POV: You're about to fill your 3 cups, pack your snack, get a good playlist ready, and spend hours making your classroom look adorable. Yep, it’s that time of the year again, but we wouldn't have it any other way!

If you’re like us and get sucked into watching GRWMs, you know the routine. First comes skin prep, then makeup, then accessories, then the final look that makes everything come together.

Turns out...decorating your classroom works exactly the same way! 

Every beautiful classroom starts with a foundation, builds in layers, and ends with those little details that make students walk in and immediately think, "Wait...I love it here."

Grab your emotional support iced coffee, press play on the Schoolgirl Style playlist, and let's romanticize back to school season together. The classroom glow-up is the goal...but the decorating days are half the fun!

GRWM: Back-to-School Classroom Glow-Up Routine

Step 1: 

Every GRWM starts with inspiration. You know before you start the look if we’re going glowy, matte, full beat, or soft glam. 

Before you buy a single border or hang one bulletin board set, decide on the vibe you're creating. Soft pastels? Cozy vintage? Bright and playful? Retro? Preppy? Neutral? Pick the classroom theme that makes you excited to walk in every morning!

Having a vision makes every decorating decision easier because everything works together instead of competing for attention. Think of it as creating your Pinterest board...except this one comes to life!

 

Step 2: 

Everyone knows we do NOT sleep in yesterdays make up. The same goes for your classroom!

Clear off bulletin boards, move furniture, take down old decorations, and give everything a fresh start. Starting with a blank canvas makes decorating so much easier and way more satisfying. Trust us, this is the part future-you will thank you for!

Step 3: 

Foundation first!

Just like your favorite base creates the perfect canvas for the rest of your makeup, bulletin board paper creates the backdrop for your entire classroom.

Whether you love classic kraft paper, bright colors, or something patterned, this simple step instantly makes your boards, doors, and any other space you want some pretty coverage, feel polished before you've added a single decoration.

 

Step 4: 

Time to cover those bare spots!

Classroom rugs and washable mats do so much more than look cute. They anchor your space, define gathering areas, and instantly make the room feel warm and welcoming.

Bonus? They're also great at distracting everyone from those mystery classroom floors we've all inherited.

 

Step 5: 

No one stops after foundation...and neither should your classroom.

Borders are our bronzer, they define every display. Bulletin board sets are the blush that brings warmth and personality. And your classroom door decor is the highlight that catches everyone's eye from down the hallway and gives students a glimpse of the classroom they've been waiting to walk into!

 

Step 6: 

Now that you've laid your base, it's time to reach for your favorite palette.

You know the one, the colors that perfectly match the vibe you're going for. This is where cutouts and toppers come in. Layer them onto bulletin boards, scatter them throughout your classroom, and add them above displays to bring in pops of color, dimension, and personality. They're the little details that make your classroom feel uniquely you!

 

Step 7: 

 

 

Time to set the look.

Just like setting powder locks your makeup in place, classroom management and organization systems lock in all of your hard work, helping your classroom look beautiful and function smoothly all year long.

From planners and calendars to organizational bin labels and classroom management resources, these are the tools that keep your classroom running just as beautifully as it looks!

 

Step 8: 

One coat of mascara, a swipe of lip gloss, and suddenly the whole look comes to life. Banners and tapestries have the same effect in your classroom, filling empty spaces and adding those eye-catching finishing touches that make everything feel complete.

 

Step 9: 

Seal the deal.

You didn't spend all that time creating your dream classroom for the magic to stop at the walls. Our preschool through 2nd grade learning resources from thematic units and seasonal crafts to engaging resources across every subject, blend seamlessly with your decor so your classroom looks and feels just as intentional all year long.

 

Step 10: 

Gold, silver, mixed metals...whatever your vibe, accessories are what make the look uniquely yours!

From pillows and desk mats, to desk decor and storage, these are the finishing touches that add personality to your space and make your teacher heart smile every time you walk through the door.

 

The Final Look

The best part? Everything came together in one place. From your bulletin board paper and borders to your rugs, planners, banners, learning resources, and those finishing touches that make your classroom feel like home, Schoolgirl Style has everything you need for your back-to-school GRWM.

Now all that's left is welcoming your students into a classroom they'll never forget and making it the best year yet.

Show us your classroom glam by tagging us on socials or using #SchoolgirlStyled!