Looking for ways to brighten up your dull, boring classroom? You can’t go wrong with rainbows! Not only do they display a vibrant, colorful theme, they’re also associated with acceptance and inclusion. To help you get started, we’ve put together this list of gorgeous rainbow bulletin board ideas that are perfect for Pride Month in June or anytime throughout the year!
1. You Are a Rainbow of Possibilities
The perfect way to subtly remind your students that the outcome of this year will depend on the amount of effort they put into it.
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2. Love Has No Gender
Celebrate Pride Month in June with this colorful, interactive bulletin board. It’s inexpensive to make if you pick up paint chips from your local home improvement store.
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3. Eat a Rainbow
It’s important to help kids increase their nutritional understanding from a young age, and it’s easy to do with rainbow classroom themes like this one.
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4. Attitude Is the Mind’s Paintbrush
For when students just can’t seem to look on the bright side—or need to be reminded that there is one.
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5. Rainbow Bond
Leave the math lesson to your bulletin board! This is a great visual for teaching number bonds.
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6. Be a Rainbow in Someone Else’s Cloud
Show your class that they can be rainbows too with this meaningful quote.
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7. New Friends Are at the End of Our Rainbow
Simultaneously soothe young students’ beginning-of-the-year nerves and get them excited to meet their new friends with this rainbow display.
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8. In Diversity There Is Beauty and There Is Strength
Have your class help you re-create this rainbow-themed design by writing their names on a cloud and a few reasons why they are unique on each rainbow strip … and voilà! You’ve got yourself a great rainbow bulletin board.
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9. Sight Word Progress Chart
Never wonder who knows which words again with this nifty color-coordinated display.
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10. Take What You Need
Make your hallway—and someone’s day—a little bit brighter with this simple rainbow of sticky notes.
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11. You Fit Right In!
This rainbow classroom theme sends the best kind of message, especially to younger kids. Create a classroom environment where everyone is welcome, and begin teaching your students about acceptance.
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12. Use Correct Fingers for the Keyboard
Don’t tell anyone, but this giant rainbow keyboard would be a helpful reference for me too.
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13. Your True Colors
Your students have a rainbow of talents and qualities, so display them on a bulletin board!
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14. Class Expectations
This design puts the “fun” in functional. Even classroom expectations look better in a rainbow!
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15. Hello Sunshine
Rainbow classroom themes spread so much happiness, and this is one of the best!
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16. Vintage Vibes
This timeless style combines the pop of primary colors with playful black-and-white prints.
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17. It’s a Jungle in Here!
A rainbow of color and animal prints? How fun!
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18. Cute Rainbow Classroom
This classroom is so much fun. Look at that colorful rainbow ceiling!
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19. Celebrate Pride
Recognize Pride Awareness Month in your classroom each June.
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20. Celebrate Their Work
What a beautiful way to put students’ hard work on display.
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21. Rainbow Classroom Makeover
This rainbow classroom makeover is perfect for anyone who loves ROYGBIV goodness.
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22. Take Pride in Your Differences!
Promote diversity and inclusion in your classroom with this rainbow bulletin board.
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23. Rainbow Class Reminders
Setting classroom behavior rules and expectations has never been more cheery.
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24. Rainbow Chalkboard
Cool silhouettes of children bring this rainbow classroom theme to life.
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25. Fly Like a Butterfly
This beautiful rainbow is made of butterflies … two of our favorite things!
Source: Pinterest/Traci Reed
26. Rainbow of Books
Book lovers will really enjoy this colorful assortment of fan-favorite book covers.
Source: Pinterest/Tricia Coyle
27. Welcome Sunny Days
Spring into warm weather with this rainbow butterfly tree.
Source: Pinterest/Tabitha Lewis
28. Book of Hearts
Open up a book and enter into a world of possibilities … and rainbow hearts!
Source: Pinterest/Mandy Kristine
29. Make Every Day Count
Use poster board and bulletin board paper to create this stunning rainbow paint roller.
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30. Aim High
Create this inspirational board with the help of your students. After they trace their hands, ask them to draw images of goals they are setting for the year.
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