43 Fun Valentines Day Ideas for School
43 Fun Valentines Day Ideas for School
Are you looking for some new Valentines Day Ideas for school this year? If so, I got you covered. In this post I'll show you epic Valentines Day Bulletin Boards, creative craft ideas, unique classroom décor, fun learning Valentine's day activities and so much more.
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What Should I Do for My Class on Valentines Day?
- Plan a fun activity for the holiday
- Play a game like Valentine's Day Bingo
- Do a Valentine's Day craft
- Make cards for family & friends
- Have Valentines treats
- Read a Valentine's Day book
- Throw a class party
In this post we'll explore all these ideas and more.
Valentine’s Day Class Decor
To start getting your class in the loving spirit why not start with some class décor.
How Can I Decorate My Class for Valentines Day?
- Decorate your class door with a Valentine theme
- Create a Valentine's day bulletin board
- Have kids do a Valentine's day activity and use it as class decor
Read on to check out all of these classroom decoration ideas.
You Stole a Pizza My Heart Door Decor
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Love this idea for a Valentine’s Classroom door from Miss Ward, You stole a Pizza my heart! Have each child draw a name and then on the crust of the pizza the kids write something that they love about that person.
You end up with this epic classroom door.
Candy Heart Decor
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You could re-create this candy heart on a bulletin board, or class door. You can start with real candy wrappers, just place a box of chocolates in the teachers lounge and ask them to leave the wrappers. 😊
Then create the little chocolates with paper, shiny metallic paper adds an extra fun touch.
Sweethearts Class Decor
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Here's a fun easy idea to decorate a plain space in your classroom. You can even have each student create a special heart.
Best Valentines Day Ideas for School Decorations
Below are some of my favorite finds to add a little love to your classroom this Valentine’s Day.
VALENTINES CLASSROOM DECOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | 50 PIECE FELT HEART BANNER
TWO | CUPID CUTOUTS
THREE | RED HANGING HEART GARLAND
FOUR | PINK AND RED HEART FELT GARLAND
For more ideas on classroom décor check out this post- 51 Best Classroom Decoration Ideas
Valentine’s Day Bulletin Boards
If you're looking for some new Valentines day ideas for school bulletin boards, you've come to the right place.
I've gathered tons of ideas for you whether you teach preschool, Spanish Class, teach at a Christian school or an elementary school I have some new ideas below for you.
We Go Together Like Tacos and Tuesday Bulletin Board
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Who doesn’t love taco Tuesdays?
I Love You a Latte Bulletin Board
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If you love your students and you love your lattes this might be the perfect bulletin board for you.
Special Delivery Bulletin Board Idea
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On the large truck it reads “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates LOVE! By Loa Tzu
Each Child receives a small truck with their name on the license plate and they write one way they can deliver kindness. You can click on the link above for details of ordering the bulletin board if you love it as much as I do.
Love is in the Air Bulletin Board
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Here's a simple but sweet bulletin board idea. The hearts are filled with the alphabet, you could also write your students names on the hearts.
Valentines Cat in the Hat Bulletin Board
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Everyone loves Cat in the Hat, this bulletin board would be a hit with your students.
Throw Love Around Bulletin Board
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Steal this idea from a third-grade teacher in Mexico. She has her students write one thing they love on the hearts that are spilling out of the love jar.
Spanish Class Valentine’s Day Bulletin Board
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Here is a fun idea for a Spanish class bulletin board. Sweethearts are a cute bulletin board that is easy to make yourself.
Bulletin Board Idea for a Christian School
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Here's a great idea for a Christian school. This preschool teacher had each of her kids tell her what they would say to God if they were face to face with him and then wrote them on these colorful hearts with the title Heart to Heart Conversations with God.
Preschool Bulletin Board Idea
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This Olaf bulletin board would be a hit in a preschool classroom, am I right?
Best Valentine Bulletin Board Decor
Below are some of my favorite finds for Valentine's bulletin boards.
VALENTINES DAY IDEAS FOR SCHOOL BULLETIN BOARD DECOR | WHERE TO FIND
ONE | PEANUTS BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAY
TWO | CHALK VALENTINES CUTOUTS
THREE | CHALK HEART CUTOUTS
FOUR | WATERCOLOR HEART BULLETIN BOARD BANNER
Valentine’s Day Treats
Now let’s get to the kids’ favorite part and maybe yours too, the treats. I have found some simple treat ideas below that you can make with the kids at your Valentine’s Day party.
Smiley Face Cookies
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Decorating Cookies is always a fun classroom activity that kids love. You can purchase premade unfrosted cookies at your local grocery store bakery. Then bring frosting in a variety of colors, sprinkles and other toppings and let the kids loose.
Tiny Heart Cookies
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Here are some more examples of simple cookie decorating that looks amazing.
Valentines Day Activities for Your Classroom
If you need some more Valentines day ideas for school then check out these ideas below. Including ideas for your Valentine’s Day class party and more learning Valentine's day activities.
Valentines Day Book for the Classroom
WHERE TO FIND | HAPPY VALENTINES DAY MOUSE
It is a great time to read a fun Valentine Book like this one from beloved author Laura Numeroff.
Valentines Day Bingo
WHERE TO FIND | VALENTINES DAY BINGO
Bingo is a great game for your class party, especially a cute Valentine’s Day themed one like this one.
Pin the Tail on the LLama
WHERE TO FIND | PIN THE HEART ON THE LLAMA
The kids will get a kick out of this pin the heart on the llama game, perfect for that class party.
Compliments Jar Activity
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Love this idea for compliments jars. You can have each student randomly draw 5 student’s names. Then think of a compliment for each one, put it on a little heart.
Then these hearts will be glued on to that person’s jar. You can have your students sign the compliment, so the recipient knows where it is coming from too.
Heart Sensory Activity
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Kids will love this fun sensory painting activity. First you draw a heart directly onto a plastic Ziploc sandwich bag with a permanent marker.
Next you add some paint to the inside of the bag and have your students move the paint around to color the heart. They'll love the feeling under their fingers and teacher bonus, no mess!
Valentines Day Class Banner
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Do you love when your class activity becomes cute class décor too? Here's an easy writing activity, have each student write about how they can spread love.
Then attach all the pendants with ribbon and paperclips and you have a gorgeous Valentine's Day banner for your classroom.
Valentine's Day Writing Activity
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Here's another cute Valentine’s Day writing activity that then becomes a keepsake for the recipient. You can click the link above for a llama learning pack.
Valentine’s Day Crafts for the Classroom
Check out the craft ideas below that are easy and unique too. Hopefully you will find a new idea to try in your class this year.
Create Candy Heart Jars
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Check out the link above for a tutorial of this cute mason jar covered in candy hearts. This would work best with several parent volunteers because you need to use a glue gun.
Valentine Bumble Bee Craft
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Here's a cute and easy Valentine craft that is perfect for practicing scissor skills. Start with toilet paper tubes, then cover with yellow construction paper and then have kids cut out the stripes and antennas with construction paper.
Glue everything on and then add cute little hearts and faces.
Happy Love Rocks
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Love this cute and easy idea of happy love rocks. Your main ingredient is natural and free, gotta love that!
You're My Best Bud Card
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This is a unique card that kids can create for a family member or friend. Click on the link above for details and tutorial.
Wooly Be My Valentine?
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You can have your students make this adorable Valentines card and take home to the family. Click the link above for a free printable and the tutorial.
Valentine Owl Craft
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These Valentines owls are a fun art activity for preschool and Kindergarteners.
Newspaper Heart Craft
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Here's a fun way to use recycled materials to create gorgeous art with these newspaper hearts. Let your students express their creativity by decorating with unique faces and accessories.
Valentines Monsters
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These Valentines monsters are a fun and easy craft idea that lets your students use their imagination and create their own masterpiece.
Valentines Day Card Holder Ideas
What would a Valentine’s day be without a card holder for their stash of Valentine’s cards? Check out some fun ideas below to have your students create cute little Valentine’s Day holders.
Monster Valentine Bags
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Have your kids create this cute little monster Valentines bags with paper bags and colored construction paper.
Easy Valentine Bag Idea
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Here is another idea for cute and easy bags to hold all their Valentine’s goodies. Give the kiddos bags, shapes and markers and let them create their own unique love monsters.
Heart Animal Craft
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This third-grade teacher gave her students these three options of Valentine animals to create. They are all made with simple shape and hearts.
You can then have them glue them on a paper bag to collect all of their class Valentines cards.
Hope you got some new Valentine ideas for school to create some amazing classroom memories this holiday. I hope that you'll try one of these new ideas whether it is an idea to decorate your classroom for the holiday, try one of the new Valentine's day activities or one of the many ideas to have an epic Valentine party in your class this year.
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