worry about printing and laminating new signs each year (who wouldn’t love one less thing to worry about!), nor will you have to waste time replacing flimsy signs that can easily get damaged. Plus, they’ll look more professional and have a higher likelihood of getting noticed. Still, have framing questions? Check out this handy guide on how to hang frames on any wall type!
Keep in mind all the school signage. You won’t have to waste time and resources replacing flimsy signs that can easily get damaged. Your framed signs will look more professional and will be likely to be noticed, too! Since many schools have tabletop and shelf-top displays, we have you covered with our EaselMate accessory, a piece that acts as an easel for any of our Wood or Metal frame styles up to 13″ x 19″. It installs in seconds and adjusts to any angle! The EaselMate allows you to display frames on surfaces, bookcases, and tabletops.
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