Do you LOVE to surprise your students with a little Valentine’s Day treat? Here are 21 sweet ideas for students gathered from our WeAreTeachers Valentine’s Day Pinterest board.
We picked up many of the supplies to make these valentines using Walmart’s Online Grocery Pickup. It’s a great way to save a little time and money.
1. Pencil-Heart Valentine
Because, really, can your students ever have enough pencils?
SOURCE: Bits of Everything
2. Crayon Box Treat
Ahh! The beloved smell of a fresh box of crayons.
SOURCE: Crazy Little Projects
3. Silly Straws
These will make your students cheer!
SOURCE: Kinzie’s Kreations
4. Glow-Stick Magic
Because our students light up our lives!
SOURCE: The Teacher Wife
5. Love Bugs
Love the mason jar template these little bugs come in.
SOURCE: Dandee
6. Pencil Arrows
Play Cupid and aim for your students’ hearts.
SOURCE: Remarkably Created
7. Cuties
A sweet message to go with a healthy treat.
SOURCE: The Cards We Drew
Remember, you can save a little money on your cuties by using the code TEACHERS when you choose Walmart’s Online Grocery Pickup.
8. Slinky
Tip: Buy mini-Slinky toys in bulk at the dollar store.
SOURCE: Two Thirty Five Designs
9. Crayon Hearts
This is a great project for using up all those crayon odds and ends.
SOURCE: A Sprinkle of This
10. You Rule!
Let them know: In your eyes, they measure up.
SOURCE: Relocated Living
11. Tic-Tac-Toe Fun
If you’re still trying to stay away from candy, you could use jewel stones or beads instead of M&M’s. (Just make sure you change the message!)
SOURCE: Creations by Kara
12. Foxy Pretzels
Your kids will love this foxy little valentine.
SOURCE: Pink Peppermint Design
13. Scrabble Valentine
Use Scrabble Cheez-Its (who knew?) and this template to play Valentine Words with Friends with your students.
SOURCE: Positively Splendid
14. Dinosaurs
Pick up an assorted bag of plastic dinos and some cute washi tape, and you’re good to go!
SOURCE: Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons
15. Paint-Strip Bookmarks
A trip to the hardware store, a hole punch, and some skinny ribbon are all you need for this DIY project.
SOURCE: Krazy Coupon Lady
16. Bubble Fun
Have a bubble-blowing party on the blacktop!
SOURCE: The Girl Creative
17. Applesauce Squeeze
Another healthy option with a sweet message.
SOURCE: Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
18. Bouncy Balls
You might want to hand this one out at the end of the day!
SOURCE: Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night
19. Play-Doh Valentine
Kids of all ages love Play-Doh.
SOURCE: Random Thoughts of a Supermom
20. Teddy Grahams
Give your students a Valentine’s bear-hug—the healthier option.
SOURCE: Skip to My Lou
21. Gummy Bears
Okay, we just couldn’t resist adding one candy treat. Gummy bears are so darn cute! And you can always buy the sugar-free kind.
SOURCE: Skip to my Lou
What are your favorite valentines for students? Please share in the comments, and we’ll add them to this list.
And don’t forget: You can save $10 on your first order of $50 or more at Walmart’s Online Grocery Pickup when you use the code TEACHERS. Happy Valentine’s Day!
