27 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Any Classroom - Mrs. D's Corner (2024)

Valentine’s Day is a super fun time of year in the classroom, helping foster lessons full of friendship, love, and appreciation.

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February is one of my favorite times of year because there are so many fun, engaging, educational things to do with students. And educational is key!

Making something educational fun doesn’t have to be difficult either.This hand-picked list of 27 crafts are sure to be a hit in any elementary classroom.

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Starting off with a recycling activity, using old crayons to make new ones in a fun shape. Peeling paper is an incredible fine motor task, just put on a

These DIY paper heart bracelets are a sweet and easy kid’s craft activity for Valentine’s Day, and great fine motor practice!

An adorable paper heart wreath that you can make from basic scrap supplies or you can swing by your local craft store to grab some adorable Valentine’s Day themed paper! Use glue sponges to for no mess putting together.

A fun craft the whole family can do. These sharpie dotted cups are a great for gifts or just to add to your favorite mug collection. Students can add dots or draw lines, so it’s great for every child. Perfect for memory making!

Super quick and easy heart garland wreath! Kids will love putting this on their bedroom door or just seeing it around the house as a wall hanging. Another great fine motor craft!

Ahhh, this adorable love bug Valentine’s crafts is super cute and great for kids of all ages to put together! This little guy is so stinkin’ cute!

These no-mess splatter painted hearts are a total win for mom and kiddo!

Suncatchers are a year-round craft that can be adapted to any season or holiday!These heart shaped ones are a great for Valentine’s Day!

This might be one of my favorites! Paper tree crafts are one of the cutest crafts to make with littles. This Valentine’s Day tree paper craft is one you’ll enjoy making with the kids!

This paper plate craft is an adorably fun and simple way to take a paper plate and turn it into a cute Valentine’s Day owl craft! A craft all the kids will surely love.

There’s something about adorable monsters, right? You’ll love these cute little love monsters that are incredibly fun to make! Engage all the sensory feels with this craft!

These paper plate love birds are so easy to make and offer the freedom to let your kids get as creative as they want.

This project is great for kids of all ages, especially little ones! You’ll just need a cardboard tube (toilet paper or paper towel roll works fine), tape, and some paint!

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This fun accordion-style Valentine’s card is super fun to make! Plus, you likely have all the supplies you need in your craft stash.

If you allow students to exchange Valentine’s at school, this quirky monster box is such a fun way to hold Valentine’s treats and cards! You’ll just use an empty tissue box (or old shoe box) and a few other crafts to pull this adorable craft together.

Snow globes are so magical, aren’t they? With just a few easy to find supplies, you’ll be able to create your very one Valentine’s Day snow globe that would make the sweetest gift!

Do you have students with loved ones live far away? This heart-felt long distance hug craft will surely make them feel the love on Valentine’s Day!

These adorable little pom pom monsters are fun, adorable, and easy to make.

What a fun Valentine’s Day craft that keeps on giving? These recycled paper hearts will grow when you plant them! A fun craft for kids of all ages!

Science and Valentine’s day meet with this fun slimy craft! Valentine’s Day slime for kids is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy.

The kiddos can get hands-on with this adorable love bug Valentine’s craft.

Quick and simple symmetry heart project. A great activity and craft for toddlers and young kiddos.

A fun handmade Valentine’s Day craft that encourages fine motor skills.

Grab your Popsicle sticks and make these three-dimensional Valentine’s love bugs.

With a few empty toilet paper rolls you quickly pull these heart shaped binoculars.

These woven heart baskets are adorable and require minimal supplies to create! This craft is a little more complicated, better for older students.

Finger print crafts are a sweet way to add that personal touch to any craft. This Valentine’s Day heart fingerprint tree craft is a great way to do that!

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27 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Any Classroom - Mrs. D's Corner (2024)

FAQs

What do schools do for Valentine's Day? ›

Fun Valentine's Day Activities for Elementary Students
  • Have a month-long kindness challenge. ...
  • Exchange notes of kindness. ...
  • Have a door-decorating contest. ...
  • Read some Valentine's Day books. ...
  • Make a heart collage. ...
  • Craft up some Valen-slime. ...
  • Set up a candy heart estimation jar. ...
  • Do a crystal heart science experiment.
Jan 29, 2024

What item makes the most money from Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine cards

According to a report by the Greeting Card Association, Valentine's Day is the second-largest greeting card occasion in the United States, after Christmas. A survey by Statista found that in 2023, 43% of Americans planned to purchase greeting cards for Valentine's Day.

How do you make a paper plate suncatcher? ›

All you need is a paper plate, clear contact paper, scissors, colorful tissue paper, and string for hanging. Cut out the center of the plate, then attach contact paper to the back. Your child can get creative by cutting or tearing tissue paper into small pieces and pressing them onto the contact paper.

What do you say to teachers on Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine's Day Messages For Teachers
  • Roses are red. ...
  • Sometimes we don't get to pick our teachers, but if so, I'd choose you all over again.
  • Kind, smart, inspiring and fun. ...
  • Happy Valentine's Day to someone who has made a huge difference in my life.
  • Happy Hearts Day to the Best Teacher EVER.

What does code Valentine mean in school? ›

CODE VALENTINE TEAM AND PROCEDURES

The “Code Valentine” signal will be made anytime a person on campus is in need of emergency services such as cardiac arrest or symptoms where the Code Valentine/First Responder Team may be needed.

What can I make for Valentine's Day? ›

Valentine's Day recipes
  • One-pan roast rack of lamb & green olive potatoes. ...
  • Easy jam tarts. ...
  • Confit salmon with tahini, pistachio & herb crust. ...
  • Next level spaghetti carbonara. ...
  • Squidgy chocolate & pomegranate torte. ...
  • Steaks with goulash sauce & sweet potato fries. ...
  • Classic California roll. ...
  • Chocolate-orange French toast.

What is Valentine box for kids? ›

Beyond just being a family-friendly craft project, Valentine's boxes are also ideal for storing all the delicious homemade treats, candies and cute trinkets your kids may gather on the festive holiday. And let's not forget about all of those cards from school!

What is a cute Valentine's Day tradition? ›

Offering a bouquet of red roses to your beloved. Purchasing a card with a heartfelt message. Sharing a candlelit meal with your partner. Giving a heart-shaped box of delicious chocolates.

What to make for valentine's day present? ›

Valentine's gift recipes
  • Salted caramels. A star rating of 4.7 out of 5. ...
  • Fortune cookies. A star rating of 3.8 out of 5. ...
  • Strawberry gin. A star rating of 4.9 out of 5. ...
  • Prosecco truffles. A star rating of 3.7 out of 5. ...
  • Rhubarb gin. ...
  • Gin & tonic truffles. ...
  • Florentine biscuits. ...
  • Homemade raspberry vodka.

How can I make Valentine's Day special? ›

Here are 14 ideas to help make this Valentine's Day extra special!
  1. Make a Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board. ...
  2. Send Valentines. ...
  3. Decorate in Hearts. ...
  4. Create a Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt. ...
  5. Have a Valentine's Day Photo Shoot. ...
  6. Surprise Your Kids with Love Notes. ...
  7. Put Up a Valentine's Day Tree. ...
  8. Break a Heart-Shaped Piñata.

How to make a simple Valentine gift? ›

How about a pinch pot shaped like a heart for holding jewelry or keys, or a clever wind chime made with heart shaped cookies cutters. And many of these simple ideas are easy enough that the kids can help with a little oversight from an adult.

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