The best classroom valentine ideas for kids or teachers to make and give out to their classmates at school. Over 25 Valentine’s Day ideas including both candy and non-candy treats and toys!
While you could purchase a set of pre-made Valentine’s Day cards for your child’s class, DIY valentines like the ones below are so much more fun and creative. Plus, kids love the little treats or toys that come with them!
If you would prefer printable valentines that do not need to be paired with a toy or treat, head to this huge list of free Valentine’s Day printables.
Non-food Valentines
If you would rather avoid handing out anything edible, the following kids' Valentine's ideas are perfect for you. They are so fun that the kids won't be missing candy one bit!
Toy Soldier Valentine
"Love is a battlefield" cards paired with toy soldiers make a creative Valentine's day gift. While the Pat Benatar reference will likely be lost on the kids, their parents will totally get a kick out of it!
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Ducky Valentines
These "You're just ducky" rubber duck valentines are perfect for baby and toddler classrooms in daycares or preschools!
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Silly String Valentines
The “I Love Being Silly with You” printable tags make these bottles of Silly String a fun gift for older children and teens. I would suggest handing them out after school or at the end of the day so the kids won't be tempted to unleash their Silly String in the classroom!
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Valentine Slime
Have your kids help make a big batch of this glittery DIY Valentine slime and divide it up into little containers to hand out to their friends. The "slime for my Valentine" labels transform them into great gifts!
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Bubble Valentines
These bubble valentines are another terrific option for younger children on Valentine's Day. Although they are also great for kids of any age because who doesn't love bubbles?!
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Chocolate & Candy
You can't deny it — sweets are the traditional Valentine's Day gift. If you want to give out chocolates or candy to the class, these are some terrific ways to do it!
Butterfly Snack Bags
This is a fun DIY Valentine craft that the kids can help you with. Have them paint and decorate the clothespins and help fill up the treat baggies. I love how these can be filled with anything from candies to raisins so you can make them as healthy or as indulging as you would like.
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Library Card Valentines
These library card Valentines are perfect for teachers, librarians, or students to hand out. Add Smarties candy, a bookmark, or even a book for an easy DIY gift.
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Gumball Machine Valentines
These DIY Gumball Machine Valentines are super cute, easy to put together. Just make sure to hand them out at the end of the school day so that the kids aren't tempted to chew their gum in school!
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Non-candy Valentines
Not all tasty treats have to be candy! These yummy Valentines make a great alternative to candy.
Cereal Valentines
Pair individual size bags / boxes of cereal and add these printable gift tags for a fun and delicious alternative to candy!
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Order Classroom Valentines on Amazon
If you would prefer to order premade classroom valentines, I scoured Amazon for ideas and these are a few of my favorites. They are all affordable and come complete with Valentine’s Day cards and a small toy.
