25 Incredible Spanish Classroom Decor Ideas for Educators
Creating Spanish classroom decor doesn’t have to be time-consuming or expensive. In fact, you can make your own colorful, creative decorations that students will actually learn from!
Check out this classroom decor guide with 25 ways to make your classroom stand out.
Why Use Spanish Classroom Decor?
Spanish classroom decor doesn’t just look pretty — it’s useful too! Here are three ways your students benefit from having a colorful classroom.
Assist Learning
Visuals are important in language learning. They help your students build associations between words and objects. This enables them to recall the new vocabulary faster!
Switch up your students’ learning style and let them practice Spanish every day simply by walking into class! Labeling useful objects, such as the pencil sharpener and whiteboard, allows students to quickly memorize this vocabulary. Exposing students to Spanish naturally over time will help them pick it up faster.
Immerse Your Students in Spanish Culture
While you can’t give every student a field trip to Mexico, you can give them a cultural and immersive experience through Spanish classroom decor! Bring Spanish culture to them by surrounding your students with colors, clothes, food, and flags.
Create a Fun and Welcoming Environment
No one enjoys walking into a bare classroom. Use Spanish decorations to create a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment that students won’t want to leave!
25 Types of Spanish Classroom Decor
Here are 25 easy ways you can spice up your Spanish classroom decor so your students always want to come back for more!
1. World Map — El mapa del mundo
A world map encourages students to learn vocabulary for countries, cities, and nationalities. It’s also a fantastic way to show them which countries speak Spanish!
Buy a map online like this one or make one yourself. Grab a big sheet of paper, some sharpies, and go to town!
2. Flags — Las banderas
No Spanish classroom is complete without at least one Spanish or Latin American flag on the wall! Flags are a great way to expose students to the Spanish countries.
Plus, they’re super easy to get! You can buy one online here, and lots of other stores have flags in stock, too.
3. Paper Cuttings — Papel Picado
Papel picado is a Mexican decoration traditionally used to bring color to fiestas of all kinds. This makes them perfect for Spanish classroom decor. They are also super easy to make! All you need is colorful paper and a pear of scissors. To skip the hassle, buy them here.
4. Travel Posters — Carteles de viaje
Travel posters are another wonderful Spanish classroom decoration. These images give students an idea of what Spanish culture looks like. Surround your students with Spanish architecture, landscapes, and culture with posters like this one.
5. Bulletin Board — Tablón de anuncios
You don’t have to teach Spanish to know the importance of having a good bulletin board. Lots of classrooms use them to stay organized, create activities, or just add some fun!
This free PDF makes it easy to create an exciting Spanish bulletin board at no cost. Just print and cut out the papers! Add fun and silly art or objects to grab students’ attention.
6. Classroom Calendars — El calendario de la clase
Classrooms rely on calendars to stay on track. These tools always grab students’ attention. Help them to learn Spanish terms like fin de semana (weekend) with a Spanish classroom calendar like this one.
7. Labels — Las etiquetas
Make sure to label everyday objects that your students use. This prompts them to read the translations and gradually learn new vocabulary. Here are some labels you can buy or use as inspiration to create your own!
8. The Alphabet — El alfabeto
It’s nice to have a reminder of the basics. Alphabet posters let your students practice their pronunciation and spelling in Spanish. They also provide a helpful reminder of Spanish letters ñ and ll, which don’t exist in English.
9. The Weather — El tiempo
Weather posters like this one are essential for the classroom. Practice Spanish weather vocabulary with your students every day since it’s always changing! The colorful images and words help students remember the words and picture what they mean.
10. Question Words — Palabras clave
Question words are important in every language. They let you ask “where,” “when,” “why,” “what,” and “how.” Teach your students how to ask questions in Spanish by filling your classroom walls with cards like these.
11. Animals — Los animales
Have students practice animal words by talking about their favorite pets or what pets they want in Spanish. Students always get excited about animals. Channel that energy into Spanish with Animal flashcards like this. Hang them up around your room and your students will go wild!
12. Food — La comida
Everyone loves food. Even just looking at posters like this can get your mouth watering. Let your students explore Spanish foods like paella by keeping Spanish cuisine images on your classroom walls. Bonus points if you have a Spanish food tasting day!
13. Instruments — Los instrumentos
Chances are at least one of your students will be musically inclined. Students always learn best when they’re excited about the subject. Help your musicians practice Spanish by using images. Give them Spanish song recommendations and they will be humming in Spanish in no time!
14. Parts of the Body — El cuerpo
Learning the body parts is a key step on the Spanish learning journey. These are words that everybody needs to know! Detailed posters give your students a perfect reference.
15. Classroom Objects — Objetos de la clase
Classroom objects are a core part of a student’s learning experience. They use their notebooks, pens, erasers, and books everyday! Bring awareness to these objects by putting Spanish labels in your classroom.
16. Clothes — La ropa
Ask your students to talk about their favorite outfits or looks. Let them reference clothing-related posters so they know what words to use.
17. Sugar Skulls — Calaveras de azúcar
Sugar skulls are a Mexican Day of the Dead tradition. These skulls, along with other decorations, are placed by the deceased’s grave to honor them.
You can buy sugar skulls at many online retailers but this guide helps you make your own edible ones. They’re both fun to look at and delicious to snack on!
18. Motivational Quote — Cita de motivación
Motivate your students to learn with inspirational posters. Or, make your own for free! Just grab a large blank paper and your favorite art medium. You can get your students to help you too! Work together to create colorful posters of upbeat Spanish quotes.
19. La piñata
The piñata is a famous Spanish symbol. It adds color, fun, and candy to parties and celebrations. But did you know it can also be used as Spanish classroom decor? Grab an empty piñata from the store or make your own to hang in your classroom. Your students will love it!
20. Instructions — Las instrucciones
Sometimes students need a little bit of guidance. Luckily, Spanish posters make instructions more fun. They give instructions in Spanish along with a helpful image demonstration.
Incorporate commands like siéntate or escúchame during your lesson so your students get hands-on practice!
21. The Colors — Los colores
Everyone has a favorite color and they usually love talking about it! Give your students the opportunity to discuss their color preferences by showing them color posters.
22. Shapes — Las formas
Shapes are another useful describing tool that students of all ages use. Shapes posters enable them to do just that! Soon, your students will be describing items of all shapes and sizes!
23. Reading Nook — Rincón de lectura
Imagine cozying up with a good book in a reading nook. It’ll inspire any student to read a Spanish book just so they can sit here! To make your own reading nook, grab some comfy pillows, a few good Spanish cuentos (stories), and a cozy rug.
24. Front Door Decor — Decoración de la puerta de entrada
Welcome your students into class with eye-catching door decorations. Make sure everyone in the hall can tell which subject you teach! You can tape up Spanish posters or create an entire character like this.
25. Sports — Los deportes
Lots of students love playing sports and talking about their favorite players. Encourage the discussion to continue in Spanish by using sports posters. Your students will get excited to practice not only their sports but also Spanish!
What Spanish Classroom Decor Will You Try?
Did any of these decorations spark your creativity? Let us know which Spanish decorations you plan to incorporate for your students! What other ideas do you have to share? Leave a comment below!
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