
Do you LOVE to surprise your students with a little Valentine’s Day treat? Here are 21 sweet valentines for students gathered from our WeAreTeachers Valentine’s Day Pinterest board.
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1. Pencil-Heart Valentine
Because, really, can your students ever have enough pencils?
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SOURCE: Bits of Everything
2. Crayon Box Treat
Ahh! The beloved smell of a fresh box of crayons.
Recommended Supplies:
- pack of 24 boxes Crayola crayons
- pack of 30 boxes of crayons (budget-friendly option)
- cardstock in assorted colors
SOURCE: Crazy Little Projects
3. Silly Straws
These will make your students cheer!
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SOURCE: Kinzie’s Kreations
4. Glow-Stick Magic
Because our students light up our lives! (Hint: connect two glow stick bracelets together for a budget-friendly, multicolored necklace!)
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SOURCE: The Teacher Wife
5. 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 insects figurines (DIY option)
- brown kraft cardstock (DIY option)
SOURCE: Amazon
6. Pencil Arrows
Play Cupid and aim for your students’ hearts.
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SOURCE: Remarkably Created
7. Cuties
A sweet message to go with a healthy treat.
Recommended Supplies:
- package of clementines
- cellophane treat bags
- white cardstock
SOURCE: The Cards We Drew
8. 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
- white cardstock
SOURCE: Two Thirty Five Designs
9. 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
SOURCE: The Nerd’s Wife
10. You Rule!

Let them know: In your eyes, they measure up with these adorable valentines for students.
Recommended Supplies:
- 30-pack plastic rulers in assorted colors
- 60-pack of 60 wooden rulers (Save extras for next year!)
- red cardstock
- heart-shaped hole punch
- glitter heart stickers (alternative to photos)
SOURCE: Back to Organic
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!)
Recommended Supplies:
- package of Valentine’s Day M&M’s
- pink and red heart-shaped jewel stones (candy-free option)
- cellophane treat bags
- white cardstock
SOURCE: Creations by Kara
12. Foxy Pretzels
Your kids will love this foxy little valentine.
Recommended Supplies:
- bag of pretzels
- clear plastic pillow boxes
- white cardstock
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.
Recommended Supplies:
- box of Scrabble Cheez-Its
- bulk set of Scrabble tiles (food-free option)
- white cardstock
SOURCE: Positively Splendid
14. Dinosaurs
Pick up an assorted bag of plastic dinos and some cute washi tape, and you’re good to go!
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SOURCE: Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons
15. 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
SOURCE: Krazy Coupon Lady
16. Bubble Fun
Have a bubble-blowing party on the blacktop!
Recommended Supplies:
- 36-pack Valentine’s Day mini bubble wands
- white cardstock
- burlap craft paper
- bakers twine, assorted colors
SOURCE: The Girl Creative
17. Applesauce Squeeze
Another healthy option with a sweet message.
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SOURCE: Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
18. Bouncy Balls
You might want to hand this one out at the end of the day!
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SOURCE: Mommy by Day, Crafter by Night
19. Play-Doh Valentine
Kids of all ages love Play-Doh.
Recommended Supplies:
- 10-pack of Play Doh
- 24-pack of Play-Doh
- printer paper
SOURCE: Random Thoughts of a Supermom
20. Teddy Grahams
Give your students a Valentine’s bear-hug—the healthier option.
Recommended Supplies:
- large box or individual packages of Teddy Grahams
- 102-pack of bear counters (food-free option)
- package of cellophane treat bags
- white cardstock
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 sugar-free or organic!
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SOURCE: Skip to my Lou
Looking for more valentines for students?
Check out this set of 24 free, printable Valentine’s Day cards for students and co-workers at school.