10 Easy Classroom Valentines

Valentines love flows with these 10 fun Valentine ideas for kids to take to school for the annual Valentine party! These classroom Valentines are way more creative than your average drugstore valentines cards and piece of candy.

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First posted January 31, 2015. Last updated January 13, 2023

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and for all of you with school-age kids that means so is the big Valentine’s Day party.

The traditional message hearts are cute or you could go the store bought stickers or classroom Valentines cards route but here are ten adorable ideas from some very creative crafting bloggers that might be even more fun and, as long as you have a color printer, pretty easy to pull off, especially if you and your kids love making crafts.

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10 Easy Classroom Valentines

1. Valentine’s Day Bookmarks from Lu Bird Baby

Okay, how easy are these?! Pick up some paint card samples at your local hardware store, get a heart hole punch and some pink ribbon and voila bookmarks for all your kid’s classmates! I love this one to show appreciation to teachers or even grandparents too.

Several paint sample cards that have been turned into bookmarks with heart shapes cut out of them. — Valentine’s Day Bookmarks from Lu Bird Baby

2. I’m Nuts About You Mason Jars from Lil’ Luna

I absolutely LOVE this idea. It’s super clever, plus a lot healthier than your average kid’s valentine candy. The full pint-sized jars may be a bit cumbersome for a little one to carry to school, so you might opt for smaller 4 ounce jars or drop them off on doorsteps instead of taking to school.

A Mason jar filled with pistachios and a card on it that says I'm nuts about you. Happy heart day, The Raullis — Nuts About You Jars from Lil’ Luna

3. Bag of Chips from Eighteen25

How adorable is this unexpected Valentines gift? Many store bought Valentine’s day cards can seem corny or cliche but this cute bag of chips idea is fun and everyone loves potato chips!

A bag of potato chips with a card attached that says you are all that and a bag of chips. — Bag of Chips from Eighteen25

4. Pink Heart Cake Pops from A Mummy Too

As far as homemade treats go, these budget-friendly Rice Krispie cake pops hit all the Valentines essentials. Pink? Check. Heart-shaped? Check. Outside the box but still easy? Check and check!

Several pink heart cake pops made from Rice Krispie treats on a white wood background. — Pink Heart Cake Pops from A Mummy Too

5. Love Bugs from Shanty 2 Chic

These are a little silly and totally adorable. Gummy worms are classic but wouldn’t real bugs be even better? Impress (or gross out) your kids’ classroom with these Cricket Sucker Lollipops.

A plastic bag filled with gummy worms and a card attached with a wood safety pin that says Love Bugs. — Love Bugs from Shanty 2 Chic

6. Tiny Animal Valentines from Sweet C’s Designs

If your kid’s class has a strict no food policy, these animal toy Valentines are colorful and special. Every kid loves tiny toy bugs and dinosaurs. This is a perfect one for kindergarteners or even preschoolers, they’ll surely garner some hugs during the classroom card exchange.

Several Valentines cards that have a tiny colorful toy animal attached to each one with red and white string. — Tiny Animal Valentines from Sweet C’s Designs

7. Whoopee It’s Valentine’s Day from Paging Supermom

These diy classroom valentines are for the prankster in your life. Find the classic Whoppee Cushions in packs of 12 and let the fart jokes begin. This is another great non-edible classroom valentine idea.

A collage of several pictures of Whoopee cushions attached to Valentines day cards. — Whoopee! It’s Valentines Day from Paging Supermom

8. Friendship Bracelets from The House That Lars Built

This one might take a bit more time and may be geared towards older kids who can make friendship bracelets on their own, but perfect for the kid who loves to craft. These bracelets are great for friends…and also your crush.

Several Valentines Day cards with a hand on them and a friendship bracelet wrapped around the wrist of the hand. — Friendship Bracelets from The House That Lars Built

9. Heartfelt Valentines from Parents

Nothing says “I love you” like googley eyes. Find homemade Valentine inspiration for the quirky kid. No expert drawing skills necessary. Plus you can make a large quantity without breaking the budget. Write their message on the inside or back of the card.

Two pictures of the same Valentines Day card with the front showing a googley eye and a cut out heart and the word you. — Heartfelt Valentines from Parents

10. Tic Tac Toe Valentines from Nest of Posies

Valentines games are at the heart of a good classroom Valentines party every February, so why not bring the fun with this Valentine card and game rolled into one? A Tic Tac mint for the game and one to enjoy while playing!

Four Valentine's Day cards sitting on a white background with the words Happy Valentine's Day XOXO written on them. — Tic Tac Toe Valentines from Nest of Posies

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