20 Best Valentine Ideas from Teacher to Student
20 Best Valentine Ideas from Teacher to Student
If you’re looking for some Valentine Ideas from teacher to student, then this post is for you. I’ll show you some printable cards and where to get them, DIY card ideas, fun treats and some small gift ideas that your students will love.
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Valentine Ideas from Teacher to Student with Treats
Ok so if you want to get your students a little treat and a sweet card that goes with it, you’ll love this section. Let’s check out some fun Valentine’s Day teacher gift ideas for your students with a little candy or treat.
1 | You are an Important Pizza Our Class
If you want to copy this great gift idea here’s how you pull it off.
- You can DIY a card like this that reads, “You are in important Pizza our Class. Happy Valentines Day!” Canva is a great online graphic arts design tool that you can use to make cards.
- Attach a Pizza Gummy that you can find here.
2 | Have a Poppin Valentine’s Day
Here’s a great way to gift a snack that’s not a sweet treat. This works for older students, like middle school or high school students too. Check out how you can copy this idea.
- These popcorn sticker labels are from Etsy and you can find them here. They say, “Have a Poppin Valentine’s Day” and then you can personalize them with your name.
- Then you’ll purchase the popcorn bags and then some Valentine’s ribbon and simply add the stickers to the bags and tie a pretty ribbon for a little extra!
3 | Slap Bracelets
Slap bracelets are a fun gift idea for your students. You can add a gift tag that reads, I’m so Slappy that you’re in my Class this year! You can find a pack of 48 colorful slap bracelets here.
4 | A Great Student is the Treasure at the End of a Rainbow
Here’s an easy last minute Valentine idea that includes a special message for your students. If you love it check out how to pull it off below.
This gift tag is an instant download printable from Etsy that you can find here. It reads, A great student is the Treasure at the end of the Rainbow.
Next, just get a pack of fun size Skittles and attach each one to a gift card.
5 | You’re a True Gem
Here’s a great idea for a Valentines gift for your students that is also versatile. You can include either a candy treat or a toy. Check out the details below.
- First you’ll want to create a cute card like this that reads, Student you’re a true gem.
- Next, attach a Ring Pop.
- Or for a non-candy option you can attach a fake ring!
6 | We’re Beary Lucky to Have you in Our Class
Here’s a fun idea with a bear pun and how to pull it off.
- Create cards with a cute bear Valentine’s Day pun like:
- We’re Beary Lucky to Have you in Our Class this school year.
- You’re Beary Special to me
- I hope your Valentine’s Day is as beary special as you are!
- I’m beary proud of all your hard work!
- I couldn’t bear to have a better student!
- I hope your Valentine’s Day is beary fun and filled with joy
- Next you can add some bear treats like gummy bears or Teddy Grahams.
7 | It’s Such a Treat to Be Your Teacher
Here’s a cute idea that is perfect if you’re short on time!
- You can get this adorable printable Valentine Tag on Etsy here. The tag reads, it’s such a treat to be your teacher. Happy Valentines Day!
- Then just download, print and cut the tag.
- Next, add a little treat like a Rice Krispies Treat and you’re good to go!
Small Gift Valentine Ideas from Teacher to Student
Ok, so if you’re looking for some teacher Valentine gifts for your students that don’t involve any more sweets then check out these next ideas. These are ideas that involve clever little cards and small Valentine’s Day gifts to go with them.
8 | You’ve Got the Write Stuff
This might be the perfect gift from a teacher to a student. Plus, as an added bonus it’s a great option for the Teachers that are New Kids on the Block fans.
First, create these Valentine’s Day gift cards that say, "You’ve got the Write stuff."
Then add a fun pen. Here are some of my favorite options from Amazon:
9 | I’m Doh Glad You’re in My Class
Here’s a fun DIY Valentine card idea.
- First just create the handmade card that says, I’m doh glad you’re in my class, Happy Valentine’s Day!
- Then you can get fun size Play-Doh and just attach your homemade gift tag.
10 | Friendship Bracelets
Friendship bracelets are a great gift idea for your students. You could lean in to the Taylor Swift theme if your students are fans by adding a card that says, In My Valentine Era.
Here are some more pun ideas for you DIY Valentine’s cards:
- You tie our class together in the best way! Happy Valentine’s Day!
- Our class is woven together with kindness, just like this bracelet!
11 | You’re Sensational
Here’s another fun little gift that your students would like.
You can get these printable Valentine’s Day Cards on Etsy here. This gift tag reads, You’re Scent-Sational.
Next, you can add a scented marker and you have a perfect Valentine’s gift!
12 | Poppin Valentines
Here’s a fun idea involving pop-it fidgets.
- First create a card with a play on poppin. Here are some ideas:
- Hope you have a Poppin Valentine’s Day!
- This class is Poppin with you in it!
- Poppin in to say Happy Valentines Day!
- Then you can get some Valentine’s fidget toys like these ones here and attach them to your gift tag!
- Or for an easier option you can get this 30 pack that includes the Pop-it toys and the cards from Amazon here.
13 | Love Monster Kit
Here’s a fun DIY Valentines Day gift idea for your students that would add a personal touch to the holiday. You can send them home with a Love Monster Kit that they would have so much fun with! Here’s how you pull it off.
- First create cute gift tags that Say, Love Monster Kit. Print and cute the tags.
- Then gather the following supplies for each kit:
- a mini Play-Doh.
- 2 googly eyes for each kit.
- 2 pipe cleaners cut in half for the arms and legs.
- Heart beads, feathers, little gems, glitter or whatever accessories you want to add.
- Add all the items into a plastic Ziploc bag and staple on the bag tag.
14 | Heart Stress Balls
Stress balls are a student favorite gift idea. Pair a stress ball with a card with one of these cute Valentines puns:
- You fill our classroom with so much heart! Keep being awesome!
- I heart having you as my student! Keep being amazing!
- Thanks for putting so much heart into everything you do! Happy Valentine’s Day!
15 | Valentines Books
A Valentine’s day book would be an extra special Valentines gift for your students. You could include a sweet message to each student on the book cover. Here are some of the best Valentine’s day books:
- Listening with my Heart
- The Invisible String
- Love is My Favorite Thing
- Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse (If You Give a Mouse a Cookie)
16 | Valentines Bookmarks
A Valentine bookmark is a great gift idea from a teacher. I like this pack of 75 bookmarks because students can color them in. So, it’s basically a gift and a Valentine’s Day activity in one, win, win.
Dollar Store Valentine Ideas from Teacher to Student
If you want to hit up the Dollar Store here are a few gift ideas for your students that you can find there.
17 | Glasses
Pick up a pair of sunglasses for each student. You can then create a card with one of these messages:
- You make our classroom shine so bright!
- Valentine, you’ve got a bright future ahead of you!
- Keep shining bright — you light up our classroom!
- Valentine, you make every day brighter! Keep being awesome!
- You Brighten our classroom!
18 | Bubbles
Grab a pack of bubbles for each student. Here are some card ideas to go with the bubbles:
- You always blow me away with your kindness and hard work!
- I’m bubbling over with joy having you in my class!
- You make our classroom burst with happiness! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Cards from Teachers to Students
I have some more great ideas for you for Valentine’s cards. These next few ideas are cute little cards that work well as they are. You don’t have to add any candy or gifts if you don’t want to. Check them out these ideas for individual Valentine cards below.
19 | Thank You So Much for Bee-ing such a Sweet Student
Here are some sweet Valentines with a bee that you can make yourself. If you have a bee theme in your class this is the perfect way to add it to your Valentines cards. There are a couple of Bee Puns that would work great for Valentine’s Cards including:
- Thank you So much for Bee-ing such a sweet student and
- I Love Bee-ing You’re teacher!
20 | You’re the Write Student for Me
Ok if you want a cheap valentines idea for the whole class that is also easy and perfect for school then look no further.
- You can find these editable and printable cards on Etsy here.
- Then you could give these as is or you could attach a Valentine’s pencil.
Valentine Your So Sharp
Here’s a cute cactus pun Valentines Day card idea for your students. You could also use the pun, Valentine you’re on point.
I hope you got some new ideas in this post and are ready to create your Valentine’s cards for your students this year. Feel free to save your favorite ideas to your Pinterest boards. To do that just click on the picture and the P and give it a save.
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