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Christmas Door Decorations

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Written by: Angie Olson

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  The Lucky 2nd Grade Teachers Facebook Group has shared their ideas to help make your Christmas door decoration planning easy peasy this holiday season.  Below you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)!

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1.  Take an Elf Selfie

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Taylor Cartner
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Kendall Kelley
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Allyse Bathe
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Shannon Foard
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Shea Webster

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2.  Penguins

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Allie Nieder
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Julia Montalvo-Anzaldua
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo Credit: Bethany Collins Paper

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3.  Your Light Makes the Season Bright

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Amanda Michelle Yuhanna

4.  Snowman & Nutcracker

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Arleen Katie Mason

5.  Holiday Fireplace

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Autumn Torres

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7.  Grinch

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Christina Marie
Photo credit: Haylee Brown
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Kristin Stowe
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo Credit: Tiffany Bunn

8.  Snoopy

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Christina Schulze

9.  Gingerbread Houses

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Clarissa Kincaid
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Paula Maxwell DeLong
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Robin Jandreau
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Brittany Williamson
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Tiffany Whitten

10.  Reindeer Stables

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Crystal Doster-McInvaille
Photo credit: Debbie Wherry
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Tonya Pevey Gaither

11.  Christmas Trees

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Elizabeth Romero
Photo credit: Lacey Ridley

12.  Elf on the Shelf

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Erin Rust

13.  Nutcracker

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Hattie Flay

14.  Rudolph

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Kari Andrea

15.  Ugly Sweaters

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Katie Burkhalter
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Kristi Lancaster

16.  Santa's Workshop

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Kay LaRue

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17.  Santa in Chimney

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Kim McCrady
Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Valorie Wood

18.  Christmas Hallway

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Kristen Ruth Clinton

19.  Rudolph

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Lynda Eynon

20.  Christmas Read Aloud Santa Pop

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Marissa Klenda

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21.  Oh Deer

Sometimes the hardest part of Christmas door decorations is figuring out the idea.  In this post you will find plenty of inspiration from Elf Selfies to Gingerbread Houses to Grinch Acts of Kindness to Elf on the Shelf (and more)! #Christmas #2ndgrade #1stgrade #doordecorations
Photo credit: Sheila Miller Roberts

22. Ornaments

Photo credit: Bridgette Lynn

23. Worth Melting For

Photo credit: Jaclyn Johnson

24. Silent Night

Photo credit: Kahilee

December Math Activities (Digital & Printable)

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More Ideas for Bringing Christmas to the Classroom:

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Last Minute Student Gift Ideas

Christmas Math Centers

Christmas Around the World

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9 Comments

  1. Erin

    I wish I had seen this before Christmas. I’m going to definitely remember some of these ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Sofia

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea. It really helps me a lot. i would love to try this in christmas keep posting such amazing ideas

    Reply
  3. MistyAnn

    Thank you for sharing your ideas. I am using these ideas for the college this year. I wish there were printables so I can make my own.
    Love these ideas. There needs to be more happiness in the world.

    Reply
  4. Sherah

    Love these. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Donya Y Burke

      How did you do these decorations is it wrapping paper? I’m not an arts and craft person I love the decorations but I need something easy for me to do.

      Reply
    • Oliver Setchell

      I thought so too, so creative so brilliant. It made my day, week and year WOW!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
  5. Joanne Lee

    Awesome, love the ideas.

    Reply
  6. Lynn

    I changed the wording on the Silent at Night door to read: “The speech therapy room is only silent at night”. Teachers loved this!! (kids, not so much, as they didn’t the song reference. Also LOVED the use of plastic plates and bowls for the candy on the gingerbread house!

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    • Jess Dalrymple

      Lynn, Yes!! This is such a great idea! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply

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