Choose a trendy theme for your classroom this year: a cactus classroom theme. It works with your cowboy classroom, makes a great starting point for a study of biomes, suits a Spanish class, and looks great!
There are some very snazzy ready-made decoratives for a cactus theme this year.
This cactus bulletin board set is super quick to make, since it includes words rather than individual letters.
“We Stick Together” is another quick one — three words and hen strew the decorative pieces around a bit and you’re done.
Cheery cactus characters abound.
“When We Learn We Grow” is an inspiring growth mindset message.
An inflatable cactus will set the tone!
Cactus Classroom Slogans
- We’re going to have a fan-cactus year!
- Keep sharp!
- Stick to it!
- In this class, we stick together!
- Bloom where you’re planted!
- Sharp work!
- Our class is on point
- Lookin’ sharp
- We’re growing!
Cactus Books
- Cactus Hotel
- Desert Giant
- Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park
- Cactus Soup
The last book in this group is a Southwestern take on Stone Soup.
Online Resources
- A lesson plan built on the book Around One Cactus includes instructions for creating a terrarium, plus lots of other cool stuff. The book is out of print, but your library may have it. You can also click through the link to find it used.
- Use a paper cactus art project to decorate your classroom while practicing following instructions.
- Make a virtual visit to a cactus garden.
