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Spruce Up Your Computer Lab with Chalkboard Decor

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Now that my classroom is in full swing and beginning to to run smoothly, we’ll soon be spending some time in our computer lab. Our lab definitely needed some sprucing up so I thought I’d share a few computer lab decor tips I used so you can take yours from drab to FAB! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience.

Classroom decor ideas to spruce up your computer lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.

Like most teachers, I like to spend my time at school in a room that makes me happy.  Our drab little lab needed some TLC to brighten it up and add some pizzazz!

Classroom decor ideas to spruce up your computer lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.

Brighten Up Your Lab With Chalkboard Decor

I wanted to tie in all the black monitors and chairs in our lab so a chalkboard theme seemed just the thing!

Classroom decor ideas to spruce up your computer lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.

To make it bright and beautiful I used Colorful Chalkboard letters and border trim by Carson Dellosa.

Classroom decor ideas to spruce up your computer lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.

I added this bright, bold board to highlight our lab rules posters with the two-sided border and matching letters.

Computer lab bulletin board
The paper plate keys really make it pop! There is a bit of an optical illusion when taking pictures of the plates. The letters are actually glued to the backs of the plate even though it looks like they are glued to the fronts.
Computer lab bulletin board ideas

The letters are actually glued to the backs of the plate even though it looks like they are glued to the fronts.

Classroom decor ideas to spruce up your computer lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.

 

Smart computer lab management tips for checkouts, logins, rules and procedures, behavior management, and classroom organization. Plus functional decor ideas to help you manage your computer lab like a boss! A good read for technology teachers and classroom teachers who use a computer lab.

Add functional boards to brighten up the room and help manage your lab.

Make It Cozy With Curtains

Classroom decor ideas to spruce up your computer lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.

Add a cozy feel with butcher paper curtains.  Measure across the top of the window to get the width.

Classroom decor ideas to spruce up your computer lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.

Hang a 15″ long piece of butcher paper by whatever length your width, around the top of the window. I used rolled packing tape to adhere a piece of border to give it some pizzazz!

Classroom decor ideas to spruce up your computer lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.

Using decent packing tape will keep these up all year. I made similar curtains for my classroom two years ago and they still look as nice as when I put them up.

Add Cuteness With Containers

Find a few bright containers to hold pencils and scrap paper.
Classroom decor ideas to spruce up your computer lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.
I love the mix of patterns with the primary colors and brights!
Computer lab decor ideas to spruce up your lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.
Now go on! Get organized and take your computer lab from drab to fab!
Computer lab decor ideas to spruce up your lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.
Love these bulletin boards for your own lab? You can purchase them, ready to print, in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop.
Smart computer lab management tips for checkouts, logins, rules and procedures, behavior management, and classroom organization. Plus functional decor ideas to help you manage your computer lab like a boss! A good read for technology teachers and classroom teachers who use a computer lab.
Both of these bulletin board sets are part of a complete computer lab management system available in my shop on TeachersPayTeachers, but you can also purchase separately the lab rules and shortcuts posters.  Find all of these resources here.
Computer lab management system Editable Computer Lab Rules Posters
Computer Shortcuts Posters and Display Banner
This time-saving computer lab management system includes everything you need to organize and smoothly run your lab or your technology classroom. I’ve included editable forms for managing logins, device checkout, computer centers, labels, posters, 2 displays and a super fun Bitcoin Behavior System.  It’s behavior management for for the digital age! Check out this post to see it in action in my school’s computer lab.
Need help managing your computer lab or technology classroom? Check out this post for smart tips to manage your computer lab like a boss!
Smart computer lab management tips for checkouts, logins, rules and procedures, behavior management, and classroom organization. Plus functional decor ideas to help you manage your computer lab like a boss! A good read for technology teachers and classroom teachers who use a computer lab.
Have a fantastic school year, friends! May you spend your days in a classroom that makes you happy!
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Computer lab decor ideas to spruce up your lab with chalkboard decor. See how to not only brighten up and organize your lab, but also help it run more smoothly with these classroom management ideas and bulletin boards.
For time-saving tips on putting up the rest of your back to school bulletin boards check out my 2-part series, Beating the Bulletin Board Blues!  and Making Your Bulletin Boards POP!
Time saving tips for putting up bulletin boards     
Need inspiration?
Check out my Bulletin Board Ideas on Pinterest!

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  2. Erica Witherell says

    WONDERFUL! I am curious…where did you get the signs for your lab rules? I looked on the Carson-Dellosa site and they don't have the backgrounds you have. Did you get them somewhere else or did you make those yourself? They are really nice!

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    • Linda says

      It’s super easy, Tiffany! I just stapled the paper plates to the bulletin board.

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  8. Lori Branch says

    Oh wow! The things you discover in the middle of the night when you're up feeding baby. This is my new classroom decor this year and I have one big wall that I could not think of anything else to do with. Now I know! I am so excited! �� Thx!

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  14. Linda says

    Hi Monica,
    I have tried to email you but it is bouncing back, probably due to the large attachment with the lab rules posters. I have this issue with my school email also. Can you email me directly at kamp.linda@gmail.com from a different email address?

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  16. Laura Thomas says

    Hi Linda, I really love your classroom and bulletin board . Could you possibly email me the lab rules signs for my class? Thanks so much!

    Laura Thomas
    Business Teacher

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  18. Patricia Collins says

    I would like a copy too and if you have any other ideas for a computer lab. I have to have my lab in a portable this year and it is pretty drab. so I want to do this to brighten up . May incorporate our school color (teal) somehow

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  49. Connie Squiers says

    Hi! I’d love a copy of the Computer Lab Rules! Would you please e-mail me a copy: conniesquiers@msn.com. I love the way this looks! Our Computer Lab definitely needs some help at my new room! Thank you very much! 🤓

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    • Linda says

      Hi Connie! If you scroll through the post you’ll find a link to where you can purchase the posters. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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    • Linda says

      Hi Patty,
      The white part of the window are vertical blinds with a black paper strip across the top. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  51. Tammy says

    Absolutely this this! Thank you so much for sharing this. What size plates did you use?

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    • Linda says

      Hi Tammy! You’re welcome! I used 6 or 8″ plates from the dollar store. If you don’t see them there I’ve also found them at party stores.

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