15 Easy Valentine's Day Class Party Ideas - 2024 - So Festive! (2024)

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Planning a Valentine's Day class party is super easy with these delightful ideas for games, crafts, activities, and treats.

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Valentine's Party Ideas

Planning a classroom Valentine's Day party can be a lot of work. Lucky for you, we've rounded up the simplest and most fun ideas that everyone will love.

We've learned that simpler is better when it comes to planning a classroom party. That means that all of these Valentine's party ideas require very little preparation, are inexpensive, and don't require lots of your help to pull off. (Read: no hot glue gun crafts!)

How to plan a classroom Valentine party

What makes a fun and memorable Valentine's Day party?

The best way to do a class party is by dividing up the class into smaller groups. Each group should rotate between stations. Typically, 4-5 students in each group is a good number, but it can be more depending on how much time you have.

Here's some Valentine's party station ideas you should have:

  • Valentine game
  • Valentine's Day craft
  • Valentine's Day snack or treat
  • Valentine's printable activity pages
  • Read one of these cute Valentine books
  • Pass out classroom Valentines

If you spend around 10 minutes at each of these stations, you easily have an hour Valentine's Day party planned for you.

Valentine's Class Party Activities

Here's all the best Valentine's Day party games, crafts, and activities to choose from!

Valentine's Day Songs For Kids (Free Playlist)

A free Valentine's Day playlist with all the best Valentines songs for kids! It's perfect for classroom parties!

Listen

Decorate Sugar Cookies

Decorating heart sugar cookies is always a hit at classroom Valentine's Day parties.

Use this easy sugar cookie recipe (that can be made ahead). Grab some frosting and sprinkles for a fun activity.

Try It

Valentines Minute To Win It

Minute to Win It Games are always a hit and these Valentine themed games are easy and would be great for 5th graders, 6th graders or even 2nd graders.

Minute Games

Valentine's Day Bingo

Wondering what to do at a classroom Valentine party? Play Bingo- Valentines' Day style.

These cute printable Valentine Bingo cards include bright and colorful pictures that make it easy enough for preschoolers to play, too.

Play It

Valentine's Day Craft

Kids love hands on Valentines crafts. All you'll need for this craft is paper straws, yarn and foam hearts. This would be a great Valentines Day activity for kindergarteners or 1st graders!

Directions

Valentine's Day Don't Eat Pete Game

Don't Eat Pete is always a favorite game at class parties! It's easy to play and requires no preparation besides printing off the Don't Eat Pete game printable.

Download

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Love Monster Craft

Need a preschool Valentine craft? They'll go crazy about these cute love monsters. Comes with stickers and everything you need for a simple activity.

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Guessing Jar

Fill up a jar with Valentines candy like gummy hearts, red hots, or conversation hearts. Have the kids guess how many pieces are in the jar. The person who guesses the closest wins and gets to keep the jar of candy!

Don't Say The Word!

Based off our popular Dollar Bill game, attach a paper heart to everyone's shirt using a paper clip or clothespin. Choose a word or action that is off limits. If a player says that word, they give their heart to the player who catches them. The person with the most hearts at the end of the party wins a fun prize of your choice.

Game Directions

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Scratch-Off Heart Craft

An easy Valentine's Day craft that requires no preparation! This kit from Amazon includes enough for 27 kids to design their own scratch-off heart and includes embellishments.

Valentine Coloring Pages

If you need another easy activity for Valentine's Day, print off some cute coloring pages. There's options for boys, girls, coloring pages for preschoolers and older kids, too!

Print Coloring Pages

Read a Valentine's Day Book

For a calm class party station idea, choose one of these adorable Valentine's Day books to read.

See the list

Valentine's Day Packet

For an effortless Valentines party activity, print off a few of these Valentines activity pages. There are so many to choose from in the bundle. Valentines I Spy games, Would You Rather, Conversation Cards, Roll & Cover and more fun games/activities that will keep kids busy with no prep on your end.

Download the Valentines' Day Activity Pack

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Tic-Tac-Toe Snack Craft

Sippy Cup Mom is the brilliant mind behind this fun Valentine snack that doubles as a game!

Pass Out Valentines

Be sure to plan in time to hand out Valentines! And in case you're looking for some printable Valentines for kids, check out these options including non-candy Valentines!

See the printable Valentines

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Valentine's Day Stem Challenge

This simple Stem challenge from Buggy and Buddy would make great Valentine's day classroom party ideas 4th grade or any grade!

I hope these ideas help you plan the best Valentines party ever!

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How do you celebrate Valentine's Day in a unique way? ›

14 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day
  1. Scenic Picnic. Plan a scenic picnic in a local park or at the beach if the weather allows. ...
  2. Cooking Class for Two. Sign up for a cooking class together and learn to prepare a new dish. ...
  3. Watch a Valentine's Day Movie.

How do you host a Valentine's Day party? ›

Go ahead and scroll through for some fun party-planning tips that will make your V-Day bash the envy of the newsfeed.
  1. Send some sexy-ass invites. ...
  2. Plan a fun party game. ...
  3. Get the drinks ready. ...
  4. Prep a cute lil craft. ...
  5. Set up a romantic movie room. ...
  6. Do some fortune telling. ...
  7. Make some fancy cubes. ...
  8. Set up a DIY photo booth.
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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 are popular Valentine's Day traditions? ›

Celebrating Valentine's Day in the United States comes with multiple go-to practices. Offering a bouquet of red roses to your beloved. Purchasing a card with a heartfelt message. Sharing a candlelit meal with your partner.

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 to spice up Valentine's Day? ›

Taking a bubble bath together is the perfect way to relax and connect on valentine's day. Add some aromatherapy candles, bath salts, and a glass of champagne, and you'll have an extra special evening. Don't forget to set the mood with the perfect music you'll both love too.

How to 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.

What is the theme of Valentine's Day 2024? ›

Saint Valentine's Day 2024 Theme

Love is the only theme of valentine's Day. It is the exchange of love between two loved ones. Valentine's Day is the day of romance.

How do students celebrate Valentine's Day? ›

On Valentine's Day, each student can exchange friendship bracelets and read messages on them. At the end of the day, you can ask every student to pick the favorite bracelet they received. You can organize fun and interesting activity of door decoration for your students.

What do people usually do for Valentine's Day? ›

Americans celebrate Valentine's Day each year on February 14th by sending cards or letters, giving gifts such as chocolate or flowers, and having meals in restaurants. Many adults see Valentine's Day as an occasion to offer expensive gifts such as jewelry to their sweetheart.

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.

Do kids still hand out Valentine's? ›

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. Doing so teaches your child to be inclusive and keeps kids from feeling alone or isolated.

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