Teachers can use these virtual backgrounds for meetings with parents, as video wallpaper for recorded videos for students, and more!
Looking for Virtual Backgrounds Appropriate for Education?
This collection of PNGs created by teachers is ready for teachers to add as a wallpaper whenever using a video conferencing system (like Zoom) or when recording videos for students. Whether you have students learning at home, you’re meeting 1:1 with parents who are dialing in from work, or you’re joining a meeting with your administrator, you’ll have a video background that’s designed to be appropriate for work — even if you’re at home!
How to Use a Virtual Background
The downloadable PNG files can be used with most presentation software and videoconferencing platforms, including:
- PowerPoint
- Zoom
- Google Classroom
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
And more!
Each background in this virtual background collection has the option of two files to download. The second file is an inverted image which may be required, depending on what software you are using to record your videos.
Wondering how to upload into some of the more popular digital learning spaces? Check out full instructions on adding your virtual background to Zoom, Google Meets, Microsoft Teams, and more!
More Digital Tools for Teachers
Get more digital tools to use in your classroom with a full collection of teaching resources already set up as Google Slides!
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Math Themed
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Numbers Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Math Shapes Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Planet Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Classroom Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Rome Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - ABC Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Jungle Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Candy Hearts
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Forest Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Science Lab Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Mindfulness Themed
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Backyard Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Morning Message
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Space Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Books Theme
- Virtual Background for Teachers - Llama Theme
Thank you!
You're welcome, Janet!
Hi thank you these are amazing! Are these backgrounds available for vipkid?
Hi Rachel! I'm not 100% sure about Vipkid. But, these backgrounds are made available to use on a variety of platforms. So, if Vipkid gives you the option to change the background - then yes, these backgrounds can be easily used.
Thank you so much for these FREE resources! <3
You are very welcome Najely! We hope that you enjoy them!
You are very welcome, Esraa! We are so glad that you like them!
Thanks for this amazing resources,
You are very welcome, Esraa. We are so glad that you like them!
These are for video recordings as in pre-recorded? Or can they be used as backgrounds as in live sessions such as Google Meet or Zoom videos?
Yes, Cassandra, these backgrounds are used for live sessions in both Google Meet and Zoom videos! We have a great blog that explains how to use them on these platforms. It can be found by clicking on the link on this resource page or by searching for Video Backgrounds for Teachers.
These are so pretty! Thank you so much! Love from Indonesia.
We're glad you like them, Alda! Thanks for your lovely comment!
Thank you EVER so much for this fantastic resource!
You're most welcome, Nanci!
Thank you so much!
You are very welcome, Lourence! We hope you and your students enjoy using them!
I love all these!
We are so happy to hear this Edna! Thank you for the kind words!
Thank you for your kind comment Subrenia. So glad the backgrounds are making the virtual learning experience a little more enjoyable! Cheers Janeen
Thank you! You are very kind, very fantastic themed backgrounds to make teaching so real. Maimuna
Thank you Maimuna for your kind words! We are so happy that you like them.
Thank you 😊
You're most welcome, Fandresena! I'm so pleased you are finding these resources useful. Have a great day!
Thank you so much! They are awesome!
You're most welcome, Elaine!
Thanks for the attractive resources to be used this school year. Very Appreciative.
Thank you Deb for your kind words! It is our pleasure to provide you with top-quality resources. We have also recently published five new back-to-school backgrounds for those of you returning digitally that you might also want to check out! Have a great school year!
Thank you for such lovely resources.
You're most welcome, Olu! Thank you for your comment!
Awesome! So thankful for these joyful stuff! Finding Teachstarter has definitely changed the pace in my online planning lessons.
Hi Cecilia, Thank you for your kind words! If there is anything Teach Starter can do to help, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Thank you
Hello Rochelle! You are welcome! We are so happy that we are able to help in this strange time of digital learning. We hope and your students enjoy the backgrounds!
I can not figure out how to do this I have a chromebook. I tried to follow the directions for meet but could not find the device section. And zoom does not work well with the backgrounds on chromebooks.
Hello Alexis! We are sorry you are having trouble with your chromebook. I know from personal experience that you are correct - Zoom doesn't work as well when using a chromebook. However, have you tried following the steps found here on the Zoom support page https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/204674889-Zoom-Rooms-Customized-Background? We hope this helps. If not, maybe try one of the other video apps if your school district allows it. You might have better luck with one of them. If you have any other questions, please let us know.
I could switch to Zoom. How does it work with that?
Hello Karissa! We are so glad you like the backgrounds. For instructions on how to upload onto Zoom, check out our blog Video Backgrounds for Teachers https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/video-backgrounds-for-teachers-free-download-2-2/. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Enjoy!
I use Live Screencasting. Does this work for that?
Hello Karissa! It does work for Screencast. Here are the instructions for how to change the background: https://screencast-o-matic.com/blog/green-screen-tool/. We hope this helps! Please let us know if you have any further questions. Enjoy the backgrounds!
I use Google Meet as my district requires it. Do these work in Google Meet? Thank you
Yes Michelle, they do! Here is a link for google support explaining how: https://support.google.com/meethardware/answer/6386665?hl=en We hope you and your students enjoy using them!
Thank you! These are amazing!!
Thank you, Sharon! We are so glad you like them! We hope they in some small way help during this time of digital learning.
YAY!! We are so glad you like them, Sharon! They are a lot of fun to play with.
Awesome!
We hope you and your students enjoy the backgrounds Valarie!