Everything You Need For A Class Valentine's Day Party (2024)

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Everything You Need for a ClassValentine’s DayParty

Whether you happily volunteered to help plan this year’s class Valentine’s party or you were roped into it out of guilt or by assignment, there is no reason to spend hours pulling it all together. We’ve done the hard work for you and found a whole seasonal selection of Valentine’s themed games, snacks and activities. Pick and choose from the great ideas below or if you are a real go getter then feel free to try them all! Each one is sure to be a hit with pre-school and elementary aged children. Guaranteed to deliver BEST. PARTY. EVER. results!

Snacks:

Healthy Strawberry Snacks: Several cute and clever ideas for healthier snack options that all include strawberries. Yummy!

Fruit Kabobs: These simple to make Fruit Kabobs will be a big hit with the kiddos. It’s all in the delivery, and fruit on a stick = fun.

Cupid’s Brew: A pink drink that is perfect for any Valentine’s Day party. NO soda and super easy to make (2 ingredients).

Cuddle Monster Cupcakes: Aren’t these cupcakes totally adorable?! Use a box mix or our favorite cupcake recipe and get creative. Just a few supplies that are easy to get and you are good to go.

White Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies: These cookies are almost too pretty to eat (I said, “almost’). Use pre-made sugar cookie dough (or we provide a quick recipe), white chocolate chips and sprinkles. What’s not to love?

Games

Heart Bingo: Boxes of chocolate, candy hearts, kissy lips – get five in a row and you’ve got B-I-N-G-O!!! Such a simple game (printables included) and yet always popular for class parties.

Musical Hearts Game:Dance to the music as you walk from Heart to Heart, when the music stops turn over the heart where you stand and follow the directions. Hop, Hula and Hug are just a few of the directions meant to get kids reading and moving while having a blast.

Minute Win It Games:Let the giggles begin. These fast paced minute to win-it games like heart stack, candy-pick up and marshmallow toss will have kids testing their skills and silly Valentine’s challenges that will leave everyone laughing.

Crafts and Activities

Easy Kids Necklaces: Budget friendly and requiring mostly items easily found at Dollar Stores. This kid friendly jewelry is sure to charm.

Paper Heart Animals: Who knew something as simple as combining large colored paper hearts with a little creativity could produce so much cuteness.

Pink and Red Playdough Cupcakes: These eye-catching playdough cupcakes can be customized by each child to reflect their own Valentine’s Day style. They would also make excellent gifts.

Valentine’s Day Crowns: A few strips of paper and a little imagination is all it takes to crown a king or queen of Valentine’s Day.

Printable Coloring Pages:Need a little quiet time before or after all the festivities,

Salt Dough Footprint Hearts:A perfect momento to send home for moms and dads. Precious little feet captured for all time as a reminder of how much “love” a child has for their parent.

Paper Heart Flowers: Who wouldn’t love a beautiful bouquet of flowers homemade from the heart. Easy and low on the mess factor, these paper flowers will reveal the unique heart of the child that made them.

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Michelle Myers is mom to four kiddos ranging from elementary thru high school, each with strong opinions and a flair for the dramatic. In other words, they're a lot like her. Former educator and lover of learning, she divides her time between carpool and Starbucks by reading voraciously and giving TED talks to herself at red lights. A Floridian for almost 40 years, Michelle loves the beach, making people laugh, and date nights with her hubby of 25 years...and yeas, they clearly married at age 7.Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest/Twitter

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  1. Maggie @ The Love Nerds says

    These are such cute ideas! I especially love the little monster cupcakes. They are just so adorable!

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  2. Chelsea @ Gal on a Mission says

    The cuddle monster cupcakes are adorable!

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  3. Britni says

    Wonderful Valentine’s ideas!

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  4. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    Wowza! So many AWESOME ideas!

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  5. Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] says

    The monster cupcakes are SO cute!

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  6. Heather Brown says

    Great V-Day round up. So many great ideas in one place!

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  7. Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says

    What great ideas!! Planning a party can be so stressful so it’s nice to have a great list all in one place!

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  8. Stephanie Keeping says

    A lot of great ideas. I think my kids would like the candy pick up.

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  9. gloria says

    I love love love these ideas.

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  10. Debra says

    These are all such amazing ideas! So fun!

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  11. Stephanie Pass says

    Love all these ideas! I think my favorite are the cupcakes and the cupid’s brew. I need to make my kids some cupid’s brew. I think they’d love it!

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  12. Krista says

    My daughter has never had a Valentines Party at school. But these are really great ideas! Think I will do some of them here at home with her

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  13. Shauna Smart says

    These look like such fun activities for Valentine’s!

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  14. Emily says

    so fun!! thanks for putting this all in one place. What a great resource!!

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  15. Melanie says

    So many great ideas all in one place!

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  16. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    Such great ideas…where were you guys when my kids were little?!

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  17. Mega C says

    Such great ideas!

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  18. Natalie @ Life Made Simple says

    So many fun ideas! What a great little roundup!

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  19. Meagan says

    These are such cool ideas and so fun for kids! I have this set for our Twitter feed later this week. I’d love for our parents to try them out with their kids. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Angela says

    Well you’ve covered it all! What wonderful ideas for snacks and crafts!!! Love it!

    Reply

  21. Britney says

    These are some great ideas! I love parties and it would be fun to throw one for Valentine’s!

    Reply

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The article titled "Everything You Need For A Class Valentine’s Day Party" provides ideas and suggestions for snacks, games, crafts, and activities for a Valentine's Day party in a classroom setting. The author, Michelle Myers, offers a variety of options that are suitable for preschool and elementary-aged children. The article includes ideas for healthier snack options, games like Heart Bingo and Musical Hearts, crafts such as Paper Heart Animals and Valentine's Day Crowns, and activities like Printable Coloring Pages and Salt Dough Footprint Hearts.

The article is written in a conversational tone and includes personal anecdotes and suggestions from the author. It provides a comprehensive guide for planning a Valentine's Day party in a classroom, with a focus on fun and engaging activities for children.

Please let me know if you would like more information on any specific aspect of the article.

Everything You Need For A Class Valentine's Day Party (2024)

FAQs

What should you get your class for Valentine's Day? ›

35 Sweet Classroom Valentines for Kids (Cards and Gifts That Skip the Sugar)
  • Stretchy sticky hands. Craft-O-Maniac. ...
  • Plastic hoppers. Crap I've Made. ...
  • Heart stickers or tattoos. Kiki & Company. ...
  • Maze valentine. Toddler Approved. ...
  • Whoopee cushion. Paging Supermom. ...
  • Toy cars. Creating Really Awesome Fun Things. ...
  • Yo-yo. ...
  • Mini lightsabers.
Jan 18, 2024

How do you pass out Valentines in class? ›

When passing out Valentines, place each student's decorated bag on top of their desk and have kiddos walk around and plop a Valentine card in each. Another easy way to do this is to arrange all the bags in a line on the floor instead of on each desk. This way is definitely quicker if you're short on time!

How do you plan a classroom party? ›

5 Tips for Organizing Class Parties
  1. Organize and Communicate. Planning is essential to making sure that the party can run smoothly. ...
  2. Craft Stations. A great craft or multiple crafts are one of the most essential components to a great elementary classroom party. ...
  3. Games and Prizes. ...
  4. Seasonal Decoration and Supplies. ...
  5. Goodie Bags.

What do u do on Valentine's Day in school? ›

Valentine's Day inspiration for your classroom
  • Candy hearts. On Valentine's Day, ensure that every student in your class gets a candy heart from you! ...
  • Find the heart! If the energy is low in your classroom, put together a “find the heart” treasure hunt! ...
  • Valentines word search.
Feb 12, 2024

What is code Valentine at school? ›

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. Teachers serving on the Code Valentine Team should include members of the First Responder Team.

What do teachers give students for Valentines Day? ›

Straws, candy, heart mazes are all great options that won't break the bank! As much as I love getting little gifts for my students, I also love treating my teammates and co-workers. In my opinion, this is one of the best gifts you can give to someone!

What to sell on Valentine's Day at school? ›

When planning a Valentine's Day fundraiser, you likely think of chocolates and roses. Flowers are a staple of this popular holiday. Roses are arguably the most popular flower you can start selling at your school. Nearly 28% of adults purchase flowers for a loved one or partner on Valentine's Day.

Do kids still do Valentines in school? ›

Most teachers and etiquette experts we spoke with indicated that it is usually recommended to give every student in the classroom a valentine, especially if your child is passing them out at school.

How old is passing out Valentines? ›

Passing out Valentines is a 600-year-old tradition

Each year, kids in classrooms across America hand out Valentine's Day cards to their classmates. According to History.com, the oldest record of a valentine was a poem Charles Duke of Orleans wrote to his wife when he was imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1415.

How do you ask a girl to be your Valentine at school? ›

Asking a girl to be your valentine should be fun and chill! Just tell her you'd love to spend Valentine's Day with her. To sweeten the deal, compliment her. If you want to chat about how compatible you are, bring up what you have in common or enjoy doing together.

Is it Valentine's party or Valentine's party? ›

Valentine's Day is named after and was inspired by Saint Valentine—who may be one of several Christians using that name. Because the day belongs to a saint, we place an apostrophe and an s after his name to get Valentine's Day.

What's a Valentine's party? ›

So glad you did. Falling each year on February 13th—yes, the day before Valentine's Day—Galentine's Day is basically the friendship version of V-Day. It's an unofficially-official holiday that's all about celebrating platonic love and sisterhood between the women (and friends of all genders, really) in your life.

What is the most popular Valentine's Day activities? ›

Best Valentine's Day Date Ideas for Her
  • Take a Romantic Dance Class. ...
  • Revisit a Sentimental Spot. ...
  • Write a Love Letter. ...
  • Make a Delicious Dinner. ...
  • Go to the Ballet or Opera. ...
  • Attend a Local Festival. ...
  • Provide a Day of Pampering. ...
  • Give Her a Handmade Gift.
Mar 21, 2024

How do you set up a room for Valentine's Day? ›

Use Red and Pink Accents: Red and pink are the traditional colors of Valentine's Day. Add touches of these colors through your bedding, throw pillows, and blankets. Hang Heart-Shaped Decorations: Hang heart-shaped decorations such as garlands or balloons around the room to create a festive and romantic atmosphere.

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