27+ Fun Valentine’s Day Classroom Ideas for Kids 💖🎉

Valentine’s Day in the classroom doesn’t have to be just about chocolates and roses.

It’s a chance to get creative, make memories, and spread kindness.

Whether you’re looking for fun crafts, games, or heartwarming activities, these 27+ Valentine’s Day ideas will keep your students engaged and excited!

Plus, we’ve included some adorable images to inspire you! 🌸✨


1. Heart-Shaped Craft Station 🎨

Set up a crafting station with heart-shaped paper, markers, and stickers for students to create personalized Valentine cards for their classmates.

These little works of art will fill the classroom with love! 💌

Heart Craft Station

2. Candy Heart Bingo 🍬

Create a Valentine’s Day Bingo game using candy hearts as the markers!

It’s an easy and sweet way to keep the kiddos entertained while they enjoy a little candy snack. 🍭

Candy Heart Bingo

3. DIY Valentine’s Day Cards 🖍️

Encourage students to design their own Valentine’s Day cards with various art supplies.

It’s the perfect way for them to get creative and thoughtful! 😍

DIY Cards

4. Valentine’s Day Book Reading 📚

Gather the class for a cozy reading of Valentine’s Day-themed books!

These heartwarming stories are a fun way to celebrate the day of love. ❤️📖

Book Reading

5. Heartfelt Door Decorations 💝

Let each student create a heart-shaped decoration for the classroom door!

It will set the mood for the celebration and give each child a sense of contribution to the classroom’s festive spirit. 🏠💕

Heartfelt Door Decorations

6. Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt 🕵️‍♀️

Organize a Valentine-themed scavenger hunt with clues leading to treats or small toys.

The excitement of searching for hidden goodies will have kids jumping for joy! 🎯🎁

Scavenger Hunt

7. Valentine’s Day Puzzle Exchange 🧩

Give each student a blank puzzle to decorate with a Valentine’s message or drawing.

Afterward, they can exchange puzzles with a friend!

It’s a fun way to share the love. 💝

Puzzle Exchange

8. Love Notes Jar 💌

Create a “Love Notes” jar where students can drop in positive notes about each other.

At the end of the day, the notes are read aloud to spread kindness and love! 🌈💕

Love Notes Jar

9. Valentine’s Day Hat Parade 🎩

Let students create and decorate their own Valentine’s Day hats, then parade them around the classroom!

The fun designs and quirky styles will bring a smile to everyone’s face. 🎉

Valentine’s Day Hat Parade

10. Heart-Shaped Cookies Decorating 🍪

Bake heart-shaped cookies and let the kids decorate them with icing, sprinkles, and colorful candies.

It’s a delicious way to show some Valentine’s spirit! 🍓

Heart Cookies

11. Valentine’s Day Mad Libs 📝

Create Valentine-themed Mad Libs for the students to fill in.

It’s a fun way to encourage language skills while spreading the Valentine’s cheer. 😄

Valentine’s Day Mad Libs

12. Classroom Love Tree 🌳

Cut out a large tree shape and let students write what they love about their classmates on heart-shaped notes.

Hang these “leaves” on the tree for all to see! 🍃❤️

Love Tree

13. Valentine’s Day Charades 🎭

Organize a fun game of charades with Valentine-related words or phrases.

It’s guaranteed to have the kids laughing and bonding! 🕺💃

Valentine’s Day Charades

14. Cupid’s Arrow Toss 🏹

Set up a Valentine’s Day target with heart-shaped cutouts and let students try to toss Cupid’s arrows (or beanbags) onto the target.

A great way to work on coordination! 🎯

Cupid’s Arrow Toss

15. Valentine’s Day Coloring Pages 🎨

Provide students with Valentine’s Day-themed coloring pages and crayons for a quiet, relaxing activity.

Who doesn’t love a good coloring session? 💖

Valentine’s Day Coloring

16. Heart Hunt 🏁

Hide paper hearts around the classroom for the students to find.

Each heart could contain a small treat or sticker as a reward.

It’s a simple yet fun activity! 💕

Heart Hunt

17. Valentine’s Day Memory Game 🧠

Create a memory game with pairs of Valentine-themed cards.

Students can take turns trying to find matching pairs, all while improving their memory skills. 🃏

Valentine’s Day Memory Game

18. Valentine’s Day STEM Activity 🔬

Engage the class with a Valentine’s Day-themed STEM activity, such as building structures with heart-shaped marshmallows and toothpicks.

Science can be sweet! 🍬🧑‍🔬

Valentine’s Day STEM

19. Heart-Shaped Fruit Kabobs 🍓

Make heart-shaped fruit kabobs with a variety of colorful fruits.

It’s a healthy, delicious way for students to get into the Valentine’s spirit! 🍏🍍

Fruit Kabobs

20. Valentine’s Day Dance Party 🕺

Play upbeat, kid-friendly Valentine songs and have a dance party in the classroom.

Let loose and spread the love with some fun moves! 🎶💃

Dance Party

21. Valentine’s Day Science Experiments 🔬

Conduct simple science experiments with a Valentine’s twist.

How about an “Erupting Heart” experiment?

Watch kids’ faces light up as they create bubbles and explosions! 💥

Science Experiment

22. Melted Crayon Heart Art 🎨

Melt old crayons into heart-shaped molds to create unique Valentine’s Day art pieces.

This is a fantastic upcycling craft that will be a hit with the kids! 🎨💕

Melted Crayon Art

23. Valentine’s Day Photo Booth 📸

Set up a Valentine’s Day photo booth with fun props, such as heart-shaped glasses and cupid wings.

Kids will love capturing memories! 📷

Photo Booth

24. Heart Balloon Pop 🎈

Write fun Valentine’s Day activities on slips of paper, insert them into heart-shaped balloons, and then have the kids pop the balloons to discover the surprise! 🎉


With these 27+ ideas, your Valentine’s Day celebration in the classroom is sure to be filled with fun, creativity, and tons of smiles!

Let the students enjoy this special day while spreading love and happiness all around.

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖

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