Educators should consider creating a classroom that is inspired by books. Think about the particular interest and age group of students before deciding on the books. The books can be hung around the room and used throughout the classroom. One way to incorporate activities is to do an author study where students are read various books by a particular author. The students could also take the place of the illustrator and try coloring and creating a book cover after being read the book.
Many teachers choose to use a motivational theme in their classroom. There are many sayings that are used, such as "Go for the Gold!' or "Shoot for the Stars!" These ideas can be used throughout the classroom to create a theme-inspired retreat for students. The educator can reinforce the idea through the use of charts and posters. One activity that students could complete with this theme would be to make motivational signs for older students who are about to have a big end-of-the-year test or for school teams with an upcoming game.
Students would enjoy entering a classroom that feels like an outdoor area. Themes that could be used with this would be a camping retreat, rain-forest environment or garden area. Incorporate activities to go along with this theme. Students could practice observing animals or plants, drawing things to go in the room or making their own animals using craft materials. Teachers often enjoy using an outdoor theme because of how much flexibility it gives them.
Young students will benefit from the use of a theme that helps them better understand and identify the seasons. Decorate the classroom with some figures that stay constant, such as a paper house and people figures on the wall. As the seasons change, ask students to help decorate the house according to the holidays. They also will have fun dressing up the people for whatever season they are entering. A seasonal theme makes for an interesting room and provides countless activities that can go along with it.