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The Ultimate List of Classroom Valentine Ideas for Kids
Classroom Valentine’s Day parties are right around the corner! I’ve created a list that includes a bunch of Classroom Valentine ideas for gifts, with tags, cards, and stickers.
And I love puns, especially on Valentine’s Day, so I found a lot of fun Valentine’s Day ideas with puns.
I’ve separated the items by category so you can go to your desired category to see my suggestions or you can scroll through the whole post for inspiration.
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I, of course, have my own classroom Valentines cards in the free downloads library and in my shop. I think you’ll love them so you really ought to check them out.
These Classroom Valentine gift ideas come in 5 basic categories, candy (of course), packaged food, little toys, classroom supplies, and all other random items people have thought of giving kids as Valentine’s Day gifts.
This list does not include all the printables and the gazillions of cute ideas you can find for each item. Rather it’s a list of items to think of as adorable Valentine gifts or treats that would work great for a classroom full of kids.
Whether you’re a teacher or a mom, you should find inspiration here for kids of all ages. Then you can do more research into a particular gift if you wish.
Most of the items on this list can be bought in bulk, making it a smart option for large classrooms.
If you use a classroom Valentine idea from this list, please let us know how your kids or classroom liked them in the comments!
Candy Valentines
A candy Valentine idea is probably the most common Valentine’s treat. And with so many tasty kinds to choose from, you can understand why. And of course, in each of these sections, you’ll find plenty of adorable puns.
Lollipops
Lollipops are probably the most popular piece of candy given to kids on Valentine’s Day. They’re cheap, they’re easy, and there are a ton of cute punny tags for them like “you make my heart pop” and “I’m a sucker for you.”
-> Get lollipops in bulk on Amazon
Free Printable Butterfly lollipops
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You Make my Heart Pop tags
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Gum/Gumballs
You don’t see a lot of gumballs these days, but why not?! These homemade Valentines gumball machines are so original and fun!
-> Get gumballs in bulk on Amazon
Jinxy Kids
Hershey kisses
Hershey kisses are a cheap and easy crowd-pleaser. Have you ever heard someone say they don’t like kisses?
-> Get Valentine Kisses in bulk on Amazon
Free Printable Tic Tac Toe Valentine’s Printable Cards & Game Boards
A Hundred Affections
Hugs & Kisses & Valentine Wishes
Party Gloss on Etsy
Ring Pops
Pop the Valentine’s question (Will you be my Valentine?) with a candy ring!
Enjoy these Ring Pop puns: “You’re a Gem” and “Pop Quiz: Will You Be My Valentine?”
-> Get Ring Pops in bulk on Amazon
You’re a Gem of a friend free printable
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Pop Quiz: Will You Be My Valentine?
DIY Inspired Inc on Etsy
Pop rocks
The Valentine’s printables I compiled for Pop Rocks Valentines are so fun! You can choose a silly Valentines pun or go rock ‘n roll with “You Rock Valentine” and Metallica-esque fonts.???
-> Get Pop Rocks in bulk on Amazon
Pop Rocks Valentine
Just Add Confetti on Etsy
Pop Rocks Valentine Stickers
Delight Papery on Etsy
Swedish Fish
“I’m glad we swim in the same school” and “To one of the sweet-ish fish in the school” are among the great puns I found for Swedish Fish Valentines. Which one is your favorite?
-> Get Swedish Fish Packages in bulk on Amazon
Meaningful Mama
I’m so glad we swim in the same school
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Gummy Bears
Your kids’ classmates and friends will love these beary sweet Valentine’s Day treats.
-> Get Gummy Bear packages in bulk on Amazon
Have a beary happy valentine’s day
Garibaldi Co on Etsy
Free Printable- you are beary special
I should be mopping the floor
Pixie Sticks
These printables will make your kids’ Pixie Sticks Valentines even sweeter. With a little washi tape, you’ll have an adorable Pixie Stick Valentine. A pen or pencil is also a fun alternative that students might appreciate on a day when they forget a writing utensil.
-> Get Pixie Sticks in bulk on Amazon
I pick you
Just Add Confetti on Etsy
Free (name) pix you as a friend
Crafting in the rain
Heart Chocolate Candies
I love the creativity with these heart chocolate Valentine’s. Who can resist gnome or pug puns like “There’s Gnomebody like you”, “You’re my favorite gnomie”, or “I will be your friend Gnome matter what!”.
Gnome Valentine Cards
HSC Design Shop on Etsy
Pug candy holder
Kudzu Monster on Etsy
Starburst
Tell the star in your life how sweet they are with a Starbust Valentine! It’s so easy with puns like “You make my heart burst” and “I am bursting with happiness that you are my friend.”
Starburst Valentine Cards
Lilacs and Charcoal on Etsy
Free printable Starburst Valentine
Play Party Plan
Skittles
Want to give your friends a taste of the rainbow? Skittles are the way to go for your themed Valentines.
Free Printable Skittles Valentine card
Mama Cheaps
Tic Tacs
Tic Tacs can be a great Valentine treat for anyone! And you never know when your tic tac Valentine might save a friend from some embarrassingly bad breath.
-> Get Berry Tic Tacs in bulk on Amazon
Tic Tac Toe Valentine Card
Jessica Printables
Great Packaged Food Ideas for Valentine
Food might be one of the best gifts you can give people. Everyone needs it, so nobody can say, “I already have this.” And the best part is once the kids have forgotten about their treasure trove of Valentine’s snacks, the parents get to enjoy. If your kids are not likely to forget, you can always impose a parent tax.
Popcorn
Popcorn puns abound! Which do you prefer: “You make my heart pop” or “Have a poppin’ Valentine’s Day!”?
-> Get microwave popcorn in bulk on Amazon
Kids Valentine Popcorn Bags Wrap Printable, You Make My Heart Pop
Press Print Party
Donuts
Remind your friends they are a “hole lot of fun” and you are “donuts about them” with a donut Valentine! I’ve seen plenty of different cards for donuts using them as wheels for all kinds of vehicles and even skates.
Donut Valentine Free Printable
A Crazy Family
Valentine Construction Truck Donut Cards
Paper Party Design Ink on Etsy
Kool-Aid
Need Valentine’s for some pretty cool people? You definitely need a Kool-Aid Valentine.
-> Get Kool-Aid Packages in bulk on Amazon
Free Kool-Aid Valentine
My Name is Snickerdoodle
Free Valentine Bottle Label
Bitz n Giggles
Individual Chip Bags
If you’re thinking of making chips your Valentine’s treat, check out these great tags and wraps with “I Love or friend-chip”.
Kids Valentine Chip Bag Wrap Template Pink, I ❤ Our Friend-chip
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Kids Valentine Chip Bag Tag, I ❤ Our Friend-chip
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Individual Cereal Bags
Your child’s classmates will cereal-sly love these class Valentines available as a wrap or a tag.
You’re Cereal-sly Awesome
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Rice Krispies
You won’t need more than a little time to make Rice Krispies Treat Valentine’s. You could make them or buy the pre-packaged individual Rice Krispies Treats and wrap them.
-> Get Individual Rice Krispies Treats in bulk on Amazons
Rice Krispies Treats Wraps blue
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Rice Krispies Treats Wraps Pink
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Applesauce Pouches or Cups
You can create classroom Valentines with applesauce cups or pouches for non-candy treats. Tell friends they are “awesome sauce”!
-> Get applesauce pouches in bulk on Amazon
You’re Awesomesauce Tags
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You’re Awesome Sauce comic tags
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Goldfish
Add a savory treat to the mix with Goldfish. Spread “hugs and fishes” and share gratitude that there are some pretty cool fish in your school.
Goldfish bag tag I’m so glad we swim in the same school
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Hugs and Fishes tag
Yellow Cow Studio on Etsy
Cookies
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with puns like “Chip chip hooray, it’s Valentine’s Day!” and “We go together like cookies and milk.”
-> Get mini cookies packages in bulk on Amazon
We Go Together Like Cookies and Milk!
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Cheezy Crackers
Tell your friends your crackers about them with a sweet or savory bag/box of crackers and cheese like Cheez-Its.
-> Get Cheez-Its packages in bulk on Amazon
Free Printable Butterfly lollipops
Press Print Party
Milk Magic Straws
Kids will love Magic Milk Straws and the puns that go along with them. Check out the free design on the blog.
-> Get Magic Straws in bulk on Amazon
Magic Straw Free Valentine Printables
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Hostess Cakes/ Ding Dongs
“You take the cake” and “Let’s stick together” (hockey) theme are perfect for boys and girls!
Just Add Confetti on Etsy
Hockey puck, “Lets stick together”
Just Add Confetti on Etsy
Fruit snacks
Enjoy some fruity puns like “We make a great pear,” “You are one in a melon,” and “I am berry happy we are friends” with fruit snacks.
-> Get fruit snacks in bulk on Amazon
I’m so Berry Happy We’re Friends
5th and Company on Etsy
Whirly Bird Print Shop
Animal Cookies or Crackers
Go wild with animal cookie Valentines. You can use the cookies or the box of crackers. Either way, any “wild” pun will work.
-> Get animal cookies in bulk on Amazon
I’m Wild About You Valentine
Party Gloss on Etsy
Party Gloss on Etsy
Hot Cocoa Packets
Tell your friends they warm your heart and that you are cocoa about them with these adorable cards.
-> Get hot cocoa packets in bulk on Amazon
I’m Cocoa Fort You cards
Just Add Confetti on Etsy
You Warm my Heart Cards
My Boutique Party Fl on Etsy
Pirate Booty
Boys and girls alike will love pirate-themed cards with bags of Pirate Booty popcorn.
-> Get Pirate Booty in bulk on Amazon
Raisins
Did you know raisins are high in iron? Gift your friends close to 7% of the recommended iron intake and these cute “You are the raisin I’m smiling” and excavator designs.
-> Get raisins in bulk on Amazon
Excavator Raisin Free Valentine Cards
Never Done With Fun
You are the Raisin I smile
The Party Buddy on Etsy
Chocolate bars
These chocolate bar Valentine’s are chock full of puns! I also included one that was just really aesthetically pleasing.
-> Get chocolate bars in bulk on Amazon
Kids Valentines Chocolate Bar Wrappers
El Tendedero Crafts on Etsy
Valentine’s Day Hershey’s Bar Wrappers
Printing for Parties on Etsy
Homemade S’more Kit
Give a real tasty treat with puns like, “I need s’more friends like you!” and “I couldn’t love you s’more.”
S’mores Mason Jar Valentine Gift Tag
Glamper Life
S’more Valentine Tags
Paperie Printables on Etsy
Marshmallow Pops
Here’s an opportunity for DIY classroom valentines. Get the kids together and make your Valentine’s for a fun holiday activity.
Valentine Marshmallow Pops
The Cents’ Able Shoppin
Free Rainbow Valentine Printable
Family Spice
Cuties
Cuties are great as classroom treats because they are non-candy treats, create minimal waste, and are sensitive to food allergies! At least I’ve never heard of someone having an allergic reaction to citrus.
Cuties stickers
Orange you a cutie
Fruit Rollups
What can I say except, “I like the way you roll, Valentine!”
-> Get fruit rollups in bulk on Amazon
Roller Skate Printable Valentine Card
The Aloha Hut on Etsy
Soda
Soda can be a great Valentine especially if you get some fun specialty soda. “Soda you wanna be my Valentine?” Gotta love these soda puns!
Soda Valentine’s Day Printable Tags
Party Gloss on Etsy
Soda Valentine Free Printable
Kelly Leigh Creates
Little Toys to give as Valentines
Some little Valentine’s toys are just cheap junk that will immediately break or go in the trash. I tried to stick to fun items that will likely be played with multiple times.
Plastic dinosaurs
I had a lot of fun making my own dinosaur Valentine’s card designs like “You’re totally rawr-some” and “You’re tricera-tops.” I’m sure you’ll find something your kids will be excited to share with friends.
-> Get plastic dinosaurs in bulk on Amazon
Comic Dinosaur Valentine Cards
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Jurassic Dinosaur Valentine Cards
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Rubber ducks
These “I’m a lucky duck to have a friend like you” tags and cards are great for non-candy gifts.
-> Get rubber ducks in bulk on Amazon
Rubber Duck Valentine Pink
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Rubber Duck Valentine blue
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Slime
Whip up a batch of homemade slime and let the kids have a hay-day with these slime-tastic Valentine’s.
Free Valentine Slime Stickers
Printables 4 Mom
Pop-its
Kids love these little pop-it toys, and they lend themselves well to lots of puns!
-> Get Pop Its in bulk on Amazon
Pop It Valentine’s Day Tag
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Squishies
Send “hugs and squishes” to friends and classmates with these fun and cute toys.
-> Get squishies in bulk on Amazon
Squishes Valentine Pink/Purple
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Squishes Valentine Blue/Green
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Plastic Zoo Animals
These plastic zoo animal Valentine’s are so fun and easy. Just print the card and tape or tie an animal to each.
-> Get plastic zoo animals in bulk on Amazon
Free Party Animal Valentines
Positively Splendid
Silly String
While Silly String Valentine’s are not great for classroom parties, they are really fun for home Valentine’s day parties! Give them as a party favor and let the kids get silly.
-> Get silly string in bulk on Amazon
Free printable Silly String Valentines
Jinxy Kids
Silly Valentine’s Day Printable
Party Gloss on Etsy
Bubbles
These bubble Valentines would also make a great Valentine’s Day party favor.
-> Get mini bubble wands in bulk on Amazon
Jinxy Kids
Play Doh
Tell your Valentines “You are doh best” and “you are a-doh-able” with Play-doh Valentines.
-> Get mini Play-Doh packs in bulk on Amazon
PlayDoh Valentines Printable
Texas Mama Designs on Etsy
PlayDoh Valentine Printable
Just Add Confetti on Etsy
Kinetic Sand
Think outside the sandbox with this fun Valentine’s Day gift! Kinetic sand can be found in a variety of little packages perfect to hand out.
-> Get kinetic sand packages in bulk on Amazon
Sand Valentine Card
Emily Wilt Designs on Etsy
Kinetic Sand Valentine Ideas
Mama Cheaps
Race Cars
I’m not saying Valentine’s Day is a competition, but if it was these race cars would win it.
-> Get pull back cars in bulk on Amazon
I Wheelie Like You!
Press Print Party!
FREE Printable Race Car Valentine’s Day Cards
Where the Smiles Have Been
Little Horse Toys
Have a little one who loves horses? Don’t miss this opportunity to do horse-themed Valentine’s with a small horse toy.
-> Get rubber ducky horses in bulk on Amazon
Rubber Duck Horse Valentines
The Ginger Bread Pony
Jump Rope
One of the perks of being a kid is you don’t realize a lot of play is also exercise. They will love jumping rope without even realizing they are exercising!
Free Printable Jump Rope Valentines
Heathered Nest
Bouncy Ball
Bouncy ball Valentine’s can be a ton of fun, but it’s important you chose these for appropriate ages as they can be a dangerous choking hazard.
-> Get small bouncy balls in bulk on Amazon
Hope you have a Ball Free Printables
Somewhat Simple
Bouncy Ball Valentine
One Simple Party on Etsy
Glow Sticks
Good friends can light up your life! If you’re looking for a unique gift for awesome friends, check out these glow stick Valentine’s cards. Don’t miss the awesome Star Wars Valentines!
-> Get glow sticks in bulk on Amazon
STAR WARS May the force be with you!
Little Paper Doll Shop on Etsy
You Light Up My Day Valentine Tag
Rainie Lain Designs on Etsy
Plastic Bugs
Give your friends love bugs this Valentine’s Day. Another one the boys are sure to love.
-> Get plastic bugs in bulk on Amazon
Love Bug Printable
Little Paper Doll Shop
Slap Bracelets
These puns are so fun: “have a slap happy silly Valentine’s” and “I’m so slappy we are friends.”
-> Get slap bracelets in bulk on Amazon
Free Slap Bracelet Valentine Printables
Simply September
Legos
A handful of Legos and a cute little note could be the building blocks for adorable Valentines!
Modern Lego Free Printable Valentines
Simply Real Moms
Free Lego Valentine’s Printable
Our Kerrazy Adventure
Sticky Hands
High-five, Valentine! These sticky hands are so much fun.
-> Get sticky hand toys in bulk on Amazon
High Five Valentine
Just Add Confetti on Etsy
Sticky Hand Valentines
Give Pure Joy on Etsy
Plastic Army Men
There aren’t a lot of Valentine’s Day gifts that are great for boys. They will love these.
-> Get army men in bulk on Amazon
Army Men Valentine
Flavorfully on Etsy
Classroom Supplies Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Telling kids “Happy Valentine’s Day” with classroom supplies is a great way to ensure they get Valentine’s they will actually use.
All of these are especially great for teachers to give to the whole class.
Crayons
“Valentine, you color my world” and other adorable puns go great with this fun gift.
-> Get small crayons packs in bulk on Amazon
Valentine You Color my World Free Printable
Down Redbud Drive
Stickers
Kids will love using their Valentine’s stickers on water bottles, notebooks and more.
-> Get stickers in bulk on Amazon
I’m Stuck on You Free Printables
Down Redbud Drive
Rulers
Rulers are the kings of practical gifts. Add a sweet message and you have adorable Valentines.
-> Get rulers in bulk on Amazon
Valentine’s Day Ruler Card
Leslie Nash Designs on Etsy
You Rule Valentine Free Printables
Crayons and Cravings
Pencils
This small gift might just come in handy in class one day. Gotta love adorable pencils.
-> Get valentine pencils in bulk on Amazon
Free Printable Pencil Flags
Press Print Party!
You are A-MAZE-zing Valentine pencil holder
Press Print Party!
Bookmarks
Gift an adorable coloring bookmark or DIY origami book mark as an extra thoughtful gift.
Free printable Valentine’s Day bookmarks
The Gingerbread House
Heart Bookmark Origami Valentine’s Day Craft
Mom Hacks 101
Erasers
Make no mistake, you’re erase-istibly great!
Make no mistake Eraser Valentine
M Made Design Co on Etsy
You’re Erase-istible Valentine Card
Jenna McKinley Co on Etsy
Notebooks
What is Valentine’s Day without little love notes? These mini notebooks can have lots of fun uses.
-> Get mini notebooks in bulk on Amazon
Taco Notebook Valentine
Just Add Confetti on Etsy
“You’re a Note-worthy friend” Free Printable
Love Create Celebrate
Watercolors
Give your friends all the colors of the rainbow as a sweet and artsy gift.
-> Get watercolors in bulk on Amazon
Water Color Paints Heart Card
Sprout My Party on Etsy
Free Watercolor Gift Tags
Smart School House
Highlighters
Which of your friends deserves to be highlighted?
-> Get highlighters in bulk on Amazon
You are the Highlight of my day
Kudu Monster on Etsy
Your Coolness Should be Highlighted
Party Gloss on Etsy
Pens
Wish your friends or students a stu-pen-dous day with these useful Valentines.
-> Get heart shaped pens in bulk on Amazon
Valentine You’re on POINT Free Printable
Parties With a Cause
Have a StuPENdous Valentine’s Day
Pixel Perfection Party on Etsy
Glue
Let your friends know they are the glue that holds you together.
Stuck on You Free Printable
Glue To My Crafts Blog
Let’s Stick Together
Iris Liew Studio on Etsy
More Classroom Valentine Ideas for kids’ gifts
I added this category for the creative ideas that ought to be mentioned but don’t quite fit into the other categories. These are all non-candy treats and include lots of useful and thoughtful gifts
Scrunchies
It’s so nice to have a spare scrunchie around, especially so you don’t have to resort to using rubber bands in your hair! This is truly a thoughtful gift for girls.
-> Get scrunchies in bulk on Amazon
I like you a Bunchie scrunchie holder
Press Print Party!
Free Scrunchie Valentines
The Craft Patch Blog
Sunglasses
When your friends are just too bright, you have to give them sunglasses.
-> Get kids sunglasses in bulk on Amazon
Valentine Sunglasses Free Tags
Where the Smiles Have Been
Book
Give the gift of literature with these cute notes.
-> Get kids books in bulk on Amazon
Book Classroom Valentine
Fantabulosity
Bookmark Valentine’s Day Printable
Party Gloss on Etsy
Hair Clips
Love is in the hair! This set of Valentines is great for little girls.
-> Get heart hair clips in bulk on Amazon
Hair Clip Valentines
The Savvy Sparrow
Hair Ties
Love is in the hair! Make a bunch of hair ties with an elastic ribbon and wrap them around a cute card.
-> Get pretty elastic ribbon in bulk on Amazon
Love is in the Hair Cards
M Made Design Co on Etsy
Hand Sanitizer
Did you know cooties can be warded off with hand sanitizer? Help young kids fight off cooties with these Valentines.
-> Get little bottles of hand sanitizer in bulk on Amazon
Spread Love Not Germs Tags
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Lip Balms
Eos balm is a great idea if you are trying to stay away from candy but still want a little flavor in your Valentines. Note, more balm freebies can be found here
Eos Balm Valentine Free Printables
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Silly Straws
Silly straws are a unique gift that kids can enjoy over and over. Tell your friends they are crazy cool with a crazy straw. You’ll usually find the heart shaped silly straws at the Dollar Store around Valentine’s Day.
-> Get crazy straws in bulk on Amazon
You’re an ex-STRAW special friend!
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You’re an ex-STRAW special student!
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Cootie Catcher
Kids love cootie catchers! There are lots of fun designs out there; I especially liked the conversation hearts activity template.
Fortune Teller Cootie Catcher
Printable Savvy on Etsy
Paper Hearts Cootie Catcher
Madi Loves Kiwi on Etsy
Backpack Clips, Pins, and Keychains
Backpack accessories are a fun gift that could last a few school years!
-> Get backpack clips in bulk on Amazon
Free Printable Butterfly lollipops
Press Print Party
You Make my Heart Pop tags
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Handmade Crochet Hearts
If you and your kids love to crochet, you can create these sweet gifts from the heart.
Crochet Heart String DIY
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Colorful Valentine’s Day Hearts
Golden Lucy Crafts
Friendship Bracelets
There are lots of great instructions for friendship bracelets online. Pick a few and make some epic bracelets.
Easy Friendship Bracelet Patterns
Marching North
So there you have it! We’ve got easy Valentine ideas and cute Valentine cards that are great for sending to school with your kids. Is there a category that needs to be added to this list? Let me know in the comments!
I have lots more Valentine content on the blog. Maybe you need snack ideas for a classroom Valentine’s party, or more Valentine’s Day card ideas. If so, check out the blog!
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