Inspiring Preschool Classroom Quotes for Teachers — My Teaching Cupboard

15 Creative Ways to Display Quotes in Your Preschool Classroom

I have seen the powerful impact quotes can have in the preschool classroom. That’s why I love finding creative ways to display them.

Here are 15 of my favourite display ideas:

1. Create a Quote Wall

If you have the space, dedicate an entire classroom wall to a collection of inspiring quotes. Use a mix of colours and fonts to make it visually appealing. I like to border my learning intention wall with quotes. It makes a great visual reminder for the students throughout the week.

2. On the Classroom Door

I always have an inspiring quote to welcome students and their families. You might like to display a new quote each week or term. Reading a displayed quote on the classroom door is a lovely way to start the day.

3. Make Quote Posters

I have quite a collection of quotes on posters. They don’t have to be big posters. Most of mine are A4 document size but I do have a few printed in a larger A3 size. When you have a collection of inspiring quotes printed as posters, you’ll have a quick and easy way to decorate your classroom or learning areas.

4. Use Chalkboards

You don’t have to print out a quote to reap the benefits. Use a chalkboard or a chalkboard-painted area of the wall to write out your favourite inspiring quotes.

5. Decorate Clipboards

Attach a clipboard to the wall and decorate it with a printed quote. You might like to add a few design elements like

dried flowers or leaves

1. a piece of jute string tied to the top of the clipboard

2. patterned washi tape to frame the edges of the clipboard or create a border

3. children’s art work or doodles to really personalise it.

6. In Your Teacher Diary and Through Your Planning Documents

I must say my planning documents contain many quotes. These documents are great places to add a little something to keep me inspired and motivated.

7. Create a Quote Banner

Use a string or ribbon to create a banner that displays a selection of inspiring quotes. Hang it above a reading nook or along the edge of a bulletin board.

8. At Investigation and Learning Centers

Display relevant quotes at different learning centers to inspire curiosity and engagement in specific activities.

9. Use Classroom Quotes in Morning Meetings

During morning meetings, read an inspiring quote and ask the students to share what it means to them or how it relates to their lives.

10. Create Quote Art

Encourage your students to get involved in creating an inspiring classroom. Add plain quotes to your art area and invite the kids to use coloured paper, markers, and other collage materials to create artwork featuring the inspiring quotes. Then you can hang their art around the classroom. This is great for creating a co-constructed learning environment and will give your students a sense of ownership and pride in their classroom.

11. Use Post-it Notes

Write inspiring quotes on post-it notes and place them on student desks, the classroom door, or other prominent locations.

12. Decorate Picture Frames

I am always on the hunt for beautiful picture frames to display my inspiring quotes. You can often pick up great frames from op shops or discount stores. I like natural wood frames, but I have seen some teachers make lovely frames by painting or decorating them to match their classroom decor.

13. Use Magnets

If you have metal surfaces around your classroom, you can make a super quick and easy display by adding adhesive magnetic strips or magnets to the back of your printed quotes.

14. Create a Quote Tree

Cut out paper leaves and write inspiring quotes on them. Attach the leaves to a tree branch with small clothes pegs for a beautiful classroom feature.

15. Create Quote Blocks

Use wooden blocks or cardboard to create blocks featuring inspiring quotes. Stack them on shelves or display them on a windowsill.

16. Make a Quote Book

Create a small book or journal filled with inspiring quotes. During circle time, read a quote to the class and discuss its meaning and relevance. Then, place the quote book in the classroom library so that students can revisit the quotes and be inspired by them.

There are many creative ways to display inspiring quotes in a preschool classroom. From creating a quote wall to creating a quote book, these displays can help you create a positive and inspiring learning environment for your students. 

What Are Some Classroom Quotes?

Creating a positive learning environment and a love of learning starts with a good quote.

To help you transform your learning space, here are 10 inspiring quotes to get your quote collection started:

1. The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn. – Maria Montessori

2. If we could all see the world through the eyes of a child, we would see the magic in everything. – Akiane Kramarik

3. Nature is a tool for children to experience not just the wide world, but themselves. – Stephen Moss

4. The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. – Mark Van Doren

5. Listen to what children are saying with and without their words, … listen with your heart to what they hope you will hear.  – Lynn Staley

6. Let nature be your teacher. – William Wordsworth

7. It is a happy talent to know how to play. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

8. Children learn what they live. – Dorothy Law Nolte

9. Play is our brains favourite way of learning. – Diane Ackerman

10. If kids don’t touch and experience nature, why would they want to save it? – Richard Louv

     

Like this list of quotes and want to start using them in your classroom?

You can download them all for free!

They are ready to download and print from my free resource library. Print them out, frame or laminate them, and start transforming your environment today.