Who can resist a holiday dedicated to love and friendship? Share a little love with your students (minus the sugar) with these 30 sweet valentines for students.
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1. Sticky hands
Give your students a literal high five this Valentine’s Day!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Craft-o-Maniac
2. Plastic hoppers
Hop right up and let them know how awesome you think they are!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Crap I’ve Made
3. Heart stickers or tattoos
Aww, we love a timely play on words!
Recommended supplies:
- Valentine stickers
- Temporary tattoos
- Free download (in link below)
Learn more: Kiki and Company
4. Maze valentine
Help them build their hand-eye skills with these a-maze-ing valentines.
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Toddler Approved
5. Whoopee cushion
Perhaps you could give these valentines to students as they head out the door at the end of the day!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Paging Supermom
6. Toy cars
Vroom, vroom! Drive your point home with this fun valentine.
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Creating Really Awesome Fun Things
7. Yo-yo
This one ought to get their attention!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Crap I’ve Made
8. Mini light sabers
Who can resist darling little Grogu and mini light sabers?
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Celeste Rockwood-Jones
9. Pencil-heart valentine
Because really, can your students ever have enough pencils?
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Bits of Everything
10. Colorful crayons
Ahh, the beloved smell of fresh crayons!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Today’s Creative Ideas
11. Silly straws
These will make your students cheer!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Kinzie’s Kreations
12. Love bugs
We love the mason jar cardstock these little bugs arrive in!
Recommended supplies:
- 36-pack bug-themed cards with bug figurines (time-saver option)
- 48-pack realistic insect figurines (DIY option)
- Brown Kraft cardstock (DIY option)
Learn more: Amazon
13. Pencil arrows
Play Cupid and aim for your students’ hearts.
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Remarkably Created
14. Cuties
A sweet message to go with a healthy treat.
Recommended supplies:
- Package of clementines
- Cellophane treat bags for cuties
- White cardstock
Learn more: The Cards We Drew
15. Slinky valentines
Tip: Buy mini-Slinky toys in bulk.
Recommended supplies:
- 50-pack of rainbow spring toys (assorted shapes, including hearts!)
- Red yarn
- Heart-shaped hole punch for Slinky valentines
- White cardstock
Learn more: Two Thirty-Five Designs
16. Crayon hearts
This is a great project for using up all those crayon odds and ends.
Recommended supplies:
- Recycled crayon bits
- Heart-shaped silicone mold
- White cardstock
Learn more: The Nerd’s Wife
17. You rule!
Let them know they measure up in your eyes with these adorable valentines for students.
Recommended supplies:
- 30-pack plastic rulers in assorted colors
- 60-pack of wooden rulers (Save extras for next year!)
- Red cardstock
- Heart-shaped hole punch
- Glitter heart stickers (alternative to photos)
Learn more: Back to Organic
18. Tic-tac-toe fun
If you’re still trying to stay away from candy, use jewel stones or beads instead of M&M’s. (Just make sure you change the “you can eat them!” message!)
Recommended supplies:
- Package of Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- Pink and red heart-shaped jewel stones (candy-free option)
- Cellophane treat bags at Amazon
- White cardstock
Learn more: Creations by Kara
19. Foxy pretzels
Your kids will love this foxy little valentine.
Recommended supplies:
- Large bag of pretzel sticks
- Clear plastic pillow boxes
- White cardstock
Learn more: Pink Peppermint Design
20. Scrabble valentines
Use Scrabble Cheez-Its (who knew?) and this template to play Valentine Scrabble with your students.
Recommended supplies:
- Scrabble Cheez-Its
- Bulk set of Scrabble tiles (food-free option)
- White cardstock
Learn more: Positively Splendid
21. Dinosaurs
Pick up an assorted bag of plastic dinos and some cute washi tape, and you’re good to go!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Sew Woodsy
22. Paint-strip bookmarks
Just take a quick trip to the hardware store for this DIY project.
Recommended supplies:
- Paint strips in Valentine’s Day colors
- Heart-shaped hole punch
- Skinny satin ribbon
Learn more: The Thrifty Couple
23. Bubble fun
Have a bubble-blowing party on the blacktop!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: The Girl Creative
24. Applesauce squeeze
Another healthy option with a sweet message.
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
25. Bouncy balls
You might want to hand this one out at the end of the day!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: About a Mom
26. Play-Doh valentine
Kids of all ages love Play-Doh!
Recommended supplies:
- 10-pack of Play-Doh
- 24-pack of Play-Doh
- Printer paper
Learn more: Random Thoughts of a Supermom
27. Teddy Grahams
Give your students a Valentine’s bear hug—the healthy option.
Recommended supplies:
- Large box or individual packages of Teddy Grahams
- 102-pack of bear counters (food-free option)
- Package of cellophane treat bags for Teddy Grahams
- White cardstock
Learn more: Skip to My Lou
28. Sugar-free pudding cups
These valentines for students are a healthy version of a sweet treat. Plus they have a sense of humor.
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: The Tiptoe Fairy
29. Glow stick magic
Because our students light up our lives! (Hint: Connect two glow stick bracelets together for a budget-friendly multicolored necklace!)
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: The Teacher Wife
30. Gummy Bears
OK, we just couldn’t resist adding one candy treat. Gummy Bears are so darn cute! And you can always buy sugar-free or organic!
Recommended supplies:
Learn more: Skip to My Lou
For more Valentine’s Day inspiration, check out our WeAreTeachers Valentine’s Day Pinterest board.
Plus, check out Punny Valentine’s Day Jokes That’ll Crack Your Students Up!
