Lesson 1: Choose a Harry Potter Theme

Lesson 1: Choose a Harry Potter Theme

If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, creating a Harry Potter-themed classroom can be a great way to engage and excite your students. The first step in this process is to choose a theme that will guide your classroom design. There are several options to consider, such as basing your theme on a specific Hogwarts house or creating a more general Harry Potter theme that incorporates elements from all four houses.

1.1. Choosing a Specific House

If you want to create a classroom design based on a specific Hogwarts house, you have four options to choose from: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Each house has its own unique traits, symbols, and colors that can guide your decorating choices.

For example, a Gryffindor-themed classroom might feature lots of red and gold decorations, lion imagery, and references to bravery and courage. A Ravenclaw-themed classroom might incorporate blue and bronze decorations, raven imagery, and references to wit and intelligence. A Hufflepuff-themed classroom might feature yellow and black decorations, badger imagery, and references to hard work and loyalty. And a Slytherin-themed classroom might include green and silver decorations, snake imagery, and references to ambition and cunning.

1.2. Creating a General Harry Potter Theme

If you prefer a more general Harry Potter theme, you can incorporate elements from all four houses into your classroom design. This might include displaying the Hogwarts crest or banners representing each house, using colors and patterns that are associated with Harry Potter, such as the iconic red and gold Gryffindor colors or the green and silver Slytherin colors.

You can make your own House Crest Banners using black material and a printed House Crest or you can purchase the house banners from Amazon.

You can also incorporate other Harry Potter-related decorations, such as references to magical creatures like unicorns and dragons, or items from the books and movies like broomsticks, wands, and potion bottles. Be creative and have fun with your decorating choices!

1.3. Planning Your Decorations

Once you’ve chosen your theme, it’s time to start planning your decorations. You might want to create a mood board or Pinterest board to gather inspiration and ideas. Think about how you can incorporate your chosen theme into all aspects of your classroom, from the walls and ceiling to the desks and bookshelves.

Consider adding posters, banners, and other decorations that feature quotes from the Harry Potter books, or create your own signs that label different areas of your classroom with Harry Potter-inspired names (for example, you could label your classroom library as “The Hogwarts Library”, your vocabulary wall as “Vocab Alley”).

You can also use your decorations as an opportunity to educate your students about the world of Harry Potter. Display posters that explain the history of the Hogwarts houses, or create a timeline of important events in the books and movies. This can help to foster a love of reading and learning in your students, while also making your classroom a fun and engaging place to be.

In conclusion, choosing a Harry Potter theme for your classroom can be a fun and exciting way to engage your students and create a unique learning environment. Whether you choose a specific Hogwarts house or a more general Harry Potter theme, be sure to have fun with your decorating choices and create a space that reflects your own love of the magical world of Harry Potter!