30 Creative Classroom Valentine Ideas for kids
We’ve rounded up some of the cutest and most creative Classroom Valentine Ideas for Kids, so this year’s Valentine’s Day will be the best one yet!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to come up with creative and clever classroom Valentine ideas for kids!
There are so many ideas online that it’s easy to get overwhelmed, which is why we’ve put together a few guidelines for deciding on one:
- Avoid ones that require too many supplies to make, especially expensive ones
- Stick to budget-friendly options
- Check with the school if candy is allowed
- Consider if you’re giving Valentines to the whole class or just a group
- Make sure what you choose is safe for the child’s age
We know you like to have an array of choices, so we’ve lined up the best classroom Valentine ideas for kids we could find. These include candy as well as non-candy goodies, so you can take your pick and choose whatever fits your needs.
30 Best Classroom Valentine Ideas for Kids
1. You’re One in a Minion Valentine Tags
It’s highly unlikely that someone in the class doesn’t like minions, which is why this is an excellent choice for classroom Valentine ideas for kids! Combine this printable tag with anything minion-themed – magnets, keychains, stickers, etc. – and you’ll have a complete gift!
2. You’re a Star Tags
If you can find your hand on some star-shaped trinkets, then you must try these star tags for Valentine’s Day! These could be a glow-in-the-dark ring, candy, or any stationery – anything star-shaped works!
3. Printable Valentine Pencil Tags
What’s one thing that no classroom will ever run out of? Pencils, of course!! Everyone needs pencils every single day, so why not make writing more fun with a cute Valentine flag attached to it?
4. Sloth Heart Valentine Craft
Every child has one or two friends with whom they hang out all the time, during recess and break time. This little sloth is the perfect Valentine for those best buds, to let them know they’re appreciated!
5. Origami Gift Box
When you’re thinking about classroom Valentine ideas for kids, you also need to think about how you’re going to present them, and we think these cute Origami gift boxes are a great choice!
6. Valentine Heart Lollipop Flowers
If you’re looking for classroom Valentine ideas for kids of preschool age, a lollipop is a safe bet, and one that’s sure to get consumed! Make it more attractive by attching it to these Valentine heart flowers and leaves.
7. Tic Tac Toe XOXO Valentine Card
Enjoy a game of Tic Tac Toe in the classroom, but make it season-appropriate with our gorgeous little card that also doubles up as a game board!
8. Pipe Cleaner Heart Pencil Toppers
You don’t have to pull out all your craft supplies to make pencil toppers; all you need are pipe cleaners! Check out this project to learn how to twist a pipe cleaner into a heart shape to give your pencils some glam!
9. DIY Rainbow Heart Bookmark
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be restricted to pink and red – you can go with the rainbow too! Take this bookmark for example; it’s got a rainbow with a heart at the tip, so you know what the purpose is!
10. Thumbprint Heart Bookmark
There’s something heartfelt about handmade classroom Valentine ideas for kids, and if you add a little personal element like a handprint or thumbprint, it gets even better – like this cute bookmark!
11. Valentine Candy Love Bugs
In the weeks before Valentine’s Day, store shelves get filled with candy that’s Valentine-themed, in pink and red packaging. Make the most of this by turning the candy packets into love bugs, as shown in My Home Based Life!
12. Heart Pop-It Valentines
The pop-it trend is still going strong, especially among the younger kids. So it’s a good idea as a classroom Valentine, and Giggles Galore makes it more fun with some cute printable tags.
13. Free Sunglasses Valentine’s Day Cards
Summer‘s coming, so it’s a good idea to use our classroom Valentine ideas for kids to get ready for it with some sunnies!! Modern Mom Life shows us how to turn colorful sunglasses into Valentines with some fun cards.
14. Cute Erasers Valentine’s Gifts
We’ve talked about pencils, so it’s only right that we talk about erasers too! Maritza Lisa gathers some colorful, fun erasers and uses them to show our friends that we’ve not made a mistake in choosing them!
15. Chappie Valentine’s Day Gift
Just Add Confetti has a cute classroom Valentine idea for older kids, and you can go with either Chapstick or lip gloss, according to the child’s age. The cards work for both, and are too adorable for words!
16. DIY Valentine Necklace Kit
You can consider necklaces as classroom Valentine ideas for kids, but you can do this two ways – either give out a readymade necklace or give them the supplies to make one. Non Toy Gifts chooses the latter, which is obviously the most fun option!
17. Heart Stamper Valentine
I Heart Crafty Things has a cool idea that you can use for classroom Valentines! You can easily find packs of a dozen or so stampers in stores, and you can use them with the printable cards to create fun Valentines!
18. Free Printable Car Valentine
Got car lovers in the class? Then you have to try out car-themed classroom Valentine ideas for kids, just like C.R.A.F.T. has done here, by attaching cars to ‘wheelie’ cards.
19. You Blow Me Away Valentine Printable
If there’s one thing that appeals to every age group, it has got to be blowing bubbles! That’s why we think this idea of a bubble wand from The Girl Creative is a great choice for a classroom of any grade.
20. Printable Scrunchie Valentines
The Craft Patch has some super cute Valentine cards that would work perfectly for scrunchies! This would make a great return gift for a Galentine’s party too, as well as for your girl gang!
21. Valentine Fruit Tags
If you need a last-minute Valentine, you won’t go wrong with these cute printable fruit Valentine tags from Craftaholics Anonymous! What’s more, this is a healthier alternative to candy Valentines, but still sweet!
22. Free Valentine Tags – o-FISH-al Valentine’s
These o-FISH-al free Valentine tags are perfect for goldfish crackers, gummy fish, gummy worm bait and more! Grab the printable cards from Moms and Munchkins.
23. Blow Me a Kiss
The Frugal Girls has a cute idea that piles on balls of gum and candy with a fun Valentine message on a card! You can also mix up the sweet stuff with some berries if you want to make it healthier.
24. Perfume Bottle Candy Boxes
Better Homes and Gardens shows us how to make classroom Valentine ideas for kids classy and elegant – simply get candy boxes and stick on these perfume bottle labels – so stylish!
25. Lollipop Butterfly
We showed you how to turn lollipops into heart flowers, and now Skip to my Lou shows us how to turn them into little butterflies! What’s more, the butterfly wings serve as space to write messages on!
26. Olaf Valentine
It may not be snowing, but your Valentine can still have fun making a snowman – as long as you supply the parts! One Creative Mommy shows us how to put this together for a classroom Valentine.
27. Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses
Thanks to their name, Hershey’s kisses always make their way to Valentine projects, including classroom Valentine ideas for kids! Makoodle gives us ideas on how to present these beautifully, with a printable tag.
28. Bouncy Ball Valentine
Even the most sullen child will cheer up at the sight of a bouncy ball, and The Crafting Chicks knows this well! That’s why they’ve created a cute Valentine tag to go with the ball, so your Valentine will be thrilled.
29. Play-Doh Valentines
Classrooms may have Play-Doh already, but there’s something about receiving it from your best friend, especially when it’s wrapped so beautifully! Get the instructions on setting it up from The Craft Patch.
30. Recycled Heart Crayons
What if you could recycle your old crayons and also have something brand new to gift your class? The Long Thread makes it happen by turning old broken crayons into brand new heart-shaped ones!
We hope these classroom Valentine ideas for kids have given you enough ideas to make this year’s Valentine’s Day a hit in class! Choose something that fits your budget and the time available, as well as the age of the children you’re giving it to. At the end of the day, everyone should have fun and be happy!
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